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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

Tunnel to Nature

Blooming Pathway

Beach Sunrise

Ivy Wall

Urban Texture

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Vintage Train Station

Conference Stage

British Country House

Red brick

Dark

Calm Ocean

Earthy Textures

Indoor Documents

Observatory Deck

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Rustic Wood

Architectural Stonework

Urban Sitting

Corporate Charcoal

Enchanted Pathway

Blue home

Realtor

Urban Wall

Wildflower Field

Yellow brick

NYC Skyline Office

Woods

Public Speaking

Urban Oasis

Brooklyn Waterfront

Gray Texture

Clear Sky

Park

Light salmon pink

Soft Pink Blush

Bookshelf

Data Center

Kitchen

Colorful Swirls

Plain Pastel Blue

Neutral Gradient

Matte Mauve

Historic Courthouse

Lush Greenery

Muted Nature

Pine home

Streets

Ivy League

Urban Sunlight

Metallic Bronze Copper

Office Screens

Marble Lobby

Loft Interior

Window

Building

Urban Garden

Tea Time

Tulips

Corporate Olive

Modern Architecture

Terracotta Clean

Stone Steps

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Office Workspace

Beach Stairs

Light Peach

White

Golden gate

Grey (Light grey)

Server room

Ivory Glaze

French rooftop

Azure Blue

Minimalist Interior

Office

Fence

Tropical Oasis

Green

Blue

Alley

Cafe

Hotel

Yellow

Garden

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Plum Matte

Forest Pathway

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.

white chef's coat with black trim

striped shawl collar polo

light blue denim shirt

black leather jacket-1

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

light gray textured sweatshirt

black jacket with light gray piping

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige knit polo shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

black leather bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black tuxedo jacket

floral cropped blouse

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

red t-shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

brown v-neck knitted pullover

navy cap sleeve dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy scrub set

navy blue tailored blazer-1

red knitted sweater

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

white t-shirt and black trousers

forest green sleeveless knit top

black fitted button-up shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

cropped black button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

neutral high-neck knit sweater

bright red blazer

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light pink tailored blazer

teal blazer over white v-neck

black and white striped polo sweater

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored suit

dark wool overcoat

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

red sleeveless dress

grey t-shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black suit with white top

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

dark gray check blazer

gray double-breasted blazer

black crew-neck sweater

burgundy fitted blazer

longsleeve navy scrub set

black tailored blazer

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

navy oversized button-up

red cinched waist dress

light brown hijab and cardigan

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

fitted kaki turtleneck

soft pink overcoat

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

pastel yellow blazer with white top

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black textured polo shirt

black notch-neck a-line

navy and cream striped polo

light-wash denim pinafore dress

gray tailored suit jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

teal fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

dark gray fitted blazer

green button down shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

white sheath dress

teal tropical print button-up

yellow t-shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

tailored gray blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

soft black overcoat

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

dark navy polo shirt

black square-neck sheath

dark blue military uniform

light blue blazer

camel double-breasted coat

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black blazer over black top

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy blue textured cardigan

charcoal half-zip polo

black over burgundy sweater

gray long-sleeve sweater

light yellow peplum button-up

black padded vest

dark gray tailored suit jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light blue button-up shirt

light beige zip-up jacket

black tailored suit with vest

light gray tailored blazer

beige long-sleeve button-up

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

dark navy tailored suit jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

white pleated belted top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

light blue denim jacket

dark grey checkered suit jacket

ribbed beige sweater

black long-sleeve v-neck

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

white embroidered blouse

dark blue suit jacket

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

beige t-shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

cream ribbed high-neck top

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

maroon button down shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

army green button down shirt

beige textured polo shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

taupe suede bomber jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

black fitted suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1

black crewneck t-shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black midi fitted dress

light gray plaid blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black tailored suit jacket

cream long-sleeve henley

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black short-sleeved button-up

ribbed navy sweater

blue scrub set

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark green blazer outfit

fitted black turtleneck

beige oversized button-up jacket

black fitted knit sweater

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

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

brown pinstripe suit

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

light beige button-up jacket

sage button down shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

navy button down shirt

light blue plaid blazer

black v-neck sweater

black textured knit polo shirt

light grey suit, without tie

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light blue button-up

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

terracotta jacket over white tee

dark blue tailored suit

light grey button down shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

beige knitted cardigan

brown suede bomber jacket

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black floral button-up blouse

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light gray blazer

brown t-shirt

beige tailored blazer

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

olive green tailored blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

cream long-sleeve blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

tan suede blazer

black sleeveless dress

navy blue lightweight jacket

black zip-up nike hoodie

muted brown ribbed sweater

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

camel overcoat

light blue striped tie-front blouse

brown puffer jacket

beige bomber jacket

olive green zip-up jacket

gray plaid blazer

coral blazer over white blouse

green tropical floral button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

beige striped knit top

green cropped polo shirt

light gray cardigan

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black and white checkered coat

light purple v-neck scrub top

khaki blazer with white shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray zip-up hoodie

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

beige embroidered blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

olive green cinched button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

white button-up shirt

blue tropical print button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

black satin tied waist top

light gray tailored blazer-1

brown double-breasted blouse

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

olive green short-sleeved polo

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

fitted light grey turtleneck

black polo knit top

light gray suit ensemble

white shirt dress with brown belt

light beige button-up shirt

brown crewneck sweatshirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black leather jacket

cream short-sleeve top

beige ribbed knit sweater

black abaya with wide sleeves

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

black shearling jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

black and white striped polo

light green sleeveless dress

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

dark blue denim jacket

black and gray striped polo

olive green ribbed polo sweater

dark olive green blazer

ivory button-up shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

cream short-sleeve polo

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

pink and white striped cropped blouse

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light gray cropped t-shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black graduation robe

blue and orange plaid shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

dark blue graduation gown

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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