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AI headshot generator: a professional portrait from a selfie
A good headshot matters on LinkedIn, on a CV and on a company team page. NiceLook's Professional portrait module turns a selfie into a studio-style portrait with a neutral background and soft light. The goal is a better photo of you, one people still recognise when they meet you.
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What makes a good professional headshot
- It looks like you: the most important criterion. An over-edited photo creates an awkward moment at the first meeting.
- Tight framing: face and top of the shoulders, so the face fills most of a round profile picture.
- Good light: an evenly lit face with no hard shadows under the eyes.
- Restraint: a neutral or softly blurred background and clothing that suits your profession.
Create your headshot in five steps
- Take three or four photos following the tips below, and keep the sharpest one.
- Open the Professional portrait module on NiceLook, on desktop or mobile.
- Upload your photo. Optionally specify a style: “plain grey background”, “bright blurred office”, “navy blazer”.
- Generate at 1K to check the likeness, then at 2K if you also need a large version for a website or brochure.
- Compare the result with your original photo before uploading it anywhere.
How to take the source selfie
- Avoid the arm's-length selfie: at close range, the wide-angle lens enlarges the nose and distorts the face. Place the phone at eye level, one or two metres away, and use the timer.
- Face a window: indirect daylight is the most flattering. Avoid ceiling lights, which deepen eye shadows, and backlight.
- Lens at eye level: shooting from below is never flattering.
- Clear face: no sunglasses, no hair over the eyes, no cap.
- Natural expression: a slight smile, eyes on the lens. Take several shots; the second or third is often the best.
- Clean lens: one fingerprint is enough to soften the whole image.
Options compared
| Option | Cost | Subscription | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional photographer | On quote | No | Most control, requires a booking |
| Remini | ≈ $9.99/week (unverified) | Yes | 7-day trial (unverified) |
| NiceLook | 20 credits per 1K image, packs from €4.99 | No | 100 free credits; also black-and-white and lifestyle portraits |
Checked on 2026-10-10. “Unverified”: not confirmed on the official page.
NiceLook also offers a fine-art black-and-white portrait for speaker or author bios, and a more relaxed lifestyle portrait for social media.
When NiceLook is not the right fit
For a company team page where every portrait must share exactly the same background, framing and lighting, a session with a photographer gives a more uniform result, and NiceLook has no batch processing for a whole team at once. The same goes for press or cover photos where every detail counts. And if your source selfie is blurry or very dark, the AI cannot faithfully rebuild your features: retake the photo instead.
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FAQ
Can AI make a professional headshot from a selfie?
Yes. NiceLook's Professional portrait module turns a selfie into a studio-style headshot with a neutral background and soft light in about 30 seconds. Check that the result still looks like you before publishing it.
What photo should I upload for an AI headshot?
A sharp, front-facing photo taken at eye level from one or two metres with the timer, facing a window. Avoid arm's-length selfies, backlight and sunglasses.
How much does an AI headshot cost on NiceLook?
20 credits at 1K and 40 credits at 2K or 4K. The 100 free sign-up credits cover 5 tries at 1K with no credit card; packs then start at €4.99, with no subscription.
Is it fine to use an AI headshot on LinkedIn?
Nothing prevents using an edited portrait, but it should represent you accurately. A profile photo exists so people can recognise you, so pick a version that looks like you.