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How to Make a Professional Headshot: A Practical Guide

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A professional headshot opens doors — on LinkedIn, your resume, team pages and portfolios. You don't need a studio or expensive gear. Here's a practical guide to get a strong, work-ready photo — and how AI can help you do it fast.

A quick note: FaceFig is NOT FaceRig. FaceFig is a cloud AI portrait / headshot generator for professional business portraits. FaceRig is real-time webcam VTuber software.

1. Start with a good source photo

  • Use natural, even light (face a window, not mixed lights).
  • Camera at eye level, not above or below.
  • Show your full face — no sunglasses, no heavy filters.

2. Compose it right

  • Head and shoulders crop, some space above your head.
  • Look slightly toward the camera, relaxed expression.
  • Clean background — a neutral wall or soft blur.

3. Dress for the role

  • Solid, medium-tone colors read best on camera; avoid busy patterns.
  • A simple blazer or crisp shirt usually works for professional use.

4. Let AI finish the job

A single, well-lit selfie can become a full professional photo set: LinkedIn headshots, ID photos, hairstyle and outfit try-ons. FaceFig turns one upload into corporate-ready images in minutes — no model training, no setup.

Try it free: https://facefig.com

Bottom line

Decent lighting, a neutral background and a clean shirt get you most of the way. AI handles the rest so you look consistent and polished everywhere.

See also: https://facefig.com/en/blog/what-to-wear-for-a-professional-headshot

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