There are essentially two ways to capture, plus one way to make the photos look their best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- HALO hardware and app<\/strong>: an in-person iPad booth with consistent, controlled lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Virtual Booth<\/strong>: a web-based option people use from their own devices, with whatever light is around them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- AI Effects<\/strong>: an add-on for either that polishes every photo, with no backdrop or extra lighting needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can start with the basics and add more whenever you’re ready. Now, let’s explore these options in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All-in-one hardware and software for total control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to headshots, the difference between a forgettable and flattering one usually comes down to lighting, and the easiest way to control lighting is with hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The HALO kit<\/a> runs the HALO app<\/a> on an iPad, built around studio-grade lighting and a durable aluminum body. That built-in light means the first person in line and the last one look like they were shot at the same time, in the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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HALO’s built-in ring light wraps each person in soft, even light for a bright, flattering headshot.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Build one headshot experience in your dashboard, and everybody gets the same framing, crop, and finish automatically. No art direction required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After capture, your photos get some extra polish, too. The app includes high-end background blur<\/a> and bokeh for that DSLR look, and the Glam filter<\/a> smooths skin just enough to look fresh, but not overdone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also switch on filters, an optional edit tool, and a retake button is always available, so everyone leaves with a shot they actually like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nCompany headshots, captured by employees themselves, with the same framing and lighting on each one.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n To take it a step further, you can display pose tips<\/strong> right before a frame is captured, so people get a little coaching before the countdown. A few that work well for headshots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Angle your shoulders slightly instead of squaring up to the camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring your chin a touch forward and down to define your jawline<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Relax your shoulders and go for an easy, natural smile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Look right into the lens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Running a badge day?<\/strong> Add your logo and an editable text<\/a> field to the photo layout, and each capture doubles as a name badge or conference ID people can make on the fly. Pair it with a compatible printer and they can even walk away with a printed copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set HALO on the portable stand for a quick pop-up station, or mount it on the wall for a permanent spot people can use anytime. If people can’t make it to the in-person booth, that’s exactly what Virtual Booth is for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A web-based booth for capturing anywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not everyone’s in the same location, and shipping gear around isn’t always worth the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Virtual Booth<\/a> is a web-based experience separate from the HALO app but under the same roof. It opens right in a browser with nothing to download, just share a link or a QR code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From there, people grant camera access and snap their own headshot on whatever device they’ve got, whether they’re in another office or working from the kitchen table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No booth on hand? With Virtual Booth, people capture their own headshot right from their phone.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n For distributed and remote teams, a virtual option is the fastest way to gather everyone’s photo without scheduling a thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The catch? Lighting is now up to whoever’s holding the phone. A couple of quick tips<\/strong> in your instructions go a long way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Face a window or a bright light<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid harsh overhead lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hold the camera at eye level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you want to make the process even smoother, that’s exactly what AI Effects are for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI effects for an effortless, professional finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is where either option levels up. AI Effects<\/a> work in both the HALO app and Virtual Booth, transforming the photo the moment it’s captured. For headshots, they’re a perfect match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First up is background replacement<\/strong>. You can drop in a virtual background right in the HALO app or Virtual Booth. But AI Effects take it further, handling the background and the lighting in one go. If your lighting isn’t great, that’s the best way to get really solid results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nStudio Backdrop puts the subject in front of a clean, well-lit backdrop of their choice\u2014no green screen required.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n A couple of effects are especially handy for headshots. The Backdrops library gives you a whole set of walls to choose from, including polished options like the Studio Backdrop<\/strong> and Pro Backdrop<\/strong>. These effects let you place everyone in the same environment, so every headshot matches no matter which room it came from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there’s Portrait Mode<\/strong>, one of the Camera Effects. It adds a quick lighting touch-up and blurs the background, turning an ordinary photo into something that looks studio-lit. That’s a big deal when the only “studio” available was the corner of the corporate office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nPortrait Mode adds a lighting touch-up and soft background blur for a studio-lit finish.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n One thing to keep in mind is that AI Effects run on account credits<\/a> and need an internet connection to generate, so it’s smart to test your network before a big headshot day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLet’s Talk<\/h2>\n
Our photo booth experts are ready to help.<\/p>\n
- Virtual Booth<\/strong>: a web-based option people use from their own devices, with whatever light is around them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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