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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

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Beach Sunrise

Urban Texture

Sky Blue with Pattern

Calm Ocean

Rustic Wood

Vintage Train Station

British Country House

Leather Couch

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Earthy Textures

Red brick

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow brick

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Dark

Urban Oasis

Indoor Documents

Park

NYC Skyline Office

Public Speaking

Terracotta Clean

Blue home

Woods

Urban Sitting

Colorful Swirls

Lush Greenery

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Neutral Gradient

Gray Texture

Matte Mauve

Pine home

Plain Pastel Blue

Metallic Bronze Copper

Beach Stairs

Data Center

Urban Garden

Urban Wall

Brooklyn Waterfront

Ivy League

Tulips

Marble Lobby

Clear Sky

Light salmon pink

Realtor

Bookshelf

Light Peach

Cozy Christmas

Wildflower Field

Urban Sunlight

Loft Interior

Tea Time

Building

Observatory Deck

Historic Courthouse

Streets

Office Screens

Ivory Glaze

Conference Stage

Muted Nature

Green

Azure Blue

Soft Pink Blush

Corporate Olive

Grey (Light grey)

Server room

Golden gate

Window

White

Stone Steps

Office

Kitchen

Modern Architecture

Blue

Office Workspace

French rooftop

Alley

Fence

Tropical Oasis

Cafe

Plum Matte

Yellow

Garden

Slate Lavender

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

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

navy and cream striped polo

light gray textured sweatshirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

red t-shirt

black leather bomber jacket

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light pink tailored blazer

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

red sleeveless dress

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

floral cropped blouse

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

chocolate brown ribbed top

cropped black button-up shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

light beige high-collar half-zip top

teal blazer over white v-neck

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy cap sleeve dress

white t-shirt and black trousers

white t-shirt and black joggers

gray double-breasted blazer

light blue denim shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

beige t-shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

teal fitted blazer

longsleeve navy scrub set

navy blue tailored suit

navy blue textured cardigan

black long-sleeve v-neck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy striped t-shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

burgundy blazer over white tee

bright red blazer

dark wool overcoat

black and white striped polo sweater

pastel yellow blazer with white top

soft pink overcoat

light purple v-neck scrub top

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black tailored blazer

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

light blue button-up shirt

navy oversized button-up

navy scrub set

dark blue military uniform

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black suit with white top

white sheath dress

grey t-shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

red cinched waist dress

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light yellow peplum button-up

light blue blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy a-line dress

beige knit polo shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black tuxedo jacket

red knitted sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black fitted button-up shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

black notch-neck a-line

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black crew-neck sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream long-sleeve henley

dark gray check blazer

black short-sleeved button-up

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

green button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

army green button down shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

light beige zip-up jacket

burgundy fitted blazer

light blue plaid blazer

black blazer over black top

white lab coat with black outfit

tailored gray blazer

dark gray sweatshirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black textured polo shirt

white embroidered blouse

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

dark gray fitted blazer

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

camel double-breasted coat

black fitted knit sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

dark navy tailored suit jacket

red tropical print button-up shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

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

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black square-neck sheath

navy short-sleeve polo

forest green sleeveless knit top

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

gray long-sleeve sweater

white pleated belted top

black fitted suit jacket

black midi fitted dress

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light gray zip-up hoodie

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

dark navy polo shirt

beige knitted cardigan

navy button down shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

dark blue suit jacket

maroon button down shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

cream ruffled cardigan

beige bomber jacket

ribbed navy sweater

black over burgundy sweater

brown suede bomber jacket

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark green blazer outfit

black tailored blazer-1-2

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light beige button-up jacket

beige textured polo shirt

black tailored suit jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black padded vest

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue denim jacket

ribbed beige sweater

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

olive green zip-up jacket

black tailored blazer-1

light gray plaid blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black zip-up nike hoodie

monochromatic grey suit with white top

grey double-breasted blazer

blue scrub set

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

gray plaid blazer

muted brown ribbed sweater

black v-neck sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

brown double-breasted blouse

fitted black turtleneck

brown t-shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

black sleeveless dress

navy blazer with light blue shirt

light gray tailored blazer

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

yellow t-shirt

navy blue lightweight jacket

light grey tailored blazer

soft black overcoat

light blue button-up

camel overcoat

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue tailored suit

green cropped polo shirt

sage button down shirt

light grey suit, without tie

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

terracotta jacket over white tee

fitted kaki turtleneck

black tailored suit with vest

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

blue tropical print button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

tan suede blazer

light grey button down shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

light gray blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

beige embroidered blouse

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black and white checkered coat

brown pinstripe suit

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

light beige button-up shirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

taupe short-sleeve polo

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

khaki blazer with white shirt

black satin tied waist top

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

beige tailored blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

cream ribbed high-neck top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

dark gray patterned blazer

white button-up shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

olive green cinched button-up shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray tailored blazer-1

black polo knit top

teal tropical print button-up

white hooded sweatshirt

black floral button-up blouse

black and white striped polo

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

light gray cardigan

black abaya with wide sleeves

black textured knit polo shirt

olive green tailored blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

light gray suit ensemble

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black and gray striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

white chef's coat with black trim

peach and cream striped button-up

dark blue denim jacket

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo

light brown hijab and cardigan

brown puffer jacket

black shearling jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

olive green ribbed polo sweater

light green sleeveless dress

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream short-sleeve top

beige striped knit top

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

black leather jacket

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light gray cropped t-shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

light beige knitted polo shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

black graduation robe

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light-wash denim pinafore dress

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light cream graphic hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream knitted polo shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped shawl collar polo

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

dark blue graduation gown

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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