Bye Bye PS. 15+ chatGPT Prompts for Professional Headshot

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Need a polished, professional headshot for LinkedIn, your resume, or an ID card? Skip the expensive photoshoot and Photoshop—ChatGPT can do it for you in minutes.

How to use

Step1: Select your base photo (clear, well-lit portrait recommended)
Step2: Copy a prompt from the list below
Step3: Upload the photo in ChatGPT
Step4: Paste the prompt and generate your headshot

Prompt List

Corporate / Business Style

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Prompt:

Transform the person in the photo into a formal corporate headshot. Use a clean light gray or deep blue gradient background. The person wears a fitted business suit or blazer with a collared shirt (no logos). Neutral, professional makeup and neat hairstyle. Studio lighting is soft and evenly distributed, with a subtle vignette. Facial expression is confident, approachable, and professional. Ratio 1:1.

Creative / Personal Brand Style

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Prompt:

Convert the person into a creative professional headshot. Set against a soft-toned or lightly textured abstract background. The person wears modern, stylish, or minimal fashion with personality (e.g., black turtleneck or neutral-toned jacket).Use diffused side lighting for subtle shadows and depth. Expression is relaxed and self-assured. Ratio 1:1.

Environmental Headshot

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Prompt:

Reimagine the person in a professional environmental headshot. Place them in a softly blurred office or studio setting, with natural background elements like bookshelves or computers. Outfit is smart-casual, like a blazer over a T-shirt or a button-up shirt. Natural or window lighting, with soft shadows. The photo looks authentic and captured in action. Ratio 1:1.

Studio Editorial Style

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Prompt:

Convert the photo into a premium editorial studio headshot. Use a minimalist, matte-color background (e.g., charcoal, dark gray, or soft beige). The person wears fashion-forward or designer-inspired attire, with subtle texture. Use strong directional lighting to accentuate facial features and contours. The look is stylish, confident, and suitable for magazine or high-end branding. Ratio 3:4.

Natural Light Lifestyle Style

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Prompt:

Transform the person into a natural-light lifestyle headshot. Use a softly blurred outdoor or indoor background, like greenery or large bright windows. Clothing is light, comfortable, and personal — smart casual. Expression is candid and friendly. Lighting should feel natural, warm, and slightly backlit. Ratio 1:1.

Actor / Model Headshot

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Prompt:

Recreate the person in a clean, expressive actor-style headshot. Neutral solid-color background (gray, white, or black). Expression is neutral or subtly emotional; eyes are sharp and expressive. Simple clothing like black T-shirt or tank top, no accessories. Lighting is cinematic but soft, emphasizing facial structure. Ratio 1:1.

More Career Style

Career	Result	Prompt
Corporate Executive		Transform the uploaded photo into a corporate executive headshot. Replace background with a clean gradient gray or navy. Replace outfit with a tailored business suit. Keep facial identity and structure unchanged. Use soft, even studio lighting for a professional look. Expression should be calm, confident, and composed. Ratio 1:1.
Tech Founder		Convert the uploaded photo into a modern tech founder portrait. Background should resemble a minimal startup office or soft gray. Outfit becomes a casual-smart combination like a black T-shirt with a fitted blazer. Keep face structure the same. Expression: focused and visionary. Use natural or side lighting. Ratio 1:1.
Academic / Researcher		Reimagine the uploaded image as an academic headshot. Background is clean white or pale gray. Replace clothing with a subtle blazer, button-up shirt, or sweater. Retain original facial identity. Expression should be thoughtful or neutral. Use flat natural lighting. Ratio 1:1.
Healthcare Professional		Transform the uploaded photo into a healthcare professional portrait. Add a white medical coat over clothing. Background: bright, clean clinic-like or pure white. Retain facial structure and hair. Use soft lighting to highlight warmth and friendliness. Expression: approachable smile. Ratio 1:1.
Artist / Designer		Turn the uploaded photo into a creative professional studio headshot. Replace background with soft-toned or textured studio backdrop. Change outfit to artistic or modern smart-casual style. Keep facial structure intact. Use stylized side lighting to create depth. Mood: confident, slightly expressive. Ratio 1:1.
Legal / Financial		Transform the uploaded photo into a legal or financial expert portrait. Convert to black-and-white style. Replace outfit with dark blazer or formal suit. Background should be solid black, white, or gray. Retain facial structure. Lighting is clean and directional for contrast. Expression: serious or neutral. Ratio 1:1.
Nonprofit Leader		Convert the uploaded photo into a compassionate nonprofit leader headshot. Replace background with soft, warm tones or a slightly blurred indoor environment. Outfit becomes professional but comfortable (e.g. soft fabrics, open shirt). Keep face unchanged. Expression: gentle smile or calm openness. Ratio 1:1.
Startup Founder		Recreate the uploaded image as a startup founder portrait. Background becomes a softly blurred co-working or modern office. Outfit: casual blazer or business-casual shirt. Expression: energetic, confident. Use soft, directional lighting. Maintain facial features from original photo. Ratio 1:1.
Global Professional		Transform the uploaded photo into a global professional portrait. Keep facial features and pose. Outfit: stylish international business attire. Background is neutral, sleek, or softly abstract to suggest diversity. Lighting: soft and flattering. Mood: confident and culturally inclusive. Ratio 1:1.