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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

British Country House

Ivy Wall

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Blue home

Vintage Train Station

Beach Sunrise

Rustic Wood

NYC Skyline Office

Tunnel to Nature

Earthy Textures

Urban Garden

Sky Blue with Pattern

Architectural Stonework

Park

Patriotic Display

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Urban Elegance

Indoor Documents

Enchanted Pathway

Historic Courthouse

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Pine home

Leather Couch

Urban Texture

Tulips

Wildflower Field

Blooming Pathway

Ivy League

Woods

Calm Ocean

Brooklyn Waterfront

Plain Pastel Blue

Plum Matte

Tea Time

Colorful Swirls

Matte Mauve

Red brick

Building

Urban Wall

Urban Sunlight

Neutral Gradient

Marble Lobby

Lush Greenery

Realtor

Ivory Glaze

Public Speaking

Light Peach

Gray Texture

Data Center

Green

Terracotta Clean

Loft Interior

Server room

Azure Blue

Streets

Beach Stairs

Observatory Deck

Bookshelf

Corporate Olive

Window

Muted Nature

Alley

Light salmon pink

White

Office Screens

Grey (Light grey)

Kitchen

Golden gate

Office

Stone Steps

Blue

Conference Stage

Metallic Bronze Copper

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Urban Sitting

Slate Lavender

Clear Sky

Fence

Soft Pink Blush

Yellow

Office Workspace

Cafe

French rooftop

Garden

Rustic Charm

Forest Pathway

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

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.

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black leather bomber jacket

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige oversized button-up jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

beige knit polo shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light beige button-up jacket

navy scrub set

bright red blazer

navy and cream striped polo

red t-shirt

red cinched waist dress

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black crew-neck sweater

dark grey checkered suit jacket

beige t-shirt

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

black tailored blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

brown v-neck knitted pullover

floral cropped blouse

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light blue denim shirt

teal fitted blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

light blue button-up shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

navy blue tailored suit

navy cap sleeve dress

dark gray sweatshirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

khaki cardigan over light brown top

teal blazer over white v-neck

neutral high-neck knit sweater

soft pink overcoat

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

dark wool overcoat

pastel yellow blazer with white top

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black fitted suit jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black suit with white top

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white t-shirt and black trousers

burgundy blazer over white tee

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

white sheath dress

light blue blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

grey t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

fitted kaki turtleneck

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

cream long-sleeve henley

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

black notch-neck a-line

black fitted knit sweater

green cropped polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black textured polo shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light pink tailored blazer

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

brown pinstripe suit

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

red knitted sweater

black square-neck sheath

black and white striped polo sweater

dark blue suit jacket

tailored gray blazer

forest green sleeveless knit top

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

navy oversized button-up

black blazer over black top

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light yellow peplum button-up

white embroidered blouse

navy a-line dress

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black tailored blazer-1-2

black ribbed v-neck sweater

maroon button down shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

gray plaid blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige bomber jacket

light army-green button-up overshirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

light blue button-up

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light blue plaid blazer

muted brown ribbed sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

camel double-breasted coat

turquoise tropical print shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black fitted button-up shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

white pleated belted top

army green button down shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige long-sleeve button-up

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

olive green short-sleeved polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

navy short-sleeve polo

ribbed beige sweater

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

charcoal half-zip polo

dark green blazer outfit

beige knitted cardigan

fitted black turtleneck

black crewneck t-shirt

black midi fitted dress

light grey tailored blazer

beige textured polo shirt

navy button down shirt

black polo knit top

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy blue lightweight jacket

grey double-breasted blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

sage button down shirt

black tuxedo jacket

light purple v-neck scrub top

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1

ribbed navy sweater

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blazer with light blue shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

burgundy fitted blazer

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

black over burgundy sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

dark blue tailored suit

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark navy polo shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black v-neck sweater

taupe zip-up polo shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

soft black overcoat

coral blazer over white blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

brown t-shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

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

blue scrub set

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black sleeveless dress

light blue denim jacket

black leather bomber jacket with polo

yellow t-shirt

light beige button-up shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

dark olive green blazer

light grey suit, without tie

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light gray blazer

light gray tailored blazer

black tailored suit jacket

camel overcoat

beige embroidered blouse

black long-sleeve v-neck

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

dark gray check blazer

black floral button-up blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

teal tropical print button-up

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black and white checkered coat

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

brown puffer jacket

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black padded vest

dark blue denim jacket

khaki blazer with white shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

dark gray patterned blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

green button down shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

black satin tied waist top

tan suede blazer

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige striped knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

black tailored suit with vest

light green sleeveless dress

light gray suit ensemble

light gray cardigan

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

red floral hawaiian shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

cream ribbed high-neck top

blue and orange plaid shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

ivory button-up shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

white hooded sweatshirt

olive green tailored blazer

pink and white striped cropped blouse

terracotta jacket over white tee

black and white striped polo

black shearling jacket

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

cream short-sleeve top

black turtleneck under brown blazer

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

dark blue military uniform

dark blue graduation gown

navy striped t-shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

black graduation robe

green tropical floral button-up shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

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

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light cream knitted polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

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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