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Speaker headshots
What event organisers need from a speaker headshot — crop, background, file format and a landscape version — and how to generate one from selfies in minutes.
Quick answer
A speaker headshot needs to work as a tiny circle on an agenda and as a large image on a stage slide: centred face, plain or softly blurred background, good contrast, and both square and landscape crops.
- Send a square (1:1) and a landscape version — organisers crop both.
- Plain or out-of-focus background so names and logos can sit on top.
- Shoulders up, eye contact, a confident but approachable expression.
- Same photo everywhere: agenda, LinkedIn, podcast pages, speaker reel.
Event organisers usually ask for a headshot and bio a few weeks before the event — often when you don't have time to book a photographer. Here's what they actually need, and how to produce it from selfies.
Where your speaker photo will appear
| Placement | How it's shown | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| Agenda / speaker grid | Small circle or square | Centred face, high contrast |
| Session page | Medium square | Sharp eyes, clean background |
| Stage slide / screen | Large, often landscape | Space around you, no busy background |
| Social promo graphics | Cut out or cropped | Plain background for overlays |
| Podcast / webinar pages | Square thumbnail | Friendly expression |
Checklist for a speaker headshot
- Crop: shoulders-up for the square; leave space to one side for the landscape version.
- Background: plain, studio grey or softly blurred — organisers add names and logos on top.
- Wardrobe: what you'll wear on stage, in a solid colour that contrasts with the background.
- Expression: confident and approachable — you're inviting people into your session.
- Recency: attendees will compare the photo with you on stage; keep it current.
Make one in minutes
- Take 1–4 selfies facing a window, phone at eye level.
- Choose Conference Speaker (or Executive Presence for keynote bios).
- Generate two or three options and pick the one that looks most like you.
- Send the organiser a square and a landscape crop, and update LinkedIn with the same image.
Use one photo everywhere
Attendees look you up after a talk. The same headshot on the agenda, LinkedIn and your website makes you easier to recognise and find.
AI Headshot Generator packs start at $9 for 20 headshots, so you can make a speaker version, a LinkedIn version and a podcast version from the same selfies.
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FAQ
Speaker headshots FAQ
What makes a good speaker headshot?+
A recent, sharp photo with your face centred, good contrast against a plain or blurred background, and an expression that matches how you speak — confident and approachable. It must still read clearly as a small circle on an agenda.
What size should a speaker headshot be?+
Most event platforms ask for a square image of at least 400–800 px. Keep a larger original plus a landscape crop for stage slides and social graphics.
Can I use an AI headshot as a speaker photo?+
Yes, as long as it looks like you — attendees will compare it with you on stage. Use a natural style without heavy retouching.
Which style works best?+
Conference Speaker gives a stage-ready look with contrast; Executive Presence suits keynote and board-level bios; Podcast Host works for audio and video show pages.
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