Ai Headshots vs. Professional Corporate Headshots NYC : Why Real Still Wins

The New Hype: AI Headshots

You’ve probably seen them. Those perfectly lit, eerily smooth headshots flooding LinkedIn. AI-generated portraits promise a quick fix, uploading a few selfies, and out pops a “professional” headshot, no studio required. Sounds like magic, right? Almost..

But behind the filter and digital polish lies a big problem: they don’t look like you!

In a world where trust, professionalism, and personal branding are more important than ever, AI can’t deliver what matters most: authenticity.

The Flaws Behind the filter

AI headshots are built on algorithms, not on understanding who you are. They often:

  • Blur skin into plastic perfection

  • Add light that doesn’t match your actual environment

  • Morph facial features subtly ( or not so subtly)

  • Create “posed” looks that don’t reflect your personality

Worse, they can make you look like someone else entirely. And then that image meets a client or hiring manager in real life? Instant disconnect.


Why Corporate Headshots Still Reign

Now compare that to a session at Michael Benabib’s Studio, where your headshot isn’t just a photo. It’s an experience.

You’re coached, lit like a CEO, and styled to bring out the best features, not reinvent your face. From a variety of wardrobe changes to subtle coaching in expression and posture, the final image reflects that real confidence in you.

And that’s what clients, colleagues, and recruiters want to see.



Real is Relatable. Real is Credible.

A great corporate headshot isn’t about looking perfect; it’s about looking powerful and present. The way your eyes connect. The way your posture says, “I’m here to lead.”

This isn’t just a picture, it’s your reputation in pixels.




The Studio Experience: It’s More Than a Click

At Executive Headshots NYC, you don’t just show up and smile, you:

  • Choose wardrobe options with expert advice

  • Are lit and framed by a professional with decades of experience

  • Receive coaching to elevate your presence in front of the camera

  • Walk away with the images that truly represent you

AI can’t replicate that.

Styling advice on set for professional Headshot

Final Thoughts: Invest in You




Quick and cheap might get you attention. But in the business world, the right headshot can open doors.

So ask yourself: Do you want to look like a filter, or like a leader?




Ready to book your professional Headshots? Elevate your image. Schedule your session at Michael Benabib’s NYC Studio or location today