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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

Public Speaking

Conference Stage

Urban Elegance

Tunnel to Nature

Cafe

Office

Patriotic Display

Calm Ocean

Bookshelf

Historic Courthouse

Cozy Christmas

Beach Sunrise

Window

Rustic Wood

Vintage Train Station

Office Workspace

Observatory Deck

Pine home

Colorful Swirls

Beach Stairs

Blooming Pathway

Building

Data Center

Light Peach

Rustic Charm

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Garden

Kitchen

Lush Greenery

Realtor

Urban Sunlight

Plum Matte

British Country House

Enchanted Pathway

Tulips

Gray Texture

Hotel

Red brick

NYC Skyline Office

Office Screens

Yellow brick

Neutral Gradient

French rooftop

Earthy Textures

Garden

Minimalist Interior

Modern Architecture

Server room

Light salmon pink

Architectural Stonework

Brooklyn Waterfront

Streets

Plain Pastel Blue

Ivy League

Leather Couch

Park

Sky Blue with Pattern

Alley

Golden gate

Clear Sky

White

Stone Steps

Marble Lobby

Urban Wall

Grey (Light grey)

Matte Mauve

Azure Blue

Green

Wildflower Field

Loft Interior

Urban Texture

Forest Pathway

Woods

Terracotta Clean

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Tropical Oasis

Blue

Dark

Urban Sitting

Metallic Bronze Copper

Tea Time

Fence

Ivory Glaze

Urban Oasis

Corporate Olive

Muted Nature

Slate Lavender

Ivy Wall

Yellow

Indoor Documents

Blue home

Soft Pink Blush

Yellow Presentation

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

turquoise tropical print shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

teal tropical print button-up

black leather bomber jacket

taupe suede bomber jacket

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

fitted black turtleneck

black padded vest

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black tuxedo jacket

black turtleneck under brown blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

soft pink overcoat

coral blazer over white blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy cap sleeve dress

navy striped t-shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

olive green tailored blazer

white kandura

multicolored striped sweater

yellow t-shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

black leather jacket

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

olive green cinched button-up shirt

red sleeveless dress

black zip-up nike hoodie

navy scrub set

bright red blazer

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

white lab coat with black outfit

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

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark blue suit jacket

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black shearling jacket

light brown hijab and cardigan

black leather jacket-1

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light cream graphic hoodie

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

black floral button-up blouse

light blue denim jacket

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

brown cable-knit turtleneck

gray tailored suit jacket

red t-shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

ribbed navy sweater

camel double-breasted coat

light-wash denim pinafore dress

brown pinstripe suit

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

black and white checkered coat

black fitted suit jacket

black suit with white top

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

navy blue tailored suit

camel overcoat

black sleeveless dress

dark brown suede bomber jacket

light gray textured sweatshirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light cream knitted polo shirt

blue scrub set

pastel yellow blazer with white top

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light gray blazer

dark blue tailored suit

black tailored suit jacket

red knitted sweater

black blazer over black top

navy and cream striped polo

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light army-green button-up overshirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

dark green blazer outfit

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black graduation robe

dark blue denim jacket

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

brown suede bomber jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

dark gray patterned blazer

brown puffer jacket

terracotta jacket over white tee

red cinched waist dress

teal blazer over white v-neck

maroon button down shirt

light beige zip-up jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black notch-neck a-line

light grey suit, without tie

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black v-neck sweater

white sheath dress

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

navy button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

light blue denim shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

white button-up shirt

navy a-line dress

black leather bomber jacket with polo

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

dark gray check blazer

black textured polo shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light green sleeveless dress

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray zip-up hoodie

ribbed beige sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black tailored blazer

khaki blazer with white shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

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

dark olive green blazer

black fitted knit sweater

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light grey tailored blazer

tan suede blazer

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light pink tailored blazer

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

muted brown ribbed sweater

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

light gray tailored blazer-1

burgundy fitted blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

beige ribbed knit sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

ivory button-up shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

teal fitted blazer

blue and orange plaid shirt

black over burgundy sweater

beige tailored blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

gray double-breasted blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

light gray cardigan

black crew-neck sweater

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

dark blue military uniform

taupe short-sleeve polo

olive green short-sleeved polo

fitted light grey turtleneck

sage button down shirt

white pleated belted top

black polo knit top

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

khaki cardigan over light brown top

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige knitted cardigan

olive green zip-up jacket

black tailored suit with vest

cream long-sleeve henley

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black jacket with light gray piping

soft black overcoat

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

brown t-shirt

light blue blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

light gray plaid blazer

light gray tailored blazer

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black tailored blazer-1

light gray suit ensemble

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

grey t-shirt

green button down shirt

tailored gray blazer

white embroidered blouse

light blue button-up shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy short-sleeve polo

light blue button-up

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

beige t-shirt

cream long-sleeve blouse

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black square-neck sheath

light grey button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

black tailored blazer-1-2

dark navy polo shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

black midi fitted dress

cropped black button-up shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

light blue plaid blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

light beige button-up jacket

brown double-breasted blouse

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

brown v-neck knitted pullover

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

navy blue cropped sweater

beige textured polo shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

army green button down shirt

black and white striped polo

gray plaid blazer

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

green cropped polo shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

cream ruffled cardigan

cream short-sleeve top

charcoal half-zip polo

cream short-sleeve polo

cream ribbed high-neck top

beige oversized button-up jacket

dark blue graduation gown

brown crewneck sweatshirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

striped shawl collar polo

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

floral cropped blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

dark wool overcoat

navy oversized button-up

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black satin tied waist top

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

chocolate brown ribbed top

olive green ribbed polo sweater

beige bomber jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

grey double-breasted blazer

black short-sleeved button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

light beige button-up shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

beige striped knit top

beige knit polo shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black and gray striped polo

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige embroidered blouse

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

light gray cropped t-shirt

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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