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From Panic to Perfect: How I Got My Headshot in Time
It happened on an ordinary Tuesday morning.
I was halfway through my second coffee when our event coordinator popped her head into my office, cheerful as always.
“Hey! You’re speaking at the annual event again this year. Can you send me a headshot for the banners and printouts by tonight?”
I smiled and replied confidently,
“Of course! I’ll send it right away.”
The moment the door closed behind her, the confidence vanished.
The Camera Roll Horror Show
I opened my laptop, certain I’d find something usable.
First, I checked the folder labeled “Profile Pics” — untouched since 2021.
Outdated haircut. Outdated glasses. Outdated me.
No problem, I thought, I’ll just grab something from my phone.
That optimism lasted exactly 30 seconds.
As I swiped through my camera roll, I felt my face heating up.
What stared back at me was a greatest hits collection of:
- Selfies in the car when I thought my hair looked amazing.
- Family group shots from weddings (beautiful… but with someone’s arm around me in every frame).
- Conference photos where I’m half-blurred or blinking.
- And yes, the occasional party photo that’s better left to the private archives.
By the tenth swipe, I was cringing.
This was the photo equivalent of showing up to a formal dinner in gym clothes.
| Selfie 1 | Selfie 2 | Cropped from Group |
|---|---|---|
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The Worst Week for a Photoshoot
Normally, I’d call a professional photographer, put on my best suit, and fix this the proper way.
But this was not a normal week.
Our investors were visiting the institute.
Meetings were stacked on meetings.
Even my lunch breaks were eaten (literally) in conference rooms.
A last-minute studio session was out of the question.
The Unexpected Solution
That night, while mindlessly scrolling, I came across HeadShots from Hosan.
The promise was bold:
"Transform your regular mobile pictures into professional headshots — instantly."
AI-generated portraits?
I was skeptical. Would they look real? Would they look like me?
But with nothing to lose, I chose three of my most decent selfies — the kind you send your family WhatsApp group when you’re dressed up for a wedding — and uploaded them.
The Magic — and the Quirks
Minutes later, my inbox was full — around 80 AI-generated headshots, all in various outfits, backgrounds, and poses.
Were they perfect?
Not exactly.
Some looked like my brother.
A few looked like distant cousins.
One had a strange gender drift.
Another even shifted my ethnicity completely.
But here’s the thing:
I didn’t need all 80 images to be perfect.
I just needed 4–5 truly great ones.
And those few were exactly what I needed — sharp, flattering, and confidently professional.
It was like I had been in a high-end photography studio… while in reality, I was sitting at my desk in a hoodie.
| Corporate 1 | Corporate 2 | Casual |
|---|---|---|
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Mission Accomplished
The next morning, I sent the best one to the coordinator.
Her reply:
“Wow! This is perfect. Did you get these taken last night?”
I just smiled.
Why I’ll Use This Again
Now, I have a fresh, professional set of headshots ready for:
- Event banners
- LinkedIn profile
- Email signatures
- Press releases
And it cost less than a cup of coffee.
So if you’ve been putting off your headshot update, don’t wait for the panic moment like I did.
Try HeadShots from Hosan — even if not every image is perfect, the ones that are will make you proud to share.