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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

Tunnel to Nature

Beach Sunrise

Blooming Pathway

Ivy Wall

Urban Texture

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Red brick

British Country House

Calm Ocean

Earthy Textures

Rustic Wood

Enchanted Pathway

Dark

Urban Sitting

Vintage Train Station

Architectural Stonework

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

NYC Skyline Office

Corporate Charcoal

Blue home

Indoor Documents

Conference Stage

Public Speaking

Urban Oasis

Park

Urban Wall

Yellow brick

Wildflower Field

Woods

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Gray Texture

Light salmon pink

Colorful Swirls

Data Center

Neutral Gradient

Lush Greenery

Pine home

Matte Mauve

Urban Garden

Metallic Bronze Copper

Bookshelf

Plain Pastel Blue

Streets

Terracotta Clean

Ivy League

Loft Interior

Muted Nature

Beach Stairs

Office Screens

Building

Brooklyn Waterfront

Urban Sunlight

Tea Time

Historic Courthouse

Cozy Christmas

Marble Lobby

Corporate Olive

Light Peach

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Ivory Glaze

Window

Azure Blue

Stone Steps

Tulips

Grey (Light grey)

French rooftop

White

Server room

Modern Architecture

Kitchen

Fence

Golden gate

Office Workspace

Office

Soft Pink Blush

Green

Blue

Clear Sky

Alley

Cafe

Tropical Oasis

Yellow

Minimalist Interior

Rustic Charm

Garden

Plum Matte

Hotel

Slate Lavender

Forest Pathway

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

light gray textured sweatshirt

light blue denim shirt

navy and cream striped polo

black leather bomber jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

red t-shirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

chocolate brown ribbed top

black jacket with light gray piping

white t-shirt and black joggers

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

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

floral cropped blouse

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

light pink tailored blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

navy cap sleeve dress

teal blazer over white v-neck

red sleeveless dress

light-wash denim pinafore dress

cropped black button-up shirt

green blazer over ivory shirt

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

red knitted sweater

navy blue tailored blazer

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy blue tailored blazer-1

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

grey double-breasted blazer

white t-shirt and black trousers

gray double-breasted blazer

navy blue tailored suit

dark wool overcoat

navy scrub set

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black tuxedo jacket

black tailored blazer

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

beige lightweight bomber jacket

navy blue textured cardigan

longsleeve navy scrub set

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

light blue blazer

black long-sleeve v-neck

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy oversized button-up

red cinched waist dress

black crew-neck sweater

navy a-line dress

gray tailored suit jacket

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

burgundy fitted blazer

black and white striped polo sweater

burgundy blazer over white tee

forest green sleeveless knit top

bright red blazer

teal fitted blazer

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

dark grey tailored suit jacket

soft pink overcoat

beige t-shirt

black suit with white top

green button down shirt

grey t-shirt

white sheath dress

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

black fitted button-up shirt

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black notch-neck a-line

light blue button-up shirt

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy blue short-sleeve polo

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

tailored gray blazer

light yellow peplum button-up

black blazer over black top

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark navy polo shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

beige knit polo shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light beige zip-up jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

white embroidered blouse

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark grey checkered suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

black short-sleeved button-up

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black square-neck sheath

dark gray check blazer

dark blue military uniform

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

black textured polo shirt

yellow t-shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

black padded vest

beige textured polo shirt

maroon button down shirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

light blue denim jacket

dark gray sweatshirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

cream ribbed high-neck top

beige oversized button-up jacket

camel double-breasted coat

army green button down shirt

black tailored suit jacket

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

navy short-sleeve polo

dark gray tailored suit jacket

black fitted knit sweater

black midi fitted dress

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

soft black overcoat

dark navy tailored suit jacket

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

light beige button-up jacket

white pleated belted top

red tropical print button-up shirt

navy striped t-shirt

dark brown suede bomber jacket

black fitted suit jacket

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light blue plaid blazer

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

dark blue suit jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

light gray tailored blazer

gray plaid blazer

black crewneck t-shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

cream ruffled cardigan

black over burgundy sweater

textured pink cropped cardigan

sage button down shirt

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1

navy button down shirt

light gray plaid blazer

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

brown suede bomber jacket

black turtleneck under brown blazer

black tailored blazer-1-2

fitted black turtleneck

beige knitted cardigan

light blue button-up

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

dark green blazer outfit

olive green zip-up jacket

ribbed beige sweater

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black short-sleeve t-shirt

monochromatic grey suit with white top

light blue short-sleeve button-down

gray long-sleeve sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

beige striped knit top

black tailored suit with vest

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

brown t-shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

light grey suit, without tie

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

beige long-sleeve button-up

light grey button down shirt

black v-neck sweater

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

light gray blazer

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

camel overcoat

muted brown ribbed sweater

blue scrub set

navy blue lightweight jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

black floral button-up blouse

charcoal half-zip polo

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

dark blue tailored suit

light grey tailored blazer

beige bomber jacket

cream long-sleeve blouse

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

beige embroidered blouse

light purple v-neck scrub top

brown crewneck sweatshirt

coral blazer over white blouse

black sleeveless dress

tan suede blazer

green cropped polo shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

taupe suede bomber jacket

light beige button-up shirt

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

navy blue crew-neck sweater

olive green tailored blazer

white hooded sweatshirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black and white checkered coat

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige tailored blazer

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

blue tropical print button-up

taupe zip-up polo shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black satin tied waist top

brown pinstripe suit

khaki cardigan over light brown top

taupe short-sleeve polo

olive green short-sleeved polo

white button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

light gray tailored blazer-1

black leather bomber jacket with polo

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

gray tailored suit jacket-1

brown puffer jacket

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue striped tie-front blouse

light gray cardigan

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black abaya with wide sleeves

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

fitted light grey turtleneck

dark olive green blazer

black polo knit top

light gray suit ensemble

teal tropical print button-up

olive green cinched button-up shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black and white striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

black textured knit polo shirt

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

black shearling jacket

black and gray striped polo

peach and cream striped button-up

brown cable-knit turtleneck

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

light brown hijab and cardigan

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve top

navy blue cropped sweater

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

cream short-sleeve polo

ivory button-up shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black leather jacket

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

red floral hawaiian shirt

light green sleeveless dress

grey zip-up nike hoodie

blue and orange plaid shirt

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray cropped t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

pink and white striped cropped blouse

light beige knitted polo shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

white pilot shirt with epaulets

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

black graduation robe

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

light cream graphic hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light cream knitted polo shirt

striped crew-neck t-shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

striped shawl collar polo

dark blue graduation gown

green tropical floral button-up 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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