Abstract: A method for generating a headshot can include (i) arranging a diffuse light system by positing a first light source to emit light toward a scattering layer including a white surface such that the emitted light reflects diffusely off of the scattering layer, (ii) positioning a background layer made of translucent material such that diffuse light from the diffuse light system at least partially transmits through the background layer, wherein the background layer has disposed thereon a bokeh background image, and wherein the bokeh background image is illuminated by the diffuse light, (iii) arranging a subject lighting system to illuminate a subject positioned proximate to the background layer, and (iv) capturing a photograph of at least a portion of the subject and the bokeh background image with a camera.