Show HN: Brand Photography Images what present you in 10 mins with AI
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Jul 12, 2025 21:49
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Summary
GoStudio.ai, founded solo by Kanika in a small Indian city, uses AI to generate professional headshots from selfies, making quality branding photos accessible without expensive equipment or studios. The platform has achieved ~$1500 MRR in six months through organic growth, demonstrating how accessible AI tools can empower individuals and address real-world needs. This highlights the democratization of AI technology, enabling solo founders to create impactful solutions with minimal resources.
Hey HN, I’m Kanika, and I started GoStudio.ai in Jan’25 from a tiny rented house in Chandigarh (tier-3 city in India). No funding. No team. No CS degree. Just one girl, one laptop, bad internet, and a lot of crying. What it does: GoStudio.ai generates professional-looking AI headshots from selfies. For LinkedIn, resumes, bios — without needing a fancy DSLR, good lighting, or being in a big city. You upload 10-15 selfies. It gives you 60+ stunning, realistic portraits. Why I built this: I was jobless after 2 unpaid internships. Sent 30+ resumes a day, no replies. Couldn’t relocate due to family. Companies said no to remote. One day, I noticed people judging based on profile photos. I had no money for a shoot, so I learned AI and built my own thing. In 6 months, we’ve crossed ~$1500 MRR. All cold DMs. All organic. No ads. Tech stack: Next.js, FastAPI Supabase, Vercel Blob, Bunny CDN Astria API for training models Built entirely by me — solo — while taking care of home, cooking, family st