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Choosing a headshot background shouldn't be this hard

You know you need a professional headshot. But neutral or contextual, light or dark, what actually suits you? Picking the right background is a guess you only get to make once.

So many options

Grey, white, office, outdoor, studio. Every background sends a different signal, and it's hard to know which one actually suits you.

No way to preview

You can't see how a background looks with your face and outfit until the photo already exists. By then it's too late to change your mind.

Get it wrong and it shows

A distracting or dated background drags down an otherwise great photo, and it's the first thing people notice.

With HeadshotPro, you try any background from a single selfie. Preview the look, mix and match, and keep only the ones that work.

How it works

Three steps to your headshots

Step 01

Upload one selfie

Just a regular selfie. No ring light, no prep, no specific outfit needed.

Step 02

Pick your background

Grey, white, office, outdoor. Choose any background from 100+ options below.

Step 03

Get up to 50 photos

Get up to 50 professional headshots with a variety of backgrounds, ready in minutes.

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Choose your headshot background

Browse every background available in HeadshotPro.

93+ backgrounds

Cozy Christmas

British Country House

Tunnel to Nature

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Vintage Train Station

Patriotic Display

Ivy Wall

Blooming Pathway

Urban Elegance

NYC Skyline Office

Rustic Wood

Sky Blue with Pattern

Earthy Textures

Ivy League

Leather Couch

Pine home

Plum Matte

Architectural Stonework

Park

Enchanted Pathway

Urban Garden

Indoor Documents

Dark

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Historic Courthouse

Streets

Urban Texture

Plain Pastel Blue

Data Center

Brooklyn Waterfront

Server room

Woods

Red brick

Tea Time

Colorful Swirls

Building

Urban Wall

Public Speaking

Light Peach

Green

Urban Sunlight

Beach Sunrise

Gray Texture

Azure Blue

Observatory Deck

Calm Ocean

Blue home

Matte Mauve

Ivory Glaze

Loft Interior

Realtor

Neutral Gradient

Window

Lush Greenery

Office Screens

Office

Grey (Light grey)

Golden gate

Wildflower Field

Bookshelf

Terracotta Clean

Tulips

White

Light salmon pink

Tropical Oasis

Beach Stairs

Marble Lobby

Modern Architecture

Corporate Olive

Muted Nature

Blue

French rooftop

Kitchen

Metallic Bronze Copper

Alley

Conference Stage

Urban Sitting

Fence

Clear Sky

Stone Steps

Yellow

Cafe

Garden

Rustic Charm

Office Workspace

Forest Pathway

Hotel

Slate Lavender

Minimalist Interior

Soft Pink Blush

Yellow Presentation

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Choose your outfit

Pair any background with an outfit from our wardrobe. Get up to 50 photos with a variety of backgrounds.

light blue denim shirt

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

beige textured polo shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

black tailored blazer

navy scrub set

longsleeve navy scrub set

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige knit polo shirt

light beige button-up shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

light beige high-collar half-zip top

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

white lab coat with black outfit

scrubs (unpatterned, light blue with white lab coat overtop)

muted brown ribbed sweater

light beige zip-up jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black short-sleeved button-up

red cinched waist dress

fitted light grey turtleneck

bright red blazer

navy and cream striped polo

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

neutral high-neck knit sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

dark grey checkered suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

black crew-neck sweater

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black and white checkered coat

white sheath dress

teal blazer over white v-neck

teal fitted blazer

taupe zip-up polo shirt

light blue blazer

gray tailored suit jacket

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black polo knit top

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

beige t-shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

dark gray sweatshirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy blue tailored blazer-1

olive green zip-up jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

floral cropped blouse

black fitted knit sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy cap sleeve dress

black notch-neck a-line

dark grey tailored suit jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black suit with white top

dark navy tailored suit jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

light blue button-up

dark wool overcoat

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

black textured polo shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

red t-shirt

navy oversized button-up

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

gray plaid blazer

black blazer over black top

white pleated belted top

cream ruffled cardigan

light grey tailored blazer

light blue button-up shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light beige button-up jacket

red knitted sweater

grey t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

camel double-breasted coat

brown pinstripe suit

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

light blue plaid blazer

black fitted suit jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy button down shirt

maroon button down shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

white embroidered blouse

light yellow peplum button-up

ribbed beige sweater

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black square-neck sheath

olive green short-sleeved polo

white t-shirt and black trousers

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

dark navy polo shirt

dark blue suit jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige bomber jacket

blue scrub set

black leather bomber jacket

green cropped polo shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue lightweight jacket

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

soft black overcoat

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy a-line dress

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

burgundy fitted blazer

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

charcoal half-zip polo

black tailored blazer-1

sage button down shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

black fitted button-up shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

light purple v-neck scrub top

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

peach and cream striped button-up

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

soft pink overcoat

navy blue short-sleeve polo

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

fitted black turtleneck

black over burgundy sweater

dark blue denim jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

brown cable-knit turtleneck

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

tailored gray blazer

brown t-shirt

black midi fitted dress

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy short-sleeve polo

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

dark blue tailored suit

black tuxedo jacket

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black tailored blazer-1-2

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

taupe suede bomber jacket

black v-neck sweater

dark gray fitted blazer

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless dress

ribbed navy sweater

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

pastel yellow blazer with white top

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black short-sleeve knit top and cream high-waisted trousers

black floral button-up blouse

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

yellow t-shirt

light grey suit, without tie

dark gray patterned blazer

black sleeveless turtleneck

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

light gray blazer

black textured knit polo shirt

black padded vest

teal tropical print button-up

pink and white striped cropped blouse

green button down shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

dark green blazer outfit

dark gray check blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

light gray tailored blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light gray plaid blazer

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

coral blazer over white blouse

black tailored suit jacket

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black satin tied waist top

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

gray tailored suit jacket-1

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo

tan suede blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

cream long-sleeve blouse

light green sleeveless dress

beige knitted cardigan

white button-up shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black shearling jacket

light blue denim jacket

beige embroidered blouse

army green button down shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light gray cardigan

khaki blazer with white shirt

beige striped knit top

camel overcoat

light gray suit ensemble

black tailored suit with vest

white pilot shirt with epaulets

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

beige tailored blazer

blue and orange plaid shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white chef's coat with black trim

terracotta jacket over white tee

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather jacket

olive green ribbed polo sweater

olive green tailored blazer

brown puffer jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black zip-up nike hoodie

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

cream short-sleeve top

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

ivory button-up shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

navy blue cropped sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark olive green blazer

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

grey zip-up nike hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

blue tropical print button-up

black and white striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

chocolate brown ribbed top

light cream graphic hoodie

What's the best background for a professional headshot?

The most effective headshot backgrounds are neutral and non-distracting. Solid grey, white, or soft off-white are the most widely used for corporate and LinkedIn headshots. A medium grey (around 18% grey) is the industry standard: it's neutral, flatters most skin tones, and photographs cleanly.

Best headshot background colors

Grey, the most professional and universally used
White or off-white, clean and modern, popular for LinkedIn
Navy or dark blue, authoritative and a good fit for executives
Blurred office/indoor, adds context without distraction

Should a headshot background be dark or light?

Light backgrounds (white, light grey) work better for darker clothing. Dark backgrounds (charcoal, navy) work better for lighter outfits. The key is contrast between your clothing and the background.

With our AI headshot generator, you can try multiple backgrounds from a single selfie, so you don't have to guess.

Your headshot is often your first impression

Recruiters, clients, and colleagues will see your headshot before they ever meet you. The right background makes you look polished, credible, and ready.

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