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What’s the Fastest Way You’ve Ever Got a Professional-Looking Headshot Without Hiring a Photographer?

I needed a professional-looking headshot for my LinkedIn profile but didn’t want to spend money on a photographer. I tried taking some pics with my phone, but the lighting and background always looked off. I even tried editing apps, but they just made it look fake or overprocessed. Has anyone here found a faster or easier way to get a clean, natural-looking headshot without paying for a full photo session?

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I’ve noticed that these days, a lot of people skip traditional photographers altogether. With how advanced AI tools and filters have become, you can turn a casual selfie into something you’d think came from a proper studio. It’s wild how much difference lighting and subtle touch-ups can make without spending anything close to what a photographer charges.

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