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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

Urban Texture

Blooming Pathway

Beach Sunrise

Ivy Wall

Leather Couch

Calm Ocean

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Red brick

British Country House

Enchanted Pathway

Earthy Textures

Vintage Train Station

Architectural Stonework

Urban Elegance

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Indoor Documents

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Patriotic Display

Public Speaking

NYC Skyline Office

Conference Stage

Blue home

Park

Urban Sitting

Colorful Swirls

Woods

Urban Wall

Neutral Gradient

Gray Texture

Realtor

Pine home

Data Center

Ivy League

Lush Greenery

Terracotta Clean

Metallic Bronze Copper

Urban Garden

Observatory Deck

Wildflower Field

Matte Mauve

Plain Pastel Blue

Bookshelf

Loft Interior

Streets

Beach Stairs

Light salmon pink

Brooklyn Waterfront

Muted Nature

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Building

Tea Time

Marble Lobby

Office Screens

Cozy Christmas

Urban Sunlight

Tulips

Historic Courthouse

Light Peach

Corporate Olive

Ivory Glaze

Server room

Azure Blue

Golden gate

Grey (Light grey)

White

Window

Green

French rooftop

Clear Sky

Kitchen

Office

Soft Pink Blush

Blue

Fence

Stone Steps

Office Workspace

Modern Architecture

Alley

Cafe

Tropical Oasis

Plum Matte

Rustic Charm

Yellow

Garden

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

Slate Lavender

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.

light gray textured sweatshirt

black leather jacket-1

light blue denim shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

navy and cream striped polo

black leather bomber jacket

chocolate brown ribbed top

red t-shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black jacket with light gray piping

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

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

floral cropped blouse

light pink tailored blazer

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

navy cap sleeve dress

red tropical print button-up shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

light-wash denim pinafore dress

red knitted sweater

navy scrub set

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

grey double-breasted blazer

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue tailored suit

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

green blazer over ivory shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

dark wool overcoat

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy a-line dress

navy oversized button-up

black and white striped polo sweater

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue blazer

light purple v-neck scrub top

teal fitted blazer

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

grey t-shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

beige t-shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

burgundy blazer over white tee

light blue button-up shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

white sheath dress

forest green sleeveless knit top

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black suit with white top

bright red blazer

black tuxedo jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

light beige zip-up jacket

soft pink overcoat

black crew-neck sweater

cream long-sleeve henley

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer

black fitted button-up shirt

burgundy fitted blazer

beige knit polo shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

black notch-neck a-line

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black short-sleeved button-up

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black blazer over black top

red cinched waist dress

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

dark grey checkered suit jacket

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cream ribbed high-neck top

dark gray check blazer

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

yellow t-shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black padded vest

light blue denim jacket

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

beige textured polo shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

black square-neck sheath

dark navy tailored suit jacket

green button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

tailored gray blazer

white embroidered blouse

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

beige oversized button-up jacket

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

army green button down shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

black fitted knit sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

camel double-breasted coat

navy short-sleeve polo

monochromatic grey suit with white top

fitted kaki turtleneck

light beige button-up jacket

soft black overcoat

dark navy polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

dark blue military uniform

dark blue suit jacket

black fitted suit jacket

light blue plaid blazer

black textured polo shirt

black midi fitted dress

white pleated belted top

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

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

maroon button down shirt

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

cream ruffled cardigan

black over burgundy sweater

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

navy button down shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

brown suede bomber jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

ribbed beige sweater

gray long-sleeve sweater

beige knitted cardigan

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black tailored blazer-1

black zip-up nike hoodie

light blue short-sleeve button-down

light grey suit, without tie

dark green blazer outfit

beige striped knit top

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light gray plaid blazer

light blue button-up

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

gray plaid blazer

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

fitted black turtleneck

light gray tailored blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

brown t-shirt

black floral button-up blouse

light gray blazer

black v-neck sweater

beige long-sleeve button-up

muted brown ribbed sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

camel overcoat

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light grey button down shirt

blue scrub set

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

light grey tailored blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

charcoal half-zip polo

black tailored suit with vest

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

dark blue tailored suit

beige bomber jacket

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black sleeveless dress

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

green cropped polo shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

sage button down shirt

brown double-breasted blouse

tan suede blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

blue tropical print button-up

olive green tailored blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

white hooded sweatshirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black satin tied waist top

black and white checkered coat

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

brown pinstripe suit

taupe zip-up polo shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

light beige button-up shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige embroidered blouse

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige tailored blazer

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

white button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

gray tailored suit jacket-1

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

beige ribbed knit sweater

olive green short-sleeved polo

light gray tailored blazer-1

light gray cardigan

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

fitted light grey turtleneck

light blue striped tie-front blouse

olive green cinched button-up shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

dark olive green blazer

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black polo knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

teal tropical print button-up

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black and white striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black shearling jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

light gray suit ensemble

black abaya with wide sleeves

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black and gray striped polo

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

brown cable-knit turtleneck

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

navy blue cropped sweater

brown puffer jacket

cream short-sleeve top

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black leather jacket

light brown hijab and cardigan

red floral hawaiian shirt

light green sleeveless dress

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

grey zip-up nike hoodie

pink and white striped cropped blouse

light beige knitted polo shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

black graduation robe

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light cream graphic hoodie

dark blue graduation gown

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

striped shawl collar polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

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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