Vibe Headshots, a Bay Area–based technology startup, announced the public launch of its AI-powered platform that lets individuals, students, and teams create professional headshots and matching LinkedIn banners through a single online workflow.
The launch comes as professional evaluation has shifted online, with recruiters and hiring managers increasingly relying on LinkedIn profiles and digital resumes as primary screening tools. While professional photography has long been associated with career advancement, traditional studio sessions often require significant time, cost, and coordination, placing them out of reach for many early-career professionals and students.
Vibe Headshots was founded by product designer and entrepreneur Matt Bulbul, who began exploring how generative AI could simplify the process while maintaining professional standards.
“I kept seeing talented people held back by something as basic as a photo,” Bulbul said. “But what stood out even more was how many profiles looked incomplete. A professional headshot paired with a generic or empty LinkedIn banner sends a mixed message. We wanted to address the full profile, not just one piece of it.”
Addressing the Complete Profile Presentation
Most AI-based headshot tools focus exclusively on portrait generation. Vibe Headshots differentiates itself by pairing professional headshots with custom-designed LinkedIn banners intended to create a cohesive visual presentation across a user’s profile.
The platform allows users to upload a single image, from which it generates multiple headshot variations along with matching banner designs. Final assets are delivered in high resolution and formatted for professional use across LinkedIn, resumes, and websites.
“A headshot is only part of the picture,” Bulbul said. “Profiles that look complete and intentional tend to stand out more in recruiter searches.”
Accessibility, Pricing, and Workflow
Vibe Headshots is positioned as an alternative to traditional photography and higher-priced AI platforms. The service operates on a one-time payment model starting at $15, avoiding subscriptions or recurring fees and undercutting typical studio sessions by hundreds of dollars. According to the company, the streamlined workflow was designed specifically for individuals and small teams rather than large enterprise deployments.
Within 48 hours of launch, the company recorded its first group of paying customers, including job seekers, students, and remote teams, providing early validation of demand for faster, lower-cost professional profile tools.
Privacy-First Design
Handling facial imagery was a core consideration during development, Bulbul said. Vibe Headshots was built with a privacy-first architecture that gives users more control over how their data is processed.
The platform is GDPR- and CCPA-compliant and automatically deletes uploaded images and generated assets after 30 days. According to the company, user images are used only to generate requested outputs and are not retained for model training or facial recognition purposes.
“From the beginning, we knew that working with people’s faces comes with responsibility,” Bulbul said. “Users should be able to get professional results without wondering how long their data is stored or where it ends up.”
Use Cases Beyond Individuals
While the initial focus is on individuals and early-career professionals, Vibe Headshots is also seeing early interest from startups, schools, and organizations seeking scalable alternatives to traditional photo days.
Career services teams and remote organizations have expressed interest in using the platform to support students and employees without coordinating in-person photography sessions.
“There will always be a place for traditional photography,” Bulbul said. “But for organizations managing distributed teams or large student populations, coordination becomes the real challenge.”
Looking Ahead
Vibe Headshots plans to continue refining its platform based on user feedback, with future updates focused on workflow improvements and additional profile optimization features.
The platform is available at https://vibeheadshots.com
