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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

Urban Texture

Beach Sunrise

Ivy Wall

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Calm Ocean

British Country House

Red brick

Enchanted Pathway

Earthy Textures

Vintage Train Station

Architectural Stonework

Dark

Urban Elegance

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Indoor Documents

Patriotic Display

Blue home

Park

NYC Skyline Office

Public Speaking

Urban Sitting

Colorful Swirls

Woods

Neutral Gradient

Urban Wall

Ivy League

Gray Texture

Pine home

Lush Greenery

Data Center

Terracotta Clean

Urban Garden

Conference Stage

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Matte Mauve

Plain Pastel Blue

Bookshelf

Wildflower Field

Metallic Bronze Copper

Loft Interior

Streets

Light Peach

Tulips

Light salmon pink

Beach Stairs

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Tea Time

Urban Sunlight

Muted Nature

Building

Marble Lobby

Cozy Christmas

Office Screens

Brooklyn Waterfront

Historic Courthouse

Ivory Glaze

Server room

Corporate Olive

Azure Blue

Golden gate

Grey (Light grey)

White

Clear Sky

Window

Green

French rooftop

Office

Kitchen

Soft Pink Blush

Stone Steps

Blue

Fence

Office Workspace

Alley

Modern Architecture

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

navy and cream striped polo

white t-shirt and black joggers

black leather bomber jacket

chocolate brown ribbed top

red t-shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

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

light pink tailored blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

red sleeveless dress

floral cropped blouse

navy cap sleeve dress

red tropical print button-up shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

light-wash denim pinafore dress

red knitted sweater

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black jacket with light gray piping

navy scrub set

white t-shirt and black trousers

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue tailored suit

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

green blazer over ivory shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue textured cardigan

gray double-breasted blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

dark wool overcoat

beige lightweight bomber jacket

longsleeve navy scrub set

navy a-line dress

forest green sleeveless knit top

light blue blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black and white striped polo sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

teal fitted blazer

gray tailored suit jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy oversized button-up

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

beige t-shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black long-sleeve v-neck

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

white sheath dress

light blue button-up shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

burgundy blazer over white tee

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

bright red blazer

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black tuxedo jacket

black suit with white top

light beige zip-up jacket

soft pink overcoat

grey t-shirt

black crew-neck sweater

neutral high-neck knit sweater

cream long-sleeve henley

black fitted button-up shirt

black tailored blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black notch-neck a-line

beige knit polo shirt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

red cinched waist dress

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black short-sleeved button-up

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light army-green button-up overshirt

burgundy fitted blazer

black blazer over black top

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

dark grey checkered suit jacket

yellow t-shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cream ribbed high-neck top

tailored gray blazer

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark gray check blazer

textured pink cropped cardigan

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

beige textured polo shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

green button down shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

beige oversized button-up jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black square-neck sheath

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

white embroidered blouse

white lab coat with black outfit

army green button down shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

black fitted knit sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

black padded vest

dark navy tailored suit jacket

light blue denim jacket

light blue plaid blazer

navy short-sleeve polo

black tailored suit jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

light beige button-up jacket

soft black overcoat

dark navy polo shirt

dark blue military uniform

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy striped t-shirt

camel double-breasted coat

black fitted suit jacket

dark blue suit jacket

black textured polo shirt

white pleated belted top

gray long-sleeve sweater

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

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

grey double-breasted blazer

black midi fitted dress

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

maroon button down shirt

navy button down shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black over burgundy sweater

ribbed navy sweater

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

beige knitted cardigan

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black crewneck t-shirt

brown suede bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black tailored blazer-1

ribbed beige sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

dark green blazer outfit

beige striped knit top

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light gray plaid blazer

light blue button-up

gray plaid blazer

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

fitted black turtleneck

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light gray tailored blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

brown t-shirt

black v-neck sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black floral button-up blouse

light gray blazer

camel overcoat

muted brown ribbed sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light grey button down shirt

blue scrub set

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

light grey tailored blazer

beige long-sleeve button-up

charcoal half-zip polo

dark blue tailored suit

beige bomber jacket

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black sleeveless dress

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

terracotta jacket over white tee

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

green cropped polo shirt

sage button down shirt

brown double-breasted blouse

tan suede blazer

taupe suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

olive green tailored blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black tailored suit with vest

coral blazer over white blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy blue crew-neck sweater

brown pinstripe suit

beige embroidered blouse

white hooded sweatshirt

black satin tied waist top

black and white checkered coat

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

taupe zip-up polo shirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

light beige button-up shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

khaki blazer with white shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige ribbed knit sweater

black leather bomber jacket with polo

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

beige tailored blazer

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

white button-up shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light gray cardigan

olive green short-sleeved polo

light gray tailored blazer-1

fitted light grey turtleneck

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light blue striped tie-front blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

dark olive green blazer

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black polo knit top

teal tropical print button-up

peach and cream striped button-up

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black and white striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black shearling jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray suit ensemble

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

black and gray striped polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

dark blue denim jacket

navy blue cropped sweater

cream short-sleeve polo

brown puffer jacket

light brown hijab and cardigan

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 green sleeveless dress

red floral hawaiian shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light gray cropped t-shirt

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

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark blue graduation gown

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

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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