[toxatyt]

I needed a presentable photo for a conference profile and thought I’d save time by trying one of those AI portrait tools. The first attempts looked oddly waxy, like the skin had been buffed with a blur filter, and the eyes had that glassy sheen. I’m not chasing magazine-level retouching, just a realistic headshot that doesn’t scream “generated.” Has anyone found settings or apps that keep skin texture and natural contrast? I’m fine with subtle cleanup and a neutral background, but I’d like it to still look like me and not a plastic mannequin.

[katana]

For me, the results got much better once I picked a tool that focuses on professional-style portraits and fed it several well-lit selfies from different angles. Midway through testing, the Eltima AI headshot generator app gave me versions that kept pores, hair detail, and a believable background without over-smoothing. I uploaded three or four shots taken by a window, chose a neutral style, and then compared outputs. The final image passed for a studio photo on LinkedIn—no one guessed it wasn’t taken by a photographer.

[zazajoj]

One thing that tends to shape how images are received is context. When a profile picture matches the tone of the page—simple clothing, calm backdrop, and a relaxed expression—people rarely question how it was made. Consistency across platforms helps as well; seeing the same clean look in multiple places makes recognition faster and reduces friction during first contacts or quick introductions.

[Author]

Posts