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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

Tunnel to Nature

Ivy Wall

NYC Skyline Office

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Rustic Wood

Blooming Pathway

Sky Blue with Pattern

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Plum Matte

Blue home

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Urban Elegance

Park

Indoor Documents

Leather Couch

Pine home

Historic Courthouse

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Yellow brick

Urban Oasis

Beach Sunrise

Plain Pastel Blue

Ivy League

Urban Sunlight

Red brick

Data Center

Woods

Realtor

Colorful Swirls

Brooklyn Waterfront

Streets

Urban Texture

Building

Tea Time

Server room

Calm Ocean

Light Peach

Ivory Glaze

Gray Texture

Azure Blue

Matte Mauve

Urban Wall

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Green

Tulips

Lush Greenery

Wildflower Field

Observatory Deck

Window

Marble Lobby

Office

Grey (Light grey)

Public Speaking

Clear Sky

Beach Stairs

Terracotta Clean

White

Corporate Olive

Bookshelf

Office Screens

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Kitchen

Light salmon pink

Conference Stage

Golden gate

Blue

Muted Nature

Urban Sitting

Yellow

Metallic Bronze Copper

French rooftop

Fence

Alley

Cafe

Stone Steps

Office Workspace

Garden

Rustic Charm

Soft Pink Blush

Hotel

Slate Lavender

Minimalist Interior

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.

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

beige textured polo shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

gray double-breasted blazer

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

longsleeve navy scrub set

black tailored blazer

beige knit polo shirt

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light blue denim shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy blue textured cardigan

muted brown ribbed sweater

navy scrub set

light beige zip-up jacket

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

floral cropped blouse

navy and cream striped polo

turquoise tropical print shirt

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

white lab coat with black outfit

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black crew-neck sweater

navy blue tailored blazer-1

dark grey checkered suit jacket

soft pink overcoat

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy blue tailored suit

light blue blazer

bright red blazer

navy cap sleeve dress

black short-sleeved button-up

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white sheath dress

red cinched waist dress

teal fitted blazer

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black polo knit top

beige t-shirt

green cropped polo shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

black fitted knit sweater

neutral high-neck knit sweater

gray tailored suit jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

cream long-sleeve henley

beige oversized button-up jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black suit with white top

light beige button-up shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

burgundy blazer over white tee

dark navy tailored suit jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black notch-neck a-line

dark wool overcoat

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

dark grey tailored suit jacket

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black textured polo shirt

navy oversized button-up

light beige button-up jacket

red knitted sweater

tailored gray blazer

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black blazer over black top

brown pinstripe suit

light blue button-up

light blue button-up shirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

cream ruffled cardigan

grey t-shirt

red t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black square-neck sheath

fitted kaki turtleneck

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige knitted cardigan

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white embroidered blouse

maroon button down shirt

gray plaid blazer

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

burgundy fitted blazer

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light yellow peplum button-up

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black fitted suit jacket

camel double-breasted coat

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

dark blue suit jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

blue scrub set

black leather bomber jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

beige bomber jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

white pleated belted top

dark navy polo shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy blue lightweight jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy a-line dress

brown t-shirt

navy button down shirt

light blue plaid blazer

navy blue tailored blazer

charcoal half-zip polo

monochromatic grey suit with white top

ribbed beige sweater

fitted black turtleneck

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

olive green short-sleeved polo

light purple v-neck scrub top

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

sage button down shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black crewneck t-shirt

black over burgundy sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

black ribbed v-neck sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

dark gray fitted blazer

khaki cardigan over light brown top

black tailored blazer-1

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

navy short-sleeve polo

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black tuxedo jacket

peach and cream striped button-up

navy blazer with light blue shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

dark blue tailored suit

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

black midi fitted dress

black v-neck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

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

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

pastel yellow blazer with white top

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark blue denim jacket

forest green sleeveless knit top

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black sleeveless turtleneck

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless dress

soft black overcoat

ribbed navy sweater

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black floral button-up blouse

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

yellow t-shirt

black satin tied waist top

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

dark gray patterned blazer

light grey suit, without tie

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black textured knit polo shirt

black padded vest

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

teal tropical print button-up

pink and white striped cropped blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

green button down shirt

light gray tailored blazer

light gray blazer

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black tailored suit jacket

beige striped knit top

gray tailored suit jacket-1

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black and white checkered coat

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

dark green blazer outfit

light gray cardigan

light gray tailored blazer-1

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

tan suede blazer

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light blue denim jacket

light grey button down shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

black and gray striped polo

dark gray check blazer

light gray plaid blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

white button-up shirt

light gray suit ensemble

camel overcoat

army green button down shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

beige embroidered blouse

black leather bomber jacket with polo

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black tailored suit with vest

khaki blazer with white shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

beige tailored blazer

blue and orange plaid shirt

black shearling jacket

white chef's coat with black trim

black leather jacket

black jacket with light gray piping

ivory button-up shirt

olive green tailored blazer

olive green ribbed polo sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

brown puffer jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

multicolored striped sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

gray long-sleeve sweater

cream short-sleeve top

black turtleneck under brown blazer

white hooded sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

blue tropical print button-up

terracotta jacket over white tee

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

chocolate brown ribbed top

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

black graduation robe

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark olive green blazer

white t-shirt and black joggers

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

dark blue military uniform

cream ribbed high-neck top

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

grey zip-up nike hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue graduation gown

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red tropical print 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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