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Headshot Cost Calculator

What do professional headshots actually cost you? Compare a photographer against AI-generated headshots, for one person or a whole team.

Photographer, per year—
Portraze, per year—
Cost per person (Portraze)—
You would save
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What goes into the photographer number

A photographer quote usually bundles three things: the session itself, retouching per selected image, and travel or studio time. For a team, add the coordination cost — scheduling sessions around shifts, meetings and time zones is often more expensive than the shoot.

AI generation removes the scheduling entirely: each person uploads their own photos and gets a consistent set, whenever it suits them.

What you get for each approach

Photographer

High control, on-location lighting, but per-person cost and a scheduling bottleneck every time someone joins or changes role.

Portraze

Fixed price per person, delivered in minutes, consistent background across the team, plus passport and visa sizes.

Hybrid

Many teams use a photographer once for the executive set and AI for everyone else — the calculator above works for any split.

This is an estimate based on the numbers you enter, not a quote. Change any field and the result updates instantly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this calculator free?

Yes. It runs in your browser and does not use AI, so there is nothing to pay for. AI headshot generation itself is a paid product.

What price should I use for a photographer?

Corporate headshot photographers typically quote per person for a studio session. Enter your actual quote — if your team negotiates a day rate, divide it by the number of people photographed.

Does the comparison include retouching?

Most photographer quotes include basic retouching. Portraze plans include all styles and backgrounds from the same generation, so no per-image editing fee is added.

How much does Portraze cost?

Starter is $19 (6 headshots) and Professional is $39 (12 headshots), both one-time payments.

Is this an exact quote?

No — it is an estimate based on the numbers you enter, to compare the two approaches side by side.