A Substack creator headshot for the masthead and the about page
Substack newsletters live on bylines, mastheads, and welcome emails. Your photo has to read warm and considered — closer to a magazine editor portrait than a corporate exec shot.
HeadshotCam takes one selfie and gives you a creator-grade portrait. Pick writer, brand-strategist, or polished-pro styles, soft neutral background, and you have a photo for the next welcome email.
Writer
Built for substack creator headshot
Sized for the substack crop
Outputs land at the dimensions and crop the platform expects — no awkward zoom, no clipped chin.
Edit with words
Type "remove glasses", "navy blazer", or "lighter background" — the AI updates the detail while your face stays the same.
High-res, no watermark
Download print-quality files — no tiny logos, no "made with" stamps in the corner.
Best styles
Our picks for substack creator headshot.
Tips
- 1 Warm window light reads "thoughtful". Editorial classic.
- 2 Solid colour top, no logos. The photo is about your point of view, not the brand.
- 3 Use the same photo on Substack, Medium, Twitter / X, and LinkedIn. Recognition compounds subscribers.
- 4 Refresh per major brand pivot. Otherwise leave it alone.
FAQs
Will it pass on substack?
Yes. The output is a realistic likeness of you, not a cartoon or filter. Pick a Foundations or Corporate style and the photo reads as a normal studio shoot.
Can I keep my face exactly the same?
Yes — your face, hair, and skin tone stay locked. Only clothing, lighting, and background change.
How fast is generation?
Most headshots are ready in 5 to 15 seconds. You can iterate, then "Edit with words" for tweaks, all in under a minute.
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Ready when you are
Skip the studio. Pro headshots in seconds, from one selfie.