Look ready for the stage before you arrive
Create a clear speaker portrait for conference websites, event programs, speaker one-sheets and title slides. Start from one clear selfie and choose your look. Account creation is free; generation uses a paid pack. Photos are generated in under a minute once you've uploaded a selfie and chosen your options.
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Organisers ask for your photo before your abstract, then use it everywhere: the event website, the printed program, the app, social announcements and sometimes the screen behind you. You rarely control the crop. Your portrait has to hold up as a thumbnail and as a projected image. Portreya lets you create it from one clear selfie and choose a setting with strong contrast before generation.
Where speakers use a Portreya headshot
One sharp photo for every organiser, program and screen your talk appears on.
- Conference website
- Event program
- Speaker one-sheet
- Title slide
- Event app
Cost and time compared
Traditional headshot photographer
USD 450-900
Days to a couple of weeks
Portreya
From USD 5.99
Photos are generated in under a minute once you've uploaded a selfie and chosen your options.
How it works
- 1
Upload a selfie
One clear photo of your face. Phone selfie quality is fine.
- 2
Choose your pack and style
Pick the professional context you need, then generate your finished headshot after checkout.
- 3
Download in HD
Use on conference websites, event programs, speaker one-sheets, title slides, event apps and LinkedIn.
What a speaker headshot has to do
Organisers ask for your photo before anything else, and then they use it everywhere: the conference website, the printed program, the event app, social posts announcing the line-up and sometimes a screen behind you on stage. You rarely control the crop or the size. That means your headshot must hold up as a tiny thumbnail and as a large projected image, with a clearly lit face, a background that separates you from the frame and an expression that invites people into the session.
When AI works for speakers, and when a photographer is better
For speaker submissions, event pages, apps and one-sheets, a realistic AI headshot from one selfie gives organisers a sharp, current photo, and you can send a square and a wider version. Photos are generated in under a minute once you've uploaded a selfie and chosen your options. A photographer is the better choice for on-stage action shots, audience images and anything you want to use on a large poster or banner. Most speakers need both: a reliable headshot for every organiser, and real stage photos once you have them.
Ready for programs and large-format projection
Choose a background with clear contrast against your hair and clothing so automated crops and banners keep the edges clean. A mid-tone or darker background usually reads better on stage screens than pure white. Send organisers a square and a wider landscape version, named with your full name, so they do not crop an unsuitable photo themselves.
- High contrast between you and the background
- Square plus wider landscape version for organisers
- Open, engaged expression that invites the audience
Frequently asked questions
Will it look like me?
Portreya is designed to keep your face structure and recognizable features while changing the setting and styling. Generated results can vary, so review the finished photos and use the included retry path if something looks off.
Will the photo hold up when it is projected or printed large?
Download the HD file and send it unchanged. Choose a background with clear contrast against your hair and clothing so banners and crops keep clean edges. For posters and large banners, a photographed session is still the stronger asset.
Can I get multiple looks?
Yes. Generate different looks on the same face: a square, composed frame for programs and apps, and a wider, more dynamic one for banners and social announcements, from one workflow.
What happens to my photos?
Portreya does not train a custom face model for your account. Third-party provider handling and retention depend on the route used. Read the Privacy Policy for current details and deletion requests.
What should a speaker wear for a headshot?
Wear what you plan to wear on stage, or one step more formal. Solid, medium-to-dark colours project well; avoid thin stripes and small checks, which can flicker on screens. Keep jewellery simple so the face stays the focus.
Should a speaker headshot be serious or smiling?
Engaged and open. A confident smile or a lively, interested look tells attendees the session will be worth their time. Match the tone of your talks: a keynote on culture can be warmer than a technical deep dive.
Can I use an AI headshot as a speaker?
Yes, for event submissions, conference websites, apps and one-sheets, as long as it is realistic and looks like you on stage. If an event asks for a photo from a specific photographer, follow their request.
How often should a speaker update their headshot?
Whenever your appearance changes, and at least every two years. Organisers reuse photos from previous years, so send a current version with each new booking and ask them to replace old files.
How much does an AI speaker headshot cost with Portreya?
1 Pack is USD 5.99 for 2 photos. Upload one clear selfie, pick speaker styling. Photos are generated in under a minute once you've uploaded a selfie and chosen your options. One-time payment, 14-day money-back guarantee under the refund terms.
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