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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

British Country House

Urban Texture

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Red brick

Enchanted Pathway

Rustic Wood

Calm Ocean

Earthy Textures

Vintage Train Station

Urban Sitting

NYC Skyline Office

Dark

Architectural Stonework

Conference Stage

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Indoor Documents

Corporate Charcoal

Blue home

Park

Public Speaking

Urban Oasis

Realtor

Yellow brick

Urban Wall

Observatory Deck

Gray Texture

Light salmon pink

Woods

Colorful Swirls

Wildflower Field

Neutral Gradient

Data Center

Urban Garden

Lush Greenery

Pine home

Matte Mauve

Bookshelf

Metallic Bronze Copper

Plain Pastel Blue

Streets

Loft Interior

Ivy League

Terracotta Clean

Urban Sunlight

Tea Time

Office Screens

Muted Nature

Beach Stairs

Building

Brooklyn Waterfront

Historic Courthouse

Cozy Christmas

Marble Lobby

Window

Corporate Olive

Light Peach

Ivory Glaze

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Azure Blue

Grey (Light grey)

Tulips

White

Stone Steps

Kitchen

French rooftop

Modern Architecture

Server room

Fence

Golden gate

Office

Office Workspace

Soft Pink Blush

Blue

Green

Alley

Clear Sky

Minimalist Interior

Cafe

Tropical Oasis

Rustic Charm

Yellow

Slate Lavender

Garden

Hotel

Plum Matte

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.

light gray textured sweatshirt

black leather jacket-1

light blue denim shirt

navy and cream striped polo

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black leather bomber jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

black jacket with light gray piping

white t-shirt and black joggers

red t-shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

floral cropped blouse

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy cap sleeve dress

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

red sleeveless dress

teal blazer over white v-neck

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

cropped black button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light pink tailored blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blue tailored blazer

red knitted sweater

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

white t-shirt and black trousers

gray double-breasted blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark wool overcoat

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy scrub set

navy blue tailored suit

bright red blazer

burgundy fitted blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black tuxedo jacket

black tailored blazer

neutral high-neck knit sweater

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

red cinched waist dress

navy a-line dress

forest green sleeveless knit top

green button down shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

gray tailored suit jacket

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

light blue blazer

soft pink overcoat

black crew-neck sweater

teal fitted blazer

white sheath dress

black fitted button-up shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black suit with white top

navy oversized button-up

beige t-shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black notch-neck a-line

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

grey t-shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

yellow t-shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

light blue button-up shirt

black square-neck sheath

dark navy polo shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

tailored gray blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

black blazer over black top

black long-sleeve v-neck

light army-green button-up overshirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

white embroidered blouse

cream long-sleeve henley

beige knit polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

light beige zip-up jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

dark gray check blazer

dark gray fitted blazer

white lab coat with black outfit

black short-sleeved button-up

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

camel double-breasted coat

black padded vest

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark blue military uniform

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black textured polo shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

beige textured polo shirt

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

navy short-sleeve polo

maroon button down shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

black midi fitted dress

black sleeveless turtleneck

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

light blue denim jacket

cream ribbed high-neck top

black tailored suit jacket

beige oversized button-up jacket

army green button down shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

dark gray tailored suit jacket

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

soft black overcoat

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

navy striped t-shirt

black fitted suit jacket

white pleated belted top

black fitted knit sweater

light beige button-up jacket

dark blue suit jacket

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light gray tailored blazer

light blue plaid blazer

cream ruffled cardigan

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

gray plaid blazer

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black tailored blazer-1

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

sage button down shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black tailored suit with vest

light gray plaid blazer

black over burgundy sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

navy button down shirt

beige knitted cardigan

ribbed navy sweater

light blue button-up

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

fitted black turtleneck

olive green zip-up jacket

ribbed beige sweater

dark green blazer outfit

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black v-neck sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black zip-up nike hoodie

gray long-sleeve sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

beige striped knit top

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

brown t-shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

light grey suit, without tie

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light gray blazer

navy blue crew-neck sweater

blue scrub set

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

light grey button down shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

dark blue tailored suit

navy blazer with light blue shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

light grey tailored blazer

beige embroidered blouse

navy blue lightweight jacket

black sleeveless dress

light gray zip-up hoodie

black floral button-up blouse

charcoal half-zip polo

beige bomber jacket

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

cream long-sleeve blouse

light purple v-neck scrub top

coral blazer over white blouse

tan suede blazer

green cropped polo shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

camel overcoat

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

olive green tailored blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

white hooded sweatshirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black and white checkered coat

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

beige tailored blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black leather bomber jacket with polo

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

blue tropical print button-up

brown pinstripe suit

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

khaki blazer with white shirt

light gray cardigan

navy blue cropped sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

taupe short-sleeve polo

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

dark gray patterned blazer

white button-up shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

gray tailored suit jacket-1

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

brown puffer jacket

beige ribbed knit sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

olive green cinched button-up shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black polo knit top

light gray suit ensemble

fitted light grey turtleneck

black and white striped polo

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black abaya with wide sleeves

black textured knit polo shirt

black shearling jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and gray striped polo

peach and cream striped button-up

brown cable-knit turtleneck

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

dark olive green blazer

light brown hijab and cardigan

dark blue denim jacket

black leather jacket

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

cream short-sleeve top

cream short-sleeve polo

ivory button-up shirt

teal tropical print button-up

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light green sleeveless dress

pink and white striped cropped blouse

grey zip-up nike hoodie

blue and orange plaid shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

black graduation robe

light beige knitted polo shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light cream graphic hoodie

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

green tropical floral button-up shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light cream knitted polo shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark blue graduation gown

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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