New Survey: Over Half of Millennials Would Embrace AI for Headshots

DENVER, Colo. (January 30, 2025) — PhotoPacksAI, a leader in AI-driven professional imaging, today revealed findings from their new survey conducted by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults, showing an embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) for creating professional headshots. Millennials are leading the charge, with 55% open to using AI for their headshots—a trend driven by convenience, affordability, and high-quality results.

Key findings from the survey:

• Over two in five Americans (44%) would consider using AI to create their professional headshots, with Millennials (ages 29-44) leading at 55%, followed by Gen X (ages 45-60) at 48%, Gen Z (ages 18-28) at 43%, and Boomers (ages 61-79) at 31%.

  

• Nearly half of Americans (43%) lack a professional headshot, with Boomers (61%) and Gen X (47%) being most likely to say this (compared to just 26% Gen Z and 29% Millennials); and 39% of Americans who have headshots reported they haven’t updated their images in four or more years.
• Millennials and Gen Z are more likely to have professional headshots than Gen X and Boomers, with 74% of Gen Z and 71% of Millennials owning headshots compared to just 53% of Gen X and 39% of Boomers.

  

• Americans cite convenience (38%), high-quality results (34%), editing capabilities (33%), and cost savings (32%) as the primary reasons for considering AI-generated headshots.

This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of PhotoPacksAI from January 7-9, 2025, among 2,091 adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please click here.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than eight million open jobs and, according to a recent study, more than half of U.S. workers intend to pursue new job opportunities in 2025. Another study, from 2024, reported that three quarters of recruiters prefer AI headshots to real ones.

“In today’s interconnected and visually-driven world, a professional headshot isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity,” said Jeremy Gustine, Founder and CEO of PhotoPacksAI. “AI is changing the game for job seekers, and our survey results show the enormous potential of AI to quickly and conveniently update your personal brand. We’re ultimately trying to bridge the headshot gap, democratizing access to high-quality headshots that are affordable, accessible, and tailored to meet the demands of a tech-driven, remote-first world.”

PhotoPacksAI’s innovative technology uses just a few user-uploaded photos to create 100 polished, professional headshots in less than 24 hours. Their headshot packages start at just $19. Since launching in early 2024, they have created more than 350,000 AI-generated headshots for customers and corporate teams.

About PhotoPacksAI

PhotoPacksAI is a Colorado-based artificial intelligence company dedicated to creating affordable, convenient, and photoshoot-quality headshots that meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals. By combining AI innovation with photographic best practices, PhotoPacks.AI helps individuals stand out in a digital world. Learn more at www.photopacks.ai and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.