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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

Vintage Train Station

Tunnel to Nature

Ivy Wall

NYC Skyline Office

Patriotic Display

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Rustic Wood

Blooming Pathway

Blue home

Sky Blue with Pattern

Plum Matte

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Park

Earthy Textures

Urban Elegance

Leather Couch

Urban Garden

Indoor Documents

Pine home

Historic Courthouse

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Dark

Beach Sunrise

Plain Pastel Blue

Ivy League

Urban Texture

Urban Sunlight

Data Center

Tulips

Woods

Brooklyn Waterfront

Building

Colorful Swirls

Red brick

Realtor

Streets

Tea Time

Calm Ocean

Light Peach

Server room

Ivory Glaze

Gray Texture

Azure Blue

Matte Mauve

Urban Wall

Green

Wildflower Field

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Lush Greenery

Window

Marble Lobby

Observatory Deck

Office

Clear Sky

Beach Stairs

Terracotta Clean

Grey (Light grey)

Public Speaking

White

Corporate Olive

Bookshelf

Office Screens

Tropical Oasis

Kitchen

Muted Nature

Modern Architecture

Conference Stage

Light salmon pink

Urban Sitting

Blue

Golden gate

Metallic Bronze Copper

Yellow

French rooftop

Stone Steps

Fence

Cafe

Alley

Office Workspace

Garden

Soft Pink Blush

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Hotel

Minimalist Interior

Forest Pathway

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.

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

gray double-breasted blazer

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black tailored blazer

beige knit polo shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

floral cropped blouse

navy blue textured cardigan

light blue denim shirt

navy scrub set

light beige zip-up jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

turquoise tropical print shirt

navy and cream striped polo

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

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

bright red blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy cap sleeve dress

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue tailored blazer-1

longsleeve navy scrub set

teal blazer over white v-neck

black crew-neck sweater

dark grey checkered suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

beige t-shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

light blue blazer

navy blue tailored suit

black short-sleeved button-up

light beige button-up jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black fitted knit sweater

teal fitted blazer

neutral high-neck knit sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket

gray tailored suit jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

green cropped polo shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

red cinched waist dress

soft pink overcoat

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

black suit with white top

black notch-neck a-line

white sheath dress

dark wool overcoat

light beige button-up shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

muted brown ribbed sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

dark grey tailored suit jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black textured polo shirt

navy oversized button-up

red knitted sweater

light blue button-up

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

brown pinstripe suit

black blazer over black top

cream ruffled cardigan

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

grey t-shirt

red t-shirt

tailored gray blazer

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light grey tailored blazer

fitted kaki turtleneck

black square-neck sheath

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white embroidered blouse

light blue button-up shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

burgundy fitted blazer

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

navy blue tailored blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

olive green zip-up jacket

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

maroon button down shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

black fitted suit jacket

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

dark blue suit jacket

black leather bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

beige bomber jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

white pleated belted top

camel double-breasted coat

navy blue lightweight jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy button down shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark navy polo shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

light blue plaid blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

brown t-shirt

ribbed beige sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

gray plaid blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

navy a-line dress

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

olive green short-sleeved polo

fitted black turtleneck

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

sage button down shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

dark gray fitted blazer

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

beige textured polo shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

black over burgundy sweater

black polo knit top

soft black overcoat

black tailored blazer-1

navy short-sleeve polo

blue scrub set

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

dark blue tailored suit

black ribbed v-neck sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black tuxedo jacket

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

navy blazer with light blue shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

beige knitted cardigan

black v-neck sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

white t-shirt and black joggers

taupe suede bomber jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

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

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black midi fitted dress

pastel yellow blazer with white top

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless dress

black sleeveless turtleneck

light blue striped tie-front blouse

dark blue denim jacket

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

yellow t-shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

dark gray patterned blazer

black satin tied waist top

light grey suit, without tie

black floral button-up blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black textured knit polo shirt

teal tropical print button-up

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

pink and white striped cropped blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

black leather bomber jacket with polo

peach and cream striped button-up

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray tailored blazer

light gray blazer

green button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

dark green blazer outfit

black long-sleeve v-neck

black and white checkered coat

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black padded vest

light gray tailored blazer-1

light blue denim jacket

beige striped knit top

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

tan suede blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray cardigan

dark gray check blazer

cream short-sleeve polo

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

light gray plaid blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

white button-up shirt

light gray suit ensemble

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

camel overcoat

army green button down shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige embroidered blouse

khaki blazer with white shirt

black tailored suit with vest

red floral hawaiian shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

blue and orange plaid shirt

black shearling jacket

ivory button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather jacket

olive green ribbed polo sweater

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

brown puffer jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

olive green tailored blazer

multicolored striped sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

beige ribbed knit sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

cream short-sleeve top

black turtleneck under brown blazer

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

blue tropical print button-up

terracotta jacket over white tee

light gray cropped t-shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

grey zip-up nike hoodie

dark blue graduation gown

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

dark olive green blazer

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light-wash denim pinafore dress

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

chocolate brown ribbed top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

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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