Tips
Best Selfies to Use for AI Headshot Generation
Source photo quality is the biggest lever for a strong professional AI headshot. Use these practical guidelines before you upload.
Lighting
Stand facing a window or soft overhead light. Avoid harsh noon sun that creates deep shadows under the eyes. Skip colored LED mood lighting that shifts skin tones.
Pose and framing
Keep the camera near eye level. Center your face with a little headroom. A slight turn of the shoulders looks natural; extreme angles confuse likeness.
Background
Plain walls work well. Busy kitchens or neon signs compete with your face and can leak into generated backgrounds. You do not need a studio—just reduce clutter.
What to avoid
- Group photos or cropped faces from crowds
- Heavy beauty filters or warped face apps
- Sunglasses, face masks, or hands covering features
- Blurry phone captures and extreme compression
- Photos of other people without consent
How many photos?
Upload up to five varied but clear selfies so the generator has options. Then create your LinkedIn headshot and download the best frame.