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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

Beach Sunrise

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Urban Texture

British Country House

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Red brick

Calm Ocean

Earthy Textures

Vintage Train Station

Rustic Wood

Urban Sitting

Dark

NYC Skyline Office

Conference Stage

Patriotic Display

Indoor Documents

Architectural Stonework

Urban Elegance

Corporate Charcoal

Blue home

Urban Wall

Enchanted Pathway

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Woods

Park

Light salmon pink

Realtor

Brooklyn Waterfront

Wildflower Field

Public Speaking

Gray Texture

Observatory Deck

Plain Pastel Blue

Kitchen

Neutral Gradient

Data Center

Matte Mauve

Colorful Swirls

Lush Greenery

Bookshelf

Pine home

Urban Garden

Urban Sunlight

Metallic Bronze Copper

Building

Loft Interior

Office Screens

Streets

Tea Time

Terracotta Clean

Marble Lobby

Muted Nature

Ivy League

Historic Courthouse

Light Peach

Beach Stairs

Window

Soft Pink Blush

Corporate Olive

Cozy Christmas

Tulips

French rooftop

Minimalist Interior

Ivory Glaze

Stone Steps

Grey (Light grey)

Clear Sky

Modern Architecture

White

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Azure Blue

Office Workspace

Golden gate

Server room

Office

Fence

Blue

Green

Tropical Oasis

Alley

Cafe

Hotel

Garden

Yellow

Rustic Charm

Plum Matte

Slate Lavender

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

light blue denim shirt

black leather jacket-1

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather bomber jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

floral cropped blouse

chocolate brown ribbed top

white t-shirt and black joggers

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

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light-wash denim pinafore dress

red t-shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

red knitted sweater

navy oversized button-up

red sleeveless dress

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy blue tailored blazer-1

white t-shirt and black trousers

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black tuxedo jacket

navy scrub set

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark wool overcoat

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

cream ribbed high-neck top

teal blazer over white v-neck

bright red blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue tailored suit

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

forest green sleeveless knit top

gray double-breasted blazer

light pink tailored blazer

black tailored blazer

cropped black button-up shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

burgundy fitted blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

red cinched waist dress

grey t-shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black fitted button-up shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

grey double-breasted blazer

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black notch-neck a-line

black suit with white top

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

teal fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

burgundy blazer over white tee

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

brown v-neck knitted pullover

gray tailored suit jacket

dark grey tailored suit jacket

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

green button down shirt

black square-neck sheath

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

light army-green button-up overshirt

black crew-neck sweater

light blue blazer

white sheath dress

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy and cream striped polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black textured polo shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

soft pink overcoat

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

tailored gray blazer

dark blue military uniform

dark gray tailored suit jacket

light blue button-up shirt

light beige zip-up jacket

black blazer over black top

black long-sleeve v-neck

light yellow peplum button-up

light gray tailored blazer

dark navy polo shirt

yellow t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

beige knit polo shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

brown pinstripe suit

black padded vest

white embroidered blouse

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark gray check blazer

black short-sleeved button-up

black tailored suit with vest

beige t-shirt

camel double-breasted coat

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

cream long-sleeve henley

light blue denim jacket

ribbed beige sweater

black midi fitted dress

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark navy tailored suit jacket

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

white lab coat with black outfit

beige textured polo shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black short-sleeve t-shirt

soft black overcoat

dark gray sweatshirt

maroon button down shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy short-sleeve polo

army green button down shirt

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

fitted kaki turtleneck

black fitted suit jacket

black tailored suit jacket

light gray plaid blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark blue suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

white pleated belted top

black ribbed v-neck sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

black fitted knit sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light blue plaid blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

sage button down shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

ribbed navy sweater

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

black tailored blazer-1

black over burgundy sweater

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

dark green blazer outfit

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

fitted black turtleneck

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

light grey button down shirt

brown suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up jacket

light blue button-up

black v-neck sweater

beige knitted cardigan

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy button down shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light grey suit, without tie

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blazer with light blue shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

beige striped knit top

brown t-shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light gray blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

blue scrub set

dark blue tailored suit

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black floral button-up blouse

gray long-sleeve sweater

light grey tailored blazer

beige bomber jacket

black sleeveless dress

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

muted brown ribbed sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

beige tailored blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

olive green tailored blazer

navy blue crew-neck sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

camel overcoat

gray plaid blazer

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

light purple v-neck scrub top

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light gray cardigan

green cropped polo shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

beige embroidered blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

light beige button-up shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

black leather bomber jacket with polo

brown puffer jacket

black and white checkered coat

khaki cardigan over light brown top

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

olive green cinched button-up shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black satin tied waist top

khaki blazer with white shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

blue tropical print button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

brown double-breasted blouse

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

taupe short-sleeve polo

dark gray patterned blazer

gray tailored suit jacket-1

olive green short-sleeved polo

white button-up shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black leather jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light gray suit ensemble

black polo knit top

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black shearling jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black abaya with wide sleeves

black and white striped polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

light green sleeveless dress

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

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

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

red floral hawaiian shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

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

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black graduation robe

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 cream graphic hoodie

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

dark blue graduation gown

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

striped crew-neck t-shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

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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