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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

Ivy Wall

British Country House

Beach Sunrise

Vintage Train Station

Tunnel to Nature

Sky Blue with Pattern

Architectural Stonework

Rustic Wood

Earthy Textures

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Corporate Charcoal

Leather Couch

Enchanted Pathway

Dark

Urban Oasis

Indoor Documents

NYC Skyline Office

Park

Patriotic Display

Blue home

Urban Elegance

Yellow brick

Colorful Swirls

Calm Ocean

Blooming Pathway

Red brick

Brooklyn Waterfront

Historic Courthouse

Pine home

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Garden

Terracotta Clean

Marble Lobby

Urban Wall

Urban Texture

Cozy Christmas

Woods

Wildflower Field

Lush Greenery

Matte Mauve

Urban Sunlight

Public Speaking

Ivy League

Building

Neutral Gradient

Clear Sky

Light salmon pink

Gray Texture

Tea Time

Data Center

Tulips

Ivory Glaze

Plum Matte

Loft Interior

Green

Beach Stairs

Bookshelf

Golden gate

Light Peach

Azure Blue

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Metallic Bronze Copper

Window

Office Screens

Streets

Muted Nature

Server room

Stone Steps

White

Grey (Light grey)

Urban Sitting

Kitchen

Conference Stage

Corporate Olive

Soft Pink Blush

Office

Blue

Modern Architecture

Tropical Oasis

Fence

French rooftop

Forest Pathway

Office Workspace

Slate Lavender

Alley

Yellow

Cafe

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

floral cropped blouse

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

chocolate brown ribbed top

navy blue textured cardigan

light beige button-up jacket

gray double-breasted blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

beige t-shirt

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

light beige zip-up jacket

light gray textured sweatshirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

green blazer over ivory shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

black tailored blazer

grey t-shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy and cream striped polo

bright red blazer

longsleeve navy scrub set

teal fitted blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

navy blue tailored suit

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light yellow peplum button-up

navy cap sleeve dress

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark wool overcoat

navy scrub set

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

burgundy blazer over white tee

beige knit polo shirt

light blue denim shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

brown v-neck knitted pullover

beige oversized button-up jacket

light blue button-up shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

gray tailored suit jacket

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

white sheath dress

soft pink overcoat

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark brown suede bomber jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

red cinched waist dress

red t-shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black notch-neck a-line

dark gray tailored suit jacket

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light blue blazer

black suit with white top

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

light pink tailored blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

white lab coat with black outfit

neutral high-neck knit sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black crew-neck sweater

light gray ribbed turtleneck

white embroidered blouse

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

army green button down shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

black textured polo shirt

black tailored suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy a-line dress

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

navy oversized button-up

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black fitted suit jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

light blue plaid blazer

brown pinstripe suit

black ribbed v-neck sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black fitted knit sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

red knitted sweater

beige textured polo shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

fitted kaki turtleneck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

white pleated belted top

tailored gray blazer

maroon button down shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

beige lightweight bomber jacket

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

navy short-sleeve polo

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

dark blue suit jacket

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

forest green sleeveless knit top

dark gray check blazer

burgundy fitted blazer

black blazer over black top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

cream long-sleeve henley

camel double-breasted coat

brown t-shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light blue button-up

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

yellow t-shirt

beige bomber jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black sleeveless dress

white t-shirt and black joggers

olive green zip-up jacket

dark green blazer outfit

ribbed beige sweater

black midi fitted dress

black square-neck sheath

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

beige knitted cardigan

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

light gray zip-up hoodie

turquoise tropical print shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

black v-neck sweater

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black tailored blazer-1

fitted black turtleneck

black crewneck t-shirt

black over burgundy sweater

khaki cardigan over light brown top

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy button down shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

black sleeveless turtleneck

light grey tailored blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blue lightweight jacket

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

dark navy polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light blue denim jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

black tuxedo jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

soft black overcoat

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

dark olive green blazer

dark blue tailored suit

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray plaid blazer

grey double-breasted blazer

light grey suit, without tie

black textured knit polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black satin tied waist top

camel overcoat

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light gray blazer

gray tailored suit jacket-1

cream long-sleeve blouse

light beige button-up shirt

coral blazer over white blouse

black and white checkered coat

blue scrub set

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black polo knit top

sage button down shirt

beige tailored blazer

black floral button-up blouse

olive green short-sleeved polo

green cropped polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

beige embroidered blouse

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

tan suede blazer

teal tropical print button-up

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

light gray plaid blazer

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

light grey button down shirt

green button down shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

black tailored suit with vest

black padded vest

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

dark blue denim jacket

black abaya with wide sleeves

olive green cinched button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

black and gray striped polo

brown puffer jacket

blue and orange plaid shirt

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo

beige striped knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light gray suit ensemble

light gray cardigan

white chef's coat with black trim

black turtleneck under brown blazer

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

light green sleeveless dress

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

black and white striped polo

black shearling jacket

terracotta jacket over white tee

olive green tailored blazer

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

cream short-sleeve top

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

beige ribbed knit sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black leather jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

blue tropical print button-up

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

brown double-breasted blouse

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

light-wash denim pinafore dress

black graduation robe

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

dark blue military uniform

striped shawl collar polo

dark blue graduation gown

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy striped t-shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

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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