# Magic Studio headshots: prepare references and judge likeness

Use recent photos and inspect identity details before choosing a finished headshot.

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Content language: en
Author: Luke Byrne
Video published: 2026-10-19
Sponsored coverage: Magic Studio

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Video language: English

## Prepare recognisable references

Thanks to Magic Studio for sponsoring this video.

Luke uses ten everyday photos, then chooses the three that look most like him. The aim is a useful likeness across different outfits and settings.

1. Choose ten recent photos with a clear view of your face.
2. Follow the upload process shown in the Short.
3. Select the three references that best represent how you actually look.

## Review the generated set

Some outputs alter details such as Luke’s glasses. A polished image can still be a poor likeness.

1. Compare the face, glasses, hair and proportions with the reference photos.
2. Inspect the crop, background and clothing for the placement you need: LinkedIn, a CV or a website.
3. Open the final image at its intended size before using it.
4. Keep an original photo available if none of the generated versions feels representative.

## The takeaway

Choose for accurate likeness and the intended use, not only flattering lighting. The recorded discount is subject to current destination terms.

## Workflow resources

- [go.magicstudio.com](https://go.magicstudio.com/ai-luke)

## Sources and limitations

Written follow-along guide prepared 31 October 2026 from this exact published video’s description and chapter sequence. The checklists are editorial adaptations, not verbatim transcript quotations. Demonstrated results are attributed to the video; the full final video was not independently transcribed or watched for this article, and the product was not retested. For installation commands, later interface changes and current offers, use the original resources linked here.

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