SECTION 4 · HOW TO SHOOT FOR AI
How to photograph yourself for AI The photos you send me are the raw material I use to place you into different scenes, stages, environments, and creative scenarios using AI. The better your reference shots, the more realistic and varied the final results. These aren't finished photos, they're reference material. You're giving me enough to work with.
The more variety you give me, angles, expressions, lighting conditions, the more situations I can put you in. Shoot as many as you can.
1 Good lighting is everything Natural light near a window is your best friend. Overcast daylight is ideal, no harsh shadows, no blown-out highlights. Shade outdoors also works great. Avoid shooting in the dark or under fluorescent overhead light.
2 Shoot from multiple angles Front-facing, left profile, right profile, slightly above, slightly below. I need to understand how you look from different perspectives so I can place you convincingly in any scene. Five to ten shots from varied angles goes a long way.
3 Vary your expressions Serious, smiling, mid-performance intensity, relaxed, eyes closed. The more expressions I have to work from, the more authentic your AI images will look, whether it's a press shot, a live moment, or a candid.
4 Include full-body and close-up shots Close-ups of your face are essential. But also send full-body shots so I can see your posture, your instrument, your stage presence, and your outfit. Both are needed for different types of scenes.
5 Plain or simple backgrounds preferred A white wall, a plain door, open sky outdoors, anything clean and uncluttered. I'm extracting you from the background, so complex backgrounds just make that harder.
6 Wear what you perform in Send a few shots in your stage outfit or signature look. Also send a few in everyday clothes. I can place you in different wardrobe via AI, but having your real look as reference makes the results more accurate.
7 Use Portrait Mode for headshots, landscape for everything else For individual close-ups: switch to iPhone Portrait Mode, it blurs the background and sharpens your face, which is exactly what I need. For full-body and band shots: rotate your phone horizontal (landscape).
8 Include your instrument Shots of you holding or playing your instrument, guitar in hand, sticks in the air, keys at your fingertips. Also useful: close-ups of hands on strings, the drum kit, your pedal board. These details make the final images feel real, not generated.
Aim for 20 to 40 photos minimum across different angles, expressions, and lighting. The more reference you give me, the more scenes I can create for you. More is always better here.
How to send your photos
Send at full resolution, never via text message or screenshot. Use any of these options:
Google Drive Upload to a folder, click Share, and send me the link. Great for large batches.
Dropbox Use "Request files", no Dropbox account needed on your end. We can set up a link for you.
WeTransfer Go to wetransfer.com, free, no account needed. Drag photos in, enter our email, hit Send.
iCloud Link In iPhone Photos, select shots → Share → Copy iCloud Link → paste into an email to us.
Send everything to jonwolf@livewebstudios.com with your band name in the subject line. Never send via iMessage or standard text, compression kills the quality permanently.
SECTION 5 · ANYTHING ELSE
Anything else? Specific scenes, scenarios, locations, or anything else that helps us understand your vision
