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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

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Historic Courthouse

Patriotic Display

Tulips

Vintage Train Station

British Country House

Sky Blue with Pattern

French rooftop

NYC Skyline Office

Leather Couch

Ivy Wall

Forest Pathway

Plain Pastel Blue

Bookshelf

Earthy Textures

Tunnel to Nature

Rustic Wood

Ivy League

Urban Sunlight

Marble Lobby

Indoor Documents

Light Peach

Enchanted Pathway

Alley

Red brick

Loft Interior

Woods

Urban Elegance

Azure Blue

Park

Urban Oasis

Yellow brick

Realtor

Colorful Swirls

Urban Texture

Yellow

Fence

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Garden

Building

Brooklyn Waterfront

Window

Tea Time

Public Speaking

Lush Greenery

Ivory Glaze

Blooming Pathway

Neutral Gradient

Office Screens

Green

Observatory Deck

Conference Stage

Matte Mauve

Dark

Architectural Stonework

Kitchen

Cafe

Gray Texture

White

Server room

Rustic Charm

Corporate Olive

Streets

Grey (Light grey)

Muted Nature

Data Center

Beach Stairs

Office

Blue

Office Workspace

Plum Matte

Blue home

Garden

Light salmon pink

Terracotta Clean

Modern Architecture

Pine home

Stone Steps

Golden gate

Tropical Oasis

Slate Lavender

Calm Ocean

Metallic Bronze Copper

Urban Wall

Clear Sky

Beach Sunrise

Urban Sitting

Wildflower Field

Hotel

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

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.

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black long-sleeve v-neck

black padded vest

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black and white checkered coat

black textured polo shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

red t-shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark brown suede bomber jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

red sleeveless dress

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

maroon button down shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black polo knit top

light yellow peplum button-up

taupe suede bomber jacket

dark blue denim jacket

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black tailored blazer

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

floral cropped blouse

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

light blue button-up shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

white embroidered blouse

soft pink overcoat

navy scrub set

brown t-shirt

tan suede blazer

charcoal half-zip polo

bright red blazer

black tailored blazer-1

navy blue crew-neck sweater

muted brown ribbed sweater

black notch-neck a-line

cropped black button-up shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

sage button down shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

neutral high-neck knit sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

white sheath dress

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

camel double-breasted coat

teal fitted blazer

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light blue blazer

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

beige knitted cardigan

dark grey tailored suit jacket

light blue striped tie-front blouse

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy blue textured cardigan

cream ruffled cardigan

navy oversized button-up

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black crew-neck sweater

green cropped polo shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

cream long-sleeve blouse

dark navy polo shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black blazer over black top

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

soft black overcoat

teal blazer over white v-neck

light army-green button-up overshirt

black tailored suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

beige long-sleeve button-up

light grey tailored blazer

black crewneck t-shirt

light blue button-up

navy blue tailored blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

burgundy blazer over white tee

white button-up shirt

light gray blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black abaya with wide sleeves

black suit with white top

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

brown puffer jacket

black fitted button-up shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black fitted knit sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

gray plaid blazer

navy cap sleeve dress

dark gray fitted blazer

ribbed beige sweater

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light blue short-sleeve button-down

white kandura

dark blue tailored suit

fitted black turtleneck

gray double-breasted blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy button down shirt

black tailored suit with vest

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black sleeveless turtleneck

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

dark wool overcoat

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black fitted suit jacket

red cinched waist dress

black sleeveless dress

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

dark blue suit jacket

red knitted sweater

dark gray check blazer

black midi fitted dress

navy blazer with light blue shirt

ribbed navy sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

teal tropical print button-up

light blue denim shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

forest green sleeveless knit top

light grey suit, without tie

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light blue plaid blazer

beige tailored blazer

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

burgundy fitted blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket

black leather bomber jacket

beige striped knit top

black short-sleeved button-up

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

multicolored striped sweater

black tuxedo jacket

navy a-line dress

brown pinstripe suit

light gray tailored blazer-1

army green button down shirt

black square-neck sheath

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light gray tailored blazer

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

cream short-sleeve polo

black satin tied waist top

khaki blazer with white shirt

dark green blazer outfit

beige embroidered blouse

cream long-sleeve henley

black short-sleeve t-shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

white t-shirt and black trousers

light gray suit ensemble

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

peach and cream striped button-up

light gray cardigan

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

beige t-shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black v-neck sweater

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

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

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

beige bomber jacket

camel overcoat

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light blue denim jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

white pleated belted top

terracotta jacket over white tee

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light grey button down shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

coral blazer over white blouse

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light green sleeveless dress

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

tailored gray blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

olive green tailored blazer

light brown hijab and cardigan

black over burgundy sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black leather jacket

olive green cinched button-up shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light gray plaid blazer

white shirt dress with brown belt

brown suede bomber jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black shearling jacket

navy blue lightweight jacket

green blazer over ivory shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

light pink tailored blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

white chef's coat with black trim

green button down shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black jacket with light gray piping

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

light beige button-up shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown double-breasted blouse

chocolate brown ribbed top

navy blue cropped sweater

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black textured knit polo shirt

black and white striped polo

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light purple v-neck scrub top

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

dark blue graduation gown

cream short-sleeve top

light gray cropped t-shirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

dark olive green blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

gray long-sleeve sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black graduation robe

black floral button-up blouse

light gray textured sweatshirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

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

khaki cardigan over light brown top

brown crewneck sweatshirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

yellow t-shirt

grey t-shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

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

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

blue scrub set

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

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

navy and cream striped polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light beige button-up jacket

black and gray striped polo

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

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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