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Photography

Generate Professional AI Headshots

Use AI image generation tools to create polished, professional headshots for LinkedIn, company websites, and personal branding — without a photographer.

Time Required

30 min

Expected Result

5–10 professional-quality headshots in different styles and backgrounds, ready to use across professional platforms.

1

Write a Detailed Prompt

Use ChatGPT to help you write a highly detailed headshot prompt specifying lighting style (studio, natural), background, attire, and mood. Specificity dramatically improves results.

ChatGPT
2

Generate Initial Headshots

Feed your prompt into Midjourney or Adobe Firefly. Generate at least 16 variations using the --v6 model and different style parameters.

Midjourney
Adobe Firefly
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3

Upscale Your Favorites

Select your top 3–5 results and upscale them to maximum resolution inside your chosen tool. For Midjourney, use the U1–U4 buttons.

Midjourney
4

Remove or Replace Backgrounds

Upload your chosen headshot to Canva AI's background remover or Adobe Firefly to swap the background to a clean office or gradient.

Canva AI
Adobe Firefly
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