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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

Cozy Christmas

Ivy Wall

British Country House

Vintage Train Station

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Tunnel to Nature

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Leather Couch

Earthy Textures

Urban Garden

Urban Texture

NYC Skyline Office

Blooming Pathway

Ivy League

Park

Plain Pastel Blue

Indoor Documents

Enchanted Pathway

Urban Sunlight

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Data Center

Beach Sunrise

Woods

Historic Courthouse

Brooklyn Waterfront

Light Peach

Green

Building

Loft Interior

Colorful Swirls

Yellow brick

Dark

Red brick

Tulips

Neutral Gradient

Matte Mauve

Observatory Deck

Streets

Office Screens

Architectural Stonework

Kitchen

Calm Ocean

Lush Greenery

Ivory Glaze

Tea Time

Bookshelf

Azure Blue

Gray Texture

Clear Sky

Window

Conference Stage

Grey (Light grey)

Pine home

Urban Wall

Public Speaking

White

Office

Yellow

Cafe

Light salmon pink

Alley

Beach Stairs

Terracotta Clean

Blue home

Corporate Olive

Realtor

Wildflower Field

French rooftop

Muted Nature

Garden

Server room

Modern Architecture

Golden gate

Tropical Oasis

Stone Steps

Marble Lobby

Blue

Plum Matte

Slate Lavender

Fence

Metallic Bronze Copper

Urban Sitting

Office Workspace

Hotel

Rustic Charm

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

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.

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

light beige zip-up jacket

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy oversized button-up

black tailored blazer

dark blue denim jacket

navy and cream striped polo

beige textured polo shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

longsleeve navy scrub set

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black leather jacket-1

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

dark gray sweatshirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

beige t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

brown v-neck knitted pullover

dark grey checkered suit jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy scrub set

muted brown ribbed sweater

red t-shirt

red cinched waist dress

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

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

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light beige button-up shirt

maroon button down shirt

bright red blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

gray double-breasted blazer

brown t-shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

light blue blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light blue plaid blazer

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black polo knit top

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light blue button-up shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue tailored suit

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black textured polo shirt

white embroidered blouse

floral cropped blouse

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

sage button down shirt

blue scrub set

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

burgundy blazer over white tee

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black short-sleeve t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light gray textured sweatshirt

white sheath dress

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

olive green short-sleeved polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black suit with white top

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark wool overcoat

black notch-neck a-line

light blue button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

neutral high-neck knit sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

taupe suede bomber jacket

green cropped polo shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

ribbed beige sweater

black fitted knit sweater

camel double-breasted coat

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black and white checkered coat

navy button down shirt

black blazer over black top

white kandura

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

dark navy tailored suit jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

light gray ribbed turtleneck

cream ruffled cardigan

teal fitted blazer

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black crewneck t-shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

light yellow peplum button-up

white t-shirt and black trousers

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

soft black overcoat

dark navy polo shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black tailored blazer-1

black fitted button-up shirt

black leather bomber jacket

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

gray plaid blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

forest green sleeveless knit top

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

burgundy fitted blazer

navy short-sleeve polo

dark blue suit jacket

light purple v-neck scrub top

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

blue and orange plaid shirt

ribbed navy sweater

fitted black turtleneck

beige bomber jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

soft pink overcoat

tailored gray blazer

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

red knitted sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

light gray blazer

dark gray patterned blazer

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black sleeveless dress

light grey button down shirt

navy a-line dress

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blue lightweight jacket

textured pink cropped cardigan

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

peach and cream striped button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

fitted light grey turtleneck

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black fitted suit jacket

black midi fitted dress

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black abaya with wide sleeves

black padded vest

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black tailored blazer-1-2

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

green blazer over ivory shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black tuxedo jacket

gray tailored suit jacket

dark green blazer outfit

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

beige knit polo shirt

dark blue tailored suit

navy blazer with light blue shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

grey t-shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black v-neck sweater

teal tropical print button-up

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light grey suit, without tie

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

army green button down shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black over burgundy sweater

light gray plaid blazer

dark gray check blazer

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

coral blazer over white blouse

light gray tailored blazer

light blue denim jacket

white button-up shirt

black crew-neck sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black tailored suit with vest

cream long-sleeve blouse

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

tan suede blazer

white pleated belted top

cream short-sleeve polo

light gray cardigan

black textured knit polo shirt

black square-neck sheath

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

camel overcoat

cream long-sleeve henley

light gray tailored blazer-1

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

black tailored suit jacket

khaki blazer with white shirt

black satin tied waist top

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige knitted cardigan

beige embroidered blouse

beige striped knit top

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black and white striped polo

beige tailored blazer

brown pinstripe suit

light gray suit ensemble

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black floral button-up blouse

pastel yellow blazer with white top

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

brown puffer jacket

red floral hawaiian shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

cream short-sleeve top

olive green tailored blazer

multicolored striped sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

white chef's coat with black trim

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

yellow t-shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

green button down shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

light green sleeveless dress

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light beige button-up jacket

black leather jacket

black shearling jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

light cream graphic hoodie

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

navy blue cropped sweater

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light-wash denim pinafore dress

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

black and gray striped polo

dark blue military uniform

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black zip-up nike hoodie

chocolate brown ribbed top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

dark blue graduation gown

brown crewneck sweatshirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

white t-shirt and black joggers

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black graduation robe

green tropical floral button-up shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit 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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