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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

Ivy Wall

British Country House

Soft Marigold (Gold)

NYC Skyline Office

Vintage Train Station

Rustic Wood

Beach Sunrise

Tunnel to Nature

Patriotic Display

Enchanted Pathway

Blue home

Urban Garden

Sky Blue with Pattern

Architectural Stonework

Urban Elegance

Park

Indoor Documents

Pine home

Earthy Textures

Leather Couch

Historic Courthouse

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Plum Matte

Blooming Pathway

Urban Texture

Dark

Yellow brick

Ivy League

Tulips

Tea Time

Plain Pastel Blue

Calm Ocean

Colorful Swirls

Red brick

Woods

Streets

Building

Urban Sunlight

Realtor

Wildflower Field

Matte Mauve

Gray Texture

Brooklyn Waterfront

Urban Wall

Lush Greenery

Green

Light Peach

Ivory Glaze

Neutral Gradient

Loft Interior

Observatory Deck

Terracotta Clean

Data Center

Marble Lobby

Azure Blue

Server room

Public Speaking

Corporate Olive

Window

Beach Stairs

Office Screens

Kitchen

Muted Nature

Clear Sky

Bookshelf

Office

White

Golden gate

Grey (Light grey)

Conference Stage

Blue

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Stone Steps

Slate Lavender

Light salmon pink

Urban Sitting

Metallic Bronze Copper

Alley

Yellow

French rooftop

Fence

Office Workspace

Cafe

Soft Pink Blush

Garden

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

Forest Pathway

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.

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light gray textured sweatshirt

red sleeveless dress

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

beige knit polo shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

red cinched waist dress

bright red blazer

navy scrub set

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

navy and cream striped polo

floral cropped blouse

beige t-shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy blue textured cardigan

navy cap sleeve dress

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black tailored blazer

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

textured pink cropped cardigan

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue tailored blazer-1

gray long-sleeve sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

navy blue tailored suit

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

khaki cardigan over light brown top

teal blazer over white v-neck

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black crew-neck sweater

teal fitted blazer

soft pink overcoat

dark wool overcoat

red t-shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black fitted knit sweater

light gray zip-up hoodie

black suit with white top

green cropped polo shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black fitted suit jacket

black notch-neck a-line

light blue blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black short-sleeved button-up

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white sheath dress

muted brown ribbed sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

gray tailored suit jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

grey t-shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

red knitted sweater

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

cream long-sleeve henley

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

pastel yellow blazer with white top

light blue button-up shirt

black textured polo shirt

navy oversized button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

white t-shirt and black trousers

light pink tailored blazer

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

green blazer over ivory shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown pinstripe suit

light army-green button-up overshirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

fitted kaki turtleneck

cream ruffled cardigan

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

forest green sleeveless knit top

light beige button-up jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

white embroidered blouse

black blazer over black top

light grey tailored blazer

black square-neck sheath

tailored gray blazer

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

navy blue tailored blazer

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark blue suit jacket

maroon button down shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

gray plaid blazer

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

navy a-line dress

black leather bomber jacket

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

light blue button-up

beige bomber jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light blue plaid blazer

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

white pleated belted top

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy button down shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

black midi fitted dress

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

navy blue lightweight jacket

army green button down shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy short-sleeve polo

taupe short-sleeve polo

dark green blazer outfit

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

ribbed navy sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

fitted black turtleneck

beige long-sleeve button-up

black crewneck t-shirt

camel double-breasted coat

beige textured polo shirt

black polo knit top

dark gray fitted blazer

black tailored blazer-1

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

sage button down shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark blue tailored suit

black tuxedo jacket

dark navy polo shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

ribbed beige sweater

black over burgundy sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

brown cable-knit turtleneck

burgundy fitted blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

navy blue crew-neck sweater

white t-shirt and black joggers

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

charcoal half-zip polo

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black v-neck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

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

light blue striped tie-front blouse

dark blue denim jacket

soft black overcoat

brown t-shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black sleeveless dress

taupe suede bomber jacket

yellow t-shirt

light grey suit, without tie

blue scrub set

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light beige button-up shirt

dark gray check blazer

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

teal tropical print button-up

light gray blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige knitted cardigan

black satin tied waist top

coral blazer over white blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

dark olive green blazer

light gray tailored blazer

beige embroidered blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black tailored suit jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black floral button-up blouse

black and white checkered coat

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

black long-sleeve v-neck

brown puffer jacket

light blue denim jacket

tan suede blazer

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light green sleeveless dress

camel overcoat

khaki blazer with white shirt

green button down shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

cream short-sleeve polo

light gray tailored blazer-1

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black and gray striped polo

light grey button down shirt

light gray cardigan

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige striped knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

black tailored suit with vest

light gray suit ensemble

olive green cinched button-up shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

black padded vest

red floral hawaiian shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

pink and white striped cropped blouse

beige tailored blazer

olive green tailored blazer

black and white striped polo

multicolored striped sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

black shearling jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black turtleneck under brown blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

cream short-sleeve top

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

white hooded sweatshirt

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

black graduation robe

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

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

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

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

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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