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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

Vintage Train Station

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

Rustic Wood

Architectural Stonework

Calm Ocean

Enchanted Pathway

Yellow brick

Earthy Textures

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Red brick

Public Speaking

Indoor Documents

Patriotic Display

Urban Oasis

Park

NYC Skyline Office

Urban Elegance

Blue home

Terracotta Clean

Woods

Colorful Swirls

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Pine home

Lush Greenery

Urban Sitting

Gray Texture

Urban Garden

Matte Mauve

Neutral Gradient

Data Center

Metallic Bronze Copper

Beach Stairs

Urban Wall

Plain Pastel Blue

Tulips

Marble Lobby

Clear Sky

Light salmon pink

Urban Sunlight

Ivy League

Brooklyn Waterfront

Wildflower Field

Cozy Christmas

Bookshelf

Building

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Loft Interior

Historic Courthouse

Tea Time

Light Peach

Office Screens

Conference Stage

Streets

Ivory Glaze

Muted Nature

Green

Azure Blue

Golden gate

Server room

Grey (Light grey)

Corporate Olive

Window

White

Soft Pink Blush

Stone Steps

Office

Blue

Fence

Kitchen

Modern Architecture

Office Workspace

Tropical Oasis

French rooftop

Cafe

Alley

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

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

black leather bomber jacket

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light pink tailored blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

red sleeveless dress

floral cropped blouse

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

chocolate brown ribbed top

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

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

green blazer over ivory shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

white t-shirt and black trousers

light blue denim shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

beige t-shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

teal fitted blazer

navy scrub set

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored suit

navy cap sleeve dress

longsleeve navy scrub set

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

bright red blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

black long-sleeve v-neck

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

burgundy blazer over white tee

black and white striped polo sweater

gray tailored suit jacket

pastel yellow blazer with white top

light purple v-neck scrub top

navy blue tailored blazer

soft pink overcoat

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue button-up shirt

red cinched waist dress

navy oversized button-up

grey t-shirt

black tailored blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

dark wool overcoat

white sheath dress

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

neutral high-neck knit sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black suit with white top

black fitted button-up shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

light blue blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

beige knit polo shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

red knitted sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy a-line dress

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black notch-neck a-line

black crew-neck sweater

cream long-sleeve henley

textured pink cropped cardigan

beige oversized button-up jacket

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light beige zip-up jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

green button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black short-sleeved button-up

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

army green button down shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black textured polo shirt

burgundy fitted blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

light blue plaid blazer

dark gray check blazer

white lab coat with black outfit

black fitted knit sweater

dark brown suede bomber jacket

white embroidered blouse

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

dark navy tailored suit jacket

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

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

light beige button-up jacket

red tropical print button-up shirt

black blazer over black top

dark gray sweatshirt

dark navy polo shirt

tailored gray blazer

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

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

white t-shirt and black joggers

light gray zip-up hoodie

forest green sleeveless knit top

black over burgundy sweater

black midi fitted dress

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

dark blue suit jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

camel double-breasted coat

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige bomber jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark green blazer outfit

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige textured polo shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

beige knitted cardigan

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black padded vest

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy button down shirt

brown suede bomber jacket

black ribbed v-neck sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

fitted kaki turtleneck

black crewneck t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

maroon button down shirt

black tailored blazer-1

light gray plaid blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black tailored suit jacket

ribbed navy sweater

ribbed beige sweater

light blue denim jacket

camel overcoat

beige long-sleeve button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

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

brown t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

charcoal half-zip polo

black sleeveless dress

yellow t-shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

soft black overcoat

navy blue lightweight jacket

fitted black turtleneck

black tuxedo jacket

light grey button down shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

black v-neck sweater

dark blue tailored suit

green cropped polo shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

sage button down shirt

beige embroidered blouse

light blue button-up

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

terracotta jacket over white tee

light gray tailored blazer

blue tropical print button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

coral blazer over white blouse

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black tailored suit with vest

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown pinstripe suit

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light gray blazer

white hooded sweatshirt

grey double-breasted blazer

black and white checkered coat

blue scrub set

cream long-sleeve blouse

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

light grey suit, without tie

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

black turtleneck under brown blazer

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige tailored blazer

gray tailored suit jacket-1

tan suede blazer

khaki blazer with white shirt

light beige button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

fitted light grey turtleneck

olive green short-sleeved polo

cream ribbed high-neck top

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

olive green cinched button-up shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

turquoise tropical print shirt

white button-up shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray tailored blazer-1

dark gray patterned blazer

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

black floral button-up blouse

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

olive green tailored blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray cardigan

black and gray striped polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light gray suit ensemble

white chef's coat with black trim

white shirt dress with brown belt

black polo knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light brown hijab and cardigan

brown puffer jacket

black and white striped polo

black textured knit polo shirt

black shearling jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

olive green ribbed polo sweater

beige striped knit top

light green sleeveless dress

red floral hawaiian shirt

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

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black graduation robe

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

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark blue graduation gown

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

navy striped t-shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark blue military uniform

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

striped shawl collar polo

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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