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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

Tunnel to Nature

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Beach Sunrise

Urban Texture

Leather Couch

British Country House

Sky Blue with Pattern

Conference Stage

Vintage Train Station

Red brick

Earthy Textures

Calm Ocean

Rustic Wood

Patriotic Display

Urban Sitting

Dark

Indoor Documents

Urban Elegance

Corporate Charcoal

Architectural Stonework

NYC Skyline Office

Enchanted Pathway

Yellow brick

Urban Wall

Observatory Deck

Blue home

Urban Oasis

Realtor

Woods

Park

Kitchen

Wildflower Field

Public Speaking

Brooklyn Waterfront

Light salmon pink

Gray Texture

Soft Pink Blush

Bookshelf

Data Center

Neutral Gradient

Plain Pastel Blue

Lush Greenery

Pine home

Matte Mauve

Colorful Swirls

Urban Sunlight

Urban Garden

Loft Interior

Building

Muted Nature

Metallic Bronze Copper

Office Screens

Ivy League

Tea Time

Terracotta Clean

Marble Lobby

Streets

Window

Beach Stairs

Historic Courthouse

Tulips

Light Peach

Corporate Olive

Clear Sky

Minimalist Interior

Cozy Christmas

French rooftop

Ivory Glaze

White

Stone Steps

Grey (Light grey)

Modern Architecture

Golden gate

Office Workspace

Azure Blue

Server room

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Fence

Office

Blue

Green

Alley

Tropical Oasis

Cafe

Hotel

Yellow

Garden

Slate Lavender

Plum Matte

Rustic Charm

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.

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray textured sweatshirt

black leather jacket-1

light blue denim shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige knit polo shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

floral cropped blouse

black tuxedo jacket

chocolate brown ribbed top

brown v-neck knitted pullover

white t-shirt and black joggers

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

red t-shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

red knitted sweater

light-wash denim pinafore dress

grey double-breasted blazer

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy scrub set

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

dark wool overcoat

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

light pink tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

red sleeveless dress

grey t-shirt

bright red blazer

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

black crew-neck sweater

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

forest green sleeveless knit top

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue tailored suit

navy oversized button-up

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black suit with white top

gray double-breasted blazer

black fitted button-up shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

burgundy fitted blazer

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

red cinched waist dress

black notch-neck a-line

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black tailored blazer

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

soft pink overcoat

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black square-neck sheath

light army-green button-up overshirt

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

yellow t-shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

teal fitted blazer

green button down shirt

navy a-line dress

navy blue textured cardigan

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

brown pinstripe suit

gray tailored suit jacket

light blue blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

dark navy polo shirt

white sheath dress

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy and cream striped polo

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black textured polo shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy blue short-sleeve polo

tailored gray blazer

black blazer over black top

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

dark blue military uniform

light beige zip-up jacket

light gray tailored blazer

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light yellow peplum button-up

white embroidered blouse

light blue button-up shirt

black tailored suit with vest

dark gray tailored suit jacket

soft black overcoat

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

ribbed beige sweater

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

black padded vest

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

camel double-breasted coat

dark gray check blazer

beige t-shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

light blue denim jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

black midi fitted dress

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

dark navy tailored suit jacket

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

beige long-sleeve button-up

textured pink cropped cardigan

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black short-sleeved button-up

cream ruffled cardigan

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

beige textured polo shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

army green button down shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

maroon button down shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

black fitted suit jacket

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

dark blue suit jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

light gray plaid blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

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

ribbed navy sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

dark green blazer outfit

black fitted knit sweater

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light blue plaid blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

sage button down shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black tailored blazer-1

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black over burgundy sweater

fitted black turtleneck

navy button down shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

white pleated belted top

brown suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up jacket

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige knitted cardigan

black v-neck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light grey button down shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light blue button-up

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light grey suit, without tie

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

brown t-shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

olive green tailored blazer

beige tailored blazer

black turtleneck under brown blazer

dark blue tailored suit

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

blue scrub set

navy blue crew-neck sweater

light gray blazer

gray long-sleeve sweater

black floral button-up blouse

light grey tailored blazer

black sleeveless dress

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige striped knit top

muted brown ribbed sweater

beige bomber jacket

black zip-up nike hoodie

camel overcoat

olive green zip-up jacket

charcoal half-zip polo

coral blazer over white blouse

gray plaid blazer

tan suede blazer

green tropical floral button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

green cropped polo shirt

beige embroidered blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

navy blue lightweight jacket

light purple v-neck scrub top

light beige button-up shirt

light gray cardigan

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light gray zip-up hoodie

black leather bomber jacket with polo

brown puffer jacket

black and white checkered coat

khaki cardigan over light brown top

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

olive green cinched button-up shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

khaki blazer with white shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

blue tropical print button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black satin tied waist top

brown double-breasted blouse

dark gray patterned blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

white button-up shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

taupe short-sleeve polo

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black leather jacket

light gray suit ensemble

cream short-sleeve top

fitted light grey turtleneck

black polo knit top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

black shearling jacket

black and white striped polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

light green sleeveless dress

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

navy blue cropped sweater

dark olive green blazer

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

ivory button-up shirt

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

teal tropical print button-up

peach and cream striped button-up

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

grey zip-up nike hoodie

red floral hawaiian shirt

light gray cropped t-shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

pink and white striped cropped blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black graduation robe

light cream graphic hoodie

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

dark blue graduation gown

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

light cream knitted polo 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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