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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

Ivy Wall

British Country House

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Blue home

Rustic Wood

NYC Skyline Office

Vintage Train Station

Beach Sunrise

Tunnel to Nature

Patriotic Display

Earthy Textures

Urban Garden

Sky Blue with Pattern

Park

Architectural Stonework

Indoor Documents

Urban Elegance

Pine home

Enchanted Pathway

Historic Courthouse

Dark

Urban Oasis

Corporate Charcoal

Leather Couch

Plum Matte

Yellow brick

Urban Texture

Blooming Pathway

Ivy League

Tulips

Wildflower Field

Brooklyn Waterfront

Woods

Plain Pastel Blue

Colorful Swirls

Calm Ocean

Realtor

Tea Time

Building

Matte Mauve

Urban Wall

Red brick

Urban Sunlight

Marble Lobby

Lush Greenery

Neutral Gradient

Gray Texture

Data Center

Light Peach

Ivory Glaze

Terracotta Clean

Loft Interior

Streets

Azure Blue

Green

Beach Stairs

Observatory Deck

Public Speaking

Server room

Muted Nature

Corporate Olive

Window

Alley

Bookshelf

Kitchen

Office Screens

White

Office

Grey (Light grey)

Golden gate

Stone Steps

Blue

Conference Stage

Metallic Bronze Copper

Tropical Oasis

Urban Sitting

Clear Sky

Light salmon pink

Modern Architecture

Slate Lavender

Fence

Soft Pink Blush

French rooftop

Yellow

Office Workspace

Cafe

Garden

Rustic Charm

Forest Pathway

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 bomber jacket

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

light gray textured sweatshirt

light beige high-collar half-zip top

red sleeveless dress

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

longsleeve navy scrub set

light beige zip-up jacket

beige knit polo shirt

light beige button-up jacket

bright red blazer

navy scrub set

red cinched waist dress

light blue denim shirt

navy and cream striped polo

beige t-shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black crew-neck sweater

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black tailored blazer

floral cropped blouse

brown v-neck knitted pullover

beige oversized button-up jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy blue textured cardigan

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light blue button-up shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

gray long-sleeve sweater

teal fitted blazer

navy blue tailored suit

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

dark gray sweatshirt

pastel yellow blazer with white top

textured pink cropped cardigan

khaki cardigan over light brown top

teal blazer over white v-neck

soft pink overcoat

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

red t-shirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black suit with white top

dark wool overcoat

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

burgundy blazer over white tee

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

green cropped polo shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light grey tailored blazer

cropped black button-up shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

white sheath dress

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white t-shirt and black trousers

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black notch-neck a-line

black short-sleeved button-up

grey t-shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light blue blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black fitted suit jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

white lab coat with black outfit

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

cream long-sleeve henley

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black fitted knit sweater

gray tailored suit jacket

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark grey tailored suit jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black textured polo shirt

light pink tailored blazer

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

brown pinstripe suit

light gray ribbed turtleneck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black square-neck sheath

red knitted sweater

dark blue suit jacket

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

beige lightweight bomber jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

forest green sleeveless knit top

light yellow peplum button-up

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black blazer over black top

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

white embroidered blouse

black tailored blazer-1-2

black ribbed v-neck sweater

gray plaid blazer

white t-shirt and black joggers

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy oversized button-up

maroon button down shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige bomber jacket

light army-green button-up overshirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

light blue button-up

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light blue plaid blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

muted brown ribbed sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

camel double-breasted coat

navy a-line dress

black fitted button-up shirt

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

white pleated belted top

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy button down shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

army green button down shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

beige long-sleeve button-up

brown crewneck sweatshirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

ribbed beige sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

ribbed navy sweater

fitted black turtleneck

navy short-sleeve polo

dark green blazer outfit

tailored gray blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black crewneck t-shirt

black midi fitted dress

beige textured polo shirt

black polo knit top

light blue short-sleeve button-down

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

grey double-breasted blazer

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black sleeveless turtleneck

sage button down shirt

black tuxedo jacket

dark navy polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

black short-sleeve t-shirt

dark blue tailored suit

black tailored blazer-1

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

burgundy fitted blazer

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

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

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black over burgundy sweater

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

charcoal half-zip polo

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

black v-neck sweater

beige knitted cardigan

light grey suit, without tie

dark blue denim jacket

soft black overcoat

coral blazer over white blouse

black textured knit polo shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

brown t-shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

light gray tailored blazer-1

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

blue scrub set

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black sleeveless dress

yellow t-shirt

light beige button-up shirt

light blue striped tie-front blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light gray blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

light gray tailored blazer

camel overcoat

beige embroidered blouse

light blue denim jacket

dark gray check blazer

black long-sleeve v-neck

black leather bomber jacket with polo

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black floral button-up blouse

dark olive green blazer

black tailored suit jacket

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

black abaya with wide sleeves

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black and white checkered coat

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

brown puffer jacket

black zip-up nike hoodie

black padded vest

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black satin tied waist top

khaki blazer with white shirt

light green sleeveless dress

dark gray patterned blazer

cream short-sleeve polo

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

black and gray striped polo

green button down shirt

light grey button down shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

beige striped knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

white button-up shirt

beige tailored blazer

tan suede blazer

light gray suit ensemble

black tailored suit with vest

light gray cardigan

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

red floral hawaiian shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

cream ribbed high-neck top

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

white hooded sweatshirt

olive green tailored blazer

pink and white striped cropped blouse

terracotta jacket over white tee

black and white striped polo

black shearling jacket

multicolored striped sweater

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

beige ribbed knit sweater

white pilot shirt with epaulets

cream short-sleeve top

black turtleneck under brown blazer

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

blue tropical print button-up

black leather jacket

black and white striped polo sweater

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

dark blue military uniform

striped shawl collar polo

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

light beige knitted polo shirt

dark blue graduation gown

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

navy striped t-shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

black graduation robe

grey zip-up nike hoodie

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light-wash denim pinafore dress

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light cream knitted polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

light cream graphic hoodie

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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