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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

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Urban Texture

Beach Sunrise

British Country House

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

Vintage Train Station

Calm Ocean

Rustic Wood

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Earthy Textures

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow brick

Dark

Red brick

Indoor Documents

Patriotic Display

Urban Oasis

Urban Elegance

Park

NYC Skyline Office

Public Speaking

Blue home

Woods

Terracotta Clean

Colorful Swirls

Pine home

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Urban Sitting

Metallic Bronze Copper

Gray Texture

Lush Greenery

Matte Mauve

Data Center

Neutral Gradient

Beach Stairs

Urban Garden

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Wall

Brooklyn Waterfront

Tulips

Marble Lobby

Clear Sky

Light salmon pink

Urban Sunlight

Wildflower Field

Cozy Christmas

Realtor

Bookshelf

Ivy League

Loft Interior

Building

Historic Courthouse

Tea Time

Office Screens

Observatory Deck

Ivory Glaze

Streets

Muted Nature

Conference Stage

Light Peach

Green

Azure Blue

Soft Pink Blush

Grey (Light grey)

Server room

Corporate Olive

Window

White

Golden gate

Stone Steps

Office

Blue

Kitchen

French rooftop

Fence

Modern Architecture

Office Workspace

Tropical Oasis

Alley

Cafe

Plum Matte

Yellow

Slate Lavender

Garden

Minimalist Interior

Rustic Charm

Forest Pathway

Hotel

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

navy and cream striped polo

light gray textured sweatshirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

red t-shirt

black leather bomber jacket

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light pink tailored blazer

red sleeveless dress

chocolate brown ribbed top

floral cropped blouse

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

cropped black button-up shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

black jacket with light gray piping

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green blazer over ivory shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

white t-shirt and black joggers

white t-shirt and black trousers

light blue denim shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

gray double-breasted blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

beige t-shirt

dark blue military uniform

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

longsleeve navy scrub set

black long-sleeve v-neck

navy blue tailored suit

teal fitted blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy cap sleeve dress

bright red blazer

navy blue tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

pastel yellow blazer with white top

light purple v-neck scrub top

dark wool overcoat

gray tailored suit jacket

soft pink overcoat

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy oversized button-up

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light blue button-up shirt

black tailored blazer

black tuxedo jacket

navy scrub set

white sheath dress

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black suit with white top

grey t-shirt

red cinched waist dress

light yellow peplum button-up

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light blue blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

beige knit polo shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark grey tailored suit jacket

red knitted sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

black fitted button-up shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy a-line dress

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black crew-neck sweater

cream long-sleeve henley

dark gray check blazer

black notch-neck a-line

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

light beige zip-up jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black short-sleeved button-up

green button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

army green button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black textured polo shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

burgundy fitted blazer

light blue plaid blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

tailored gray blazer

black blazer over black top

white lab coat with black outfit

black fitted knit sweater

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white embroidered blouse

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

dark brown suede bomber jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

camel double-breasted coat

dark gray sweatshirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy short-sleeve polo

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black square-neck sheath

gray long-sleeve sweater

white pleated belted top

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blue short-sleeve polo

dark gray fitted blazer

black fitted suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

forest green sleeveless knit top

black over burgundy sweater

dark navy polo shirt

black midi fitted dress

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy button down shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

dark blue suit jacket

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

maroon button down shirt

beige bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

cream ruffled cardigan

light gray ribbed turtleneck

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

dark green blazer outfit

beige textured polo shirt

beige knitted cardigan

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black crewneck t-shirt

ribbed navy sweater

light beige button-up jacket

black ribbed v-neck sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

black padded vest

olive green zip-up jacket

light gray plaid blazer

black tailored blazer-1

ribbed beige sweater

light blue denim jacket

light blue short-sleeve button-down

white hooded sweatshirt

grey double-breasted blazer

black tailored suit jacket

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

camel overcoat

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

gray plaid blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black v-neck sweater

fitted black turtleneck

brown t-shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

black sleeveless dress

black short-sleeve t-shirt

yellow t-shirt

soft black overcoat

navy blue lightweight jacket

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light grey button down shirt

light grey tailored blazer

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue tailored suit

green cropped polo shirt

sage button down shirt

light blue button-up

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

terracotta jacket over white tee

black tailored suit with vest

light gray tailored blazer

blue tropical print button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

coral blazer over white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light gray blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

beige embroidered blouse

black and white checkered coat

blue scrub set

brown pinstripe suit

cream long-sleeve blouse

tan suede blazer

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

khaki blazer with white shirt

light beige button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

beige tailored blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

olive green short-sleeved polo

cream ribbed high-neck top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray tailored blazer-1

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

black polo knit top

black floral button-up blouse

black and white striped polo

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

olive green tailored blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray cardigan

light gray suit ensemble

white shirt dress with brown belt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black and gray striped polo

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

peach and cream striped button-up

dark blue denim jacket

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo

light brown hijab and cardigan

brown puffer jacket

black textured knit polo shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

black shearling jacket

olive green ribbed polo sweater

beige striped knit top

red floral hawaiian shirt

light green sleeveless dress

cream short-sleeve top

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

black leather jacket

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light gray cropped t-shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

light beige knitted polo shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

black graduation robe

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light-wash denim pinafore dress

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light cream graphic hoodie

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped shawl collar polo

navy striped t-shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark blue graduation gown

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

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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