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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

Tunnel to Nature

British Country House

Beach Sunrise

Ivy Wall

Sky Blue with Pattern

Leather Couch

Vintage Train Station

Rustic Wood

Earthy Textures

Architectural Stonework

Corporate Charcoal

Patriotic Display

Enchanted Pathway

Indoor Documents

Blooming Pathway

Dark

Urban Oasis

Urban Elegance

Yellow brick

Park

Calm Ocean

Soft Marigold (Gold)

NYC Skyline Office

Colorful Swirls

Marble Lobby

Clear Sky

Terracotta Clean

Blue home

Urban Garden

Public Speaking

Urban Texture

Urban Wall

Woods

Red brick

Ivy League

Lush Greenery

Plain Pastel Blue

Matte Mauve

Neutral Gradient

Light Peach

Data Center

Light salmon pink

Wildflower Field

Gray Texture

Cozy Christmas

Pine home

Historic Courthouse

Brooklyn Waterfront

Tea Time

Observatory Deck

Urban Sunlight

Building

Metallic Bronze Copper

Bookshelf

Loft Interior

Tulips

Realtor

Conference Stage

Ivory Glaze

Beach Stairs

Urban Sitting

Muted Nature

Server room

Azure Blue

Green

Streets

Office Screens

Stone Steps

Window

Grey (Light grey)

Golden gate

White

Corporate Olive

Soft Pink Blush

Kitchen

Modern Architecture

Office

Blue

Plum Matte

Fence

Office Workspace

Alley

Tropical Oasis

Cafe

French rooftop

Forest Pathway

Slate Lavender

Yellow

Garden

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

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

navy and cream striped polo

light gray textured sweatshirt

black leather bomber jacket

red t-shirt

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

red sleeveless dress

floral cropped blouse

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

chocolate brown ribbed top

light blue denim shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

teal blazer over white v-neck

gray double-breasted blazer

beige t-shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

bright red blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy scrub set

navy blue textured cardigan

longsleeve navy scrub set

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

burgundy blazer over white tee

grey t-shirt

light pink tailored blazer

teal fitted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

dark grey checkered suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

black and white striped polo sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

navy cap sleeve dress

dark wool overcoat

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black tailored blazer

beige knit polo shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

white t-shirt and black trousers

soft pink overcoat

red cinched waist dress

navy a-line dress

cream long-sleeve henley

light blue button-up shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

red knitted sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light blue blazer

black suit with white top

navy blue tailored blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black crew-neck sweater

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

white sheath dress

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light yellow peplum button-up

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black notch-neck a-line

dark gray tailored suit jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

dark gray check blazer

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

light beige zip-up jacket

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

neutral high-neck knit sweater

white embroidered blouse

black short-sleeved button-up

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black textured polo shirt

light beige button-up jacket

navy oversized button-up

dark gray sweatshirt

dark green blazer outfit

beige knitted cardigan

red tropical print button-up shirt

black fitted knit sweater

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

light army-green button-up overshirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

black fitted suit jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

green cropped polo shirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

burgundy fitted blazer

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black tailored blazer-1-2

light gray ribbed turtleneck

textured pink cropped cardigan

black tuxedo jacket

cream ruffled cardigan

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

beige textured polo shirt

beige bomber jacket

black square-neck sheath

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black tailored suit jacket

dark blue suit jacket

dark navy polo shirt

black blazer over black top

navy blue lightweight jacket

light blue plaid blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark gray fitted blazer

white pleated belted top

tailored gray blazer

forest green sleeveless knit top

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black over burgundy sweater

camel double-breasted coat

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

black midi fitted dress

charcoal half-zip polo

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy button down shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

black ribbed v-neck sweater

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

maroon button down shirt

brown t-shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

fitted kaki turtleneck

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

army green button down shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

muted brown ribbed sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

light grey tailored blazer

light blue button-up

black crewneck t-shirt

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

ribbed beige sweater

black tailored blazer-1

yellow t-shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

brown suede bomber jacket

black sleeveless dress

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black v-neck sweater

navy blazer with light blue shirt

ribbed navy sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown crewneck sweatshirt

white t-shirt and black joggers

light gray zip-up hoodie

terracotta jacket over white tee

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

fitted black turtleneck

sage button down shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark blue tailored suit

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

light blue denim jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

brown pinstripe suit

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

soft black overcoat

light gray plaid blazer

light grey suit, without tie

grey double-breasted blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

beige embroidered blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

turquoise tropical print shirt

green button down shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

black zip-up nike hoodie

white hooded sweatshirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

blue scrub set

taupe zip-up polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer

gray plaid blazer

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

dark olive green blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

taupe suede bomber jacket

light blue striped tie-front blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

black and white checkered coat

black leather bomber jacket with polo

tan suede blazer

camel overcoat

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

light gray blazer

light beige button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

black satin tied waist top

light grey button down shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black tailored suit with vest

black polo knit top

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black and white striped polo

black padded vest

teal tropical print button-up

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

dark blue denim jacket

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black floral button-up blouse

olive green cinched button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

navy blue cropped sweater

black abaya with wide sleeves

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black and gray striped polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

cream ribbed high-neck top

white button-up shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

brown puffer jacket

blue and orange plaid shirt

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

peach and cream striped button-up

cream short-sleeve polo

light gray suit ensemble

black textured knit polo shirt

light gray cardigan

black shearling jacket

beige striped knit top

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

ivory button-up shirt

olive green tailored blazer

light green sleeveless dress

cream short-sleeve top

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

beige ribbed knit sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

black leather jacket

light beige knitted polo shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

blue tropical print button-up

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light-wash denim pinafore dress

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

brown double-breasted blouse

striped shawl collar polo

light cream graphic hoodie

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

dark blue military uniform

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

dark blue graduation gown

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

navy striped t-shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light cream knitted polo shirt

black graduation robe

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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