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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

Rustic Wood

Urban Elegance

Urban Sunlight

Tulips

Ivy League

NYC Skyline Office

Tunnel to Nature

Sky Blue with Pattern

Blooming Pathway

Leather Couch

Green

Colorful Swirls

Realtor

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Texture

Park

Woods

Data Center

Enchanted Pathway

Lush Greenery

Streets

Beach Sunrise

Yellow

Red brick

Corporate Charcoal

Light Peach

Urban Oasis

Fence

French rooftop

Calm Ocean

Azure Blue

Office Screens

Indoor Documents

Yellow brick

Loft Interior

Dark

Alley

Neutral Gradient

Building

Public Speaking

Architectural Stonework

Bookshelf

Brooklyn Waterfront

Ivory Glaze

Window

Pine home

Kitchen

Historic Courthouse

Matte Mauve

Conference Stage

Cafe

Light salmon pink

Gray Texture

Beach Stairs

Urban Wall

Grey (Light grey)

Observatory Deck

White

Tea Time

Terracotta Clean

Blue

Corporate Olive

Clear Sky

Office

Garden

Modern Architecture

Tropical Oasis

Server room

Wildflower Field

Golden gate

Urban Sitting

Muted Nature

Rustic Charm

Blue home

Marble Lobby

Stone Steps

Plum Matte

Hotel

Slate Lavender

Office Workspace

Forest Pathway

Metallic Bronze Copper

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

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.

brown cable-knit turtleneck

beige textured polo shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige knit polo shirt

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

navy and cream striped polo

red t-shirt

light beige zip-up jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark blue denim jacket

navy oversized button-up

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

red sleeveless dress

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy scrub set

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

light beige high-collar half-zip top

dark brown suede bomber jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

maroon button down shirt

black tailored blazer

black and white checkered coat

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black leather jacket-1

longsleeve navy scrub set

white sheath dress

charcoal half-zip polo

light blue blazer

brown t-shirt

black textured polo shirt

camel double-breasted coat

beige oversized button-up jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

dark gray sweatshirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

red cinched waist dress

beige t-shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

brown v-neck knitted pullover

teal blazer over white v-neck

floral cropped blouse

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

muted brown ribbed sweater

light blue button-up shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black polo knit top

white pilot shirt with epaulets

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

white embroidered blouse

light army-green button-up overshirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light gray blazer

blue scrub set

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

bright red blazer

navy blue crew-neck sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black notch-neck a-line

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blue tailored suit

light grey tailored blazer

dark gray tailored suit jacket

light blue button-up

olive green short-sleeved polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black tailored blazer-1

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black fitted knit sweater

soft pink overcoat

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black fitted button-up shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

teal fitted blazer

black sleeveless turtleneck

sage button down shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black suit with white top

dark wool overcoat

green cropped polo shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray textured sweatshirt

gray plaid blazer

turquoise tropical print shirt

dark navy polo shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

black abaya with wide sleeves

beige long-sleeve button-up

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black padded vest

black short-sleeved button-up

black blazer over black top

navy button down shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

white kandura

light blue plaid blazer

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

light yellow peplum button-up

navy cap sleeve dress

black crewneck t-shirt

beige bomber jacket

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black sleeveless dress

light blue striped tie-front blouse

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

fitted black turtleneck

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy short-sleeve polo

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue textured cardigan

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

red knitted sweater

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

dark gray patterned blazer

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

dark blue suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

tailored gray blazer

black short-sleeve t-shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

black fitted suit jacket

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light grey button down shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy blue lightweight jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black midi fitted dress

soft black overcoat

white button-up shirt

navy a-line dress

dark blue tailored suit

black v-neck sweater

black tailored blazer-1-2

ribbed beige sweater

black square-neck sheath

dark gray fitted blazer

gray tailored suit jacket

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

burgundy fitted blazer

black leather bomber jacket

teal tropical print button-up

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

light gray tailored blazer-1

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black tailored suit jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light grey suit, without tie

grey t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

army green button down shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

black tuxedo jacket

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown puffer jacket

beige embroidered blouse

black over burgundy sweater

dark gray check blazer

coral blazer over white blouse

dark green blazer outfit

tan suede blazer

black satin tied waist top

light blue denim jacket

black crew-neck sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

light gray tailored blazer

white pleated belted top

beige tailored blazer

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black and white striped polo

beige knitted cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

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

light gray suit ensemble

black tailored suit with vest

khaki blazer with white shirt

black floral button-up blouse

light gray cardigan

peach and cream striped button-up

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

brown pinstripe suit

beige striped knit top

green blazer over ivory shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light green sleeveless dress

terracotta jacket over white tee

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

olive green cinched button-up shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

camel overcoat

white chef's coat with black trim

multicolored striped sweater

cream short-sleeve top

light brown hijab and cardigan

light gray plaid blazer

olive green tailored blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black turtleneck under brown blazer

green button down shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

white hooded sweatshirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light beige button-up jacket

black leather jacket

black shearling jacket

yellow t-shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

white shirt dress with brown belt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

black jacket with light gray piping

fitted kaki turtleneck

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

taupe short-sleeve polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light-wash denim pinafore dress

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige button-up shirt

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue graduation gown

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

light gray cropped t-shirt

light purple v-neck scrub top

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

striped crew-neck t-shirt

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

dark blue military uniform

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

black graduation robe

olive green ribbed polo sweater

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

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light cream knitted polo shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

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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