A strong professional headshot for men comes down to framing, light and clothing, and AI can produce a clean version from one selfie.
This guide gives three persona-based styles, an attire and grooming table and honest limits.
Make one with AI headshots.
- Three personas: corporate executive, creative professional and tech founder.
- Plain backgrounds and soft light read as professional.
- Match the clothing to your field.
- Pose is $4.99 the first week, then $14.99 a week; not unlimited.
Three persona-based styles
1. Corporate executive
Chest-up in a navy or charcoal suit, white shirt, plain grey backdrop, direct gaze. See AI professional headshots.
2. Creative professional
Smart casual jacket over a plain tee against a softly blurred studio wall.
3. Tech founder
A clean crew-neck or open-collar shirt, bright minimal office behind, relaxed smile. See startup headshots.
Outfit and grooming guide
| Item | Suggestion | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Colours | Navy, charcoal, white, muted blue | Keeps focus on the face |
| Collar | Crisp collar, open or tied | Frames the jaw |
| Facial hair | Neat and defined, or clean-shaven | Looks deliberate |
| Hair | Tidy and recently cut | Reads recent |
| Glasses | Minimal frames; avoid glare | Glare can hide eyes |
Lighting and background
Soft, even light from the front and slightly above flatters most faces. Use a plain or softly blurred background. Upload one clear selfie in good light, and Pose keeps your likeness. Check the result against a recent photo and regenerate if it drifts.
Professional style: AI professional headshots.
LinkedIn style: AI LinkedIn headshots.