Executive headshot
An executive headshot carries authority. Browse polished, board-ready styles that signal leadership and gravitas on a company leadership page, an annual report or LinkedIn.
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Pick a look and see where it fits — LinkedIn, your resume, a company page. Every face below is an AI-generated example, not a real person.
A consistent square crop for About / Team pages.
Corporate / Formal
Suit or blazer, clean studio-grey backdrop, classic executive lighting. Best for: LinkedIn, law, finance, consulting, senior roles.
Business Casual
Smart casual shirt or knit, softer background, warm and approachable. Best for: Startups, tech, sales, recruiters, client-facing roles.
Studio Classic
Clean seamless backdrop, even three-point lighting — the photographer look. Best for: Resumes, company pages, anyone wanting a timeless safe choice.
Outdoor / Natural
Natural daylight, softly blurred outdoor or window-lit setting, authentic feel. Best for: Real estate, creatives, coaches, personal brands.
Creative / Modern
Editorial colour backdrop, contemporary styling, a touch of personality. Best for: Founders, designers, marketers, speakers.
Executive B&W
Dramatic monochrome, strong contrast — for leadership and author bios. Best for: Executives, board bios, authors, keynote speakers.
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This site doesn’t generate headshots. Already have a photo of yourself? Crop it to 35 × 45 mm, LinkedIn 400 × 400 px or another exact size — in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
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What an executive headshot should convey
At the leadership level, a headshot is read for two things at once: authority and approachability. The look that lands is composed and polished — formal attire, a neutral or dark, uncluttered background, even lighting and a calm, direct expression. Executive Black & White is the signature choice for leadership and board bios, where a striking monochrome portrait carries extra gravitas; Corporate / Formal is the safe colour alternative for a company leadership page.
Avoid anything that reads as casual or busy at this level — distracting backgrounds, heavy filters or an overly relaxed pose undercut the seniority the photo is meant to project. The goal is a portrait that looks deliberate and current, the kind that sits comfortably next to a quote in an annual report or a conference programme.
Consistent across every leadership surface
An executive’s headshot rarely appears once. It’s on the company leadership page, the annual report, investor decks, press releases, conference bios and LinkedIn. Using one consistent, high-quality portrait across all of them reinforces a single, recognisable leadership identity — and a leadership-team grid reads as far more credible when every photo shares a background, crop and lighting.
Browsing these styles and how they crop for each surface is free and needs no account; this site doesn’t generate headshots. For an official company portrait with specific brand guidelines, check your communications team’s requirements too.
Frequently asked questions
What should an executive wear in a headshot?
Formal, tailored attire — typically a dark suit — against a neutral or dark, uncluttered background. The aim is composed authority: even lighting, a direct expression and nothing distracting. Executive Black & White and Corporate / Formal are the styles built for this.
Which headshot style is best for a CEO or C-suite leader?
Executive Black & White is the signature choice — striking, authoritative monochrome for leadership and board bios. Corporate / Formal is the safe colour option for a company leadership page. Browse both on the explorer above to see how each crops for a leadership grid.
Can I use an AI headshot as an executive?
Yes, for your leadership page, annual report, LinkedIn and conference bios — when it’s generated from your own photos so it genuinely depicts you. For an official corporate portrait with brand guidelines, follow your communications team’s specific requirements.
Are the example portraits real executives?
No. Every example on this site is fully AI-generated and depicts no real person; they exist only to demonstrate each style.