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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

Ivy Wall

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Tulips

Ivy League

Tunnel to Nature

NYC Skyline Office

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Blooming Pathway

Leather Couch

Urban Sunlight

Green

Urban Garden

Yellow brick

Earthy Textures

Yellow

Urban Texture

Indoor Documents

Beach Sunrise

Enchanted Pathway

Park

Plain Pastel Blue

Data Center

Colorful Swirls

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Woods

Historic Courthouse

Light Peach

Lush Greenery

Matte Mauve

Loft Interior

Streets

Red brick

Calm Ocean

Alley

Azure Blue

Neutral Gradient

Office Screens

Building

Bookshelf

Architectural Stonework

Public Speaking

Brooklyn Waterfront

Dark

Window

Clear Sky

Ivory Glaze

Conference Stage

Cafe

Fence

Tea Time

French rooftop

Observatory Deck

Pine home

Beach Stairs

Realtor

Light salmon pink

Gray Texture

Grey (Light grey)

Urban Wall

Kitchen

White

Terracotta Clean

Wildflower Field

Blue

Office

Corporate Olive

Plum Matte

Modern Architecture

Golden gate

Server room

Garden

Tropical Oasis

Stone Steps

Muted Nature

Urban Sitting

Marble Lobby

Slate Lavender

Rustic Charm

Office Workspace

Blue home

Metallic Bronze Copper

Hotel

Forest Pathway

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 ribbed knit polo sweater

navy and cream striped polo

navy oversized button-up

light beige zip-up jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark blue denim jacket

red sleeveless dress

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light beige high-collar half-zip top

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

red t-shirt

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

beige textured polo shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy scrub set

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black tailored blazer

black leather jacket-1

longsleeve navy scrub set

charcoal half-zip polo

black polo knit top

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black textured polo shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

light blue blazer

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

dark gray sweatshirt

red cinched waist dress

white lab coat with black outfit

dark grey checkered suit jacket

beige t-shirt

maroon button down shirt

white sheath dress

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

floral cropped blouse

muted brown ribbed sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

light beige button-up shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

white pilot shirt with epaulets

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

light gray blazer

gray double-breasted blazer

white embroidered blouse

light army-green button-up overshirt

brown t-shirt

blue scrub set

bright red blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black notch-neck a-line

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light blue button-up shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

navy cap sleeve dress

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blue tailored suit

light grey tailored blazer

olive green short-sleeved polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light blue button-up

black tailored blazer-1

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black and white checkered coat

navy blue tailored blazer-1

neutral high-neck knit sweater

camel double-breasted coat

light yellow peplum button-up

black fitted knit sweater

navy blue tailored blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

sage button down shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

teal fitted blazer

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

soft pink overcoat

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

dark wool overcoat

black suit with white top

dark navy tailored suit jacket

green cropped polo shirt

gray plaid blazer

turquoise tropical print shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

black fitted button-up shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

light blue plaid blazer

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black padded vest

black blazer over black top

dark navy polo shirt

navy button down shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

white kandura

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

cream ruffled cardigan

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

beige bomber jacket

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black sleeveless dress

cropped black button-up shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

forest green sleeveless knit top

ribbed beige sweater

light gray textured sweatshirt

black short-sleeved button-up

ribbed navy sweater

navy short-sleeve polo

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

fitted black turtleneck

red knitted sweater

light blue striped tie-front blouse

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blue textured cardigan

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

white t-shirt and black trousers

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark blue suit jacket

dark gray patterned blazer

black fitted suit jacket

olive green zip-up jacket

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

tailored gray blazer

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

fitted kaki turtleneck

light grey button down shirt

navy a-line dress

navy blue lightweight jacket

textured pink cropped cardigan

soft black overcoat

black midi fitted dress

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black tailored blazer-1-2

burgundy fitted blazer

dark blue tailored suit

gray tailored suit jacket

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black leather bomber jacket

teal tropical print button-up

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

white button-up shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

black v-neck sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

black square-neck sheath

cream long-sleeve blouse

light grey suit, without tie

grey t-shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

army green button down shirt

black tuxedo jacket

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black tailored suit jacket

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown puffer jacket

dark gray check blazer

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black over burgundy sweater

tan suede blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

black satin tied waist top

black crew-neck sweater

light blue denim jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light gray tailored blazer

beige tailored blazer

coral blazer over white blouse

white pleated belted top

black textured knit polo shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

beige embroidered blouse

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

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

black and white striped polo

light blue denim shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

beige ribbed knit sweater

beige knitted cardigan

camel overcoat

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black tailored suit with vest

khaki blazer with white shirt

beige striped knit top

black floral button-up blouse

light gray cardigan

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

dark green blazer outfit

peach and cream striped button-up

light gray suit ensemble

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

brown pinstripe suit

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light green sleeveless dress

terracotta jacket over white tee

olive green tailored blazer

light gray plaid blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

cream short-sleeve polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

white chef's coat with black trim

multicolored striped sweater

cream short-sleeve top

light brown hijab and cardigan

black turtleneck under brown blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

green button down shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

grey double-breasted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

white hooded sweatshirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light beige button-up jacket

black leather jacket

black shearling jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

yellow t-shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

white shirt dress with brown belt

black jacket with light gray piping

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

dark blue military uniform

brown double-breasted blouse

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black and gray striped polo

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

navy blue cropped sweater

light gray zip-up hoodie

striped crew-neck t-shirt

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

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light purple v-neck scrub top

light gray cropped 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

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black joggers

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black graduation robe

olive green ribbed polo sweater

chocolate brown ribbed top

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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