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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

Tulips

French rooftop

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Historic Courthouse

Patriotic Display

British Country House

Vintage Train Station

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

NYC Skyline Office

Earthy Textures

Bookshelf

Forest Pathway

Tunnel to Nature

Plain Pastel Blue

Ivy Wall

Rustic Wood

Alley

Woods

Loft Interior

Urban Oasis

Marble Lobby

Red brick

Urban Garden

Indoor Documents

Urban Sunlight

Enchanted Pathway

Park

Light Peach

Urban Elegance

Server room

Yellow brick

Kitchen

Building

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Texture

Window

Yellow

Tea Time

Ivy League

Lush Greenery

Blooming Pathway

Azure Blue

Brooklyn Waterfront

Fence

Realtor

Dark

Green

Architectural Stonework

Cafe

Public Speaking

Observatory Deck

Conference Stage

Neutral Gradient

Gray Texture

Ivory Glaze

Matte Mauve

Office Screens

Corporate Olive

Streets

Beach Stairs

Office

Grey (Light grey)

White

Data Center

Muted Nature

Colorful Swirls

Blue

Office Workspace

Light salmon pink

Garden

Terracotta Clean

Slate Lavender

Stone Steps

Plum Matte

Calm Ocean

Pine home

Metallic Bronze Copper

Urban Wall

Tropical Oasis

Blue home

Clear Sky

Modern Architecture

Beach Sunrise

Urban Sitting

Hotel

Soft Pink Blush

Wildflower Field

Golden gate

Minimalist Interior

Rustic Charm

Yellow Presentation

Cozy Christmas

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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.

black long-sleeve v-neck

black polo knit top

dark gray sweatshirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

light beige zip-up jacket

black textured polo shirt

black padded vest

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light beige high-collar half-zip top

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

floral cropped blouse

red t-shirt

muted brown ribbed sweater

black tailored blazer

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

army green button down shirt

brown puffer jacket

black and white checkered coat

light yellow peplum button-up

black tailored blazer-1

dark blue denim jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

red sleeveless dress

light blue button-up shirt

dark navy polo shirt

white embroidered blouse

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

maroon button down shirt

beige embroidered blouse

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

soft pink overcoat

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

navy scrub set

white sheath dress

sage button down shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

gray double-breasted blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

teal fitted blazer

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

light blue button-up

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

green cropped polo shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

light army-green button-up overshirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

camel double-breasted coat

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

bright red blazer

light blue blazer

black crew-neck sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

brown t-shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light grey tailored blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy blue tailored blazer

white lab coat with black outfit

dark gray patterned blazer

black midi fitted dress

black crewneck t-shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

burgundy blazer over white tee

white button-up shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

soft black overcoat

navy blue tailored suit

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black fitted button-up shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

dark grey checkered suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

dark gray fitted blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black blazer over black top

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cream long-sleeve blouse

ribbed beige sweater

black suit with white top

white kandura

white chef's coat with black trim

black tailored suit jacket

tan suede blazer

fitted black turtleneck

light gray blazer

ribbed navy sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

dark blue tailored suit

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black tailored suit with vest

black fitted knit sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light gray suit ensemble

light blue striped tie-front blouse

beige tailored blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige t-shirt

red cinched waist dress

navy blue tailored blazer-1

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black sleeveless turtleneck

black fitted suit jacket

dark gray tailored suit jacket

light gray cardigan

dark blue suit jacket

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black abaya with wide sleeves

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

forest green sleeveless knit top

black square-neck sheath

black sleeveless dress

dark wool overcoat

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

light green sleeveless dress

red knitted sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

teal tropical print button-up

beige knitted cardigan

olive green zip-up jacket

gray plaid blazer

light blue denim shirt

light grey suit, without tie

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black short-sleeved button-up

dark gray check blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket

black short-sleeve t-shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black leather bomber jacket

light gray tailored blazer

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

beige striped knit top

navy a-line dress

multicolored striped sweater

white pleated belted top

black tuxedo jacket

brown pinstripe suit

gray tailored suit jacket-1

khaki blazer with white shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black satin tied waist top

navy button down shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black ribbed v-neck sweater

burgundy fitted blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

white t-shirt and black trousers

light gray tailored blazer-1

dark green blazer outfit

peach and cream striped button-up

black notch-neck a-line

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

beige ribbed knit sweater

coral blazer over white blouse

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

camel overcoat

pastel yellow blazer with white top

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light cream graphic hoodie

black v-neck sweater

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light blue denim jacket

light blue plaid blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

black turtleneck under brown blazer

navy short-sleeve polo

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

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

beige bomber jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

tailored gray blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

monochromatic grey suit with white top

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black over burgundy sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

olive green tailored blazer

light brown hijab and cardigan

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black leather jacket

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black shearling jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light gray plaid blazer

brown suede bomber jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

green blazer over ivory shirt

light pink tailored blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

green button down shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black jacket with light gray piping

khaki cardigan over light brown top

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

navy oversized button-up

fitted light grey turtleneck

fitted kaki turtleneck

light-wash denim pinafore dress

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

black zip-up nike hoodie

white hooded sweatshirt

brown double-breasted blouse

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

chocolate brown ribbed top

light beige button-up shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

black textured knit polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

light beige button-up jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

black and white striped polo

blue and orange plaid shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

black floral button-up blouse

black graduation robe

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

white pilot shirt with epaulets

brown cable-knit turtleneck

dark olive green blazer

dark blue military uniform

white t-shirt and black joggers

brown crewneck sweatshirt

cream short-sleeve top

dark blue graduation gown

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light purple v-neck scrub top

navy and cream striped polo

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light grey button down shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

grey t-shirt

yellow t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

blue scrub set

black and gray striped polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black leather jacket-1

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

navy striped t-shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

olive green short-sleeved polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige textured polo shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

taupe zip-up polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

beige knit polo shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa 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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