Headshots for journalists and writers

For your author byline, newsletter, publication profile and social accounts.

No card needed for the free one. If your headshots don't look like you, tell us within 7 days, before downloading any, for a full refund.

Author, reading room

Black and white

Camel blazer, cream wall

Window light, dark room

Examples

Four phone selfies in, a studio portrait out

The round photo is one of the selfies each portrait was made from. Tap a portrait to see a second style.

Tips

What makes a good headshot for journalists and writers

Bylines show small, so keep the face close and centered.
Black and white or reading room styles suit editorial work.
Use the same photo across your publications and newsletter.

Styles

Styles that suit journalists and writers

Each style gives you four headshots. These are shown on the same face so you can compare them.

Author, reading room style — Author, reading room

Camel blazer, cream wall style — Camel blazer, cream wall

Window light, dark room style — Window light, dark room

Sweater over collar style — Sweater over collar

Black turtleneck style — Black turtleneck

Black and white, outdoor style — Black and white, outdoor

Black and white, studio smile style — Black and white, studio smile

Denim jacket, warm wall style — Denim jacket, warm wall

See all 100 styles

Questions

Can I use it for a byline?

Yes. The headshots are yours to use anywhere.

Will it look like me?

It should, and you check before you download anything. If the headshots don't look like you, email us within 7 days of delivery and we refund you in full.

How does it work?

Choose a plan, upload 4 to 8 selfies, pick your styles and we email you 40 to 120 headshots, usually within two hours. You can get one free first.

Other jobs

Authors Music teachers Curators and museum staff Teachers Actors Speakers Scientists and researchers Professors and academics Designers Photographers Musicians Artists Podcasters and creators Personal brand and social media All uses

See your free headshot before you decide

Upload 3 to 6 selfies and we email you one portrait. If you like it, the full set is one payment away.

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