Can I submit AI actor headshots to casting directors?

Yes. Debut's headshots are designed to look like real studio photography. The most important thing is that the photo looks like you. If a casting director meets you and you match your headshot, that's what matters.

What's the difference between commercial and theatrical headshots?

Commercial headshots are bright, warm, and approachable, used for ads and commercial roles. Theatrical headshots are moodier and more intense, used for film, TV, and stage work. Debut generates both.

Do I need to dress up for my selfies?

No. Debut applies the outfit during generation. Upload selfies in whatever you're wearing.

How long does it take?

Under 10 minutes. You'll get an email when your photos are ready.

Are my photos private?

Yes. Your photos are stored privately behind signed URLs, never used to train shared AI models, and never shared or sold. You can delete your photos and selfies from your account anytime.

AI Actor Headshots That Show Your Range

Upload a few selfies. Get casting-ready headshots with commercial and theatrical looks in under 10 minutes. No photographer, no studio. Starting at $19.

Get Your Actor Headshots

One-time payment from $19. Every photo passes a likeness check.

AI GENERATED

What Are Actor Headshots?

Actor headshots are the photos you submit to casting directors, agents, and talent managers. They're your audition before the audition. A strong headshot gets you in the room. A weak one gets you skipped.

Unlike corporate headshots, acting headshots need to show range. Casting teams want to see you in different tones: warm and approachable for commercial work, intense and dramatic for theatrical roles. Debut generates both styles from the same set of selfies, so you get a full portfolio without booking multiple sessions.

AI GENERATED

Commercial vs. Theatrical Headshots

Commercial headshotsare warm, friendly, and approachable. They're used for commercials, print ads, and corporate roles where you need to feel relatable. Think: clean background, natural smile, bright lighting.

Theatrical headshotsare moodier and more expressive. They're used for film, TV, and stage auditions where casting wants to see depth and intensity. Think: dramatic lighting, serious expression, darker backgrounds.

Debut's actor pack includes both styles so you can submit the right look for any role.

How Much Do Actor Headshots Cost?

A traditional actor headshot session with a photographer averages about $304 per Thumbtack. Debut generates casting-ready actor headshots starting at $19.

DIY

Take your own headshot at home

Why

Free, but casting directors scan hundreds of headshots a day and homemade lighting reads instantly. Early in your career it can work; it rarely helps.

Debut

$19

Use AI to generate your headshots

Why

You get up to 40 casting-ready headshots covering commercial and theatrical looks in under 10 minutes, with every photo checked against your real selfies for likeness.

Acting Photographer

$304

Book an industry photographer

Why

The traditional route runs $150 to $400+ on average, and top acting headshot photographers in LA or NYC charge $500 to $1,000+ per session, worth it once the bookings justify it.

Create your actor headshots in under 10 minutes

Photographer pricing from Thumbtack's headshot pricing data, based on real bookings across the US.

Actor Headshots in 3 Steps. Under 10 Minutes.

Step 1

Upload your selfies

No special outfit or ring light needed. A few clear photos of your face.

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Step 2

Pick your look

Choose commercial or theatrical styles, with options for casual tops, layered outfits, and earth-tone basics across studio and outdoor backdrops.

AI GENERATED

Step 3

Get your headshots

Photos generated in under 10 minutes. Every one goes through a quality check. Download in high resolution.

Simple, one-time pricing

Pay once. No subscription required, no hidden fees.

Starter

$59$19

One-time payment

40 AI headshots of you
Your own private AI model
Backdrop and outfit selection
Standard image resolution
Delivered in minutes

Get 40 headshots

83% pick this

Standard

$89$29

One-time payment

60 AI headshots of you
Your own private AI model
Backdrop and outfit selection
Standard image resolution
Delivered in minutes

Get 60 headshots

Best value

Pro

$149$49

One-time payment

100 AI headshots of you
Your own private AI model
Backdrop and outfit selection
Enhanced image resolution
Delivered in minutes

Get 100 headshots

Professional AI that respects your privacy

You own your photos

Full commercial rights and ownership of every photo you generate. Use them however you want, forever. We never sell your photos or your data.

Every photo passes a quality check

Each generated photo is checked for likeness and quality before it reaches your gallery. Anything that fails is rejected automatically and the credit refunded.

Your photos stay private

Your selfies power only your private AI model and are never shared. Delete any selfie or generated photo permanently, anytime, right from your account.