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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

Ivy Wall

Beach Sunrise

British Country House

Vintage Train Station

Tunnel to Nature

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Architectural Stonework

Sky Blue with Pattern

Enchanted Pathway

Earthy Textures

Leather Couch

Rustic Wood

Urban Oasis

NYC Skyline Office

Corporate Charcoal

Indoor Documents

Patriotic Display

Park

Blue home

Colorful Swirls

Yellow brick

Dark

Calm Ocean

Urban Elegance

Pine home

Brooklyn Waterfront

Historic Courthouse

Urban Texture

Blooming Pathway

Urban Garden

Urban Wall

Woods

Red brick

Cozy Christmas

Plain Pastel Blue

Wildflower Field

Terracotta Clean

Ivy League

Tea Time

Urban Sunlight

Light salmon pink

Matte Mauve

Lush Greenery

Building

Tulips

Neutral Gradient

Light Peach

Golden gate

Marble Lobby

Public Speaking

Gray Texture

Data Center

Ivory Glaze

Plum Matte

Loft Interior

Realtor

Bookshelf

Azure Blue

Beach Stairs

Muted Nature

Green

Observatory Deck

Server room

Conference Stage

Stone Steps

Grey (Light grey)

Streets

Window

White

Urban Sitting

Corporate Olive

Kitchen

Office Screens

Metallic Bronze Copper

Soft Pink Blush

Clear Sky

Office

Blue

Modern Architecture

Slate Lavender

Tropical Oasis

Fence

French rooftop

Yellow

Alley

Cafe

Office Workspace

Garden

Forest Pathway

Rustic Charm

Hotel

Minimalist Interior

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

black leather bomber jacket

floral cropped blouse

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light beige high-collar half-zip top

red sleeveless dress

gray double-breasted blazer

light gray textured sweatshirt

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

navy blue textured cardigan

light beige zip-up jacket

navy scrub set

bright red blazer

dark grey checkered suit jacket

green blazer over ivory shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

grey t-shirt

light beige button-up jacket

teal fitted blazer

black tailored blazer

navy and cream striped polo

teal blazer over white v-neck

dark gray sweatshirt

black and white striped polo sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

light yellow peplum button-up

light blue denim shirt

beige t-shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored suit

navy blue tailored blazer-1

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige knit polo shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

light blue button-up shirt

dark wool overcoat

beige oversized button-up jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

red t-shirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

red cinched waist dress

white sheath dress

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark brown suede bomber jacket

soft pink overcoat

black notch-neck a-line

navy blue tailored blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black suit with white top

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

light pink tailored blazer

light blue blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black short-sleeved button-up

black crew-neck sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

fitted kaki turtleneck

gray tailored suit jacket

neutral high-neck knit sweater

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

red tropical print button-up shirt

white embroidered blouse

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

white lab coat with black outfit

black textured polo shirt

army green button down shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

black tailored suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

navy a-line dress

cream long-sleeve henley

cream ruffled cardigan

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black fitted suit jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

pastel yellow blazer with white top

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black fitted knit sweater

navy oversized button-up

light gray ribbed turtleneck

brown pinstripe suit

light army-green button-up overshirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

white pleated belted top

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

green cropped polo shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

red knitted sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

dark blue suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black ribbed v-neck sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

maroon button down shirt

black blazer over black top

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

camel double-breasted coat

light blue plaid blazer

tailored gray blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black long-sleeve v-neck

light blue button-up

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

yellow t-shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

beige bomber jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black fitted button-up shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

dark green blazer outfit

burgundy fitted blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black sleeveless dress

olive green zip-up jacket

white t-shirt and black joggers

black midi fitted dress

ribbed beige sweater

beige knitted cardigan

black square-neck sheath

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

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

khaki cardigan over light brown top

brown crewneck sweatshirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black over burgundy sweater

black tailored blazer-1

fitted black turtleneck

beige textured polo shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light grey tailored blazer

dark gray check blazer

beige long-sleeve button-up

charcoal half-zip polo

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

ribbed navy sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

fitted light grey turtleneck

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

navy blue lightweight jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

black v-neck sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark navy polo shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy button down shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

light blue denim jacket

black tuxedo jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

dark olive green blazer

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray plaid blazer

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark blue tailored suit

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

grey double-breasted blazer

soft black overcoat

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black textured knit polo shirt

black satin tied waist top

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown t-shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

light grey suit, without tie

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

navy blue crew-neck sweater

light gray tailored blazer

camel overcoat

blue scrub set

black and white striped polo

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light beige button-up shirt

coral blazer over white blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black and white checkered coat

black floral button-up blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black polo knit top

sage button down shirt

light gray blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

cream long-sleeve blouse

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

teal tropical print button-up

chocolate brown ribbed top

black jacket with light gray piping

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

black abaya with wide sleeves

beige embroidered blouse

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light gray plaid blazer

khaki blazer with white shirt

black padded vest

brown puffer jacket

tan suede blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

dark blue denim jacket

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black and gray striped polo

light grey button down shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

beige tailored blazer

black tailored suit with vest

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige striped knit top

cream short-sleeve polo

green button down shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

white shirt dress with brown belt

light gray suit ensemble

light green sleeveless dress

white chef's coat with black trim

red floral hawaiian shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light gray cardigan

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

black shearling jacket

terracotta jacket over white tee

olive green tailored blazer

cream short-sleeve top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

pink and white striped cropped blouse

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

white pilot shirt with epaulets

beige ribbed knit sweater

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

grey zip-up nike hoodie

black graduation robe

striped shawl collar polo

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

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

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

light cream knitted polo 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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