"I never thought we'd ever partner with an AI headshot company"
Shoott is the #1 photography platform for real-life photo experiences. Shoott is all about supporting human photographers and capturing authentic moments. So why did they just team up with Dreamwave? Here's their explanation.
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The challenge
Shoott built their platform around connecting people with real photographers for authentic moments. But they kept hearing from potential clients who needed professional headshots but couldn't make traditional sessions work.
Not everyone has time for a headshot session. The reality is:
- Some people are camera-shy
- Some don't like the IRL photos they got
- Some have deadlines and can't schedule a shoot in time
- And others? Their last headshot was taken during the Obama administration
Everyone deserves to look good online — even if they can't do a full shoot.
The partnership evaluation
When evaluating partnerships, Shoott asks themselves three questions. They were honestly surprised, but with Dreamwave, the answer was yes to all three.
Does it naturally complement what we do?
Yes. AI headshots serve a completely different need than their core family and lifestyle photography. They're for when a real-life session just isn't possible.
Can it serve our clients without compromising our photographers?
Yes. It's positioned as an alternative, not competition. They're expanding options for people who otherwise couldn't get professional photos at all.
Can it solve real problems, not just chase trends?
Absolutely. Time constraints, camera shyness, budget limitations, accessibility — these are genuine barriers that prevent people from getting professional headshots.
Testing the competition
The Shoott executive team did a deep dive to test different AI headshot generators, and they found that Dreamwave was the best AI headshot generator by far.
"Not all AI headshots are created equal. I've had AI headshots taken at big conferences that were... horrifying. Dreamwave's looked shockingly realistic — like me on my best day."
Dreamwave vs other AI headshot generators
Here's why Shoott chose Dreamwave
Dreamwave cares deeply about privacy
Shoott spent time with Dreamwave's team, who walked them through their approach:
- ✓ No training on user photos
- ✓ No storage or sharing of uploads
- ✓ No shady data use
Photos are used once, to generate your gallery, then deleted. That's it.
Respect for artists
Dreamwave has never scraped or stolen work from other photographers.
As a platform that supports real artists, this mattered to Shoott a lot.
The quality? Blew them away
Not all AI headshots are created equal. Shoott's executives had tried AI headshots at big conferences that were "horrifying." Dreamwave's looked shockingly realistic — like them on their best days.
Plus:
- ✓ Dozens of variations to choose from
- ✓ No awkward back-and-forth
- ✓ No uncanny valley weirdness
- ✓ Just upload 5+ selfies → Get your gallery in hours
"I never thought we'd ever partner with an AI headshot company. When we look at partnerships, we ask: Does it naturally complement what we do? Can it serve our clients without compromising our photographers? Can it solve real problems, not just chase trends? With Dreamwave, the answer was a surprising but strong yes."
Partnership impact
This partnership shows how photography platforms can thoughtfully approach new technology while staying true to their mission of supporting real artists and authentic moments.
- It's an alternative, not a replacement: For when real-life sessions just aren't possible
- Privacy and ethics matter: Thoughtful approach to data rights
- Quality that surprised them: Professional results that actually look natural
- Expanding access: Helping people who otherwise couldn't get professional photos
- Community focused: Everyone deserves great photos, no matter their circumstances
Bottom line
Dreamwave isn't a replacement for pro photographers. It's a great alternative when a real-life session just isn't possible.
Shoott is excited to offer this option to their community — because everyone deserves great photos, no matter their budget, schedule, or comfort level.
Partner with thoughtful AI technology
Join Shoott in offering AI headshots as a complement to traditional photography, not a replacement.
or email inquiries@dreamwave.ai to discuss a custom partnership
