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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

British Country House

Urban Texture

Ivy Wall

Leather Couch

Sky Blue with Pattern

Red brick

Calm Ocean

Earthy Textures

Vintage Train Station

Dark

NYC Skyline Office

Rustic Wood

Urban Sitting

Indoor Documents

Enchanted Pathway

Architectural Stonework

Blue home

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Urban Wall

Conference Stage

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow brick

Urban Oasis

Park

Woods

Light salmon pink

Public Speaking

Wildflower Field

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Gray Texture

Kitchen

Neutral Gradient

Data Center

Colorful Swirls

Lush Greenery

Matte Mauve

Pine home

Bookshelf

Brooklyn Waterfront

Urban Garden

Plain Pastel Blue

Loft Interior

Ivy League

Metallic Bronze Copper

Office Screens

Streets

Marble Lobby

Building

Tea Time

Muted Nature

Terracotta Clean

Soft Pink Blush

Urban Sunlight

Tulips

Beach Stairs

Light Peach

Cozy Christmas

Window

Corporate Olive

Ivory Glaze

Stone Steps

Historic Courthouse

Modern Architecture

Grey (Light grey)

White

French rooftop

Azure Blue

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Golden gate

Office Workspace

Server room

Office

Clear Sky

Fence

Green

Minimalist Interior

Blue

Alley

Cafe

Tropical Oasis

Hotel

Garden

Yellow

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Plum Matte

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.

white chef's coat with black trim

light gray textured sweatshirt

black leather jacket-1

light blue denim shirt

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather bomber jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

floral cropped blouse

navy and cream striped polo

chocolate brown ribbed top

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

white t-shirt and black joggers

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

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

red t-shirt

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light beige high-collar half-zip top

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

navy cap sleeve dress

red sleeveless dress

white t-shirt and black trousers

navy blue tailored blazer-1

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

green blazer over ivory shirt

red knitted sweater

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue tailored blazer

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

navy scrub set

navy oversized button-up

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

black and white striped polo sweater

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

neutral high-neck knit sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

dark wool overcoat

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

burgundy fitted blazer

gray double-breasted blazer

bright red blazer

light pink tailored blazer

navy blue tailored suit

forest green sleeveless knit top

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black tailored blazer

grey t-shirt

black tuxedo jacket

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

beige lightweight bomber jacket

longsleeve navy scrub set

cropped black button-up shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

red cinched waist dress

teal fitted blazer

navy a-line dress

burgundy blazer over white tee

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

black suit with white top

dark grey tailored suit jacket

black notch-neck a-line

black crew-neck sweater

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

soft pink overcoat

navy blue textured cardigan

brown v-neck knitted pullover

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

light brown hijab and cardigan

white sheath dress

light army-green button-up overshirt

gray tailored suit jacket

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light blue blazer

green button down shirt

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

pastel yellow blazer with white top

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

black square-neck sheath

dark navy polo shirt

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

dark gray fitted blazer

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

tailored gray blazer

black blazer over black top

light beige zip-up jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

black textured polo shirt

light yellow peplum button-up

yellow t-shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

dark gray check blazer

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige knit polo shirt

black tailored suit with vest

light blue button-up shirt

white embroidered blouse

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

beige t-shirt

black short-sleeved button-up

brown pinstripe suit

dark gray tailored suit jacket

dark brown suede bomber jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

light blue denim jacket

dark grey checkered suit jacket

cream long-sleeve henley

black padded vest

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

cream ruffled cardigan

cream ribbed high-neck top

black midi fitted dress

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

camel double-breasted coat

beige textured polo shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

dark blue military uniform

dark gray sweatshirt

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

beige long-sleeve button-up

black tailored suit jacket

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

maroon button down shirt

army green button down shirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black fitted suit jacket

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

light gray tailored blazer

light gray plaid blazer

soft black overcoat

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light beige button-up jacket

dark blue suit jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

navy striped t-shirt

green tropical floral button-up shirt

white pleated belted top

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

fitted kaki turtleneck

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light blue plaid blazer

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black short-sleeve t-shirt

sage button down shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

black over burgundy sweater

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

black tailored blazer-1-2

light blue button-up

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black tailored blazer-1

ribbed navy sweater

black turtleneck under brown blazer

fitted black turtleneck

brown suede bomber jacket

ribbed beige sweater

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

beige knitted cardigan

black v-neck sweater

black fitted knit sweater

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy button down shirt

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

light grey suit, without tie

terracotta jacket over white tee

dark green blazer outfit

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

black zip-up nike hoodie

gray long-sleeve sweater

beige striped knit top

light blue short-sleeve button-down

brown t-shirt

light gray blazer

light grey button down shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

dark blue tailored suit

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

blue scrub set

olive green tailored blazer

olive green zip-up jacket

navy blue crew-neck sweater

black sleeveless dress

light grey tailored blazer

muted brown ribbed sweater

navy blue lightweight jacket

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black floral button-up blouse

charcoal half-zip polo

beige bomber jacket

coral blazer over white blouse

gray plaid blazer

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

tan suede blazer

cream long-sleeve blouse

light purple v-neck scrub top

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

green cropped polo shirt

beige embroidered blouse

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

camel overcoat

taupe suede bomber jacket

light gray cardigan

light beige button-up shirt

brown puffer jacket

light gray zip-up hoodie

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

beige tailored blazer

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

khaki cardigan over light brown top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

black and white checkered coat

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black satin tied waist top

blue tropical print button-up

light gray tailored blazer-1

taupe zip-up polo shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

red tropical print button-up shirt

khaki blazer with white shirt

brown double-breasted blouse

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

taupe short-sleeve polo

gray tailored suit jacket-1

white button-up shirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

olive green cinched button-up shirt

olive green short-sleeved polo

dark gray patterned blazer

navy blue cropped sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

beige ribbed knit sweater

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black leather jacket

light gray suit ensemble

fitted light grey turtleneck

black polo knit top

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

black and white striped polo

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

black textured knit polo shirt

black abaya with wide sleeves

black shearling jacket

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and gray striped polo

white shirt dress with brown belt

brown cable-knit turtleneck

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

dark olive green blazer

dark blue denim jacket

cream short-sleeve top

cream short-sleeve polo

teal tropical print button-up

red floral hawaiian shirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

peach and cream striped button-up

light green sleeveless dress

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

grey zip-up nike hoodie

ivory button-up shirt

blue and orange plaid shirt

light gray cropped t-shirt

pink and white striped cropped blouse

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

multicolored striped sweater

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

black graduation robe

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

white pilot shirt with epaulets

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

light cream graphic hoodie

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

striped shawl collar polo

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

dark blue graduation gown

striped crew-neck t-shirt

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

light cream knitted 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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