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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

Vintage Train Station

Beach Sunrise

Rustic Wood

Tunnel to Nature

Blue home

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Sky Blue with Pattern

Enchanted Pathway

NYC Skyline Office

Earthy Textures

Architectural Stonework

Urban Oasis

Corporate Charcoal

Leather Couch

Patriotic Display

Indoor Documents

Yellow brick

Park

Pine home

Urban Elegance

Historic Courthouse

Colorful Swirls

Dark

Urban Garden

Urban Texture

Blooming Pathway

Calm Ocean

Wildflower Field

Woods

Plain Pastel Blue

Urban Wall

Brooklyn Waterfront

Red brick

Urban Sunlight

Matte Mauve

Building

Tulips

Tea Time

Ivy League

Lush Greenery

Public Speaking

Neutral Gradient

Light Peach

Terracotta Clean

Plum Matte

Gray Texture

Ivory Glaze

Marble Lobby

Data Center

Conference Stage

Light salmon pink

Green

Loft Interior

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Azure Blue

Golden gate

Bookshelf

Muted Nature

Server room

Beach Stairs

Streets

Corporate Olive

Grey (Light grey)

Window

Office Screens

Kitchen

White

Urban Sitting

Cozy Christmas

Stone Steps

Metallic Bronze Copper

Blue

Alley

Office

Tropical Oasis

Clear Sky

Modern Architecture

Slate Lavender

Forest Pathway

Fence

Soft Pink Blush

Yellow

Office Workspace

Cafe

French rooftop

Garden

Rustic Charm

Hotel

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.

black leather jacket-1

black leather bomber jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

red sleeveless dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

gray double-breasted blazer

light gray textured sweatshirt

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

light beige zip-up jacket

cropped black button-up shirt

grey t-shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

dark grey checkered suit jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

bright red blazer

light beige button-up jacket

navy and cream striped polo

red t-shirt

navy scrub set

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black tailored blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige t-shirt

teal fitted blazer

light blue denim shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

floral cropped blouse

navy blue tailored blazer-1

teal blazer over white v-neck

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy blue tailored suit

beige knit polo shirt

light blue button-up shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

navy cap sleeve dress

dark gray sweatshirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

red cinched waist dress

navy blue tailored blazer

gray long-sleeve sweater

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark wool overcoat

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark brown suede bomber jacket

khaki cardigan over light brown top

soft pink overcoat

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

dark gray tailored suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

white t-shirt and black trousers

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

dark grey tailored suit jacket

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

light blue blazer

burgundy blazer over white tee

white sheath dress

black notch-neck a-line

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black fitted suit jacket

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

dark navy tailored suit jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

black suit with white top

light pink tailored blazer

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

gray tailored suit jacket

green cropped polo shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

textured pink cropped cardigan

black short-sleeved button-up

neutral high-neck knit sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

cream long-sleeve henley

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy a-line dress

pastel yellow blazer with white top

black fitted knit sweater

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black textured polo shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light army-green button-up overshirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

black crew-neck sweater

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

white pleated belted top

red knitted sweater

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

beige lightweight bomber jacket

dark blue suit jacket

navy oversized button-up

brown pinstripe suit

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

camel double-breasted coat

white embroidered blouse

light blue short-sleeve button-down

maroon button down shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black ribbed v-neck sweater

black long-sleeve v-neck

tailored gray blazer

light blue plaid blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

black blazer over black top

light gray zip-up hoodie

gray plaid blazer

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

beige bomber jacket

fitted light grey turtleneck

light blue button-up

muted brown ribbed sweater

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

light yellow peplum button-up

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

white t-shirt and black joggers

black square-neck sheath

army green button down shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

black crewneck t-shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

brown crewneck sweatshirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

ribbed beige sweater

beige knitted cardigan

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

olive green short-sleeved polo

black over burgundy sweater

black midi fitted dress

ribbed navy sweater

dark gray check blazer

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy blazer with light blue shirt

beige textured polo shirt

dark gray fitted blazer

beige long-sleeve button-up

fitted black turtleneck

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

charcoal half-zip polo

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light grey tailored blazer

dark green blazer outfit

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

burgundy fitted blazer

black tailored blazer-1

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

black sleeveless turtleneck

black sleeveless dress

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

navy blue lightweight jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black v-neck sweater

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

black tuxedo jacket

dark navy polo shirt

light purple v-neck scrub top

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

navy button down shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

light blue denim jacket

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

dark olive green blazer

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

dark blue tailored suit

taupe zip-up polo shirt

soft black overcoat

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

coral blazer over white blouse

black textured knit polo shirt

brown t-shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

navy short-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

black satin tied waist top

gray tailored suit jacket-1

navy blue crew-neck sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

black leather bomber jacket with polo

blue scrub set

yellow t-shirt

light beige button-up shirt

black and white striped polo

light blue striped tie-front blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

camel overcoat

black floral button-up blouse

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black tailored suit jacket

black polo knit top

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

sage button down shirt

light gray tailored blazer

light grey suit, without tie

light gray blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

beige embroidered blouse

cream long-sleeve blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

black abaya with wide sleeves

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

teal tropical print button-up

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

khaki blazer with white shirt

black padded vest

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black and white checkered coat

brown puffer jacket

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

dark blue denim jacket

tan suede blazer

white shirt dress with brown belt

light grey button down shirt

black and gray striped polo

dark gray patterned blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

chocolate brown ribbed top

white button-up shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

beige striped knit top

green button down shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

beige tailored blazer

black tailored suit with vest

light green sleeveless dress

light gray suit ensemble

white chef's coat with black trim

red floral hawaiian shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

cream ribbed high-neck top

light gray cardigan

ivory button-up shirt

olive green tailored blazer

terracotta jacket over white tee

pink and white striped cropped blouse

black shearling jacket

multicolored striped sweater

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

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

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

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

light beige knitted polo shirt

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy striped t-shirt

striped shawl collar polo

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

striped crew-neck t-shirt

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light-wash denim pinafore dress

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light cream knitted polo 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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