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Real photos vs AI headshots - what’s the difference?

Updated over 4 months ago

AI headshots look like real studio photos, but they’re created using artificial intelligence instead of a camera or photoshoot.

Criteria

Real Photos

Headshotly (AI Headshots)

Value for Money

~$300 per person

Only $27 per person

Time Required

2–5 days (shoot + editing)

Around 20 minutes

Convenience

Requires travel & scheduling

100% online - do it from home

Style Options

1 basic style

1000+ professional style options

Outfits

1–2 outfits (must bring yourself)

20+ digital outfit options

Backgrounds

Usually 1 studio background

500+ backgrounds to choose from

Variety of Photos

3–5 final images

100+ unique variations per model

Revisions

Extra cost for retouching

Unlimited regenerations

Visual Consistency

Manual editing required

Built-in AI presets for consistent look

Team Options

Charged per person, time-consuming

Affordable team plans with uniform backgrounds & outfits

Why People Choose Headshotly AI Headshots

  • Faster and more affordable

  • No studio, no photographer, no appointments

  • More styles, poses, outfits, and backgrounds

Perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, startups, team pages, creators.

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