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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

Vintage Train Station

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Ivy Wall

Patriotic Display

Tulips

Urban Sunlight

Rustic Wood

Leather Couch

Urban Elegance

Blooming Pathway

Sky Blue with Pattern

Ivy League

NYC Skyline Office

Light Peach

Plain Pastel Blue

Earthy Textures

Green

Colorful Swirls

Urban Garden

Beach Sunrise

Park

Urban Oasis

Urban Texture

Enchanted Pathway

Woods

Yellow brick

Calm Ocean

Red brick

Corporate Charcoal

Clear Sky

Beach Stairs

Yellow

French rooftop

Loft Interior

Public Speaking

Lush Greenery

Bookshelf

Azure Blue

Data Center

Realtor

Alley

Neutral Gradient

Ivory Glaze

Architectural Stonework

Fence

Dark

Conference Stage

Indoor Documents

Brooklyn Waterfront

Office Screens

Window

Matte Mauve

Building

Cafe

Tea Time

Streets

Gray Texture

Historic Courthouse

Server room

Tunnel to Nature

Marble Lobby

Grey (Light grey)

Corporate Olive

Observatory Deck

White

Urban Wall

Kitchen

Light salmon pink

Blue

Office

Terracotta Clean

Muted Nature

Tropical Oasis

Modern Architecture

Garden

Wildflower Field

Stone Steps

Plum Matte

Blue home

Golden gate

Urban Sitting

Office Workspace

Pine home

Hotel

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Metallic Bronze Copper

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

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.

beige textured polo shirt

beige knit polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

blue and orange plaid shirt

longsleeve navy scrub set

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

blue scrub set

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black textured polo shirt

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black and white checkered coat

navy and cream striped polo

dark blue denim jacket

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light beige high-collar half-zip top

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

light beige zip-up jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

red sleeveless dress

navy scrub set

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

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

white lab coat with black outfit

olive green short-sleeved polo

red t-shirt

black tailored blazer

maroon button down shirt

white sheath dress

light blue button-up shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

charcoal half-zip polo

soft pink overcoat

beige oversized button-up jacket

brown t-shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue blazer

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light yellow peplum button-up

black leather jacket-1

beige t-shirt

bright red blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black polo knit top

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

muted brown ribbed sweater

red cinched waist dress

navy blue short-sleeve polo

gray double-breasted blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

camel double-breasted coat

light gray blazer

dark gray sweatshirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy oversized button-up

teal fitted blazer

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black crewneck t-shirt

dark wool overcoat

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

gray plaid blazer

black notch-neck a-line

soft black overcoat

navy blue tailored blazer

black tailored blazer-1

white embroidered blouse

navy blue tailored suit

neutral high-neck knit sweater

dark navy polo shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light grey tailored blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

light army-green button-up overshirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

burgundy blazer over white tee

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black suit with white top

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

sage button down shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black fitted knit sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

light blue button-up

dark navy tailored suit jacket

cream ruffled cardigan

black blazer over black top

teal tropical print button-up

green cropped polo shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black long-sleeve v-neck

navy button down shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black padded vest

dark gray patterned blazer

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black abaya with wide sleeves

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black sleeveless dress

navy cap sleeve dress

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

cream long-sleeve blouse

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

fitted black turtleneck

cropped black button-up shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black fitted suit jacket

white kandura

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

dark gray tailored suit jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark blue tailored suit

white button-up shirt

ribbed navy sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

red knitted sweater

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

tailored gray blazer

dark blue suit jacket

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light green sleeveless dress

light blue plaid blazer

black midi fitted dress

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

beige bomber jacket

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

dark gray fitted blazer

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

navy blue textured cardigan

black short-sleeved button-up

white t-shirt and black trousers

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black v-neck sweater

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy blazer with light blue shirt

navy a-line dress

black square-neck sheath

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

black leather bomber jacket

light gray tailored blazer-1

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

beige striped knit top

burgundy fitted blazer

gray tailored suit jacket

ribbed beige sweater

grey t-shirt

black tuxedo jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

navy blue lightweight jacket

light grey suit, without tie

dark green blazer outfit

light grey button down shirt

black tailored suit jacket

light gray plaid blazer

beige tailored blazer

beige embroidered blouse

monochromatic grey suit with white top

army green button down shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

dark gray check blazer

tan suede blazer

brown puffer jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light gray tailored blazer

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black crew-neck sweater

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

black over burgundy sweater

white pleated belted top

cream short-sleeve polo

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

floral cropped blouse

beige knitted cardigan

black and white striped polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

black tailored suit with vest

khaki blazer with white shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

brown pinstripe suit

black leather bomber jacket with polo

terracotta jacket over white tee

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

black floral button-up blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

light blue denim jacket

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

green blazer over ivory shirt

camel overcoat

black turtleneck under brown blazer

gray tailored suit jacket-1

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

light gray suit ensemble

light gray cardigan

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white chef's coat with black trim

multicolored striped sweater

cream short-sleeve top

light brown hijab and cardigan

olive green tailored blazer

black satin tied waist top

green button down shirt

white hooded sweatshirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

light beige button-up jacket

grey double-breasted blazer

black leather jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black shearling jacket

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

light pink tailored blazer

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

black jacket with light gray piping

ivory button-up shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

grey zip-up nike hoodie

light purple v-neck scrub top

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

black graduation robe

light gray cropped t-shirt

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

cream ribbed high-neck top

brown crewneck sweatshirt

yellow t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

beige lightweight bomber jacket

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

taupe zip-up polo shirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

dark olive green blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light-wash denim pinafore dress

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige button-up shirt

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black zip-up nike hoodie

fitted kaki turtleneck

chocolate brown ribbed top

black textured knit polo shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

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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