4.7 · 3,548 reviews

Find the best headshot background for your professional photo

No studio. No photographer. Upload one selfie, pick from 100+ backgrounds, and get up to 50 studio-quality headshots in minutes.

Get your headshots See all backgrounds

17,943,292 headshots created for 196,987+ professionals

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.

Get your headshots

Choose your headshot background

Browse every background available in HeadshotPro.

93+ backgrounds

Cozy Christmas

British Country House

Tunnel to Nature

Vintage Train Station

Ivy Wall

NYC Skyline Office

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Rustic Wood

Blooming Pathway

Blue home

Sky Blue with Pattern

Plum Matte

Architectural Stonework

Urban Elegance

Park

Leather Couch

Enchanted Pathway

Earthy Textures

Indoor Documents

Urban Garden

Historic Courthouse

Pine home

Urban Oasis

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow brick

Dark

Beach Sunrise

Plain Pastel Blue

Ivy League

Data Center

Urban Texture

Urban Sunlight

Tulips

Woods

Building

Brooklyn Waterfront

Colorful Swirls

Realtor

Red brick

Streets

Gray Texture

Calm Ocean

Tea Time

Azure Blue

Ivory Glaze

Urban Wall

Matte Mauve

Server room

Loft Interior

Green

Light Peach

Wildflower Field

Neutral Gradient

Lush Greenery

Observatory Deck

Marble Lobby

Window

Office

Terracotta Clean

Clear Sky

Beach Stairs

Public Speaking

Grey (Light grey)

White

Office Screens

Bookshelf

Corporate Olive

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Conference Stage

Muted Nature

Urban Sitting

Light salmon pink

Blue

Kitchen

Yellow

Golden gate

French rooftop

Metallic Bronze Copper

Fence

Stone Steps

Cafe

Alley

Office Workspace

Garden

Soft Pink Blush

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Hotel

Minimalist Interior

Forest Pathway

Yellow Presentation

Get your headshots

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

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

gray double-breasted blazer

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black tailored blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige knit polo shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

floral cropped blouse

navy blue textured cardigan

light blue denim shirt

navy scrub set

light beige zip-up jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

turquoise tropical print shirt

navy and cream striped polo

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

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

bright red blazer

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark brown suede bomber jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored blazer-1

longsleeve navy scrub set

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black crew-neck sweater

light blue blazer

dark grey checkered suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

red cinched waist dress

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy blue tailored suit

beige t-shirt

light beige button-up jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

gray tailored suit jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

dark gray tailored suit jacket

teal fitted blazer

neutral high-neck knit sweater

dark gray sweatshirt

green cropped polo shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

beige oversized button-up jacket

black fitted knit sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

soft pink overcoat

black suit with white top

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

dark wool overcoat

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

white sheath dress

black notch-neck a-line

dark grey tailored suit jacket

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

red t-shirt

black textured polo shirt

navy oversized button-up

light blue button-up shirt

tailored gray blazer

red knitted sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown pinstripe suit

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black blazer over black top

grey t-shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light grey tailored blazer

fitted kaki turtleneck

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

white embroidered blouse

light blue button-up

black square-neck sheath

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

beige lightweight bomber jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

burgundy fitted blazer

light army-green button-up overshirt

light yellow peplum button-up

maroon button down shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black fitted suit jacket

black leather bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

dark blue suit jacket

navy button down shirt

beige bomber jacket

white pleated belted top

black tailored blazer-1-2

camel double-breasted coat

navy blue lightweight jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

blue scrub set

monochromatic grey suit with white top

brown t-shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

charcoal half-zip polo

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

gray plaid blazer

light blue plaid blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

ribbed beige sweater

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy a-line dress

fitted black turtleneck

black fitted button-up shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

dark navy polo shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

grey double-breasted blazer

beige textured polo shirt

sage button down shirt

black polo knit top

black over burgundy sweater

soft black overcoat

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black tailored blazer-1

dark gray fitted blazer

navy short-sleeve polo

dark blue tailored suit

forest green sleeveless knit top

black tuxedo jacket

black v-neck sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

light purple v-neck scrub top

brown cable-knit turtleneck

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

beige knitted cardigan

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

white t-shirt and black joggers

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black midi fitted dress

black sleeveless dress

black sleeveless turtleneck

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

ribbed navy sweater

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

dark blue denim jacket

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

light blue striped tie-front blouse

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

yellow t-shirt

black satin tied waist top

light grey suit, without tie

dark gray patterned blazer

green button down shirt

black floral button-up blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

teal tropical print button-up

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

coral blazer over white blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black leather bomber jacket with polo

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

light gray tailored blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray blazer

dark green blazer outfit

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

light blue denim jacket

black and white checkered coat

brown puffer jacket

black padded vest

light gray tailored blazer-1

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

tan suede blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray cardigan

peach and cream striped button-up

dark gray check blazer

cream short-sleeve polo

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

camel overcoat

light gray plaid blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

light gray suit ensemble

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white button-up shirt

beige striped knit top

light beige button-up shirt

army green button down shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige embroidered blouse

black tailored suit with vest

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

blue and orange plaid shirt

black shearling jacket

ivory button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather jacket

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo

olive green tailored blazer

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black zip-up nike hoodie

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

white shirt dress with brown belt

terracotta jacket over white tee

beige ribbed knit sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

black turtleneck under brown blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

cream short-sleeve top

light pink tailored blazer

gray long-sleeve sweater

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

white hooded sweatshirt

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light-wash denim pinafore dress

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

chocolate brown ribbed top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

dark olive green blazer

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

cream ribbed high-neck top

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

grey zip-up nike hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

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.

Get your headshots