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26 professional headshot examples, by industry

What a good headshot looks like for a company page, a LinkedIn profile, a listing, or a resume, with a line on why each one works. Every photo is AI-generated.

Corporate and business headshot examples

Attire
Blazer or suit jacket, solid colours, open collar or tie to match your office.
Background
Blurred office or a plain neutral.
Best for
Company websites, pitch decks, email signatures.
Corporate headshots
  • Corporate and business headshot example

    The blurred office says where she works without a logo in sight.

  • Corporate and business headshot example

    No tie, real smile. Professional without looking stiff.

  • Corporate and business headshot example

    Glasses on, glare off. Soft front light keeps the eyes clear.

  • Corporate and business headshot example

    Shoulders turned, face to camera. An easy pose that suits everyone.

Executive headshot examples

Attire
Dark, structured jacket in navy, charcoal, or black.
Background
Dark studio backdrop or a boardroom with a view.
Best for
Leadership pages, press, speaker bios, investor decks.
Executive headshots
  • Executive headshot example

    Dark on dark with side light. Weight without a scowl.

  • Executive headshot example

    The skyline does the talking; the expression stays calm.

  • Executive headshot example

    A level gaze and a still face read as confident.

  • Executive headshot example

    Bookshelves add authority for advisors and authors.

LinkedIn headshot examples

Attire
Smart and approachable: a blazer over a plain top, or a neat shirt.
Background
Plain and light, or softly blurred. It has to work as a small circle.
Best for
LinkedIn, Slack, conference badges.
LinkedIn headshots
  • LinkedIn headshot example

    Face fills the frame, so it still reads at 40 pixels wide.

  • LinkedIn headshot example

    A blue-grey backdrop stands out a little in a feed of white.

  • LinkedIn headshot example

    A slight head tilt makes a studio photo feel friendly.

  • LinkedIn headshot example

    A shirt alone works in tech; the smile does the rest.

Real estate headshot examples

Attire
What you'd wear to a listing appointment.
Background
A home exterior, a bright interior, or a leafy street.
Best for
Listings, yard signs, brokerage profiles, business cards.
Real estate headshots
  • Real estate headshot example

    The house behind her tells buyers what she does.

  • Real estate headshot example

    A staged living room is warmer than a studio wall.

  • Real estate headshot example

    Outdoor light and greenery read as local and relaxed.

  • Real estate headshot example

    Arms crossed with a smile: confident, still approachable.

Team headshot examples

Attire
One simple rule for everyone, such as a dark top with no logos.
Background
One flat colour for the whole team, ideally a brand colour.
Best for
Team pages, org charts, client proposals.
Team headshots
  • Team headshot example

    Same backdrop, same crop, same top as the three beside her.

  • Team headshot example

    Matching framing matters more than any single great photo.

  • Team headshot example

    A brand colour turns four photos into one team.

  • Team headshot example

    Even light on every face keeps the grid consistent.

Resume photo examples

Attire
A shirt, blouse, or simple knit in a solid colour.
Background
Plain white or light grey.
Best for
Resumes and CVs, job boards, application portals.
Resume photos
  • Resume photo example

    White background, even light. Prints cleanly on a CV.

  • Resume photo example

    Straight on and neutral, like a passport photo's better-dressed cousin.

Outdoor and casual headshot examples

Attire
Smart casual. A jacket over a tee, or a plain shirt.
Background
A street, a park, or golden-hour light.
Best for
Personal sites, founders, speakers, social profiles.
  • Outdoor and casual headshot example

    Golden-hour light is the most flattering light there is.

  • Outdoor and casual headshot example

    A blurred street adds energy without stealing focus.

  • Outdoor and casual headshot example

    Open posture and a big smile suit a personal brand.

  • Outdoor and casual headshot example

    Window light and a light blouse feel fresh and modern.

Good headshot, bad headshot

The same five things show up in every example above.

What works

  • Face fills most of the frame
  • Soft, even light from the front
  • Eyes on the camera
  • Solid colours that contrast with the background
  • A background that says something or stays out of the way

What doesn't

  • Cropped from a group photo
  • Overhead light or a window behind you
  • Sunglasses, hats, or heavy filters
  • Busy patterns and visible logos
  • A cluttered room behind you
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