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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

Beach Sunrise

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Urban Texture

British Country House

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Red brick

Calm Ocean

Vintage Train Station

Earthy Textures

Rustic Wood

NYC Skyline Office

Dark

Conference Stage

Urban Sitting

Patriotic Display

Indoor Documents

Architectural Stonework

Blue home

Urban Wall

Urban Elegance

Enchanted Pathway

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow brick

Urban Oasis

Park

Woods

Light salmon pink

Observatory Deck

Wildflower Field

Gray Texture

Public Speaking

Realtor

Kitchen

Data Center

Matte Mauve

Neutral Gradient

Colorful Swirls

Lush Greenery

Plain Pastel Blue

Bookshelf

Pine home

Brooklyn Waterfront

Urban Garden

Metallic Bronze Copper

Loft Interior

Office Screens

Ivy League

Building

Urban Sunlight

Streets

Tea Time

Marble Lobby

Muted Nature

Terracotta Clean

Tulips

Beach Stairs

Light Peach

Soft Pink Blush

Window

Cozy Christmas

Corporate Olive

Ivory Glaze

Stone Steps

Historic Courthouse

Grey (Light grey)

Clear Sky

Modern Architecture

White

French rooftop

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Azure Blue

Office Workspace

Server room

Golden gate

Minimalist Interior

Fence

Office

Blue

Green

Tropical Oasis

Alley

Cafe

Hotel

Garden

Yellow

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Plum Matte

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.

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray textured sweatshirt

light blue denim shirt

black leather jacket-1

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather bomber jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

floral cropped blouse

chocolate brown ribbed top

navy and cream striped polo

white t-shirt and black joggers

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

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

light-wash denim pinafore dress

red t-shirt

red knitted sweater

navy cap sleeve dress

red sleeveless dress

green blazer over ivory shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue tailored blazer-1

white t-shirt and black trousers

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black tuxedo jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy scrub set

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy oversized button-up

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

bright red blazer

dark wool overcoat

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

gray double-breasted blazer

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

light pink tailored blazer

navy blue tailored suit

black tailored blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

burgundy fitted blazer

forest green sleeveless knit top

cropped black button-up shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

longsleeve navy scrub set

grey t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

black fitted button-up shirt

black crew-neck sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

cream ribbed high-neck top

black suit with white top

red cinched waist dress

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

teal fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black notch-neck a-line

navy blue textured cardigan

grey double-breasted blazer

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

white sheath dress

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black square-neck sheath

dark grey tailored suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

green button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

light army-green button-up overshirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

tailored gray blazer

light blue blazer

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black textured polo shirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

dark navy polo shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

soft pink overcoat

light blue button-up shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

dark blue military uniform

black blazer over black top

light beige zip-up jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

light yellow peplum button-up

light gray tailored blazer

dark gray tailored suit jacket

yellow t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

white embroidered blouse

beige knit polo shirt

black tailored suit with vest

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

brown pinstripe suit

black sleeveless turtleneck

camel double-breasted coat

black short-sleeved button-up

beige t-shirt

dark gray check blazer

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy short-sleeve polo

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

cream long-sleeve henley

light blue denim jacket

black padded vest

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black midi fitted dress

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

dark navy tailored suit jacket

dark grey checkered suit jacket

cream ruffled cardigan

beige textured polo shirt

maroon button down shirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

black short-sleeve t-shirt

soft black overcoat

dark gray sweatshirt

black crewneck t-shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

army green button down shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

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

black tailored suit jacket

light gray plaid blazer

black fitted suit jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark blue suit jacket

green tropical floral button-up shirt

white pleated belted top

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

ribbed navy sweater

black fitted knit sweater

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

light blue plaid blazer

sage button down shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

black over burgundy sweater

black tailored blazer-1

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light blue button-up

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

dark green blazer outfit

fitted black turtleneck

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

light grey button down shirt

brown suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up jacket

beige knitted cardigan

black v-neck sweater

ribbed beige sweater

navy button down shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light grey suit, without tie

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blazer with light blue shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

beige striped knit top

brown t-shirt

light gray blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

dark blue tailored suit

black floral button-up blouse

blue scrub set

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light grey tailored blazer

navy blue crew-neck sweater

beige bomber jacket

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black sleeveless dress

olive green tailored blazer

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

muted brown ribbed sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

navy blue lightweight jacket

olive green zip-up jacket

beige tailored blazer

charcoal half-zip polo

camel overcoat

gray plaid blazer

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

light purple v-neck scrub top

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

light gray cardigan

green cropped polo shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

beige embroidered blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up shirt

brown puffer jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

black and white checkered coat

khaki cardigan over light brown top

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

olive green cinched button-up shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black satin tied waist top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

blue tropical print button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light gray tailored blazer-1

khaki blazer with white shirt

brown double-breasted blouse

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

taupe short-sleeve polo

white button-up shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy blue cropped sweater

dark gray patterned blazer

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black leather jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light gray suit ensemble

black polo knit top

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black abaya with wide sleeves

black and white striped polo

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black textured knit polo shirt

black shearling jacket

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

dark olive green blazer

ivory button-up shirt

cream short-sleeve top

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve polo

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

teal tropical print button-up

red floral hawaiian shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

light green sleeveless dress

light gray cropped t-shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

white pilot shirt with epaulets

pink and white striped cropped blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black graduation robe

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

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

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

light cream knitted polo shirt

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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