Professional headshot

Start with the right photo.

Start with an unobstructed face at a useful portrait distance and an expression you want to retain.

What to expect

Create a natural professional headshot with a simple background and soft flattering light.

Keep an eye on

Recognizable identity, silhouette and important visible details. Compare the output to the original before using it.

Make it yours, step by step.

1. Adjust the recipe to describe your subject and preferred background.
2. Copy the complete recipe, then open ChatGPT.
3. Upload your photo in ChatGPT and paste the recipe. The short code alone is not an official command.
4. Inspect identity, text and proportions. Ask for a targeted correction if needed.

Choose the change deliberately.

Start with a face large enough to show the eyes, hairline and natural texture. Shoulders and neckline help establish a professional crop, but an unseen suit or shirt still has to be invented.

Review and refine the result

Compare likeness before assessing polish. Over-smoothing can remove recognizable features even when the lighting improves. Request a neutral expression and a simple background if accessories or styling begin to dominate the result.

A related direction, and why

/CINEMATIC — Choose more directional contrast when mood matters more than an evenly readable professional portrait.

These are editing suggestions, not additional test observations. Read the practical guide or use the before/after checklist.

Where this effect helps — and its limits.

Useful for a professional-style portrait. Check likeness and skin texture closely; the output is an edited image rather than proof of a real photoshoot.

Input advice and use cases are editorial guidance, not additional test results.

Notes from recorded tests.

These notes describe the named runs, which may use a different subject from the comparison above. They do not guarantee results on another input or a future model. See our testing method.