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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

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Ivy Wall

British Country House

Tunnel to Nature

Vintage Train Station

Urban Elegance

Blooming Pathway

Patriotic Display

NYC Skyline Office

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Rustic Wood

Ivy League

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Urban Sunlight

Park

Plain Pastel Blue

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Texture

Enchanted Pathway

Urban Oasis

Indoor Documents

Dark

Yellow brick

Architectural Stonework

Azure Blue

Light Peach

Observatory Deck

Building

Brooklyn Waterfront

Calm Ocean

Historic Courthouse

Red brick

Woods

Beach Sunrise

Ivory Glaze

Tea Time

Matte Mauve

Neutral Gradient

Gray Texture

Plum Matte

Data Center

Green

Streets

Loft Interior

Colorful Swirls

Pine home

Office Screens

Lush Greenery

Tulips

Urban Wall

Window

Bookshelf

Grey (Light grey)

Kitchen

Light salmon pink

French rooftop

Office

Public Speaking

White

Conference Stage

Terracotta Clean

Marble Lobby

Server room

Clear Sky

Cafe

Fence

Beach Stairs

Modern Architecture

Corporate Olive

Realtor

Wildflower Field

Garden

Blue

Golden gate

Yellow

Blue home

Tropical Oasis

Muted Nature

Stone Steps

Urban Sitting

Slate Lavender

Office Workspace

Metallic Bronze Copper

Rustic Charm

Hotel

Alley

Forest Pathway

Minimalist Interior

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 beige button-up shirt

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

light beige zip-up jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black tailored blazer

beige textured polo shirt

navy and cream striped polo

red sleeveless dress

black leather jacket-1

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

gray double-breasted blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

turquoise tropical print shirt

navy oversized button-up

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

navy scrub set

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

muted brown ribbed sweater

red t-shirt

red cinched waist dress

light army-green button-up overshirt

bright red blazer

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

gray tailored suit jacket

black and white checkered coat

dark grey checkered suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

navy blue lightweight jacket

beige t-shirt

black polo knit top

teal blazer over white v-neck

dark gray sweatshirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue blazer

dark grey tailored suit jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

floral cropped blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket

light gray ribbed turtleneck

olive green zip-up jacket

navy blue tailored blazer-1

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

burgundy blazer over white tee

black short-sleeved button-up

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

white embroidered blouse

light blue plaid blazer

light blue button-up shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy cap sleeve dress

light blue button-up

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

light grey tailored blazer

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

dark gray tailored suit jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

black fitted knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

maroon button down shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

green cropped polo shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

sage button down shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown t-shirt

black suit with white top

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

teal fitted blazer

white sheath dress

dark wool overcoat

white t-shirt and black trousers

soft black overcoat

black blazer over black top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

camel double-breasted coat

black tailored blazer-1

ribbed beige sweater

black short-sleeve t-shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

black notch-neck a-line

black crewneck t-shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

green blazer over ivory shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

blue scrub set

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark navy polo shirt

black textured polo shirt

white kandura

navy button down shirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

dark blue suit jacket

burgundy fitted blazer

black leather bomber jacket

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

navy blue tailored blazer

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

light yellow peplum button-up

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black square-neck sheath

charcoal half-zip polo

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black midi fitted dress

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

navy short-sleeve polo

soft pink overcoat

ribbed navy sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

black fitted suit jacket

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

beige bomber jacket

fitted black turtleneck

black ribbed v-neck sweater

dark blue denim jacket

brown cable-knit turtleneck

tailored gray blazer

cropped black button-up shirt

brown pinstripe suit

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black crew-neck sweater

dark gray fitted blazer

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

gray plaid blazer

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy a-line dress

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

forest green sleeveless knit top

blue and orange plaid shirt

taupe suede bomber jacket

black sleeveless dress

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

peach and cream striped button-up

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

black padded vest

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black v-neck sweater

white pleated belted top

light blue striped tie-front blouse

monochromatic grey suit with white top

dark blue tailored suit

light blue short-sleeve button-down

light gray blazer

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

black tuxedo jacket

red knitted sweater

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

dark gray patterned blazer

grey t-shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

dark gray check blazer

navy blazer with light blue shirt

teal tropical print button-up

dark green blazer outfit

fitted light grey turtleneck

light grey suit, without tie

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

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

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

yellow t-shirt

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

black over burgundy sweater

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light blue denim jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

light gray tailored blazer-1

white button-up shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

army green button down shirt

beige knit polo shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

black floral button-up blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

tan suede blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light gray cardigan

cream long-sleeve blouse

light gray tailored blazer

black textured knit polo shirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

khaki blazer with white shirt

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

black and gray striped polo

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light beige button-up jacket

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige knitted cardigan

black tailored suit jacket

beige embroidered blouse

black satin tied waist top

camel overcoat

olive green tailored blazer

beige striped knit top

black leather bomber jacket with polo

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light gray suit ensemble

beige tailored blazer

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black tailored suit with vest

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

cream short-sleeve top

light grey button down shirt

light brown hijab and cardigan

white chef's coat with black trim

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black leather jacket

black jacket with light gray piping

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black turtleneck under brown blazer

brown puffer jacket

multicolored striped sweater

black and white striped polo

light green sleeveless dress

green button down shirt

black shearling jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

black zip-up nike hoodie

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

ivory button-up shirt

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

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

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

light-wash denim pinafore dress

dark olive green blazer

dark blue military uniform

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue graduation gown

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light gray zip-up hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

chocolate brown ribbed top

grey zip-up nike hoodie

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown double-breasted blouse

pink and white striped cropped blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

black graduation robe

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print button-up shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

taupe zip-up polo shirt

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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