See what affects the price, then pick the option that fits you.
A t-shirt selfie at home, with a suit, tie and law library picked.
Result: A lawyer headshot in front of law books. Same face and glasses.
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ExampleThe cost of professional headshots depends on the photographer's time, the editing, and how many photos you get.
The right choice depends on speed, how many people need photos, and budget.
This page compares a studio and AI in plain terms.
For reference, Headshotsly costs $4.99 for 5 photos in 4K, one time, and you can try one free photo first, in full HD with no watermark.
Examples made with Headshotsly. Each example was made from the photo next to it.
A photo in a white t-shirt against a gray wall, with a charcoal suit and an office picked.
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ExampleResult: A headshot in a charcoal suit in an office. Same face and smile.
A photo in a dark suit against a light wall, with a dark suit, tie and law library picked.
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ExampleResult: A headshot in front of law books. Same face and smile.
A photo in a sweater with her hair tied back, with a dark suit, tie and law library picked.
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ExampleResult: A headshot in a suit and tie in front of law books. Same face and hair.
In the US, a studio headshot session costs about $250 (median), and most cost $300-$550 (Photography Shark, May 2026).
The price moves with the photographer's time, travel, editing and how many final photos you get.
A studio gives you in-person direction and a real photo session.
AI is faster and costs less when you need a new photo, or photos for new staff.
Want one in-person session with a photographer? A studio can be the better fit.
Need photos often, or matching photos for a team? AI is usually simpler. Start a team in your account and add each person. Each person needs one pack: $4.99 for 5 photos, paid once.
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