The Captain Headshot, in Harbour Navy

The register: the North Sea's colour, worn against it

The Harbour Pilot in Navy pack borrows a northern port in January: the pilot cutter going out in the dark, navy sea, navy sky, sleet. One navy everywhere, the wet as the only highlight — the port authority's portrait of the most trusted man on the water.

Photographically the register is cold ambient sky light with a warm wheelhouse spill, wet cloth's sheen against dry wool, chest-up and tight-headshot framing throughout. The swell and a ship's dark hull stay soft behind — the port is felt, not toured.

The output is a photoreal maritime professional headshot — built for a port authority's website, an annual review, or a LinkedIn profile.

How to photograph yourself for a maritime headshot

A winter professional headshot starts with a clear source photo.

1. Even, soft lightFace a window with indirect daylight. A flat, well-lit selfie gives the clearest face to build from.
2. Front or three-quarter angleCamera at eye level, not from below or above.
3. Face fully clearNo hats, no sunglasses, hair off the face — grey stubble or a beard is fine.
4. A steady, level expressionThis register favours absolute calm over a stiff studio pose — decades of bringing ships in.
5. Current clothing doesn't matterThe pack replaces it with the storm jacket entirely. A plain background just helps it focus on your face.

Frequently asked questions

Will this actually look like a real photograph?

Yes. The output is a photoreal harbour pilot portrait in a navy storm jacket — not an illustration.

Can I use this for a port authority or maritime company's website?

Yes — it's built for a staff page, an annual review, or a LinkedIn profile.

Is this pack built for men or women?

The styling in this pack is built for men. Narcis has companion outdoor and maritime-adjacent packs styled for women.

Can I use it for LinkedIn or a CV?

Yes — a tone on tone winter professional headshot works well on LinkedIn, a CV, or a port authority report.

Will the photos look like me?

Every photo looks like you, well photographed. If one is nearly right, say what to change, in your own words.

Do I have to write a prompt?

No. There is nothing to write: you pick a pack, and it is ready in seconds.

How many photos of myself do I add?

Between six and twenty, from different days and in different light, with your face clear. We check each one when you add it.

What happens to the photos I add?

They are used only to create your model, on our own servers in the European Union. They are not shared and not sold.

When the maritime headshot fits

• A port authority's website staff page
• A LinkedIn profile for anyone in maritime or shipping
• A CV headshot for a pilot or captain's role
• An annual review or safety report photo
• A press photo for a maritime industry announcement
• A speaker bio for a shipping or ports conference
• A retirement tribute or long-service photo
• A gift for someone who has worked the water for decades

About narcis

Most AI photo tools put every pose, job, era, and style in one giant catalog. The photos all look like every other AI photo on the internet — a glaze over a stock face. Narcis goes the other way. One job: photos of you that look like photographs. You add at least 6 photos of yourself, and we create your AI model from them. Your photos are ready in a few hours, and we email you when they are. Then this pack and every other pack on Narcis can be made with your face. Each pack is curated against real references — paintings, photographers, places — and tested on real faces before it goes live. Built and run by one small team, on our own servers.