Guides and comparisons
Practical writing on headshots — including where a real photographer is the better choice, and where we are not the right tool.
How we handle your photos
PhotoBoost does not fine-tune a model on your face. Selfies are deleted within 7 days, headshots within 30, and nothing is sold. What that means in practice.
12 November 2026 · 5 min read
LinkedIn photo size and crop: the actual specs
LinkedIn's profile photo requirements: 400×400 to 7680×4320 pixels, max 8MB, PNG or JPG. How the circle crop works and how to frame a photo that survives it.
12 November 2026 · 4 min read
What to wear in a headshot
Business formal, smart casual or relaxed: which clothing belongs with which headshot style, and what actually photographs well at profile-photo size.
12 November 2026 · 6 min read
How to take selfies that work for AI headshots
The selfies you upload determine the result. Lighting, angles, what to avoid, and the specific requirements PhotoBoost puts on your uploads.
12 November 2026 · 5 min read
Are AI headshots obvious?
Where AI headshots hold up and where they break down: the tells, the failure modes, and why a bad generation is more obvious than a good one.
12 November 2026 · 6 min read
Best AI headshot generators: an honest buyer's guide
An honest comparison of AI headshot generators — HeadshotPro, Aragon, Secta, BetterPic, Lensa and PhotoBoost — including where we are not the best choice.
12 November 2026 · 8 min read
The problem with free AI headshot generators
What "free" actually means on AI headshot sites: watermarks, credits, forced subscriptions and model training. What to check before you upload your face.
12 November 2026 · 6 min read
How much does a professional headshot cost?
Real 2025–2026 headshot pricing: $150–$550 for an individual studio session, $75–$300 per person for teams. Compared honestly with a $9.99 AI alternative.
12 November 2026 · 7 min read