How to Create a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo Using Leonardo Ai

Science & Technology

Introduction

Nine months ago, I created a video demonstrating the use of multiple AI tools to create professional LinkedIn profile photos. While the results were great, they were often inconsistent. Today, I've discovered a more straightforward method that produces higher-quality results. Here are some examples so far, demonstrating the detail and realism achievable. In this article, I'll show you my method for creating your own professional LinkedIn profile photo.

Tools You Will Need

  • Leonardo AI
  • ChatGPT: Not necessary but helpful for automating prompts.

Note: ChatGPT needs context for the project. There is a prompt in the description of this article that you can use to set everything up.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Grab the Actual Photo

First, take a photo of the individual you want to create a LinkedIn profile photo for. For this example, I'll be using a photo of my friend.

Step 2: Use ChatGPT for Prompts

Enter the specific project prompt into ChatGPT, and press enter. Copy the generated prompts that ChatGPT provides.

Step 3: Use Leonardo AI for Image Creation

  1. Go to Leonardo AI: If you haven't used this tool before, I recommend checking out my other articles for a deep dive into this powerful image generator.
  2. Click on 'Image Creation': This will direct you to the necessary page.
  3. Upload a Photo: Choose "Character Reference" and select the individual’s photo.
  4. Settings:
    • Preset: Select "Portrait Perfect".
    • Preset Style: Opt for "Portrait Cinematic" or "Portrait Closeup".
    • Dimensions: Use a 1:1 ratio, optimal for profile photos.
    • Advanced Settings: Select "Leonardo Kino XL" and check "Photo Real".

Step 4: Entering Prompts into Leonardo AI

  • Copy the prompts from ChatGPT and paste them into Leonardo AI.
  • Generating an image will cost about 42 tokens. For context, the "Apprentice" plan costs $ 12 a month and offers approximately 8,500 tokens.

Example Results by Industry

Banking and Finance

Three examples were generated: a financial analyst, a bank manager, and a loan officer. All images accurately resembled the individual, demonstrating very high consistency.

Examples include a lawyer, a paralegal, and a legal secretary. The results exhibited detailed and realistic professional attire and settings.

Healthcare Industry

Generated images included a nurse, a doctor, and a healthcare administrator. All were highly consistent, with appropriate backgrounds and uniforms.

Government Officials

Examples included a policy analyst, a diplomat, and a public health officer, all maintaining high realism and consistency.

Education Industry

Generated images featured a university professor, a school principal, and a school teacher. The results were highly professional and consistent with the respective career settings.

Construction Industry

Examples included a construction project manager, a civil engineer, and a site supervisor. The use of hard hats and on-site settings was particularly impressive.

Miscellaneous Roles

Additional roles such as a graphic designer, human resources professional, sales manager, event planner, research scientist, customer service representative, and fitness trainer were generated. Each image showcased highly contextual and realistic backgrounds and attire.

Conclusion

You can see it's straightforward to generate professional LinkedIn profile photos using Leonardo AI and ChatGPT. Try it out and let me know your results!

Keywords

  • Leonardo AI
  • ChatGPT
  • LinkedIn profile photo
  • Professional photo
  • Image generation
  • AI tools
  • Photo realism
  • Image consistency
  • Visual identity
  • Career-specific photos

FAQs

Q: Do I need ChatGPT to generate the profiles? A: No, ChatGPT is not necessary but it helps automate the prompts, making the process easier.

Q: How much does it cost to generate an image? A: Generating an image costs around 42 tokens. The "Apprentice" plan costs $ 12 per month and provides about 8,500 tokens.

Q: Can Leonardo AI generate photos for different careers? A: Yes, you can create professional photos for various careers such as banking, healthcare, legal, education, construction, and many more.

Q: What settings should I choose to get the best results? A: Select "Portrait Perfect" for the preset, "Portrait Cinematic" for the preset style, and use a 1:1 ratio for dimensions. Choose "Leonardo Kino XL" and turn on "Photo Real" in advanced settings.

Q: How long does it take to generate an image? A: Each image generation takes less than a minute.

Q: Are the generated photos consistent? A: Yes, the photos are highly consistent and realistic across various professional settings.