AI Photo Editor for Model Headshots & Digitals
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"Sent my digitals to 5 agencies and got 3 callbacks. They specifically said the photos looked professional but natural - exactly what they wanted. Didn't spend $500 on a test shoot." @NewFaceNYC
Built for Aspiring and Working Models
Modeling agencies specifically reject over-Photoshopped submissions. They need to see your real bone structure, skin texture, and proportions. EditThisPic helps you present clean, professional digitals while keeping the natural look scouts want. Polish without the plastic.
Tools for Model Digitals
Replace Background
Swap any background for clean white or neutral gray
Remove Blemishes
Fix temporary blemishes while keeping natural skin texture
Enhance Lighting
Even out lighting for that clean polaroid look
Remove Background
Create transparent cutouts for comp cards
Fix Color
Correct indoor color casts for accurate skin tones
How to AI Photo Editor for Model Headshots & Digitals
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Start with the right kind of photo
Use a photo with even lighting, minimal makeup, and a relaxed expression. Front-facing or 3/4 angle works best. Natural daylight near a window is ideal. Agencies want to see your natural features - no dramatic poses or heavy styling.
Background swap: 20-25 seconds. Light blemish removal: 15-20 seconds.The polaroid/digitals style agencies want is intentionally simple - plain lighting, neutral expression, minimal styling. -
Describe your clean, natural edit
Type exactly what you need: 'replace background with clean white' or 'remove the blemish on my chin, keep all skin texture.' Be specific about keeping things natural - agencies reject plastic-looking skin.
Always include 'keep natural' or 'keep skin texture' when doing any face editing. Over-smoothing is the #1 reason agency submissions get rejected. -
Check for agency standards
Zoom in and verify: Can you still see skin texture and pores? Are your natural features unchanged? Is the background truly clean with no shadows or artifacts? Does it look like a polaroid, not a magazine cover?
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Refine edges if needed
Hair edges against white backgrounds can be tricky. If you see halos or choppy edges, tap markers on those areas and regenerate with 'blend hair edges naturally with white background.'
For comp cards, you may want to create multiple versions - one white background, one gray, one transparent for layouts.
Copy-Paste Prompts for Model Digitals
replace background with clean seamless white, keep lighting natural and flat like a polaroid
Most agencies want clean white - it's the industry standard for digitals
remove blemishes and temporary marks, keep all skin texture pores and natural imperfections visible
Agencies need to see your real skin - only remove temporary blemishes, not texture
replace background with neutral medium gray, seamless and even, soft shadow underneath
Gray backgrounds work well for commercial modeling submissions
correct the yellow indoor lighting to neutral daylight, show my accurate natural skin tone
Accurate skin tone is crucial - agencies need to see your real coloring
Show 4 more prompts
replace background with stark white, enhance contrast slightly, keep raw and editorial
Fashion/editorial prefers a more stark, high-contrast look than commercial
remove flyaway hairs around the face and head, keep the main hair shape natural
Clean hair silhouette helps, but don't make it look too perfect
remove background completely, preserve all hair detail and edges for transparent PNG
Transparent backgrounds let you place yourself on any comp card design
soften the harsh shadows on my face, even out lighting naturally, dont brighten overall
Remove distracting shadows while keeping dimensional, natural lighting
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White background | replace with clean seamless white |
20s | Try This → |
| Gray background | replace with neutral medium gray |
20s | Try This → |
| Blemish removal | remove blemishes, keep skin texture |
15s | Try This → |
| Color correction | correct to neutral daylight |
15s | Try This → |
Real Examples
Bedroom photo to agency digital
You have a great selfie with good natural light but your messy bedroom is visible behind you. Clean white background transforms it into a proper digital.
replace the bedroom background with clean seamless white, keep the natural lighting on my face
Remove temporary blemish naturally
A breakout appeared right before you needed to submit digitals. Remove it while keeping your natural skin texture that agencies need to see.
remove the blemish on my chin, keep all skin texture and pores completely visible
Fix yellow indoor lighting
Your apartment has warm bulbs that make your skin look orange. Agencies need to see your actual skin tone.
correct the warm yellow color cast to neutral daylight, show my accurate natural skin tone
Outdoor photo to studio digital
Great expression captured outdoors but the trees and sky behind you dont work for agency submissions. Convert to clean studio style.
replace the outdoor background with clean seamless white studio backdrop, keep the natural daylight quality on my face
When Things Go Wrong
Skin looks plastic or over-smoothed
Why: The AI applied too much smoothing, removing natural skin texture that agencies need to see.
Start fresh: remove only the specific blemish, keep ALL skin texture pores and natural details visible
Be explicit about keeping texture. Agencies will reject plastic-looking skin - they need to see the real you.
Hair edges have white halos on white background
Why: Fine hair strands against white backgrounds are challenging to separate cleanly.
Tap markers on the hair edges, then: blend hair naturally with white background, no halos
Photos where your hair contrasts with the original background work best for clean white swaps.
Background has uneven tones or shadows
Why: The AI may have kept some of the original lighting or added unrequested shadows.
Adding 'completely even' and 'no gradients' ensures a truly seamless background.
AI changed my facial features
Why: Enhancement requests may have altered your bone structure or proportions.
For model digitals, only edit background and temporary blemishes. Your features should never change.
Color still looks off after correction
Why: The original photo may have had complex mixed lighting the AI couldnt fully correct.
Tap markers on skin areas, then: show accurate natural skin tone in these areas specifically
If color correction isnt working, try taking a new photo in natural daylight near a window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do modeling agencies actually want to see in digitals?
Agencies want to see the real you - clean white or gray background, natural lighting, minimal makeup, neutral expression, visible skin texture. They're evaluating your bone structure, proportions, and potential. Over-edited photos get rejected because they hide what scouts need to assess. Think polaroid style: simple, honest, direct.
How much retouching is too much for agency submissions?
Only fix temporary issues: active breakouts, under-eye darkness from poor sleep, stray hairs. Keep all permanent features, skin texture, and pores visible. If you can't see pores at zoom, it's over-edited. Freckles, moles, and natural skin variations should stay. Agencies reject plastic-looking submissions.
What background color should I use for model digitals?
Clean white is the industry standard for most agency submissions. Medium gray works well for commercial modeling. Fashion/editorial sometimes prefers stark white with higher contrast. Check specific agency submission guidelines - some specify their preference. When in doubt, white.
Can I submit phone photos to agencies?
Yes, if the quality is good. Modern phones take excellent photos. What matters more: good natural lighting (window light), clean composition (head and shoulders), neutral expression, and no heavy filters. A great phone photo beats a mediocre professional one. EditThisPic can handle the background swap.
What's the difference between digitals and comp cards?
Digitals (also called polaroids) are simple, unretouched photos showing your current look - usually 4-6 images with white background, minimal styling. Comp cards are printed marketing materials with your best professional photos, measurements, and agency contact. EditThisPic helps with both - clean digitals for submissions, polished photos for comp cards.
Should fashion and commercial model photos look different?
Slightly. Fashion/editorial digitals can be more stark and high-contrast, emphasizing bone structure. Commercial modeling digitals should look approachable and friendly - the 'person next door' vibe. Both need clean backgrounds and natural skin. Use the prompts above for each style.
Is EditThisPic's AI photo editor for model headshots & digitals really free?
Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
Can I model headshots on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.
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