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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

Blooming Pathway

Tunnel to Nature

Ivy Wall

Urban Texture

Beach Sunrise

British Country House

Vintage Train Station

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Architectural Stonework

Enchanted Pathway

Calm Ocean

Earthy Textures

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Indoor Documents

Red brick

Urban Oasis

Public Speaking

Urban Elegance

Patriotic Display

Park

Yellow brick

NYC Skyline Office

Blue home

Colorful Swirls

Terracotta Clean

Woods

Pine home

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Urban Garden

Plain Pastel Blue

Metallic Bronze Copper

Matte Mauve

Urban Wall

Neutral Gradient

Gray Texture

Lush Greenery

Clear Sky

Marble Lobby

Data Center

Urban Sitting

Tulips

Beach Stairs

Urban Sunlight

Light salmon pink

Brooklyn Waterfront

Ivy League

Wildflower Field

Observatory Deck

Bookshelf

Cozy Christmas

Historic Courthouse

Realtor

Building

Loft Interior

Light Peach

Tea Time

Conference Stage

Office Screens

Ivory Glaze

Streets

Green

Azure Blue

Muted Nature

Golden gate

Grey (Light grey)

Corporate Olive

Server room

Window

Soft Pink Blush

White

Stone Steps

Office

Blue

Kitchen

Modern Architecture

Fence

Office Workspace

Tropical Oasis

French rooftop

Alley

Cafe

Plum Matte

Yellow

Slate Lavender

Garden

Forest Pathway

Minimalist Interior

Rustic Charm

Hotel

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

navy and cream striped polo

light gray textured sweatshirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

red t-shirt

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

black leather bomber jacket

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light pink tailored blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

floral cropped blouse

red sleeveless dress

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

chocolate brown ribbed top

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

green blazer over ivory shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

white t-shirt and black trousers

light blue denim shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

beige t-shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

bright red blazer

navy scrub set

longsleeve navy scrub set

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue tailored suit

teal fitted blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

grey t-shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

burgundy blazer over white tee

gray tailored suit jacket

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black and white striped polo sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

soft pink overcoat

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy oversized button-up

red cinched waist dress

light blue button-up shirt

dark wool overcoat

black tailored blazer

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

white sheath dress

neutral high-neck knit sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

black suit with white top

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

red knitted sweater

beige knit polo shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy a-line dress

light blue blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark grey checkered suit jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

cream long-sleeve henley

black notch-neck a-line

black crew-neck sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

beige oversized button-up jacket

black fitted button-up shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light beige zip-up jacket

black textured polo shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

green button down shirt

black tuxedo jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light blue plaid blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

dark gray check blazer

tailored gray blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

dark navy tailored suit jacket

burgundy fitted blazer

white embroidered blouse

dark brown suede bomber jacket

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

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

red tropical print button-up shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

light beige button-up jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

black blazer over black top

black square-neck sheath

black fitted suit jacket

black fitted knit sweater

gray long-sleeve sweater

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

white pleated belted top

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark blue suit jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

dark gray fitted blazer

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

dark green blazer outfit

forest green sleeveless knit top

dark gray sweatshirt

black over burgundy sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

camel double-breasted coat

black midi fitted dress

navy short-sleeve polo

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

beige textured polo shirt

beige bomber jacket

khaki cardigan over light brown top

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

army green button down shirt

dark navy polo shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

beige knitted cardigan

black crewneck t-shirt

black padded vest

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1

brown suede bomber jacket

navy button down shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

fitted kaki turtleneck

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light gray plaid blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

brown t-shirt

maroon button down shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

camel overcoat

light blue denim jacket

ribbed beige sweater

beige long-sleeve button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

gray plaid blazer

muted brown ribbed sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

ribbed navy sweater

light grey tailored blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black sleeveless dress

yellow t-shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

soft black overcoat

navy blue lightweight jacket

light grey button down shirt

fitted black turtleneck

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black v-neck sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue tailored suit

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

green cropped polo shirt

sage button down shirt

beige embroidered blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

blue tropical print button-up

navy blue crew-neck sweater

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

coral blazer over white blouse

light blue button-up

black tailored suit with vest

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown pinstripe suit

blue scrub set

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

black and white checkered coat

cream long-sleeve blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

light gray tailored blazer

black turtleneck under brown blazer

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light gray blazer

taupe suede bomber jacket

taupe short-sleeve polo

terracotta jacket over white tee

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige tailored blazer

beige ribbed knit sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

khaki blazer with white shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

tan suede blazer

light beige button-up shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light gray tailored blazer-1

fitted light grey turtleneck

black satin tied waist top

olive green short-sleeved polo

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white button-up shirt

teal tropical print button-up

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

dark gray patterned blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black floral button-up blouse

black and white striped polo

navy blue cropped sweater

olive green tailored blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

black polo knit top

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black and gray striped polo

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray suit ensemble

light gray cardigan

cream ribbed high-neck top

white shirt dress with brown belt

peach and cream striped button-up

dark blue denim jacket

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light brown hijab and cardigan

brown puffer jacket

black textured knit polo shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

black shearling jacket

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

beige striped knit top

olive green ribbed polo sweater

light green sleeveless dress

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream short-sleeve top

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

black leather jacket

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light gray cropped t-shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

black graduation robe

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light-wash denim pinafore dress

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light cream graphic hoodie

dark blue graduation gown

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

dark blue military uniform

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

striped shawl collar polo

navy striped 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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