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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

British Country House

Ivy Wall

Beach Sunrise

Tunnel to Nature

Blue home

Vintage Train Station

Soft Marigold (Gold)

NYC Skyline Office

Enchanted Pathway

Rustic Wood

Sky Blue with Pattern

Earthy Textures

Urban Oasis

Architectural Stonework

Indoor Documents

Urban Elegance

Corporate Charcoal

Patriotic Display

Yellow brick

Leather Couch

Park

Historic Courthouse

Pine home

Urban Garden

Dark

Colorful Swirls

Urban Texture

Blooming Pathway

Wildflower Field

Calm Ocean

Woods

Brooklyn Waterfront

Plain Pastel Blue

Ivy League

Matte Mauve

Urban Wall

Urban Sunlight

Building

Lush Greenery

Tulips

Red brick

Tea Time

Terracotta Clean

Neutral Gradient

Light Peach

Conference Stage

Data Center

Plum Matte

Marble Lobby

Public Speaking

Gray Texture

Ivory Glaze

Green

Light salmon pink

Loft Interior

Observatory Deck

Realtor

Golden gate

Azure Blue

Bookshelf

Server room

Muted Nature

Streets

Window

Office Screens

Grey (Light grey)

Beach Stairs

Corporate Olive

Kitchen

White

Cozy Christmas

Office

Metallic Bronze Copper

Alley

Urban Sitting

Stone Steps

Blue

Tropical Oasis

Clear Sky

Soft Pink Blush

Slate Lavender

Modern Architecture

Forest Pathway

Fence

French rooftop

Office Workspace

Cafe

Yellow

Garden

Rustic Charm

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.

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black leather jacket-1

black leather bomber jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

gray double-breasted blazer

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

light gray textured sweatshirt

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

light beige zip-up jacket

cropped black button-up shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

dark grey checkered suit jacket

longsleeve navy scrub set

navy blue textured cardigan

light beige button-up jacket

grey t-shirt

bright red blazer

navy scrub set

navy and cream striped polo

red t-shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

beige t-shirt

teal fitted blazer

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

floral cropped blouse

light blue denim shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

gray long-sleeve sweater

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

navy blue tailored suit

beige knit polo shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark wool overcoat

light blue button-up shirt

dark gray sweatshirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

red cinched waist dress

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

navy blue tailored blazer

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

brown v-neck knitted pullover

white t-shirt and black trousers

khaki cardigan over light brown top

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

soft pink overcoat

dark gray tailored suit jacket

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

white sheath dress

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black crew-neck sweater

light blue blazer

fitted kaki turtleneck

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black fitted suit jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

light pink tailored blazer

textured pink cropped cardigan

black suit with white top

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black notch-neck a-line

black short-sleeved button-up

green cropped polo shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

black textured polo shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

cream long-sleeve henley

neutral high-neck knit sweater

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

brown pinstripe suit

pastel yellow blazer with white top

dark navy tailored suit jacket

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

light gray ribbed turtleneck

black fitted knit sweater

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

light army-green button-up overshirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

dark brown suede bomber jacket

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

red knitted sweater

white embroidered blouse

forest green sleeveless knit top

light gray zip-up hoodie

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy a-line dress

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

navy oversized button-up

dark blue suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

black ribbed v-neck sweater

maroon button down shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

tailored gray blazer

black blazer over black top

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light blue plaid blazer

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

light blue short-sleeve button-down

black tailored blazer-1-2

white t-shirt and black joggers

gray plaid blazer

black square-neck sheath

black zip-up nike hoodie

beige bomber jacket

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

light blue button-up

muted brown ribbed sweater

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

light yellow peplum button-up

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

camel double-breasted coat

olive green zip-up jacket

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

fitted light grey turtleneck

black fitted button-up shirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white pleated belted top

black midi fitted dress

army green button down shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

black crewneck t-shirt

turquoise tropical print shirt

ribbed beige sweater

olive green short-sleeved polo

ribbed navy sweater

light grey tailored blazer

black tailored blazer-1

black over burgundy sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

beige textured polo shirt

fitted black turtleneck

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

dark green blazer outfit

navy blazer with light blue shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

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

burgundy fitted blazer

navy button down shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

beige long-sleeve button-up

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black sleeveless dress

navy blue lightweight jacket

black sleeveless turtleneck

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black tuxedo jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

beige knitted cardigan

dark gray check blazer

dark navy polo shirt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

light purple v-neck scrub top

black v-neck sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

white hooded sweatshirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

dark olive green blazer

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

dark blue tailored suit

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

gray tailored suit jacket-1

taupe zip-up polo shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

soft black overcoat

light blue denim jacket

brown t-shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light gray tailored blazer-1

navy short-sleeve polo

black satin tied waist top

grey double-breasted blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

coral blazer over white blouse

black leather bomber jacket with polo

black tailored suit jacket

blue scrub set

yellow t-shirt

light beige button-up shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black floral button-up blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light grey suit, without tie

black long-sleeve v-neck

black polo knit top

sage button down shirt

light gray blazer

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light gray tailored blazer

beige embroidered blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

teal tropical print button-up

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

camel overcoat

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black and white checkered coat

brown puffer jacket

light gray plaid blazer

tan suede blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

dark blue denim jacket

khaki blazer with white shirt

black padded vest

olive green cinched button-up shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

dark gray patterned blazer

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

green button down shirt

cream long-sleeve blouse

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black tailored suit with vest

chocolate brown ribbed top

cream short-sleeve polo

white button-up shirt

beige striped knit top

peach and cream striped button-up

beige tailored blazer

light green sleeveless dress

light gray suit ensemble

white chef's coat with black trim

olive green ribbed polo sweater

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream ribbed high-neck top

blue and orange plaid shirt

ivory button-up shirt

light gray cardigan

olive green tailored blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black and white striped polo

black shearling jacket

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

white pilot shirt with epaulets

beige ribbed knit sweater

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

light gray cropped t-shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

dark blue graduation gown

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light cream knitted polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

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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