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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

Public Speaking

Conference Stage

Urban Elegance

Cafe

Tunnel to Nature

Office

Patriotic Display

Calm Ocean

Bookshelf

Historic Courthouse

Cozy Christmas

Beach Sunrise

Terracotta Clean

Window

Rustic Wood

Vintage Train Station

Office Workspace

Pine home

Observatory Deck

Colorful Swirls

Beach Stairs

Blooming Pathway

Data Center

Building

British Country House

Rustic Charm

Urban Garden

Kitchen

Lush Greenery

Realtor

Urban Sunlight

Enchanted Pathway

Tulips

Gray Texture

Hotel

Red brick

Corporate Charcoal

NYC Skyline Office

Corporate Olive

Ivory Glaze

Office Screens

Neutral Gradient

Yellow brick

French rooftop

Matte Mauve

Garden

Minimalist Interior

Earthy Textures

Modern Architecture

Server room

Brooklyn Waterfront

Streets

Architectural Stonework

Plain Pastel Blue

Clear Sky

Ivy League

Leather Couch

Park

Alley

Sky Blue with Pattern

Golden gate

Light Peach

Soft Marigold (Gold)

White

Stone Steps

Urban Wall

Marble Lobby

Grey (Light grey)

Azure Blue

Green

Light salmon pink

Wildflower Field

Urban Texture

Loft Interior

Forest Pathway

Woods

Metallic Bronze Copper

Urban Sitting

Blue

Dark

Tropical Oasis

Tea Time

Fence

Urban Oasis

Muted Nature

Slate Lavender

Yellow

Ivy Wall

Indoor Documents

Blue home

Soft Pink Blush

Plum Matte

Yellow Presentation

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Pair any background with an outfit from our wardrobe. Get up to 50 photos with a variety of backgrounds.

green tropical floral button-up shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

teal tropical print button-up

black leather bomber jacket

taupe suede bomber jacket

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

fitted black turtleneck

white kandura

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black padded vest

black tuxedo jacket

black turtleneck under brown blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

multicolored striped sweater

olive green tailored blazer

soft pink overcoat

navy cap sleeve dress

coral blazer over white blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy striped t-shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

yellow t-shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

forest green sleeveless knit top

black leather jacket

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

bright red blazer

black zip-up nike hoodie

red sleeveless dress

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy scrub set

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

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

light gray ribbed turtleneck

white lab coat with black outfit

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

dark blue suit jacket

black shearling jacket

light brown hijab and cardigan

black leather jacket-1

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light cream graphic hoodie

gray tailored suit jacket

light purple v-neck scrub top

black floral button-up blouse

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light blue denim jacket

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

brown cable-knit turtleneck

red t-shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

ribbed navy sweater

camel double-breasted coat

brown pinstripe suit

light-wash denim pinafore dress

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy blue tailored suit

longsleeve navy scrub set

black fitted suit jacket

black and white checkered coat

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

camel overcoat

black sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black leather bomber jacket with polo

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

blue scrub set

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

light beige knitted polo shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

pastel yellow blazer with white top

striped crew-neck t-shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black suit with white top

light cream knitted polo shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light gray blazer

dark blue tailored suit

black tailored suit jacket

red knitted sweater

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black blazer over black top

white shirt dress with brown belt

navy and cream striped polo

light army-green button-up overshirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

dark green blazer outfit

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black graduation robe

white pilot shirt with epaulets

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

terracotta jacket over white tee

dark gray patterned blazer

brown puffer jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

brown suede bomber jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

red cinched waist dress

maroon button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black notch-neck a-line

light grey suit, without tie

black v-neck sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

white sheath dress

navy button down shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

neutral high-neck knit sweater

light beige zip-up jacket

dark blue denim jacket

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light blue denim shirt

navy a-line dress

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

white button-up shirt

dark gray check blazer

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black textured polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy blue tailored blazer-1

black short-sleeve t-shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

ribbed beige sweater

black fitted knit sweater

khaki blazer with white shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

light grey tailored blazer

dark olive green blazer

navy blue tailored blazer

light pink tailored blazer

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

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black abaya with wide sleeves

grey zip-up nike hoodie

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

muted brown ribbed sweater

tan suede blazer

black tailored blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

white chef's coat with black trim

beige ribbed knit sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black over burgundy sweater

burgundy fitted blazer

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

gray tailored suit jacket-1

ivory button-up shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige tailored blazer

teal fitted blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

gray double-breasted blazer

black crew-neck sweater

light gray cardigan

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black fitted button-up shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

dark blue military uniform

fitted light grey turtleneck

taupe short-sleeve polo

olive green short-sleeved polo

sage button down shirt

white pleated belted top

black polo knit top

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige knitted cardigan

olive green zip-up jacket

light blue blazer

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

black tailored suit with vest

soft black overcoat

cream long-sleeve henley

black jacket with light gray piping

light gray tailored blazer

brown t-shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

light gray plaid blazer

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light gray suit ensemble

green button down shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tailored gray blazer

white embroidered blouse

light yellow peplum button-up

grey t-shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream long-sleeve blouse

light blue button-up shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black tailored blazer-1

light blue button-up

beige t-shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

light grey button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

black square-neck sheath

cropped black button-up shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

dark gray fitted blazer

black midi fitted dress

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark navy polo shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

light blue plaid blazer

light beige button-up jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

brown double-breasted blouse

beige long-sleeve button-up

brown v-neck knitted pullover

taupe zip-up polo shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue cropped sweater

gray long-sleeve sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

beige textured polo shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black and white striped polo

army green button down shirt

gray plaid blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

green cropped polo shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cream short-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve top

cream ribbed high-neck top

beige oversized button-up jacket

charcoal half-zip polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black trousers

dark wool overcoat

striped shawl collar polo

floral cropped blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy oversized button-up

cream ruffled cardigan

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

black satin tied waist top

light blue short-sleeve button-down

chocolate brown ribbed top

olive green ribbed polo sweater

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

beige bomber jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

grey double-breasted blazer

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light beige button-up shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black short-sleeved button-up

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

beige striped knit top

beige knit polo shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black and gray striped polo

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

beige embroidered blouse

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

red tropical print button-up shirt

blue tropical print button-up

light gray cropped 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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