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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

Vintage Train Station

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Ivy Wall

Patriotic Display

Tulips

Urban Sunlight

Rustic Wood

Leather Couch

Blooming Pathway

Sky Blue with Pattern

Urban Elegance

NYC Skyline Office

Ivy League

Light Peach

Plain Pastel Blue

Earthy Textures

Urban Garden

Green

Woods

Urban Texture

Park

Urban Oasis

Enchanted Pathway

Corporate Charcoal

Red brick

Bookshelf

Colorful Swirls

Clear Sky

Beach Stairs

Yellow

French rooftop

Calm Ocean

Loft Interior

Azure Blue

Public Speaking

Yellow brick

Lush Greenery

Architectural Stonework

Ivory Glaze

Alley

Indoor Documents

Data Center

Beach Sunrise

Brooklyn Waterfront

Dark

Neutral Gradient

Fence

Building

Cafe

Conference Stage

Office Screens

Window

Matte Mauve

Realtor

Historic Courthouse

Marble Lobby

Kitchen

Tunnel to Nature

Gray Texture

Streets

Grey (Light grey)

Tea Time

Observatory Deck

White

Urban Wall

Server room

Corporate Olive

Light salmon pink

Blue

Office

Wildflower Field

Muted Nature

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Terracotta Clean

Forest Pathway

Garden

Plum Matte

Blue home

Stone Steps

Office Workspace

Urban Sitting

Pine home

Golden gate

Hotel

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Metallic Bronze Copper

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

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.

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige knit polo shirt

beige textured polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

longsleeve navy scrub set

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

blue scrub set

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black textured polo shirt

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black and white checkered coat

black tailored blazer

dark blue denim jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

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

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light beige zip-up jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

red sleeveless dress

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

maroon button down shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

olive green short-sleeved polo

red t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

white sheath dress

light blue button-up shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

navy scrub set

soft pink overcoat

taupe suede bomber jacket

brown t-shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue blazer

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light yellow peplum button-up

beige t-shirt

black leather jacket-1

bright red blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

muted brown ribbed sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black polo knit top

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy blue short-sleeve polo

dark wool overcoat

black notch-neck a-line

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

white embroidered blouse

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

light gray blazer

teal fitted blazer

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy oversized button-up

black crewneck t-shirt

camel double-breasted coat

soft black overcoat

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

neutral high-neck knit sweater

dark navy polo shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1

light grey tailored blazer

black floral button-up blouse

cropped black button-up shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

black padded vest

black suit with white top

sage button down shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black fitted knit sweater

black fitted button-up shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

gray double-breasted blazer

turquoise tropical print shirt

green cropped polo shirt

teal tropical print button-up

dark gray sweatshirt

light blue button-up

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy button down shirt

black blazer over black top

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

gray plaid blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

black sleeveless turtleneck

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black long-sleeve v-neck

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black sleeveless dress

dark gray patterned blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy cap sleeve dress

forest green sleeveless knit top

black fitted suit jacket

fitted black turtleneck

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue striped tie-front blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

white kandura

light blue short-sleeve button-down

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white button-up shirt

floral cropped blouse

dark blue tailored suit

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

ribbed navy sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

red knitted sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

dark blue suit jacket

red cinched waist dress

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

light blue plaid blazer

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

black midi fitted dress

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

beige bomber jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

tailored gray blazer

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

black short-sleeved button-up

olive green zip-up jacket

light grey suit, without tie

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black v-neck sweater

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy a-line dress

white t-shirt and black trousers

black leather bomber jacket

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

textured pink cropped cardigan

light gray tailored blazer-1

black short-sleeve t-shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

gray tailored suit jacket

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

burgundy fitted blazer

beige striped knit top

ribbed beige sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black square-neck sheath

black tuxedo jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

light grey button down shirt

dark green blazer outfit

black tailored suit jacket

beige tailored blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige embroidered blouse

army green button down shirt

grey t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

dark gray check blazer

tan suede blazer

brown puffer jacket

light gray tailored blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black crew-neck sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black over burgundy sweater

white pleated belted top

cream short-sleeve polo

light gray plaid blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

beige ribbed knit sweater

beige knitted cardigan

light blue denim shirt

black and white striped polo

black tailored suit with vest

khaki blazer with white shirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

multicolored striped sweater

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black ribbed v-neck sweater

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

peach and cream striped button-up

coral blazer over white blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light blue denim jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown pinstripe suit

camel overcoat

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light gray suit ensemble

green blazer over ivory shirt

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

light gray cardigan

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white chef's coat with black trim

cream short-sleeve top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

light brown hijab and cardigan

olive green tailored blazer

black satin tied waist top

green button down shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

olive green cinched button-up shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

brown suede bomber jacket

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light beige button-up jacket

grey double-breasted blazer

black leather jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black shearling jacket

white hooded sweatshirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

light pink tailored blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

black jacket with light gray piping

black zip-up nike hoodie

striped crew-neck t-shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

dark olive green blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light-wash denim pinafore dress

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige button-up shirt

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

dark blue military uniform

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue graduation gown

yellow t-shirt

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

light gray cropped t-shirt

light purple v-neck scrub top

grey zip-up nike hoodie

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

black graduation robe

light cream knitted polo shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

black textured knit polo shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy and cream striped polo

fitted kaki turtleneck

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up 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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