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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

Historic Courthouse

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Tulips

Vintage Train Station

British Country House

French rooftop

Sky Blue with Pattern

NYC Skyline Office

Bookshelf

Leather Couch

Forest Pathway

Plain Pastel Blue

Tunnel to Nature

Earthy Textures

Rustic Wood

Ivy Wall

Alley

Marble Lobby

Urban Garden

Ivy League

Loft Interior

Indoor Documents

Woods

Light Peach

Urban Oasis

Urban Sunlight

Park

Enchanted Pathway

Server room

Red brick

Building

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow

Yellow brick

Azure Blue

Urban Elegance

Window

Urban Texture

Fence

Lush Greenery

Tea Time

Brooklyn Waterfront

Realtor

Green

Public Speaking

Cafe

Dark

Neutral Gradient

Blooming Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Observatory Deck

Ivory Glaze

Office Screens

Gray Texture

Colorful Swirls

Beach Stairs

Matte Mauve

Office

Corporate Olive

Conference Stage

White

Grey (Light grey)

Kitchen

Plum Matte

Streets

Data Center

Clear Sky

Office Workspace

Blue

Terracotta Clean

Garden

Muted Nature

Golden gate

Light salmon pink

Stone Steps

Pine home

Urban Wall

Calm Ocean

Slate Lavender

Metallic Bronze Copper

Rustic Charm

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Blue home

Beach Sunrise

Urban Sitting

Hotel

Soft Pink Blush

Wildflower Field

Minimalist Interior

Yellow Presentation

Cozy Christmas

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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.

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black long-sleeve v-neck

black polo knit top

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black padded vest

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black textured polo shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

floral cropped blouse

dark gray sweatshirt

light beige zip-up jacket

red t-shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

muted brown ribbed sweater

brown puffer jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light yellow peplum button-up

black and white checkered coat

black tailored blazer

dark blue denim jacket

red sleeveless dress

dark grey checkered suit jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

white embroidered blouse

light blue button-up shirt

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

beige embroidered blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

soft pink overcoat

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

maroon button down shirt

tan suede blazer

navy scrub set

brown t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1

dark navy polo shirt

sage button down shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

teal fitted blazer

white sheath dress

black notch-neck a-line

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

cropped black button-up shirt

light grey tailored blazer

neutral high-neck knit sweater

bright red blazer

light army-green button-up overshirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

camel double-breasted coat

light blue striped tie-front blouse

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

light blue blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

beige knitted cardigan

navy blue textured cardigan

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy blue tailored blazer

white lab coat with black outfit

black crewneck t-shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

dark gray patterned blazer

black crew-neck sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black midi fitted dress

cream ruffled cardigan

teal blazer over white v-neck

cream long-sleeve henley

green cropped polo shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

beige long-sleeve button-up

cream long-sleeve blouse

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black blazer over black top

black tailored suit jacket

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

soft black overcoat

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light blue button-up

navy blue tailored suit

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

white button-up shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

gray plaid blazer

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy blazer with light blue shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

ribbed beige sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

black suit with white top

white kandura

fitted black turtleneck

black fitted knit sweater

black abaya with wide sleeves

gray tailored suit jacket

dark blue tailored suit

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

light gray blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black sleeveless turtleneck

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black tailored suit with vest

black fitted suit jacket

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

light gray suit ensemble

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark gray fitted blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

red cinched waist dress

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

red knitted sweater

light grey suit, without tie

ribbed navy sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark blue suit jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

gray double-breasted blazer

black sleeveless dress

dark gray check blazer

light blue denim shirt

teal tropical print button-up

olive green zip-up jacket

army green button down shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

textured pink cropped cardigan

forest green sleeveless knit top

dark wool overcoat

beige t-shirt

black short-sleeved button-up

beige tailored blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

black leather bomber jacket

beige striped knit top

multicolored striped sweater

black tuxedo jacket

navy a-line dress

brown pinstripe suit

light gray tailored blazer

light gray cardigan

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black square-neck sheath

navy button down shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

black satin tied waist top

burgundy fitted blazer

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

light gray tailored blazer-1

dark green blazer outfit

peach and cream striped button-up

light green sleeveless dress

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black leather bomber jacket with polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

beige ribbed knit sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

camel overcoat

light cream graphic hoodie

black v-neck sweater

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light blue denim jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

white pleated belted top

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

light blue plaid blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

pastel yellow blazer with white top

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

beige bomber jacket

coral blazer over white blouse

tailored gray blazer

black over burgundy sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

light brown hijab and cardigan

olive green tailored blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black leather jacket

olive green cinched button-up shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light gray plaid blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

brown suede bomber jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black shearling jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

green blazer over ivory shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light pink tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

green button down shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black jacket with light gray piping

fitted kaki turtleneck

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black and white striped polo

blue and orange plaid shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

grey zip-up nike hoodie

black floral button-up blouse

black graduation robe

gray long-sleeve sweater

khaki cardigan over light brown top

dark olive green blazer

light purple v-neck scrub top

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

dark blue graduation gown

cream short-sleeve top

light gray cropped t-shirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

white t-shirt and black joggers

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light grey button down shirt

dark blue military uniform

longsleeve navy scrub set

light-wash denim pinafore dress

grey t-shirt

yellow t-shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

brown crewneck sweatshirt

white hooded sweatshirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

blue tropical print button-up

turquoise tropical print shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige knit polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

taupe zip-up polo shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige textured polo shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

blue scrub set

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

light beige button-up jacket

ivory button-up shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

black textured knit polo shirt

navy oversized button-up

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

taupe suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

navy blue cropped sweater

pink and white striped cropped blouse

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

brown double-breasted blouse

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

navy and cream striped polo

olive green ribbed polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

black and gray striped polo

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

taupe short-sleeve polo

navy striped t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

black leather jacket-1

beige lightweight bomber jacket

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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