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AI Headshot Generator

A good headshot is not a glamour retouch. It is a clear, trustworthy portrait with the right wardrobe, light and crop. This workflow keeps the person recognizable and changes only what the profile needs.

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Input
Photo + prompt
Output
Image
Model fit
Nano Banana 2
A professional corporate headshot of a woman in a navy blazer against a warm grey studio background.
A professional corporate headshot of a woman in a navy blazer against a warm grey studio background.

Quick answer

Use a sharp front-facing photo with even light. Lock identity and pose, then change wardrobe, background and lighting in separate instructions. Avoid heavy skin smoothing; natural texture reads as more credible.

Best for

  • LinkedIn and company profile photos
  • Speaker bios and team pages
  • A consistent set of headshots without a studio booking
01

Identity first, retouching second

Say that the face, facial proportions, skin tone, age and body proportions must stay the same. Then describe the wardrobe: a navy blazer, a white shirt, a simple necklace. If you start with “professional retouch”, the model may change the face before it changes the clothes.

Keep the pose close to the source. A headshot works because the shoulders and head are already in a believable position. A dramatic new pose gives the model more room to invent anatomy.

02

Dress for the job, not for the model

Name the wardrobe in plain terms: tailored navy blazer, light blue shirt, no tie; a charcoal knit top for a creative role; a white shirt and minimal jewellery for a formal profile. Avoid logos and busy patterns.

The background should support the role. A warm grey studio is neutral; a softly blurred office says “operator”; a clean outdoor wall says “creative”. Choose one and keep it consistent across a team set.

03

Use soft light and a natural crop

A large soft key light, a gentle fill and a subtle rim light produce the classic headshot look. Ask for natural skin texture, visible pores and realistic hair detail. Heavy smoothing makes the image look artificial and less trustworthy.

Crop from the chest up with a little headroom. Leave enough space around the shoulders for different aspect ratios. A square crop for LinkedIn and a wider crop for a team page should both work.

04

Review the details that betray an edit

Check the hairline, ears, collar, necklace and the edge where the subject meets the background. Look for a shirt collar that melts into the neck, an earring that changes shape, or a shoulder that no longer matches the source pose.

If the result looks uncanny, reduce the retouching and change one variable. A slightly imperfect but believable headshot outperforms a flawless synthetic face.

Prompt recipes

AI Headshot Generator

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Corporate Navy Blazer

The safest corporate headshot prompt: change wardrobe and light, keep everything else.

Use the uploaded portrait as the exact identity reference. Preserve the subject’s recognizable face, facial proportions, skin tone, age, body proportions and pose. Replace the outfit with a tailored navy blazer and a simple white shirt. Place the subject against a soft warm-grey studio background. Use a large soft key light, gentle fill and a subtle rim light. Photorealistic professional headshot photography, natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic hair detail. Keep the same person. Avoid heavy retouching, changed identity, extra people, distorted shoulders, text, logos and watermarks.
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Creative Studio Portrait

Less formal, still credible; useful for founders and designers.

Edit the uploaded photo into a professional creative-industry headshot. Preserve the person’s face, skin tone, age, body proportions and pose. Dress them in a charcoal knit top with a simple metal necklace. Background: a softly blurred design studio with warm daylight and a neutral wall. Use natural window light from the left, a gentle shadow side and realistic skin texture. Editorial portrait photography, calm confident expression, same person. Avoid changed identity, dramatic makeup, extra people, distorted hands, text and watermarks.
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Outdoor Speaker Bio

A warmer alternative for conference and about-page portraits.

Using the uploaded portrait as the identity reference, create an outdoor speaker-bio headshot. Preserve the subject’s face, skin tone, age, body proportions and pose. Replace the outfit with a dark green jacket over a simple shirt. Place the subject against a softly blurred stone wall with late-afternoon side light and warm bounce. Photorealistic editorial portrait, natural skin texture, realistic hair, calm expression, same person. Avoid changed identity, extra people, harsh HDR, distorted shoulders, text, logos and watermarks.
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Model fit

ModelRouteUse it when
Nano Banana 2KIEFast portrait edits, identity preservation, and simple multi-reference compositions.
GPT Image 2KIEDetailed costume briefs, product surfaces, text-heavy graphics, and edits that must follow a long list of constraints.
Nano Banana ProKIEHigher-fidelity portraits, fabric detail, and scene continuity when the result needs a final polish.
SeeDream 5.0 LiteKIELow-cost drafts, clean lighting, and straightforward background or outfit changes.

FAQ

  1. 1

    Will the AI headshot look like me?

    Identity preservation is the priority of the image-to-image route, but no model guarantees a perfect match. Use a sharp, front-facing photo, keep the pose unchanged, and review the face before the wardrobe.

  2. 2

    Which model is best for headshots?

    Start with Nano Banana 2 for fast identity-preserving edits. Try GPT Image 2 for complex wardrobe instructions and Nano Banana Pro when you need a higher-fidelity final portrait. SeeDream 5.0 Lite is a lower-cost draft option.

  3. 3

    Can I use a phone selfie?

    Yes, if the face is sharp, evenly lit and unobstructed. Avoid heavy beauty filters, extreme angles and photos where the head is cropped. A neutral expression and a simple background help.

  4. 4

    Is a generated headshot suitable for LinkedIn?

    It can be, if it accurately represents you and follows the platform’s rules. Do not use a generated image to misrepresent your identity, qualifications or professional role.

  5. 5

    Does the headshot generator require payment?

    The hosted workflow uses purchased credits and has no unlimited free tier. Review the pricing page for current credit packs and plans.

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Create a professional headshot

Open image-to-image, upload a clear portrait, and change wardrobe and background before retouching the face.

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