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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

Cozy Christmas

British Country House

Vintage Train Station

Tunnel to Nature

Soft Marigold (Gold)

NYC Skyline Office

Ivy Wall

Rustic Wood

Patriotic Display

Sky Blue with Pattern

Blooming Pathway

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Plum Matte

Architectural Stonework

Urban Elegance

Pine home

Park

Indoor Documents

Leather Couch

Enchanted Pathway

Corporate Charcoal

Historic Courthouse

Dark

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Blue home

Ivy League

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Texture

Red brick

Data Center

Woods

Brooklyn Waterfront

Building

Streets

Tea Time

Urban Sunlight

Server room

Light Peach

Beach Sunrise

Colorful Swirls

Gray Texture

Calm Ocean

Ivory Glaze

Urban Wall

Realtor

Azure Blue

Green

Matte Mauve

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Lush Greenery

Wildflower Field

Observatory Deck

Window

Marble Lobby

Office

Grey (Light grey)

Beach Stairs

Public Speaking

Terracotta Clean

White

Office Screens

Bookshelf

Corporate Olive

Light salmon pink

Tropical Oasis

Tulips

Modern Architecture

Kitchen

Muted Nature

Blue

French rooftop

Metallic Bronze Copper

Cafe

Clear Sky

Fence

Yellow

Golden gate

Alley

Conference Stage

Urban Sitting

Stone Steps

Office Workspace

Garden

Rustic Charm

Hotel

Slate Lavender

Minimalist Interior

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

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

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

beige textured polo shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

light blue denim shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige knit polo shirt

black tailored blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy blue textured cardigan

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

muted brown ribbed sweater

navy scrub set

light beige zip-up jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy and cream striped polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

white lab coat with black outfit

red cinched waist dress

bright red blazer

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

dark grey checkered suit jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black crew-neck sweater

navy blue tailored blazer-1

soft pink overcoat

floral cropped blouse

light blue blazer

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue tailored suit

beige oversized button-up jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

neutral high-neck knit sweater

taupe zip-up polo shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

teal blazer over white v-neck

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white sheath dress

black polo knit top

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

beige t-shirt

teal fitted blazer

gray tailored suit jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

cream long-sleeve henley

black suit with white top

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

light beige button-up shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black fitted knit sweater

light gray ribbed turtleneck

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

light army-green button-up overshirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

gray plaid blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark wool overcoat

cream ruffled cardigan

black textured polo shirt

navy oversized button-up

light beige button-up jacket

red knitted sweater

black notch-neck a-line

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light blue button-up

tailored gray blazer

black blazer over black top

brown pinstripe suit

grey t-shirt

red t-shirt

light blue button-up shirt

light grey tailored blazer

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

fitted kaki turtleneck

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white embroidered blouse

camel double-breasted coat

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

burgundy fitted blazer

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

maroon button down shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

white t-shirt and black trousers

olive green short-sleeved polo

black and white checkered coat

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark blue suit jacket

light yellow peplum button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black fitted suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

blue scrub set

black leather bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

beige bomber jacket

black square-neck sheath

green cropped polo shirt

white pleated belted top

dark navy polo shirt

navy a-line dress

grey double-breasted blazer

navy blue lightweight jacket

navy button down shirt

brown t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

light blue plaid blazer

charcoal half-zip polo

ribbed beige sweater

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

taupe short-sleeve polo

sage button down shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

fitted black turtleneck

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black over burgundy sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

dark blue denim jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

khaki cardigan over light brown top

black tailored blazer-1

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

navy short-sleeve polo

monochromatic grey suit with white top

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black midi fitted dress

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black tuxedo jacket

peach and cream striped button-up

brown cable-knit turtleneck

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

dark blue tailored suit

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

taupe suede bomber jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

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

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black v-neck sweater

forest green sleeveless knit top

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless dress

ribbed navy sweater

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

soft black overcoat

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black floral button-up blouse

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

yellow t-shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

beige knitted cardigan

black sleeveless turtleneck

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

dark gray patterned blazer

light grey suit, without tie

green blazer over ivory shirt

light green sleeveless dress

black textured knit polo shirt

black padded vest

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

teal tropical print button-up

pink and white striped cropped blouse

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

black satin tied waist top

green button down shirt

light gray tailored blazer

black tailored suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light gray blazer

beige striped knit top

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

dark green blazer outfit

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

light gray cardigan

light gray tailored blazer-1

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light blue denim jacket

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

tan suede blazer

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light grey button down shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

black and gray striped polo

dark gray check blazer

light gray plaid blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

white button-up shirt

light gray suit ensemble

camel overcoat

army green button down shirt

beige embroidered blouse

black leather bomber jacket with polo

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black tailored suit with vest

khaki blazer with white shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

beige tailored blazer

blue and orange plaid shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

black leather jacket

black jacket with light gray piping

ivory button-up shirt

black shearling jacket

olive green tailored blazer

olive green ribbed polo sweater

brown puffer jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black zip-up nike hoodie

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

cream short-sleeve top

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

terracotta jacket over white tee

light pink tailored blazer

blue tropical print button-up

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

striped shawl collar polo

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark olive green blazer

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

cream ribbed high-neck top

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

grey zip-up nike hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

chocolate brown ribbed top

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose 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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