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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

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

Vintage Train Station

Rustic Wood

Architectural Stonework

Earthy Textures

Indoor Documents

Corporate Charcoal

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Enchanted Pathway

Yellow brick

Blooming Pathway

Dark

Park

Calm Ocean

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Blue home

Colorful Swirls

NYC Skyline Office

Terracotta Clean

Urban Wall

Urban Oasis

Clear Sky

Red brick

Urban Garden

Public Speaking

Woods

Marble Lobby

Urban Texture

Ivy League

Plain Pastel Blue

Neutral Gradient

Matte Mauve

Light salmon pink

Lush Greenery

Wildflower Field

Data Center

Metallic Bronze Copper

Gray Texture

Cozy Christmas

Brooklyn Waterfront

Historic Courthouse

Pine home

Tulips

Light Peach

Tea Time

Building

Urban Sunlight

Realtor

Bookshelf

Loft Interior

Observatory Deck

Urban Sitting

Beach Stairs

Ivory Glaze

Office Screens

Server room

Azure Blue

Muted Nature

Conference Stage

Green

Soft Pink Blush

Window

Golden gate

Streets

Grey (Light grey)

Stone Steps

White

Corporate Olive

Kitchen

Blue

Office

Modern Architecture

Office Workspace

Plum Matte

Fence

Alley

Tropical Oasis

Cafe

French rooftop

Yellow

Forest Pathway

Slate Lavender

Garden

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

Yellow Presentation

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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

black leather bomber jacket

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

red t-shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

floral cropped blouse

red sleeveless dress

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

chocolate brown ribbed top

light blue denim shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

gray double-breasted blazer

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

cropped black button-up shirt

bright red blazer

beige t-shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy scrub set

longsleeve navy scrub set

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light pink tailored blazer

green blazer over ivory shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

teal fitted blazer

navy blue tailored suit

gray tailored suit jacket

grey t-shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black and white striped polo sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

dark wool overcoat

navy cap sleeve dress

black tailored blazer

red cinched waist dress

beige knit polo shirt

soft pink overcoat

dark grey checkered suit jacket

beige oversized button-up jacket

black suit with white top

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy a-line dress

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

brown v-neck knitted pullover

dark grey tailored suit jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

light blue button-up shirt

light blue blazer

black crew-neck sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light yellow peplum button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light beige zip-up jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

cream long-sleeve henley

dark gray check blazer

navy short-sleeve polo

black notch-neck a-line

white sheath dress

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

red knitted sweater

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

neutral high-neck knit sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black short-sleeved button-up

light beige button-up jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

white embroidered blouse

navy oversized button-up

dark gray sweatshirt

beige knitted cardigan

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark green blazer outfit

red tropical print button-up shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black fitted knit sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

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

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black fitted suit jacket

burgundy fitted blazer

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black textured polo shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black tailored blazer-1-2

black tuxedo jacket

black blazer over black top

black jacket with light gray piping

beige textured polo shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

beige bomber jacket

army green button down shirt

black tailored suit jacket

dark blue suit jacket

dark navy polo shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black square-neck sheath

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

light blue plaid blazer

dark gray fitted blazer

white pleated belted top

black midi fitted dress

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

camel double-breasted coat

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black over burgundy sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

forest green sleeveless knit top

khaki cardigan over light brown top

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

navy button down shirt

tailored gray blazer

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

white lab coat with black outfit

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

maroon button down shirt

brown t-shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

beige long-sleeve button-up

fitted kaki turtleneck

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black fitted button-up shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

black sleeveless dress

light blue button-up

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

olive green zip-up jacket

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

ribbed beige sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

yellow t-shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

brown suede bomber jacket

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black tailored blazer-1

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

ribbed navy sweater

beige embroidered blouse

white t-shirt and black joggers

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

light gray zip-up hoodie

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

black v-neck sweater

light blue denim jacket

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

fitted black turtleneck

sage button down shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark blue tailored suit

navy blue crew-neck sweater

terracotta jacket over white tee

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

brown pinstripe suit

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

soft black overcoat

light gray plaid blazer

light grey suit, without tie

grey double-breasted blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

light gray tailored blazer

coral blazer over white blouse

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

green button down shirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

white hooded sweatshirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

blue scrub set

taupe zip-up polo shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige ribbed knit sweater

green cropped polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

gray plaid blazer

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray blazer

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black and white checkered coat

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black zip-up nike hoodie

camel overcoat

gray tailored suit jacket-1

tan suede blazer

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

light beige button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

beige tailored blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

cream long-sleeve blouse

light grey button down shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black polo knit top

black tailored suit with vest

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black and white striped polo

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

black padded vest

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black floral button-up blouse

olive green cinched button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

navy blue cropped sweater

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

white chef's coat with black trim

black and gray striped polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

white button-up shirt

light gray suit ensemble

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

dark blue denim jacket

peach and cream striped button-up

brown puffer jacket

light brown hijab and cardigan

black shearling jacket

light gray cardigan

cream short-sleeve polo

black textured knit polo shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige striped knit top

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream short-sleeve top

olive green ribbed polo sweater

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

olive green tailored blazer

light green sleeveless dress

ivory button-up shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black leather jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light beige knitted polo shirt

blue tropical print button-up

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light-wash denim pinafore dress

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

brown double-breasted blouse

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light cream graphic hoodie

light cream knitted polo shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

navy striped t-shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

black graduation robe

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

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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