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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)

Vintage Train Station

Tunnel to Nature

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Blooming Pathway

NYC Skyline Office

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Ivy League

Rustic Wood

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Urban Sunlight

Park

Urban Texture

Plain Pastel Blue

Corporate Charcoal

Urban Oasis

Enchanted Pathway

Indoor Documents

Observatory Deck

Yellow brick

Green

Plum Matte

Data Center

Architectural Stonework

Building

Light Peach

Dark

Beach Sunrise

Historic Courthouse

Azure Blue

Brooklyn Waterfront

Streets

Woods

Red brick

Loft Interior

Neutral Gradient

Ivory Glaze

Matte Mauve

Tea Time

Colorful Swirls

Office Screens

Calm Ocean

Gray Texture

Pine home

Lush Greenery

Bookshelf

Window

Tulips

Urban Wall

Kitchen

Office

Light salmon pink

French rooftop

Grey (Light grey)

Public Speaking

White

Clear Sky

Conference Stage

Terracotta Clean

Server room

Marble Lobby

Cafe

Modern Architecture

Realtor

Corporate Olive

Blue home

Fence

Beach Stairs

Wildflower Field

Muted Nature

Blue

Golden gate

Garden

Yellow

Tropical Oasis

Stone Steps

Urban Sitting

Slate Lavender

Office Workspace

Metallic Bronze Copper

Alley

Rustic Charm

Minimalist Interior

Hotel

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

Yellow Presentation

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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

red sleeveless dress

navy oversized button-up

navy and cream striped polo

beige textured polo shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black tailored blazer

black leather jacket-1

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light beige high-collar half-zip top

gray double-breasted blazer

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

longsleeve navy scrub set

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

turquoise tropical print shirt

white lab coat with black outfit

beige t-shirt

light gray textured sweatshirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

bright red blazer

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

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

dark grey checkered suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

navy blue lightweight jacket

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

teal blazer over white v-neck

black polo knit top

dark gray sweatshirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

navy blue crew-neck sweater

light blue blazer

dark blue denim jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

beige oversized button-up jacket

navy blue tailored blazer-1

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

olive green zip-up jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

dark grey tailored suit jacket

light blue plaid blazer

sage button down shirt

floral cropped blouse

gray tailored suit jacket

black short-sleeve t-shirt

burgundy blazer over white tee

dark gray tailored suit jacket

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light blue button-up shirt

white sheath dress

textured pink cropped cardigan

navy cap sleeve dress

light blue button-up

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

black short-sleeved button-up

beige lightweight bomber jacket

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

dark navy tailored suit jacket

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

white embroidered blouse

light grey tailored blazer

olive green short-sleeved polo

dark wool overcoat

black and white checkered coat

maroon button down shirt

black suit with white top

beige long-sleeve button-up

black long-sleeve v-neck

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

soft black overcoat

green cropped polo shirt

black textured polo shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

brown t-shirt

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

taupe suede bomber jacket

black fitted knit sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

charcoal half-zip polo

camel double-breasted coat

navy button down shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

black blazer over black top

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

ribbed beige sweater

black tailored blazer-1

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue short-sleeve polo

black crewneck t-shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

black notch-neck a-line

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

blue scrub set

white kandura

teal fitted blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

black leather bomber jacket

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

dark blue suit jacket

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

black fitted button-up shirt

soft pink overcoat

dark navy polo shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

black sleeveless turtleneck

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

navy short-sleeve polo

burgundy fitted blazer

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

blue and orange plaid shirt

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light purple v-neck scrub top

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

black fitted suit jacket

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

ribbed navy sweater

beige bomber jacket

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

black ribbed v-neck sweater

fitted black turtleneck

tailored gray blazer

black square-neck sheath

brown cable-knit turtleneck

cropped black button-up shirt

gray plaid blazer

dark gray fitted blazer

black crew-neck sweater

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black sleeveless dress

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy a-line dress

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

forest green sleeveless knit top

light gray blazer

light blue striped tie-front blouse

white pleated belted top

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

peach and cream striped button-up

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

monochromatic grey suit with white top

black abaya with wide sleeves

black padded vest

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black midi fitted dress

black tailored blazer-1-2

black v-neck sweater

red knitted sweater

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark blue tailored suit

black tuxedo jacket

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

grey t-shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light grey suit, without tie

navy blazer with light blue shirt

dark green blazer outfit

dark gray check blazer

teal tropical print button-up

fitted light grey turtleneck

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

light gray plaid blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light blue denim jacket

white button-up shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

light gray tailored blazer-1

cream long-sleeve henley

beige knit polo shirt

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

army green button down shirt

cream short-sleeve polo

black floral button-up blouse

coral blazer over white blouse

light gray tailored blazer

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

light gray cardigan

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

black over burgundy sweater

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 tailored suit jacket

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige knitted cardigan

black satin tied waist top

beige embroidered blouse

beige striped knit top

olive green tailored blazer

black tailored suit with vest

black leather bomber jacket with polo

white pilot shirt with epaulets

light gray suit ensemble

camel overcoat

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

brown pinstripe suit

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

beige tailored blazer

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

light grey button down shirt

cream short-sleeve top

pastel yellow blazer with white top

light brown hijab and cardigan

white chef's coat with black trim

black jacket with light gray piping

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

yellow t-shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

olive green cinched button-up shirt

grey double-breasted blazer

brown puffer jacket

multicolored striped sweater

black and white striped polo

light green sleeveless dress

green button down shirt

black leather jacket

gray long-sleeve sweater

black shearling jacket

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

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

chocolate brown ribbed top

black and white striped polo sweater

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

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

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

black zip-up nike hoodie

navy blue cropped sweater

light-wash denim pinafore dress

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

black graduation robe

taupe zip-up polo shirt

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

cream short-sleeve 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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