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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

British Country House

Beach Sunrise

Ivy Wall

Vintage Train Station

Sky Blue with Pattern

Earthy Textures

Architectural Stonework

Rustic Wood

Leather Couch

Indoor Documents

Blooming Pathway

Corporate Charcoal

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Urban Oasis

Enchanted Pathway

Yellow brick

Park

Patriotic Display

Dark

Urban Elegance

Colorful Swirls

NYC Skyline Office

Calm Ocean

Clear Sky

Blue home

Marble Lobby

Terracotta Clean

Red brick

Pine home

Light Peach

Urban Wall

Urban Garden

Woods

Urban Texture

Lush Greenery

Plain Pastel Blue

Brooklyn Waterfront

Historic Courthouse

Wildflower Field

Matte Mauve

Public Speaking

Cozy Christmas

Data Center

Tea Time

Neutral Gradient

Urban Sunlight

Gray Texture

Light salmon pink

Building

Observatory Deck

Loft Interior

Bookshelf

Ivy League

Metallic Bronze Copper

Azure Blue

Green

Realtor

Muted Nature

Beach Stairs

Ivory Glaze

Office Screens

Server room

Streets

Stone Steps

Window

Grey (Light grey)

Golden gate

White

Urban Sitting

Corporate Olive

Tulips

Conference Stage

Kitchen

Soft Pink Blush

Office

Plum Matte

Modern Architecture

Blue

Office Workspace

Fence

Tropical Oasis

French rooftop

Alley

Cafe

Forest Pathway

Yellow

Slate Lavender

Garden

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

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

black leather bomber jacket

light gray textured sweatshirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

red t-shirt

floral cropped blouse

red sleeveless dress

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

chocolate brown ribbed top

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

navy blue textured cardigan

gray double-breasted blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

beige t-shirt

light beige button-up jacket

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy scrub set

longsleeve navy scrub set

bright red blazer

gray tailored suit jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

light beige zip-up jacket

grey t-shirt

light pink tailored blazer

cropped black button-up shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

burgundy blazer over white tee

teal fitted blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light purple v-neck scrub top

dark wool overcoat

navy blue tailored suit

black tailored blazer

navy cap sleeve dress

beige knitted cardigan

beige oversized button-up jacket

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

beige knit polo shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

soft pink overcoat

light blue denim shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

red knitted sweater

white t-shirt and black trousers

red cinched waist dress

navy a-line dress

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light blue button-up shirt

black suit with white top

navy blue tailored blazer

dark gray tailored suit jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light yellow peplum button-up

dark grey tailored suit jacket

beige lightweight bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark brown suede bomber jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

white sheath dress

black notch-neck a-line

black crew-neck sweater

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

neutral high-neck knit sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

army green button down shirt

light blue blazer

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

black textured polo shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

white embroidered blouse

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

navy oversized button-up

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

dark gray check blazer

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

red tropical print button-up shirt

black fitted knit sweater

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light army-green button-up overshirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black tailored blazer-1-2

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

light blue plaid blazer

black fitted suit jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

navy short-sleeve polo

cream ruffled cardigan

textured pink cropped cardigan

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

beige textured polo shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

black blazer over black top

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black tailored suit jacket

dark blue suit jacket

dark navy polo shirt

green cropped polo shirt

maroon button down shirt

tailored gray blazer

white pleated belted top

dark gray fitted blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

khaki cardigan over light brown top

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

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

charcoal half-zip polo

dark green blazer outfit

burgundy fitted blazer

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy button down shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

brown t-shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

brown pinstripe suit

light blue button-up

navy blue lightweight jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

black midi fitted dress

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

yellow t-shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

beige bomber jacket

black ribbed v-neck sweater

camel double-breasted coat

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

muted brown ribbed sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

ribbed beige sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

black square-neck sheath

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black v-neck sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

ribbed navy sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black sleeveless dress

forest green sleeveless knit top

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black crewneck t-shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black tailored blazer-1

white t-shirt and black joggers

taupe short-sleeve polo

light gray zip-up hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

fitted black turtleneck

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light blue denim jacket

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

dark blue tailored suit

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

soft black overcoat

navy blue crew-neck sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

black short-sleeve t-shirt

light gray plaid blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

black over burgundy sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

beige embroidered blouse

black tuxedo jacket

coral blazer over white blouse

turquoise tropical print shirt

green button down shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

dark olive green blazer

black zip-up nike hoodie

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

blue scrub set

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray plaid blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

cream long-sleeve blouse

light blue striped tie-front blouse

taupe suede bomber jacket

tan suede blazer

black and white checkered coat

black satin tied waist top

black leather bomber jacket with polo

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

camel overcoat

beige tailored blazer

light beige button-up shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light gray tailored blazer

light gray blazer

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black polo knit top

sage button down shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

khaki blazer with white shirt

black padded vest

teal tropical print button-up

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

black floral button-up blouse

light grey button down shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

dark blue denim jacket

dark gray patterned blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

black tailored suit with vest

black abaya with wide sleeves

black turtleneck under brown blazer

cream ribbed high-neck top

black and gray striped polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

brown puffer jacket

white button-up shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo

peach and cream striped button-up

black and white striped polo

light gray suit ensemble

beige striped knit top

white shirt dress with brown belt

light gray cardigan

black shearling jacket

white chef's coat with black trim

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

ivory button-up shirt

olive green tailored blazer

light green sleeveless dress

cream short-sleeve top

pink and white striped cropped blouse

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black leather jacket

light beige knitted polo shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

blue tropical print button-up

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

brown double-breasted blouse

light cream knitted polo shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

dark blue military uniform

light cream graphic hoodie

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

black graduation robe

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

striped shawl collar polo

navy striped t-shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

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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