Author & Speaker Portrait
For book jackets, conference bios and podcast covers — composed and authoritative.
A composed portrait for a book jacket, a conference speaker page or a podcast cover: directional side light, a dark minimal setting, relaxed upright posture and a steady, thoughtful expression. The framing deliberately leaves negative space, so a title or a name can be set over the image without covering the face. Age and character are kept rather than softened — gravitas is the point.
What you get
- Cost: 12 credits per generation
- Typical time: under a minute
- Input: one photo
- Style: Author, Speaking, Business
What photo to upload
Upload one clear photo of your face — an ordinary selfie is fine and usually works better than a posed one. Face the camera in soft even light, keep the background plain, and avoid sunglasses, heavy shadow across the face or another person in frame. Wardrobe, hair styling, lighting and setting are all rebuilt, so there is no need to dress up or find a good location first.
Does it still look like you
Your uploaded photo is the only identity reference. Face shape, features, skin tone and apparent age are preserved; clothing, hair styling, lighting and background are rebuilt around them. Results stay in your library until you delete them, and source uploads are removed automatically after 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Is there room to put text over it?
Yes. The composition is built with empty space to one side for exactly that.
Will it make me look younger?
No, and it is instructed not to. Lines and greying carry through, which is usually what an author or speaker portrait wants.