Real exampleProfessional headshot on neutral grey
A clean, true-to-life work headshot on a plain grey background.
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Viral trend
Professional headshot trend: 5 prompts to try
The professional headshot trend turns an everyday photo into a clean headshot for your work profile, website or CV. The face stays exactly yours, with natural skin texture; only the background, light and framing change.
Real example
Real exampleHeadshot with a soft office background
A work headshot with a softly blurred office behind you.
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Real exampleOutdoor natural-light work headshot
A friendly, professional headshot in soft outdoor light.
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Real exampleCreative headshot on a bold colour backdrop
A modern headshot for creative work, on a bold solid colour.
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Real exampleTwo-person headshot for co-founders or colleagues
A matching professional portrait of two colleagues for a website or team page.
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Why it's trending
A good headshot makes a strong first impression, but a studio session isn't always possible. A careful edit gives you a tidy, consistent work photo while still looking like the person people will meet.
How to make it
- Pick a sharp photo of your face in even light, looking at the camera.
- Choose a prompt above and set the background or outfit in Customise.
- Copy the prompt, open ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok, upload the photo and paste it.
- Compare with your photo: the face, skin texture and skin tone should be unchanged.
Tips
- Ask for pores and texture back if the skin looks airbrushed.
- A neutral grey or soft office background suits most fields.
- Bold colour backdrops suit creative work; check for colour on the skin.
- Keep the expression relaxed; a small natural smile looks most approachable.
Use photos with care
Your work photo should look like you, so the prompts forbid skin lightening, smoothing and reshaping. Don't use an AI-edited headshot where an unedited photo is required, such as official ID.
Questions
Can I use this for an ID card or passport?
No. Official documents often need unedited photos. Use the passport-size photo trend's guidance and the issuing office's rules.
Will it change my face?
It shouldn't. The prompts keep your face exactly as it is; ask again if anything changes.
Can I make a photo of our team?
Yes. One prompt is a two-person portrait for co-founders or colleagues.