⬅ Back to Blog

How Much Should a Headshot Really Cost in 2025?

Updated on September 28, 2025
ai headshot feature imageget professional headshots with themultiverse.ai

Let’s be real: headshots aren’t optional anymore. Whether you’re building a personal brand, updating your LinkedIn, or redoing your company’s “Meet the Team” page, your profile picture is the first handshake in a digital world.

But here’s the million-dollar question (well, hopefully not literally): how much should a headshot actually cost?

At The Multiverse AI, we wanted to cut through the confusion, the hidden fees, and the “is this really worth $500?” moments. That’s why we built our very own Headshot Cost Calculator — a quick, fun, no-nonsense way to see how traditional photography stacks up against our AI-powered headshots.

Traditional Photoshoots: The Glamorous (and Pricey) Option

Don’t get us wrong, studio photoshoots have their perks — lighting rigs, fancy lenses, maybe even a makeup artist if you splurge. But those perks come with some sneaky add-ons:

  • 📸 Session fees — Just to book the shoot.
  • 🚕 Travel charges — If the photographer comes to your office.
  • 💄 Retouching costs — Because nobody wants a shiny forehead on LinkedIn.
  • 📜 Licensing fees — Yes, sometimes you pay to use your own photo commercially.

By the time you’re done, that “$250 session” can balloon into $500+ per person, especially if you’ve got a whole team. Ouch.

Enter AI Headshots: Smarter, Faster, Sharper

Now imagine this: instead of juggling calendars and booking photographers, you just upload your photos, click a few options in our Magic Editor, and boom — professional headshots at a fraction of the cost.

  • ⚡ Fast turnaround — Forget weeks of waiting.
  • 🎨 Magic Editor included — Change backgrounds, tweak lighting, perfect your vibe.
  • 💸 Flat pricing — $35 per person, with built-in volume discounts, goes down to as low as 21 per person.
  • For individuals it remains at $29/- per person.
  • 🌍 Scales with your team — Whether it’s just you or 500 employees.

And here’s the kicker: the quality has never been better. What was good in 2022 is best-in-class in 2025.

Try the Headshot Cost Calculator

Here’s where the fun comes in: we’ve built an interactive tool that lets you plug in your team size, compare traditional costs vs. AI headshots, and see your savings instantly.

You’ll know in seconds whether you’re saving a coffee or saving thousands. (Spoiler: it’s usually thousands.)

👉 Check out the Headshot Cost Calculator

Why It Matters

Companies that invest in great headshots aren’t just being “extra.” They’re boosting brand trust, giving employees confidence, and making first impressions that stick. In today’s hyper-digital world, a blurry selfie won’t cut it — but neither will overpaying for something AI can do better, faster, and smarter.

The Future of Headshots Is Here

We get it. You want professional, polished headshots without burning through your budget. That’s exactly why The Multiverse AI exists — to bring studio-quality photos into your hands, powered by cutting-edge AI and wrapped in an experience that’s easy (and honestly, kind of fun).

So go ahead. Run the calculator. Play around with the Magic Editor. And see for yourself why more and more companies are switching to The Multiverse AI for headshots in 2025.

✨ Your headshot is your digital first impression. Make it a good one — without breaking the bank.