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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

Tulips

French rooftop

Patriotic Display

Server room

Kitchen

Historic Courthouse

Sky Blue with Pattern

Vintage Train Station

Leather Couch

British Country House

Tunnel to Nature

Woods

Forest Pathway

Bookshelf

NYC Skyline Office

Ivy League

Earthy Textures

Rustic Wood

Urban Sunlight

Light Peach

Plain Pastel Blue

Yellow brick

Ivy Wall

Conference Stage

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Building

Urban Elegance

Urban Oasis

Enchanted Pathway

Dark

Park

Urban Garden

Loft Interior

Indoor Documents

Window

Cafe

Data Center

Red brick

Realtor

Tea Time

Corporate Charcoal

Tropical Oasis

Urban Texture

Lush Greenery

Marble Lobby

Azure Blue

Public Speaking

Office

Brooklyn Waterfront

Beach Stairs

Green

Neutral Gradient

Muted Nature

Observatory Deck

Architectural Stonework

Ivory Glaze

Matte Mauve

Gray Texture

Alley

Garden

Grey (Light grey)

Blooming Pathway

Corporate Olive

White

Streets

Office Screens

Light salmon pink

Office Workspace

Blue

Colorful Swirls

Terracotta Clean

Stone Steps

Slate Lavender

Calm Ocean

Yellow

Metallic Bronze Copper

Clear Sky

Urban Wall

Minimalist Interior

Pine home

Beach Sunrise

Blue home

Modern Architecture

Urban Sitting

Hotel

Golden gate

Wildflower Field

Soft Pink Blush

Rustic Charm

Plum Matte

Fence

Yellow Presentation

Cozy Christmas

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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.

green cropped polo shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark gray sweatshirt

black padded vest

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light yellow peplum button-up

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

beige bomber jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

black textured polo shirt

dark blue denim jacket

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

floral cropped blouse

black tailored blazer-1

army green button down shirt

navy scrub set

light blue button-up shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

soft pink overcoat

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black and white checkered coat

brown puffer jacket

black tailored blazer

maroon button down shirt

beige embroidered blouse

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

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

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

white embroidered blouse

red sleeveless dress

teal fitted blazer

dark navy polo shirt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

dark navy tailored suit jacket

light blue blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

light grey tailored blazer

dark brown suede bomber jacket

teal tropical print button-up

brown t-shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

light green sleeveless dress

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

white sheath dress

navy blue crew-neck sweater

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

sage button down shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

cream ruffled cardigan

tan suede blazer

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black midi fitted dress

light blue button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

light gray suit ensemble

cropped black button-up shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

bright red blazer

light army-green button-up overshirt

camel double-breasted coat

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black fitted button-up shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

black crew-neck sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

white lab coat with black outfit

dark gray fitted blazer

dark gray patterned blazer

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

dark grey checkered suit jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

navy blazer with light blue shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white button-up shirt

fitted black turtleneck

navy cap sleeve dress

light gray blazer

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

navy blue tailored suit

black suit with white top

ribbed navy sweater

cream long-sleeve blouse

black blazer over black top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

light blue short-sleeve button-down

white kandura

navy blue tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

beige tailored blazer

black sleeveless turtleneck

black fitted suit jacket

light gray cardigan

black tailored suit with vest

olive green zip-up jacket

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

navy blue tailored blazer-1

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

dark blue tailored suit

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark blue suit jacket

black sleeveless dress

ribbed beige sweater

beige t-shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

forest green sleeveless knit top

light blue plaid blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

red cinched waist dress

black abaya with wide sleeves

burgundy fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

cream short-sleeve polo

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

beige knitted cardigan

textured pink cropped cardigan

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

dark gray check blazer

light grey suit, without tie

dark green blazer outfit

navy button down shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

beige oversized button-up jacket

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black leather bomber jacket

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

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige striped knit top

multicolored striped sweater

black fitted knit sweater

white pleated belted top

black tuxedo jacket

brown pinstripe suit

light gray tailored blazer

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black satin tied waist top

dark wool overcoat

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

white t-shirt and black trousers

black square-neck sheath

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

light gray tailored blazer-1

red knitted sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

peach and cream striped button-up

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black v-neck sweater

beige ribbed knit sweater

white shirt dress with brown belt

camel overcoat

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

light brown hijab and cardigan

black notch-neck a-line

khaki blazer with white shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

tailored gray blazer

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light cream graphic hoodie

light blue denim jacket

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

teal blazer over white v-neck

coral blazer over white blouse

black turtleneck under brown blazer

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black tailored blazer-1-2

black short-sleeved button-up

olive green tailored blazer

grey double-breasted blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black shearling jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black over burgundy sweater

light gray plaid blazer

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue lightweight jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black leather jacket

light pink tailored blazer

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

green button down shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black jacket with light gray piping

khaki cardigan over light brown top

black textured knit polo shirt

light-wash denim pinafore dress

fitted kaki turtleneck

fitted light grey turtleneck

soft black overcoat

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy oversized button-up

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

light beige button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

gray plaid blazer

chocolate brown ribbed top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

navy blue cropped sweater

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black and white striped polo

pink and white striped cropped blouse

brown double-breasted blouse

black polo knit top

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

dark blue graduation gown

cream short-sleeve top

light gray cropped t-shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

dark olive green blazer

brown cable-knit turtleneck

white pilot shirt with epaulets

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

gray long-sleeve sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black graduation robe

black floral button-up blouse

light gray textured sweatshirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

light blue denim shirt

yellow t-shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

black zip-up nike hoodie

white hooded sweatshirt

brown crewneck sweatshirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

red t-shirt

grey t-shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

light grey button down shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

light purple v-neck scrub top

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

beige knit polo shirt

blue scrub set

light beige knitted polo shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

light beige button-up jacket

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

taupe suede bomber jacket

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black leather jacket-1

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

navy striped t-shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

navy and cream striped polo

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black and gray striped polo

olive green short-sleeved polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige textured polo shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

taupe zip-up polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

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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