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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

British Country House

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

Vintage Train Station

Rustic Wood

Calm Ocean

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Earthy Textures

Yellow brick

Red brick

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Indoor Documents

Urban Oasis

Patriotic Display

Park

Urban Elegance

NYC Skyline Office

Public Speaking

Blue home

Woods

Terracotta Clean

Colorful Swirls

Pine home

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Metallic Bronze Copper

Lush Greenery

Urban Sitting

Gray Texture

Neutral Gradient

Matte Mauve

Data Center

Urban Wall

Urban Garden

Plain Pastel Blue

Beach Stairs

Brooklyn Waterfront

Tulips

Marble Lobby

Clear Sky

Light salmon pink

Urban Sunlight

Cozy Christmas

Wildflower Field

Realtor

Bookshelf

Loft Interior

Ivy League

Building

Historic Courthouse

Tea Time

Office Screens

Observatory Deck

Ivory Glaze

Streets

Muted Nature

Conference Stage

Light Peach

Green

Azure Blue

Soft Pink Blush

Grey (Light grey)

Server room

Corporate Olive

Window

White

Golden gate

Stone Steps

Office

Blue

Kitchen

Modern Architecture

French rooftop

Fence

Office Workspace

Tropical Oasis

Alley

Cafe

Plum Matte

Yellow

Slate Lavender

Garden

Minimalist Interior

Rustic Charm

Forest Pathway

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

black leather bomber jacket

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light pink tailored blazer

red sleeveless dress

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

floral cropped blouse

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

cropped black button-up shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

black jacket with light gray piping

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green blazer over ivory shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

white t-shirt and black joggers

white t-shirt and black trousers

light blue denim shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

gray double-breasted blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

beige t-shirt

dark blue military uniform

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored suit

teal fitted blazer

longsleeve navy scrub set

black long-sleeve v-neck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy cap sleeve dress

burgundy blazer over white tee

bright red blazer

navy blue tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

pastel yellow blazer with white top

light purple v-neck scrub top

dark wool overcoat

gray tailored suit jacket

soft pink overcoat

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy oversized button-up

light blue button-up shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black tailored blazer

black tuxedo jacket

navy scrub set

white sheath dress

black suit with white top

grey t-shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

red cinched waist dress

light yellow peplum button-up

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light blue blazer

beige knit polo shirt

navy a-line dress

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark grey tailored suit jacket

red knitted sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

black fitted button-up shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black crew-neck sweater

cream long-sleeve henley

black notch-neck a-line

dark gray check blazer

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

beige oversized button-up jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black short-sleeved button-up

green button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

army green button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black textured polo shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

light blue plaid blazer

burgundy fitted blazer

black blazer over black top

white lab coat with black outfit

tailored gray blazer

white embroidered blouse

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

black fitted knit sweater

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

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

red tropical print button-up shirt

camel double-breasted coat

dark gray sweatshirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy short-sleeve polo

forest green sleeveless knit top

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

gray long-sleeve sweater

black square-neck sheath

white pleated belted top

navy blue short-sleeve polo

dark gray fitted blazer

black fitted suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

black over burgundy sweater

dark navy polo shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy button down shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black midi fitted dress

dark blue suit jacket

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

maroon button down shirt

beige bomber jacket

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark green blazer outfit

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

ribbed navy sweater

beige textured polo shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

beige knitted cardigan

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black padded vest

black crewneck t-shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light beige button-up jacket

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black tailored suit jacket

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

olive green zip-up jacket

light blue denim jacket

light gray plaid blazer

black tailored blazer-1

ribbed beige sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

grey double-breasted blazer

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

camel overcoat

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

gray plaid blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black v-neck sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

fitted black turtleneck

brown t-shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

black short-sleeve t-shirt

yellow t-shirt

black sleeveless dress

navy blue lightweight jacket

soft black overcoat

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light grey button down shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light grey tailored blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue tailored suit

green cropped polo shirt

sage button down shirt

light blue button-up

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

terracotta jacket over white tee

black tailored suit with vest

light gray tailored blazer

blue tropical print button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

coral blazer over white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light gray blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

beige embroidered blouse

black and white checkered coat

blue scrub set

brown pinstripe suit

cream long-sleeve blouse

tan suede blazer

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

beige ribbed knit sweater

black leather bomber jacket with polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

khaki blazer with white shirt

light beige button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

black zip-up nike hoodie

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

beige tailored blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

olive green short-sleeved polo

cream ribbed high-neck top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

dark gray patterned blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white button-up shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray tailored blazer-1

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

black polo knit top

black floral button-up blouse

black and white striped polo

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

olive green tailored blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

light gray cardigan

light gray suit ensemble

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black and gray striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

white chef's coat with black trim

peach and cream striped button-up

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light brown hijab and cardigan

brown puffer jacket

black shearling jacket

black textured knit polo shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

olive green ribbed polo sweater

beige striped knit top

red floral hawaiian shirt

light green sleeveless dress

cream short-sleeve top

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

black leather jacket

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

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

light cream graphic hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped shawl collar polo

navy striped t-shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

dark blue graduation gown

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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