The claim
Sell AI professional headshots to job seekers for £50 a time.
The market was a 2023–2025 story; by 2026 it is commoditised and rarely pitched as a fresh hustle.
How we checked
This is an evidence check, not a hands-on test. We reviewed platform rules and policies, published earnings data, regulator warnings and reporting: 2 sources, listed below.
Costs
- Start-up cost
- £10–£40/month
- Effort
- low
What the evidence shows
Demand for AI headshots is real, but customers can go straight to cheap apps (some around $10) or free tools like Canva, so a middleman has little to sell. Poor AI headshots can also harm a candidate, which limits trust in casual sellers.
Realistic earnings: Typically under £100/month; it's hard to compete with direct-to-consumer apps priced at a few pounds.
Limitations
Earnings ranges are typical outcomes for a beginner, drawn from the sources; some people do far better or worse. Platform rules change often, so check the latest policy before you start.
Rarely matches what is promised.