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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

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Ivy Wall

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Urban Sunlight

Rustic Wood

Tulips

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

Blooming Pathway

Ivy League

Plain Pastel Blue

NYC Skyline Office

Colorful Swirls

Light Peach

Earthy Textures

Urban Garden

Urban Texture

Beach Sunrise

Park

Streets

Woods

Urban Oasis

Data Center

Green

Enchanted Pathway

Corporate Charcoal

Calm Ocean

Red brick

Lush Greenery

Tunnel to Nature

French rooftop

Public Speaking

Fence

Bookshelf

Brooklyn Waterfront

Azure Blue

Yellow brick

Beach Stairs

Yellow

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Realtor

Historic Courthouse

Indoor Documents

Kitchen

Architectural Stonework

Conference Stage

Building

Dark

Alley

Office Screens

Ivory Glaze

Window

Cafe

Matte Mauve

Urban Wall

Tea Time

Grey (Light grey)

Gray Texture

Observatory Deck

White

Corporate Olive

Marble Lobby

Light salmon pink

Pine home

Terracotta Clean

Blue

Office

Clear Sky

Garden

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Server room

Muted Nature

Wildflower Field

Stone Steps

Blue home

Urban Sitting

Golden gate

Plum Matte

Office Workspace

Slate Lavender

Metallic Bronze Copper

Forest Pathway

Hotel

Rustic Charm

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

Yellow Presentation

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Pair any background with an outfit from our wardrobe. Get up to 50 photos with a variety of backgrounds.

beige knit polo shirt

beige textured polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

blue and orange plaid shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

blue scrub set

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy and cream striped polo

red t-shirt

black textured polo shirt

black and white checkered coat

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light beige zip-up jacket

dark blue denim jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

red sleeveless dress

navy scrub set

camel double-breasted coat

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

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

longsleeve navy scrub set

olive green short-sleeved polo

gray long-sleeve sweater

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black tailored blazer

white sheath dress

navy oversized button-up

black leather jacket-1

maroon button down shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

soft pink overcoat

dark gray sweatshirt

brown t-shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

light blue button-up shirt

light blue blazer

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white lab coat with black outfit

beige oversized button-up jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light yellow peplum button-up

beige t-shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

bright red blazer

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black polo knit top

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

red cinched waist dress

gray double-breasted blazer

dark gray tailored suit jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

gray plaid blazer

light gray blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy blue crew-neck sweater

white embroidered blouse

navy blue tailored suit

black crewneck t-shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

neutral high-neck knit sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

black tailored blazer-1

black notch-neck a-line

dark grey checkered suit jacket

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

dark wool overcoat

dark navy tailored suit jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

teal fitted blazer

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

sage button down shirt

black suit with white top

black fitted button-up shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

dark grey tailored suit jacket

textured pink cropped cardigan

black abaya with wide sleeves

black fitted knit sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

dark navy polo shirt

light blue button-up

black blazer over black top

teal tropical print button-up

turquoise tropical print shirt

green cropped polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

floral cropped blouse

cream ruffled cardigan

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light grey tailored blazer

black padded vest

navy button down shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

light blue plaid blazer

navy cap sleeve dress

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

black sleeveless dress

fitted black turtleneck

dark gray patterned blazer

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

beige long-sleeve button-up

light blue short-sleeve button-down

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

ribbed navy sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

white kandura

cream long-sleeve blouse

dark blue tailored suit

olive green zip-up jacket

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

navy blue textured cardigan

tailored gray blazer

dark blue suit jacket

red knitted sweater

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

black fitted suit jacket

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

light green sleeveless dress

black short-sleeved button-up

black midi fitted dress

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

beige bomber jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

white button-up shirt

ribbed beige sweater

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy blue lightweight jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black short-sleeve t-shirt

soft black overcoat

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

burgundy fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

gray tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

light grey button down shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black leather bomber jacket

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

light gray textured sweatshirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

light gray tailored blazer-1

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black v-neck sweater

black tailored suit jacket

black square-neck sheath

navy short-sleeve polo

grey t-shirt

beige embroidered blouse

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige striped knit top

army green button down shirt

beige tailored blazer

light gray tailored blazer

black tuxedo jacket

brown puffer jacket

tan suede blazer

dark gray check blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black crew-neck sweater

dark green blazer outfit

light grey suit, without tie

black over burgundy sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

white pleated belted top

cream short-sleeve polo

beige knitted cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

black and white striped polo

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black ribbed v-neck sweater

khaki blazer with white shirt

brown pinstripe suit

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black tailored suit with vest

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

black floral button-up blouse

light gray suit ensemble

coral blazer over white blouse

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

light blue denim jacket

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light gray plaid blazer

light gray cardigan

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white chef's coat with black trim

camel overcoat

multicolored striped sweater

cream short-sleeve top

light brown hijab and cardigan

olive green tailored blazer

green button down shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

grey double-breasted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light beige button-up jacket

black leather jacket

black shearling jacket

black satin tied waist top

yellow t-shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

light pink tailored blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

black jacket with light gray piping

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

light gray zip-up hoodie

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

black and gray striped polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light-wash denim pinafore dress

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

dark blue military uniform

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

light purple v-neck scrub top

light gray cropped t-shirt

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

pink and white striped cropped blouse

grey zip-up nike hoodie

dark blue graduation gown

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

white t-shirt and black joggers

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

black graduation robe

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black zip-up nike hoodie

fitted kaki turtleneck

chocolate brown ribbed top

black textured knit polo shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light beige button-up shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up 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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