# Starkie AI

> Starkie AI turns 10 to 20 selfies into professional headshots, avatars and profile photos. You train a personal AI model on your own face once, then generate photos across 240+ styles. Pay-as-you-go credits, no subscription.

## What it is

Starkie AI is a consumer AI headshot generator. Upload 10 to 20 photos of yourself; the service fine-tunes a personal image model on your face (15 to 30 minutes), after which each generated photo is produced in seconds.

- Training a model costs 2 credits.
- Each generated photo costs 1 credit.
- You hold full commercial rights to the photos you generate.
- Training photos and personal data are deleted after 30 days.
- Refunds available within 14 days.

## Who it is for

Job seekers who need a LinkedIn or CV photo, founders and executives building a public profile, freelancers and consultants pitching clients, remote teams that need consistent headshots, and photographers offering AI headshots alongside studio work.

## Pricing

Pay as you go. No subscription, no recurring charge. Prices in USD:

- $9: 20 credits (20 photos)
- $24: 75 credits (75 photos)
- $45: 180 credits (180 photos) (most popular)
- $80: 350 credits (350 photos)

Full machine-readable pricing: https://starkie.ai/pricing.md
Pricing page: https://starkie.ai/pricing

## Key pages

- [AI headshots](https://starkie.ai/ai-headshots): the main product page, covering what you get, who it is for and how it compares to a studio shoot.
- [Pricing](https://starkie.ai/pricing): credit packs and what each includes.
- [FAQ](https://starkie.ai/faq): how training works, photo requirements, data handling, refunds.
- [Examples](https://starkie.ai/discover/examples): source selfies paired with the headshots generated from them.
- [Packs](https://starkie.ai/discover/packs): the style collections available.

## Free tools (no signup)

- [Profile picture generator](https://starkie.ai/tools/free-profile-picture-generator)
- [Profile picture cropper](https://starkie.ai/tools/free-profile-picture-cropper)
- [Background remover](https://starkie.ai/tools/free-background-remover)

## Article library

77 articles on AI portrait generation, portrait photography technique, hiring research and personal branding.

- [LinkedIn & hiring](https://starkie.ai/articles/topics/linkedin-and-hiring): What recruiters and hiring managers actually notice in a profile photo, what the research says about first impressions, and how to audit your own LinkedIn profile.
- [AI models & techniques](https://starkie.ai/articles/topics/ai-models-and-techniques): Diffusion models, LoRA fine-tuning, GANs and the current generation of image models: how face generation works under the hood, and how the major models compare on portrait realism.
- [Lighting & photography](https://starkie.ai/articles/topics/lighting-and-photography): Practical portrait photography: lighting setups you can build at home, camera settings for flattering skin tones, posing that works on people who are not models, and colour grading.
- [For photographers](https://starkie.ai/articles/topics/for-photographers): How working portrait and headshot photographers are pricing, positioning and using AI tools: business models, client workflows, retouching and portfolio building.
- [Personal branding](https://starkie.ai/articles/topics/personal-branding): Visual branding for founders, freelancers, consultants and remote workers: building a cohesive look across platforms and making a first impression that wins work.
- [AI headshots explained](https://starkie.ai/articles/topics/ai-headshots-explained): Choosing source photos, spotting the uncanny-valley tells, what AI headshots cost against a studio shoot, where the legal and ethical lines sit, and where they get rejected.

