08/04/2026
Polina from Polina Nasedkina Photography said something yesterday about AI-generated headshot photos that really stuck with me.
They trigger a specific perception.
CHEAP.
They look cheap, don't they?
{ooph}
I have to say, that's exactly it.
When I see good people (amazing people that I respect so much!) using these AI-generated headshot photos, it pains me.
Because of how it erodes trust and brand perception. In an instant. In the 10 seconds it takes to generate it.
My advice is this... if professional brand photography is not in your budget right now, take a selfie instead.
Polina gave us a few pro tips here. And reminded us that perfection is boring, and AI strips out your personality.
Technology is not the enemy here, and never has been. But let's think critically about how we use it.
As a hobby photographer, I'm loving the AI editing features in Lightroom. But when it comes to using an AI headshot, that's a NO for me.
What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks Julie for organizing this wonderful buzz_networking event!