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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)

Tunnel to Nature

Vintage Train Station

Patriotic Display

NYC Skyline Office

Blooming Pathway

Urban Elegance

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Leather Couch

Ivy League

Earthy Textures

Urban Garden

Plum Matte

Park

Pine home

Architectural Stonework

Enchanted Pathway

Indoor Documents

Corporate Charcoal

Dark

Historic Courthouse

Yellow brick

Urban Oasis

Urban Sunlight

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Texture

Red brick

Data Center

Server room

Brooklyn Waterfront

Tea Time

Building

Woods

Green

Streets

Colorful Swirls

Beach Sunrise

Urban Wall

Light Peach

Gray Texture

Azure Blue

Observatory Deck

Ivory Glaze

Loft Interior

Calm Ocean

Matte Mauve

Public Speaking

Neutral Gradient

Realtor

Window

Lush Greenery

Office Screens

Tulips

Golden gate

Grey (Light grey)

Office

Bookshelf

Alley

White

Light salmon pink

Terracotta Clean

Wildflower Field

Tropical Oasis

Kitchen

Beach Stairs

Modern Architecture

Blue home

Corporate Olive

Marble Lobby

Blue

Muted Nature

Fence

Metallic Bronze Copper

Conference Stage

French rooftop

Urban Sitting

Yellow

Clear Sky

Cafe

Stone Steps

Garden

Hotel

Office Workspace

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Minimalist Interior

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

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.

light blue denim shirt

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

beige textured polo shirt

black tailored blazer

gray double-breasted blazer

navy scrub set

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige knit polo shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

turquoise tropical print shirt

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

fitted light grey turtleneck

light beige high-collar half-zip top

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

white lab coat with black outfit

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

bright red blazer

muted brown ribbed sweater

light beige zip-up jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

red cinched waist dress

navy and cream striped polo

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy blue tailored suit

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

grey t-shirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

black crew-neck sweater

black short-sleeved button-up

black and white checkered coat

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

dark gray sweatshirt

dark gray tailored suit jacket

taupe zip-up polo shirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

black polo knit top

light blue blazer

navy oversized button-up

navy blue tailored blazer-1

light beige button-up shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

beige t-shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

teal fitted blazer

black notch-neck a-line

black fitted knit sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

floral cropped blouse

cream long-sleeve henley

beige lightweight bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

white sheath dress

neutral high-neck knit sweater

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy cap sleeve dress

dark wool overcoat

light blue button-up

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

textured pink cropped cardigan

black suit with white top

dark navy tailored suit jacket

cream ruffled cardigan

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

gray plaid blazer

red t-shirt

light blue button-up shirt

black blazer over black top

camel double-breasted coat

light grey tailored blazer

white pleated belted top

light beige button-up jacket

red knitted sweater

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

brown pinstripe suit

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

light blue plaid blazer

navy button down shirt

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

maroon button down shirt

white embroidered blouse

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

white t-shirt and black trousers

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

dark navy polo shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

black square-neck sheath

dark blue suit jacket

navy blue tailored blazer

beige bomber jacket

blue scrub set

black fitted suit jacket

ribbed beige sweater

black leather bomber jacket

navy a-line dress

green cropped polo shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

burgundy fitted blazer

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

navy blue lightweight jacket

soft black overcoat

black midi fitted dress

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black fitted button-up shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black textured polo shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

black tailored blazer-1

beige long-sleeve button-up

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

soft pink overcoat

navy blue short-sleeve polo

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

light purple v-neck scrub top

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black over burgundy sweater

fitted black turtleneck

sage button down shirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

dark blue denim jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

brown cable-knit turtleneck

tailored gray blazer

light blue short-sleeve button-down

brown t-shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

grey double-breasted blazer

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy short-sleeve polo

dark blue tailored suit

black tuxedo jacket

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

green blazer over ivory shirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black tailored blazer-1-2

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

ribbed navy sweater

black v-neck sweater

black sleeveless dress

taupe suede bomber jacket

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

dark gray fitted blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

cropped black button-up shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

dark gray patterned blazer

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black floral button-up blouse

yellow t-shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

light grey suit, without tie

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

light gray blazer

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

dark green blazer outfit

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black textured knit polo shirt

dark gray check blazer

black padded vest

teal tropical print button-up

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray tailored blazer

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

light gray plaid blazer

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

cream short-sleeve polo

green button down shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

cream long-sleeve blouse

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

tan suede blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

black tailored suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light gray cardigan

black and gray striped polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

light green sleeveless dress

white button-up shirt

beige knitted cardigan

olive green cinched button-up shirt

black shearling jacket

light blue denim jacket

beige embroidered blouse

black satin tied waist top

army green button down shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

khaki blazer with white shirt

beige striped knit top

camel overcoat

coral blazer over white blouse

light grey button down shirt

light gray suit ensemble

black tailored suit with vest

pastel yellow blazer with white top

beige tailored blazer

white pilot shirt with epaulets

red floral hawaiian shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

olive green tailored blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

blue and orange plaid shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white chef's coat with black trim

terracotta jacket over white tee

black leather jacket

black jacket with light gray piping

olive green ribbed polo sweater

pink and white striped cropped blouse

brown puffer jacket

black and white striped polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

cream short-sleeve top

multicolored striped sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

white shirt dress with brown belt

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

light gray cropped t-shirt

ivory button-up shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

grey zip-up nike hoodie

blue tropical print button-up

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

brown crewneck sweatshirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

dark olive green blazer

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

black graduation robe

navy striped t-shirt

light beige knitted polo shirt

striped shawl collar polo

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

black and white striped polo sweater

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

green tropical floral button-up shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

red tropical print button-up shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

navy blue cropped sweater

cream ribbed high-neck top

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-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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