A headshot for the photographer who is never in the picture
Photographers spend years on other people's portraits and have none of their own. A mirror selfie with the camera in hand is a good start. Send it, describe the mood of your work, and the bot returns a portrait that looks like you could shoot a wedding or a product in it.
- 2 credits per image
- Result in 1–2 minutes
- No sign-up
In short: Get a portrait of yourself as a photographer for a portfolio site or booking page, with a camera in hand. Telegram bot, 7 images free, no sign-up.
- Where: the VisuMate bot in Telegram, no app or sign-up.
- Cost: 2 credits per image, 7 images free, then packs from 49 Telegram Stars.
- Time: 1 to 2 minutes per image, rerun with a new instruction at the same price.
- Credits never expire, there is no subscription and no auto-renew. You pay once for a pack inside Telegram with Stars.
When you need this
- Your about page has a logo and no face.
- Every portrait you own was taken by a friend on a bad day.
- Clients ask who will turn up on the day and you have nothing to show.
How to do it
- 1
Press the button to open @visumate_ai_bot in Telegram. No sign-up, and new users get 15 free credits, which is 7 images.
- 2
Send a selfie as a file. In the caption write: 'dark denim jacket, mirrorless camera held at chest height, window light from the left, plain grey studio wall'.
- 3
In 1-2 minutes the portrait arrives for 2 credits. Look at the camera body and your hands, which are easy places for small errors.
Try it on your own photo: 7 images are free, no sign-up.
Make it in TelegramShow your taste in one frame
A portrait on a photographer's site is judged harder than any other. Choose a mood that matches the pictures in your gallery: bright and airy, dark and moody, documentary and rough. Say it in the caption in a few words. The bot keeps your face and builds the light and surroundings around it. Run it twice and keep the version that fits your gallery.
Where to use it
The about page, a booking form, a podcast guest card, a festival bio and a pitch email all need a face. Make a wide version for the page header and a square one for social profiles. Compare hands and the camera at full size, since gear details can drift. If a lens or a strap looks wrong, rerun with a shorter caption.
Tips
- Name the type of camera you really use.
- Pick a background that matches your own style of work.
- Keep clothes simple so the work stays the star.
- Ask for space on one side for a short bio line.
Questions and answers
Can I hold a film camera?
Yes. Name the camera type and check that its shape looks right.
Will clients mind it is AI made?
Say it in your bio if you like. The face and the work are still yours.
What does it cost?
2 credits per image. New users get 15 free credits, so 7 images cost nothing. After that packs start at 49 Telegram Stars and credits do not expire.
Does the bot work in English?
Yes. It picks up your Telegram language on first launch. You can switch it any time with /lang.
What the bot does not do
- Works from one photo. Likeness depends on the photo you send, and some styles change features more than others.
- Does not make video or animation.
- Does not output a transparent PNG.
- Does not retouch passport or ID photos.
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