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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

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Beach Sunrise

Urban Texture

Leather Couch

British Country House

Sky Blue with Pattern

Conference Stage

Red brick

Vintage Train Station

Earthy Textures

Calm Ocean

Observatory Deck

Urban Sitting

Dark

Architectural Stonework

Rustic Wood

Patriotic Display

Blue home

Enchanted Pathway

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Elegance

Indoor Documents

Urban Wall

Yellow brick

NYC Skyline Office

Urban Oasis

Brooklyn Waterfront

Realtor

Woods

Wildflower Field

Public Speaking

Park

Gray Texture

Light salmon pink

Bookshelf

Kitchen

Data Center

Soft Pink Blush

Historic Courthouse

Ivy League

Matte Mauve

Neutral Gradient

Plain Pastel Blue

Colorful Swirls

Lush Greenery

Metallic Bronze Copper

Pine home

Urban Sunlight

Clear Sky

Urban Garden

Muted Nature

Loft Interior

Building

Tulips

Office Screens

Tea Time

Marble Lobby

Streets

Window

Terracotta Clean

Corporate Olive

Beach Stairs

Modern Architecture

Stone Steps

Minimalist Interior

Light Peach

Cozy Christmas

Soft Marigold (Gold)

French rooftop

White

Grey (Light grey)

Office Workspace

Ivory Glaze

Server room

Golden gate

Azure Blue

Office

Fence

Green

Blue

Alley

Tropical Oasis

Cafe

Hotel

Yellow

Garden

Slate Lavender

Plum Matte

Rustic Charm

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.

white chef's coat with black trim

black leather jacket-1

light blue denim shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

black jacket with light gray piping

beige knit polo shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

chocolate brown ribbed top

black leather bomber jacket

floral cropped blouse

black tuxedo jacket

red t-shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

white t-shirt and black joggers

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

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

grey double-breasted blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

red knitted sweater

navy cap sleeve dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy scrub set

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blue tailored blazer

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

teal blazer over white v-neck

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

black and white striped polo sweater

dark wool overcoat

cropped black button-up shirt

bright red blazer

light pink tailored blazer

red sleeveless dress

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

grey t-shirt

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

navy blue tailored suit

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy oversized button-up

light-wash denim pinafore dress

black suit with white top

gray double-breasted blazer

light brown hijab and cardigan

black crew-neck sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

burgundy fitted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black tailored blazer

soft pink overcoat

beige lightweight bomber jacket

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

red cinched waist dress

navy a-line dress

black notch-neck a-line

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black textured polo shirt

black square-neck sheath

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

dark gray check blazer

green button down shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

teal fitted blazer

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

tailored gray blazer

teal tropical print button-up

yellow t-shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blue textured cardigan

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

soft black overcoat

dark grey tailored suit jacket

white sheath dress

dark navy polo shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

dark gray tailored suit jacket

navy and cream striped polo

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

cream ribbed high-neck top

light blue button-up shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black blazer over black top

light gray tailored blazer

light blue blazer

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light beige zip-up jacket

camel double-breasted coat

light yellow peplum button-up

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

ribbed beige sweater

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

dark blue military uniform

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black padded vest

black tailored suit with vest

black long-sleeve v-neck

light blue denim jacket

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

dark grey checkered suit jacket

beige t-shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

white embroidered blouse

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

cream long-sleeve henley

black midi fitted dress

white pleated belted top

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

white lab coat with black outfit

black tailored blazer-1-2

cream ruffled cardigan

beige textured polo shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

army green button down shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black fitted suit jacket

maroon button down shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

dark blue suit jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

black tailored suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

textured pink cropped cardigan

brown pinstripe suit

light gray plaid blazer

black short-sleeved button-up

black over burgundy sweater

ribbed navy sweater

black fitted knit sweater

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light gray ribbed turtleneck

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

beige oversized button-up jacket

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

fitted black turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

dark green blazer outfit

sage button down shirt

light blue plaid blazer

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

black tailored blazer-1

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy button down shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

light beige button-up jacket

black v-neck sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

brown suede bomber jacket

beige knitted cardigan

light blue button-up

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

dark blue tailored suit

light gray blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

light grey button down shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

brown t-shirt

beige tailored blazer

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

olive green tailored blazer

blue scrub set

black floral button-up blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

beige striped knit top

light grey tailored blazer

black sleeveless dress

muted brown ribbed sweater

beige bomber jacket

black zip-up nike hoodie

camel overcoat

olive green zip-up jacket

brown puffer jacket

charcoal half-zip polo

coral blazer over white blouse

gray long-sleeve sweater

gray plaid blazer

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

light blue striped tie-front blouse

green tropical floral button-up shirt

green cropped polo shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light gray cardigan

navy blue lightweight jacket

light purple v-neck scrub top

light beige button-up shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray zip-up hoodie

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black and white checkered coat

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

beige embroidered blouse

khaki cardigan over light brown top

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

olive green cinched button-up shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

khaki blazer with white shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

blue tropical print button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

white button-up shirt

brown double-breasted blouse

black satin tied waist top

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

gray tailored suit jacket-1

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

black polo knit top

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light gray suit ensemble

black leather jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

cream short-sleeve top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

black shearling jacket

black abaya with wide sleeves

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black and gray striped polo

olive green ribbed polo sweater

brown cable-knit turtleneck

navy blue cropped sweater

dark olive green blazer

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

ivory button-up shirt

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light gray cropped t-shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

pink and white striped cropped blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black graduation robe

light cream graphic hoodie

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

striped shawl collar polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

dark blue graduation gown

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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