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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

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Vintage Train Station

NYC Skyline Office

Tunnel to Nature

Patriotic Display

Rustic Wood

Enchanted Pathway

Blue home

Urban Garden

Sky Blue with Pattern

Indoor Documents

Park

Urban Elegance

Architectural Stonework

Pine home

Leather Couch

Earthy Textures

Dark

Historic Courthouse

Urban Oasis

Plum Matte

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Texture

Blooming Pathway

Beach Sunrise

Ivy League

Yellow brick

Tulips

Plain Pastel Blue

Tea Time

Calm Ocean

Colorful Swirls

Red brick

Streets

Building

Woods

Realtor

Wildflower Field

Urban Sunlight

Gray Texture

Urban Wall

Green

Matte Mauve

Brooklyn Waterfront

Lush Greenery

Light Peach

Terracotta Clean

Ivory Glaze

Observatory Deck

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Data Center

Azure Blue

Server room

Public Speaking

Marble Lobby

Corporate Olive

Beach Stairs

Window

Kitchen

Office

Clear Sky

Muted Nature

Office Screens

White

Conference Stage

Grey (Light grey)

Golden gate

Bookshelf

Tropical Oasis

Blue

Modern Architecture

Light salmon pink

Urban Sitting

Stone Steps

Alley

French rooftop

Yellow

Metallic Bronze Copper

Fence

Office Workspace

Cafe

Soft Pink Blush

Rustic Charm

Garden

Slate Lavender

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

Forest Pathway

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

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

light beige high-collar half-zip top

gray double-breasted blazer

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

beige knit polo shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black tailored blazer

light beige zip-up jacket

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy scrub set

bright red blazer

light blue denim shirt

navy and cream striped polo

floral cropped blouse

red cinched waist dress

navy cap sleeve dress

light beige button-up jacket

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

beige t-shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

brown v-neck knitted pullover

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue tailored blazer-1

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue textured cardigan

longsleeve navy scrub set

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

neutral high-neck knit sweater

khaki cardigan over light brown top

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

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy blue tailored suit

textured pink cropped cardigan

black crew-neck sweater

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

white lab coat with black outfit

dark wool overcoat

light blue blazer

red t-shirt

teal fitted blazer

dark gray sweatshirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

cream long-sleeve henley

light gray zip-up hoodie

black suit with white top

black fitted knit sweater

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

green cropped polo shirt

soft pink overcoat

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark gray tailored suit jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

white sheath dress

dark navy tailored suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

black notch-neck a-line

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

grey t-shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

light pink tailored blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light blue button-up shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark grey tailored suit jacket

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy oversized button-up

green blazer over ivory shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown pinstripe suit

dark brown suede bomber jacket

light army-green button-up overshirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black textured polo shirt

red knitted sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black blazer over black top

light grey tailored blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

forest green sleeveless knit top

white embroidered blouse

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black square-neck sheath

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

tailored gray blazer

beige lightweight bomber jacket

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

dark blue suit jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black fitted suit jacket

olive green zip-up jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

gray plaid blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

maroon button down shirt

light blue button-up

navy a-line dress

black leather bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige bomber jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

black sleeveless turtleneck

white pleated belted top

light blue plaid blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark navy polo shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

ribbed navy sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

brown t-shirt

dark green blazer outfit

burgundy fitted blazer

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

navy blue lightweight jacket

monochromatic grey suit with white top

camel double-breasted coat

navy button down shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

black midi fitted dress

army green button down shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black ribbed v-neck sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

beige textured polo shirt

fitted black turtleneck

black polo knit top

black tailored blazer-1

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black over burgundy sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

ribbed beige sweater

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

dark blue tailored suit

sage button down shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black tuxedo jacket

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

light blue short-sleeve button-down

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

white t-shirt and black joggers

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

gray long-sleeve sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

soft black overcoat

light blue striped tie-front blouse

dark blue denim jacket

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black jacket with light gray piping

black textured knit polo shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black v-neck sweater

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

blue scrub set

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless dress

taupe suede bomber jacket

light grey suit, without tie

yellow t-shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

light green sleeveless dress

dark gray check blazer

light beige button-up shirt

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black floral button-up blouse

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

beige embroidered blouse

teal tropical print button-up

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

light gray blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige knitted cardigan

black satin tied waist top

light gray tailored blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

black tailored suit jacket

dark olive green blazer

coral blazer over white blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black and white checkered coat

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light blue denim jacket

brown puffer jacket

light gray tailored blazer-1

light gray plaid blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black long-sleeve v-neck

camel overcoat

green button down shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

cream short-sleeve polo

khaki blazer with white shirt

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

peach and cream striped button-up

light gray cardigan

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige striped knit top

light gray suit ensemble

black padded vest

white button-up shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black tailored suit with vest

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black leather jacket

beige tailored blazer

olive green tailored blazer

black and white striped polo

black zip-up nike hoodie

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

black shearling jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black turtleneck under brown blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

cream short-sleeve top

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)

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

green tropical floral button-up shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black graduation robe

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

red tropical print button-up shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo 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.

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