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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

Leather Couch

British Country House

Sky Blue with Pattern

Red brick

Vintage Train Station

Earthy Textures

Calm Ocean

Conference Stage

Rustic Wood

Patriotic Display

Dark

Urban Elegance

Urban Sitting

Architectural Stonework

Indoor Documents

Corporate Charcoal

Blue home

NYC Skyline Office

Enchanted Pathway

Urban Wall

Yellow brick

Urban Oasis

Woods

Kitchen

Observatory Deck

Park

Wildflower Field

Brooklyn Waterfront

Light salmon pink

Realtor

Public Speaking

Gray Texture

Soft Pink Blush

Data Center

Bookshelf

Neutral Gradient

Plain Pastel Blue

Pine home

Colorful Swirls

Lush Greenery

Matte Mauve

Urban Sunlight

Urban Garden

Building

Metallic Bronze Copper

Muted Nature

Loft Interior

Ivy League

Tea Time

Terracotta Clean

Office Screens

Marble Lobby

Streets

Window

Historic Courthouse

Light Peach

Beach Stairs

Corporate Olive

Cozy Christmas

Minimalist Interior

French rooftop

Tulips

Clear Sky

Ivory Glaze

Stone Steps

White

Grey (Light grey)

Modern Architecture

Golden gate

Office Workspace

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Azure Blue

Server room

Fence

Office

Blue

Green

Tropical Oasis

Alley

Cafe

Hotel

Yellow

Garden

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Plum Matte

Forest Pathway

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.

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray textured sweatshirt

black leather jacket-1

light blue denim shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

floral cropped blouse

white t-shirt and black joggers

chocolate brown ribbed top

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black tuxedo jacket

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

red t-shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light-wash denim pinafore dress

red knitted sweater

navy cap sleeve dress

green blazer over ivory shirt

red sleeveless dress

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

forest green sleeveless knit top

white t-shirt and black trousers

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy scrub set

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light pink tailored blazer

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

dark wool overcoat

black and white striped polo sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

longsleeve navy scrub set

grey t-shirt

bright red blazer

neutral high-neck knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy blue tailored suit

navy oversized button-up

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black fitted button-up shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

black crew-neck sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

burgundy fitted blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black notch-neck a-line

beige lightweight bomber jacket

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

red cinched waist dress

black tailored blazer

light brown hijab and cardigan

cream ribbed high-neck top

black suit with white top

black square-neck sheath

teal fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

light army-green button-up overshirt

green button down shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

white sheath dress

dark grey tailored suit jacket

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy and cream striped polo

light blue blazer

dark navy polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black textured polo shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

yellow t-shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light gray tailored blazer

soft pink overcoat

dark gray tailored suit jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

dark blue military uniform

tailored gray blazer

light beige zip-up jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black blazer over black top

light yellow peplum button-up

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light blue button-up shirt

soft black overcoat

white embroidered blouse

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

ribbed beige sweater

beige knit polo shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black tailored suit with vest

black sleeveless turtleneck

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

brown pinstripe suit

black padded vest

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark gray check blazer

camel double-breasted coat

beige t-shirt

light blue denim jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black midi fitted dress

cream long-sleeve henley

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

dark navy tailored suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark grey checkered suit jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black short-sleeved button-up

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

cream ruffled cardigan

beige textured polo shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

maroon button down shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

fitted kaki turtleneck

textured pink cropped cardigan

black fitted suit jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

army green button down shirt

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

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black tailored suit jacket

light gray plaid blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark blue suit jacket

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

white pleated belted top

beige oversized button-up jacket

dark green blazer outfit

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black fitted knit sweater

light blue plaid blazer

black ribbed v-neck sweater

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

sage button down shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

black tailored blazer-1

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black over burgundy sweater

navy button down shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

fitted black turtleneck

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

brown suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up jacket

black v-neck sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

beige knitted cardigan

light grey button down shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light blue button-up

light grey suit, without tie

navy blazer with light blue shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

olive green tailored blazer

brown t-shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark blue tailored suit

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

blue scrub set

beige striped knit top

light gray blazer

gray long-sleeve sweater

black floral button-up blouse

light grey tailored blazer

black sleeveless dress

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige tailored blazer

muted brown ribbed sweater

beige bomber jacket

black zip-up nike hoodie

olive green zip-up jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

coral blazer over white blouse

camel overcoat

gray plaid blazer

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

light purple v-neck scrub top

green tropical floral button-up shirt

green cropped polo shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

beige embroidered blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

light gray cardigan

light beige button-up shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light blue striped tie-front blouse

brown puffer jacket

black and white checkered coat

khaki cardigan over light brown top

olive green cinched button-up shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

khaki blazer with white shirt

blue tropical print button-up

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

light gray tailored blazer-1

brown double-breasted blouse

dark gray patterned blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

gray tailored suit jacket-1

white button-up shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

taupe short-sleeve polo

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black leather jacket

light gray suit ensemble

fitted light grey turtleneck

black polo knit top

black shearling jacket

black and white striped polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

light green sleeveless dress

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

white shirt dress with brown belt

navy blue cropped sweater

dark olive green blazer

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

ivory button-up shirt

cream short-sleeve top

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

teal tropical print button-up

peach and cream striped button-up

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

light gray cropped t-shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

pink and white striped cropped blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

black graduation robe

light cream graphic hoodie

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

dark blue graduation gown

striped crew-neck t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

light cream knitted polo 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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