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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)

NYC Skyline Office

Rustic Wood

Beach Sunrise

Vintage Train Station

Tunnel to Nature

Patriotic Display

Blue home

Sky Blue with Pattern

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Urban Elegance

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Park

Indoor Documents

Pine home

Corporate Charcoal

Historic Courthouse

Urban Oasis

Dark

Plum Matte

Leather Couch

Blooming Pathway

Urban Texture

Yellow brick

Ivy League

Tulips

Plain Pastel Blue

Tea Time

Woods

Colorful Swirls

Calm Ocean

Red brick

Building

Realtor

Matte Mauve

Streets

Urban Sunlight

Wildflower Field

Urban Wall

Gray Texture

Brooklyn Waterfront

Neutral Gradient

Lush Greenery

Light Peach

Loft Interior

Green

Ivory Glaze

Data Center

Observatory Deck

Public Speaking

Azure Blue

Terracotta Clean

Marble Lobby

Server room

Beach Stairs

Window

Corporate Olive

Office Screens

Muted Nature

Alley

Kitchen

Bookshelf

Clear Sky

Office

Golden gate

White

Grey (Light grey)

Conference Stage

Blue

Tropical Oasis

Stone Steps

Modern Architecture

Slate Lavender

Light salmon pink

Fence

Urban Sitting

Metallic Bronze Copper

Yellow

French rooftop

Office Workspace

Garden

Cafe

Soft Pink Blush

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

Forest Pathway

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.

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light gray textured sweatshirt

red sleeveless dress

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light beige zip-up jacket

beige knit polo shirt

navy scrub set

bright red blazer

red cinched waist dress

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy and cream striped polo

light blue denim shirt

floral cropped blouse

beige t-shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

dark grey checkered suit jacket

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy blue textured cardigan

navy cap sleeve dress

navy blue tailored blazer-1

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black tailored blazer

gray long-sleeve sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

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

navy blue tailored suit

khaki cardigan over light brown top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

textured pink cropped cardigan

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

soft pink overcoat

dark wool overcoat

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

teal fitted blazer

red t-shirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black crew-neck sweater

dark gray sweatshirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

black suit with white top

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

white sheath dress

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

green cropped polo shirt

black notch-neck a-line

dark gray tailored suit jacket

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black fitted knit sweater

black fitted suit jacket

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

grey t-shirt

black short-sleeved button-up

light blue blazer

white lab coat with black outfit

red knitted sweater

light grey tailored blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

white t-shirt and black trousers

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

gray tailored suit jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark navy tailored suit jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

black textured polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

light blue button-up shirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

light pink tailored blazer

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

light army-green button-up overshirt

navy oversized button-up

brown pinstripe suit

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light beige button-up jacket

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black blazer over black top

forest green sleeveless knit top

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

tailored gray blazer

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light yellow peplum button-up

dark blue suit jacket

white embroidered blouse

green blazer over ivory shirt

black square-neck sheath

maroon button down shirt

gray plaid blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black tailored blazer-1-2

navy a-line dress

black leather bomber jacket

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

beige bomber jacket

olive green zip-up jacket

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

white pleated belted top

light blue button-up

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

muted brown ribbed sweater

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

light blue plaid blazer

black fitted button-up shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

camel double-breasted coat

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

navy button down shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

ribbed navy sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

navy blue lightweight jacket

army green button down shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black sleeveless turtleneck

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

navy short-sleeve polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

fitted black turtleneck

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

dark green blazer outfit

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black midi fitted dress

black crewneck t-shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

beige textured polo shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

black polo knit top

burgundy fitted blazer

grey double-breasted blazer

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black tailored blazer-1

sage button down shirt

black tuxedo jacket

dark navy polo shirt

dark blue tailored suit

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

fitted light grey turtleneck

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white t-shirt and black joggers

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

ribbed beige sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black over burgundy sweater

charcoal half-zip polo

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

beige knitted cardigan

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

light grey suit, without tie

black v-neck sweater

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

light blue striped tie-front blouse

dark blue denim jacket

soft black overcoat

coral blazer over white blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

black textured knit polo shirt

brown t-shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

blue scrub set

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

yellow t-shirt

black sleeveless dress

light beige button-up shirt

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

cropped black button-up shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light gray blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black leather bomber jacket with polo

camel overcoat

light blue denim jacket

beige embroidered blouse

dark gray check blazer

black satin tied waist top

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black abaya with wide sleeves

dark olive green blazer

light gray tailored blazer

black tailored suit jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

teal tropical print button-up

black floral button-up blouse

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black and white checkered coat

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

black long-sleeve v-neck

brown puffer jacket

black padded vest

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light green sleeveless dress

khaki blazer with white shirt

green button down shirt

cream long-sleeve blouse

cream short-sleeve polo

dark gray patterned blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black and gray striped polo

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light grey button down shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige striped knit top

light gray cardigan

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

light gray suit ensemble

tan suede blazer

black tailored suit with vest

olive green cinched button-up shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

red floral hawaiian shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

blue and orange plaid shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

pink and white striped cropped blouse

olive green tailored blazer

black and white striped polo

black zip-up nike hoodie

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

black shearling jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black turtleneck under brown blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

cream short-sleeve top

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

white hooded sweatshirt

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

black and white striped polo sweater

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

brown double-breasted blouse

black graduation robe

light-wash denim pinafore dress

dark blue military uniform

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

navy striped t-shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

dark blue graduation gown

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

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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