Headshot AI - Professional AI Photo Generation Starter Kit

Headshot AI is an open-source starter kit that helps developers launch their own AI-powered professional photo generation service. Built on Next.js and powered by Astria.ai's API, it provides everything needed to start a SaaS business around AI-generated professional photos. The project includes built-in authentication, payment processing, and webhook handling, making it perfect for developers looking to quickly launch a production-ready AI photo service.

🎯 Value Category

🛠️ Developer Tool - Provides complete infrastructure for AI photo generation services
🚀 Project Boilerplate - Production-ready template with auth, payments, and API integration
🎉 Business Potential - Ready for commercial deployment with Stripe integration

⭐ Built-in Features

Core Features

• AI Model Training - Custom model training using user-provided sample photos
• Webhook Integration - Automated notification system for completed generations
• Credit System - Built-in credit-based billing implementation
• Email Notifications - Optional Resend integration for user communications
• Professional Templates - Pre-configured prompt packs for consistent results

Integration Capabilities

• Astria.ai API for AI model training and inference
• Supabase for authentication and database
• Stripe for payment processing
• Vercel Blob for image storage
• Vercel for deployment

Extension Points

• Customizable prompt engineering
• Flexible pricing model configuration
• Extensible webhook system
• Modifiable UI components using Shadcn/Tailwind

🔧 Tech Stack

• Next.js
• TypeScript
• Supabase
• Stripe
• Tailwind CSS
• Shadcn UI
• Vercel
• Resend (optional)

🧩 Next Idea

Innovation Directions

• Multi-style Generation - Expand beyond headshots to support multiple photography styles
• Batch Processing - Add support for bulk photo generation and management
• Custom Brand Presets - Allow businesses to save and reuse their brand-specific photo styles
• API-as-a-Service - Transform into a complete photo generation API service

Market Analysis

• Growing demand for professional photos in remote work
• Rising costs of traditional photography
• Increasing acceptance of AI-generated content
• Market need for consistent brand imagery

Implementation Guide

• MVP Phase: Basic photo generation with auth and simple payments
• Product Phase: Advanced styles, bulk processing, analytics
• Commercial Phase: Enterprise features, API access, white-label solutions
• Key Milestones: Beta launch (2 months), Market validation (4 months), Enterprise ready (8 months)

As AI image generation continues evolving, this starter kit provides a foundation for developers to build innovative solutions beyond just headshots - imagine the possibilities in product photography, real estate, or even personalized social media content.