Index: https://starkie.ai/articles

## Recent articles

- [The Professor's Headshot Problem: What Academics Actually Need for CVs, Google Scholar, and Conference Bios](https://starkie.ai/articles/academic-headshot-guide-professors-researchers): What professors and researchers actually need in a headshot: where it shows up, what the research says, and the CV photo rules that vary by country.
- [The Actor's Headshot Rulebook: Why Casting Directors Reject Photos That Look Too Polished](https://starkie.ai/articles/actor-headshot-rules-casting-directors): Casting directors reject filtered and over-retouched actor headshots for a reason LinkedIn photos never face. Here is what the rules actually require.
- [The Stock Photo Industry Is Quietly Full of AI Faces. Here's How to Tell](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-faces-stock-photo-libraries): Nearly half of Adobe Stock's library is now AI-generated. Here is what changed, why it matters, and how to still spot a synthetic face.
- [Who Owns Your Face? The Legal Fight Over AI-Generated Likeness Rights](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-likeness-publicity-rights-law): AI tools can clone anyone's face and voice in seconds. Here's what US and EU law actually says about who owns that likeness.
- [The Real Estate Agent's Headshot Playbook: What Actually Makes Buyers Trust a Listing Photo](https://starkie.ai/articles/real-estate-agent-headshot-playbook): Buyers judge an agent's photo in under a second. Here's what the research says about headshots that actually build trust.
- [The Photographer's Guide to Pricing Headshot Packages in 2026](https://starkie.ai/articles/pricing-headshot-packages-photographer-guide): How professional photographers price headshot sessions in 2026, the models to use, and what one company's price hike reveals about stale rates.
- [How AI Photo Restoration Actually Works: Rebuilding Faces From Old and Damaged Photos](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-photo-restoration-old-damaged-photos): AI photo restoration can sharpen and colorize old photos convincingly, but the more damaged the image, the more the result is a guess, not a recovery.
- [The Photography Contract Checklist: What to Put in Writing Before Every Headshot Session](https://starkie.ai/articles/photography-contract-checklist-headshot-sessions): What a headshot contract needs to cover, from copyright and model releases to cancellation terms, and what happens when photographers skip it.
- [What Camera Insurance Actually Covers (and Doesn't) for Freelance Portrait Photographers](https://starkie.ai/articles/camera-insurance-guide-freelance-photographers): Your homeowners policy will not cover a camera used for paid work. What photography insurance actually covers, excludes, and costs for photographers in 2026.
- [Why AI-Generated Passport Photos Get Rejected (And What Actually Meets the Rules in 2026)](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-generated-passport-photos-rejected): Passport and visa photo rules now explicitly ban AI editing. Here is why phones trip the filters, and what actually gets approved.
- [AI-Generated Photos on Dating Apps: What Actually Works and What Gets You Banned](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-generated-photos-dating-apps-what-works): Dating apps allow AI photos, but only if you still look like yourself. Here's what the research and the app policies say.
- [Background, Backdrop, or Blur? How to Choose the Perfect Headshot Background for Every Platform in 2026](https://starkie.ai/articles/perfect-headshot-background-every-platform): How to choose a headshot background for LinkedIn, your website and everywhere else: solid vs environmental vs blur, what background colour signals, and the wardrobe and expression choices that work with it.
- [From DSLR to AI: How Portrait Photographers Are Reinventing Their Business Model in 2026](https://starkie.ai/articles/portrait-photographers-ai-business-model-2026): Discover how portrait photographers are adapting their business to AI headshot technology in 2026. Learn new revenue strategies and stay competitive.
- [The 10 Best AI Avatar Generators for Gaming, Social Media, and Professional Use in 2026, Ranked](https://starkie.ai/articles/best-ai-avatar-generators-2026): Top 10 AI avatar generators for gaming, social media & professional profiles. Compare the best tools for 2026 and find your perfect fit.
- [The Authenticity Paradox: Are AI-Generated Headshots Hurting or Helping Professional Trust in 2026?](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-headshots-professional-trust-authenticity): Explore the authenticity paradox: how AI-generated headshots impact professional trust, recruiter perception, and your LinkedIn credibility in 2026.
- [Window Light, Reflectors, and Nothing Else: The Minimalist Guide to Stunning DIY Portrait Photography](https://starkie.ai/articles/diy-portrait-photography-window-light-reflectors): Master DIY portrait photography with just window light and reflectors. Create stunning headshots at home without expensive studio equipment.
- [Prompt to Portrait: The 2026 Field Guide to Writing AI Image Prompts That Actually Generate Realistic Faces](https://starkie.ai/articles/ai-image-prompts-realistic-faces): Master AI image prompts for realistic faces. Learn expert techniques to generate convincing headshots and portraits with AI in 2026.
- [Shoot Like a Pro: The Complete Guide to Posing Clients for Headshots They'll Actually Love](https://starkie.ai/articles/how-to-pose-clients-for-professional-headshots): Master client posing for stunning professional headshots. Learn expert techniques to put clients at ease and capture their best look.
- [Beyond the Chatbot: How Imagen 4 and Firefly 4 Are Quietly Reshaping Portrait Photography in 2026](https://starkie.ai/articles/imagen-firefly-reshaping-portrait-photography): Discover how Imagen 4 and Firefly 4 are transforming professional portrait photography with AI-generated headshots in 2026.
- [Ring Light vs. Softbox vs. Natural Light: The Ultimate Lighting Showdown for Stunning Headshot Photography](https://starkie.ai/articles/lighting-guide-headshot-photography): Compare ring lights, softboxes & natural light for stunning headshots. Learn pro photography lighting tips for better professional photos.

## Contact

Website: https://starkie.ai
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