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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

British Country House

Ivy Wall

Vintage Train Station

Beach Sunrise

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Enchanted Pathway

Rustic Wood

Sky Blue with Pattern

Earthy Textures

Architectural Stonework

Tunnel to Nature

Blue home

NYC Skyline Office

Urban Oasis

Corporate Charcoal

Indoor Documents

Colorful Swirls

Leather Couch

Patriotic Display

Park

Dark

Pine home

Yellow brick

Urban Elegance

Urban Texture

Calm Ocean

Historic Courthouse

Urban Garden

Blooming Pathway

Woods

Plain Pastel Blue

Cozy Christmas

Urban Wall

Red brick

Brooklyn Waterfront

Wildflower Field

Tea Time

Terracotta Clean

Urban Sunlight

Matte Mauve

Tulips

Building

Lush Greenery

Neutral Gradient

Public Speaking

Light Peach

Ivy League

Ivory Glaze

Green

Plum Matte

Gray Texture

Data Center

Marble Lobby

Loft Interior

Realtor

Light salmon pink

Golden gate

Azure Blue

Conference Stage

Muted Nature

Bookshelf

Server room

Observatory Deck

Corporate Olive

Grey (Light grey)

Window

Beach Stairs

Kitchen

White

Streets

Office Screens

Soft Pink Blush

Urban Sitting

Stone Steps

Metallic Bronze Copper

Clear Sky

Blue

Office

Slate Lavender

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Fence

Alley

Yellow

French rooftop

Office Workspace

Cafe

Forest Pathway

Garden

Rustic Charm

Hotel

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.

black leather jacket-1

black leather bomber jacket

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

floral cropped blouse

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

gray double-breasted blazer

light gray textured sweatshirt

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

grey t-shirt

light beige zip-up jacket

cropped black button-up shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

bright red blazer

light beige button-up jacket

navy and cream striped polo

navy scrub set

black tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige t-shirt

red t-shirt

light blue denim shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

teal fitted blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blue tailored suit

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

beige knit polo shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

navy cap sleeve dress

light blue button-up shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

red cinched waist dress

gray long-sleeve sweater

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

dark wool overcoat

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

khaki cardigan over light brown top

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

black notch-neck a-line

light blue blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black suit with white top

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

dark navy tailored suit jacket

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

white sheath dress

white t-shirt and black trousers

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

soft pink overcoat

light pink tailored blazer

textured pink cropped cardigan

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

fitted kaki turtleneck

gray tailored suit jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

red tropical print button-up shirt

green cropped polo shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black short-sleeved button-up

black textured polo shirt

army green button down shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

navy a-line dress

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

cream ruffled cardigan

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black fitted suit jacket

black fitted knit sweater

black tailored suit jacket

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy oversized button-up

light gray ribbed turtleneck

brown pinstripe suit

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black crew-neck sweater

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

white pleated belted top

red knitted sweater

dark blue suit jacket

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

beige lightweight bomber jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

white embroidered blouse

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

white lab coat with black outfit

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black blazer over black top

light blue plaid blazer

tailored gray blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black long-sleeve v-neck

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige bomber jacket

camel double-breasted coat

muted brown ribbed sweater

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

light blue button-up

ribbed beige sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

white t-shirt and black joggers

maroon button down shirt

black square-neck sheath

black fitted button-up shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

black midi fitted dress

navy blue short-sleeve polo

dark gray fitted blazer

black over burgundy sweater

dark green blazer outfit

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

brown crewneck sweatshirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black crewneck t-shirt

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

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

olive green short-sleeved polo

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

dark gray check blazer

fitted black turtleneck

beige textured polo shirt

black tailored blazer-1

light grey tailored blazer

beige long-sleeve button-up

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

burgundy fitted blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

charcoal half-zip polo

navy blazer with light blue shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

black sleeveless dress

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

black v-neck sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

dark navy polo shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

black tuxedo jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

navy button down shirt

light blue denim jacket

white hooded sweatshirt

beige knitted cardigan

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

dark olive green blazer

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark blue tailored suit

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

grey double-breasted blazer

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray plaid blazer

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

soft black overcoat

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black textured knit polo shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown t-shirt

light grey suit, without tie

coral blazer over white blouse

black satin tied waist top

black leather bomber jacket with polo

navy blue crew-neck sweater

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

yellow t-shirt

light beige button-up shirt

black and white striped polo

blue scrub set

light blue striped tie-front blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black floral button-up blouse

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

camel overcoat

black polo knit top

sage button down shirt

light gray blazer

light gray tailored blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

black jacket with light gray piping

black abaya with wide sleeves

beige embroidered blouse

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light gray plaid blazer

khaki blazer with white shirt

black and white checkered coat

tan suede blazer

brown puffer jacket

black padded vest

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

dark blue denim jacket

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black and gray striped polo

light grey button down shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

beige tailored blazer

blue and orange plaid shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

cream short-sleeve polo

beige striped knit top

white button-up shirt

green button down shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black tailored suit with vest

cream long-sleeve blouse

white shirt dress with brown belt

light green sleeveless dress

light gray suit ensemble

white chef's coat with black trim

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

light gray cardigan

ivory button-up shirt

olive green tailored blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black shearling jacket

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black turtleneck under brown blazer

cream short-sleeve top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

black graduation robe

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

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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