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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

Patriotic Display

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Urban Elegance

Sky Blue with Pattern

Blooming Pathway

Rustic Wood

Leather Couch

NYC Skyline Office

Urban Garden

Urban Texture

Ivy League

Earthy Textures

Tunnel to Nature

Park

Plain Pastel Blue

Enchanted Pathway

Indoor Documents

Urban Sunlight

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Data Center

Beach Sunrise

Woods

Historic Courthouse

Green

Colorful Swirls

Brooklyn Waterfront

Light Peach

Tulips

Yellow brick

Building

Dark

Matte Mauve

Loft Interior

Red brick

Streets

Neutral Gradient

Observatory Deck

Office Screens

Architectural Stonework

Lush Greenery

Kitchen

Azure Blue

Tea Time

Calm Ocean

Clear Sky

Ivory Glaze

Gray Texture

Conference Stage

Bookshelf

Window

Pine home

Urban Wall

Grey (Light grey)

Yellow

White

Public Speaking

Office

Light salmon pink

Cafe

Alley

Corporate Olive

Beach Stairs

Realtor

Terracotta Clean

Blue home

Wildflower Field

Muted Nature

Blue

Garden

Server room

Tropical Oasis

Golden gate

Modern Architecture

Marble Lobby

French rooftop

Plum Matte

Stone Steps

Fence

Slate Lavender

Urban Sitting

Office Workspace

Metallic Bronze Copper

Rustic Charm

Hotel

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

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

navy oversized button-up

light beige high-collar half-zip top

black tailored blazer

dark blue denim jacket

navy and cream striped polo

beige textured polo shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

black leather jacket-1

turquoise tropical print shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

beige t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

red t-shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

teal blazer over white v-neck

light blue blazer

navy scrub set

muted brown ribbed sweater

red cinched waist dress

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

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

maroon button down shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black polo knit top

light beige button-up shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

blue scrub set

bright red blazer

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

gray double-breasted blazer

brown t-shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light blue plaid blazer

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black textured polo shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark grey checkered suit jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

light blue button-up shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue tailored suit

white embroidered blouse

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

floral cropped blouse

burgundy blazer over white tee

white sheath dress

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light grey tailored blazer

light gray textured sweatshirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black notch-neck a-line

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

olive green short-sleeved polo

sage button down shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black suit with white top

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark wool overcoat

light blue button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

taupe suede bomber jacket

black fitted knit sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

green cropped polo shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

ribbed beige sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black and white checkered coat

navy button down shirt

black blazer over black top

white kandura

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cream ruffled cardigan

black short-sleeved button-up

teal fitted blazer

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1

light gray ribbed turtleneck

gray plaid blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light yellow peplum button-up

white t-shirt and black trousers

black fitted button-up shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

soft black overcoat

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark navy polo shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black leather bomber jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

navy short-sleeve polo

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

cropped black button-up shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

camel double-breasted coat

blue and orange plaid shirt

light purple v-neck scrub top

ribbed navy sweater

soft pink overcoat

beige bomber jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

burgundy fitted blazer

dark blue suit jacket

fitted black turtleneck

tailored gray blazer

red knitted sweater

black sleeveless dress

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light gray blazer

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark gray patterned blazer

navy a-line dress

light grey button down shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blue lightweight jacket

textured pink cropped cardigan

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black fitted suit jacket

peach and cream striped button-up

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black midi fitted dress

light blue short-sleeve button-down

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black padded vest

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black tailored blazer-1-2

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

green blazer over ivory shirt

black tuxedo jacket

beige knit polo shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

teal tropical print button-up

dark green blazer outfit

dark gray check blazer

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

dark gray fitted blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

dark blue tailored suit

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

navy blazer with light blue shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light grey suit, without tie

grey t-shirt

army green button down shirt

black v-neck sweater

black over burgundy sweater

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

coral blazer over white blouse

light blue denim jacket

light gray tailored blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

white button-up shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black crew-neck sweater

black tailored suit with vest

fitted light grey turtleneck

cream long-sleeve blouse

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

tan suede blazer

light gray cardigan

white pleated belted top

black square-neck sheath

cream short-sleeve polo

black textured knit polo shirt

camel overcoat

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

cream long-sleeve henley

light gray tailored blazer-1

light blue denim shirt

beige ribbed knit sweater

black tailored suit jacket

beige striped knit top

black satin tied waist top

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige embroidered blouse

beige knitted cardigan

khaki blazer with white shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black and white striped polo

beige tailored blazer

brown pinstripe suit

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

light gray suit ensemble

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black floral button-up blouse

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

red floral hawaiian shirt

brown puffer jacket

terracotta jacket over white tee

cream short-sleeve top

olive green tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

multicolored striped sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

black turtleneck under brown blazer

yellow t-shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

green button down shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

grey double-breasted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

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

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

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

dark blue military uniform

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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