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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

Ivy Wall

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Beach Sunrise

Vintage Train Station

Blue home

NYC Skyline Office

Tunnel to Nature

Rustic Wood

Enchanted Pathway

Sky Blue with Pattern

Urban Oasis

Earthy Textures

Architectural Stonework

Patriotic Display

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Garden

Urban Elegance

Pine home

Leather Couch

Yellow brick

Park

Indoor Documents

Historic Courthouse

Dark

Urban Texture

Ivy League

Tulips

Wildflower Field

Calm Ocean

Colorful Swirls

Blooming Pathway

Woods

Brooklyn Waterfront

Plain Pastel Blue

Matte Mauve

Terracotta Clean

Red brick

Building

Public Speaking

Lush Greenery

Urban Sunlight

Tea Time

Urban Wall

Neutral Gradient

Marble Lobby

Plum Matte

Realtor

Light Peach

Data Center

Gray Texture

Green

Ivory Glaze

Loft Interior

Conference Stage

Server room

Azure Blue

Observatory Deck

Streets

Bookshelf

Office Screens

Beach Stairs

Window

Alley

Corporate Olive

Muted Nature

Grey (Light grey)

Kitchen

Light salmon pink

Golden gate

White

Office

Stone Steps

Metallic Bronze Copper

Blue

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Slate Lavender

Urban Sitting

Soft Pink Blush

Clear Sky

Fence

Office Workspace

Cafe

Yellow

French rooftop

Garden

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Forest Pathway

Hotel

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.

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black leather bomber jacket

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light gray textured sweatshirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

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

bright red blazer

dark grey checkered suit jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

beige knit polo shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

longsleeve navy scrub set

light beige button-up jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

navy scrub set

navy and cream striped polo

black crew-neck sweater

red t-shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

navy blue tailored blazer-1

teal fitted blazer

brown v-neck knitted pullover

beige t-shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

floral cropped blouse

light blue denim shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

red cinched waist dress

gray long-sleeve sweater

navy blue tailored suit

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light blue button-up shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

textured pink cropped cardigan

teal blazer over white v-neck

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy cap sleeve dress

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

soft pink overcoat

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

dark wool overcoat

white t-shirt and black trousers

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

white sheath dress

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light blue blazer

black fitted suit jacket

neutral high-neck knit sweater

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

grey t-shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

light pink tailored blazer

black suit with white top

fitted kaki turtleneck

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

white lab coat with black outfit

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black notch-neck a-line

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy blue tailored blazer

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

brown pinstripe suit

green cropped polo shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

black textured polo shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

cream long-sleeve henley

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black fitted knit sweater

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

dark brown suede bomber jacket

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

red knitted sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

light gray ribbed turtleneck

forest green sleeveless knit top

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy oversized button-up

black ribbed v-neck sweater

dark blue suit jacket

black blazer over black top

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

olive green zip-up jacket

maroon button down shirt

white embroidered blouse

black square-neck sheath

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light blue plaid blazer

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy a-line dress

gray plaid blazer

white t-shirt and black joggers

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige bomber jacket

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

camel double-breasted coat

light blue button-up

muted brown ribbed sweater

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

fitted light grey turtleneck

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

light yellow peplum button-up

black fitted button-up shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

white pleated belted top

tailored gray blazer

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

army green button down shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

ribbed navy sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

beige long-sleeve button-up

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

brown crewneck sweatshirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

black crewneck t-shirt

black midi fitted dress

black over burgundy sweater

ribbed beige sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy short-sleeve polo

fitted black turtleneck

dark green blazer outfit

beige textured polo shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

beige knitted cardigan

dark gray fitted blazer

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blue lightweight jacket

black tailored blazer-1

navy button down shirt

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

light grey tailored blazer

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

sage button down shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

dark navy polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black tuxedo jacket

burgundy fitted blazer

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

dark blue tailored suit

gray tailored suit jacket-1

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black v-neck sweater

soft black overcoat

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

taupe zip-up polo shirt

coral blazer over white blouse

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

brown t-shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

light gray tailored blazer-1

light blue denim jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

black long-sleeve v-neck

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black leather bomber jacket with polo

blue scrub set

yellow t-shirt

black tailored suit jacket

light beige button-up shirt

dark olive green blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black floral button-up blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

black polo knit top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light gray blazer

light gray tailored blazer

light grey suit, without tie

camel overcoat

black sleeveless dress

beige embroidered blouse

black satin tied waist top

black jacket with light gray piping

dark gray check blazer

black abaya with wide sleeves

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black and white checkered coat

black zip-up nike hoodie

brown puffer jacket

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

dark blue denim jacket

black padded vest

olive green cinched button-up shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

dark gray patterned blazer

white shirt dress with brown belt

light grey button down shirt

green button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

cream long-sleeve blouse

tan suede blazer

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige striped knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

black tailored suit with vest

light green sleeveless dress

white chef's coat with black trim

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light gray suit ensemble

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

light gray cardigan

blue and orange plaid shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

olive green tailored blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black and white striped polo

black shearling jacket

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

white pilot shirt with epaulets

beige ribbed knit sweater

cream short-sleeve top

black turtleneck under brown blazer

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

navy striped t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

grey zip-up nike hoodie

striped shawl collar polo

striped crew-neck t-shirt

black graduation robe

dark blue graduation gown

dark blue military uniform

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light beige knitted polo shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light cream knitted polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

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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