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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)

Vintage Train Station

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Tunnel to Nature

Sky Blue with Pattern

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Leather Couch

Blooming Pathway

Rustic Wood

NYC Skyline Office

Urban Sunlight

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Texture

Park

Ivy League

Enchanted Pathway

Indoor Documents

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Data Center

Beach Sunrise

Green

Plum Matte

Light Peach

Yellow brick

Woods

Historic Courthouse

Building

Observatory Deck

Brooklyn Waterfront

Architectural Stonework

Colorful Swirls

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Red brick

Tea Time

Dark

Matte Mauve

Office Screens

Kitchen

Calm Ocean

Ivory Glaze

Pine home

Azure Blue

Streets

Lush Greenery

Bookshelf

Window

Tulips

Conference Stage

Gray Texture

Light salmon pink

Urban Wall

Public Speaking

White

Office

Clear Sky

Grey (Light grey)

Server room

Cafe

Corporate Olive

Beach Stairs

Terracotta Clean

Blue home

Wildflower Field

Modern Architecture

French rooftop

Realtor

Muted Nature

Garden

Yellow

Golden gate

Blue

Tropical Oasis

Urban Sitting

Stone Steps

Marble Lobby

Slate Lavender

Fence

Alley

Office Workspace

Metallic Bronze Copper

Rustic Charm

Hotel

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

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.

light beige button-up shirt

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

light beige zip-up jacket

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy oversized button-up

navy and cream striped polo

beige textured polo shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black tailored blazer

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black leather jacket-1

turquoise tropical print shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

bright red blazer

white lab coat with black outfit

beige t-shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

brown v-neck knitted pullover

navy scrub set

dark brown suede bomber jacket

muted brown ribbed sweater

red t-shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

red cinched waist dress

gray double-breasted blazer

light army-green button-up overshirt

dark blue denim jacket

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

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

dark grey checkered suit jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

brown t-shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light blue blazer

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black polo knit top

navy blue textured cardigan

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blue tailored suit

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

light blue button-up shirt

maroon button down shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

floral cropped blouse

dark gray sweatshirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

sage button down shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light blue plaid blazer

textured pink cropped cardigan

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

white embroidered blouse

burgundy blazer over white tee

white sheath dress

black short-sleeved button-up

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

black and white checkered coat

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

light grey tailored blazer

olive green short-sleeved polo

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black suit with white top

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark wool overcoat

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

green cropped polo shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

taupe suede bomber jacket

taupe short-sleeve polo

black textured polo shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

black fitted knit sweater

ribbed beige sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blue tailored blazer

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark navy tailored suit jacket

camel double-breasted coat

navy button down shirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

teal fitted blazer

white t-shirt and black trousers

black blazer over black top

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy blue lightweight jacket

black tailored blazer-1

black notch-neck a-line

light blue button-up

black leather bomber jacket

blue scrub set

white kandura

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light yellow peplum button-up

dark navy polo shirt

soft black overcoat

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

soft pink overcoat

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black fitted button-up shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

dark blue suit jacket

burgundy fitted blazer

navy short-sleeve polo

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

blue and orange plaid shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

beige bomber jacket

ribbed navy sweater

fitted kaki turtleneck

tailored gray blazer

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

cropped black button-up shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

fitted black turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

gray plaid blazer

dark gray fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

black crew-neck sweater

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black fitted suit jacket

black sleeveless dress

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark gray patterned blazer

peach and cream striped button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black sleeveless turtleneck

white pleated belted top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black midi fitted dress

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black abaya with wide sleeves

black padded vest

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

light gray blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

red knitted sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black tuxedo jacket

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

grey t-shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

dark blue tailored suit

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black v-neck sweater

dark gray check blazer

dark green blazer outfit

fitted light grey turtleneck

teal tropical print button-up

light grey suit, without tie

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black over burgundy sweater

black floral button-up blouse

brown cable-knit turtleneck

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

gray tailored suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light blue denim jacket

light gray tailored blazer-1

light gray plaid blazer

light grey button down shirt

coral blazer over white blouse

white button-up shirt

army green button down shirt

beige knit polo shirt

light gray tailored blazer

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

tan suede blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream long-sleeve blouse

light gray cardigan

black textured knit polo shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

camel overcoat

black square-neck sheath

khaki blazer with white shirt

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

cream short-sleeve polo

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige knitted cardigan

black satin tied waist top

beige embroidered blouse

beige striped knit top

black tailored suit with vest

black tailored suit jacket

black leather bomber jacket with polo

brown pinstripe suit

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

beige tailored blazer

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light gray suit ensemble

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

brown puffer jacket

cream short-sleeve top

olive green tailored blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

white chef's coat with black trim

light brown hijab and cardigan

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

yellow t-shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

multicolored striped sweater

light green sleeveless dress

green button down shirt

black leather jacket

light beige button-up jacket

black shearling jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light gray cropped t-shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

chocolate brown ribbed top

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

navy blue cropped sweater

pink and white striped cropped blouse

brown double-breasted blouse

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

khaki cardigan over light brown top

dark olive green blazer

dark blue military uniform

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue graduation gown

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light gray zip-up hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light-wash denim pinafore dress

black zip-up nike hoodie

black graduation robe

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

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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