📸 Why Authenticity Beats AI Every Time (Especially in Your Photos)

Let’s talk about something that’s been coming up a lot lately: AI headshots.

They’re fast. They’re cheap. They’re... kind of eerie. : /

Don’t get me wrong—technology is impressive. But when it comes to the face you’re putting out into the world, I believe with my whole heart that authenticity matters more than perfection.

You’re not a prompt. You’re a person.

AI-generated headshots can smooth your skin and drop you into any background you wan, but what they can’t do is capture your energy. Your warmth. Your presence.

That little spark in your eye when you talk about what you love?
The confidence in your posture when you feel truly seen?
The way you light up when you’re in your element?

AI can’t fake that. But a real, human connection in front of a camera can bring it out.

Real is powerful.

Whether you're a business owner needing branding photos, a senior celebrating graduation, or a woman stepping in front of the camera after years of being the one behind it—your story deserves to be told with honesty and care.

And that’s what I do best.

My job isn’t just to click the shutter. It’s to guide you into feeling confident, comfortable, and proud of what you see. That way, your photos don’t just look like you—they feel like you.

Let’s rewrite the rules.

We’re in a world that’s pushing for flawless, filtered, and fast. But I believe there’s beauty in being real.

So if you’ve been hiding behind outdated selfies, or you’ve tried AI and it just didn’t sit right - this is your invitation.

Let’s create something authentic. Something that tells the true story of who you are right now.

No algorithms.
No filters.
Just you.

Authentic headshot of Tracey Blackwell – captured by Leah Godfredson Photography