Headshot Guides
Everything we know about getting a headshot you'll actually use: what to wear, how to pose, how to shoot one yourself, and how to get AI headshots that still look like you.
Before you shoot
Know what you need, then get the outfit, pose and setup right.
Basics · 4 min readWhat is a headshot?What counts as a headshot, how it differs from a portrait, and the types you'll need for work.
Guide · 7 min readWhat to wear for headshotsColors, necklines and fits that photograph well, and what to avoid.
Guide · 6 min readHeadshot poses that look naturalEight poses with tips on shoulders, chin, hands and expression.
How-to · 8 min readHow to take your own professional headshotA phone, a window and a plain wall: light, camera height and framing.
AI headshots
Turn selfies into headshots that still look like you.
How-to · 5 min readHow to make an AI headshotFive steps from phone selfies to a finished headshot in about ten minutes.
Guide · 6 min readHow to make an AI headshot look more realisticEight fixes, in order of impact, that keep the results looking like you.
Prompts · 5 min readAI headshot prompts you can copyEight tested prompts plus a negative prompt that fixes common flaws.- InspirationHeadshot examples for every industryCorporate, LinkedIn, creative, healthcare, real estate and tech looks.
Compare tools
Hands-on comparisons using the same set of selfies.
ReviewThe best AI headshot generators in 2026Five generators ranked on likeness, realism, price and turnaround.
ComparisonHeyAIHeadshot vs CanvaHow Canva's AI photo tools compare with a dedicated headshot generator.
ComparisonHeyAIHeadshot vs HeadshotProPrice, number of photos, turnaround and team features side by side.