Headshot & AI Photo Guide

Your headshot is often the first visual impression people get of your personal brand — on LinkedIn, your one-page site, proposals, and more. A strong, professional photo conveys credibility, confidence, and consistency.
If you don’t already have a polished headshot you love, AI headshot tools can be an excellent, fast, and cost-effective alternative. Below are tips, tools we recommend, and how to get good results.
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Key Principles for a Great Headshot

Keep these in mind:

Use natural lighting (soft, indirect daylight is ideal)

Keep the background simple and non-distracting

Dress in wardrobe that matches your brand (neutral / solid tones often work best)

Face forward or a slight angle — maintain eye contact

Avoid overly aggressive retouching — you want authenticity

Using AI Headshots:
What to Know & How to Do It Right

When to consider AI vs. traditional photography:

You don’t have access to a studio or pro photographer

You need consistency across multiple looks (e.g. multiple styles)

You want fast turnaround without much scheduling overhead

How to get the best results with AI tools:

Upload multiple clean photos with different angles, lighting, expressions

Be consistent with elements you’ll keep (glasses, facial hair, etc.)

Choose output styles that align with your personal branding

Review preview options and select the ones that feel like you

Use your final headshot consistently across platforms

Recommended Tools & Resources

We often recommend these because they produce excellent results that can be used across channels. Click to follow link.

BetterPic

Wide style variety, optional human edits, polished results

HeadshotsPro

Strong reputation, high-quality consistent output, trusted by teams

InstaHeadshots

Very fast turnaround, realistic styles, simple process

Using Your Headshot

Once you have a headshot you love:

Upload the same one to LinkedIn, your personal site, email signature

Use it consistently across your branding

If you ever want a refresh, revisit these same tools or schedule a professional shoot

Your Next Step

1. If you already have a headshot, upload it using the Asset Upload form.

2. If not, pick one of the tools above (BetterPic or HeadshotsPro), generate a few options, and choose your favorite.

3. Drop your final photo into the Asset Upload Portal before our kickoff so we can start designing with your image in mind.