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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

Ivy Wall

British Country House

Vintage Train Station

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Urban Elegance

Sky Blue with Pattern

Blooming Pathway

Rustic Wood

Ivy League

Leather Couch

Tunnel to Nature

Urban Sunlight

Urban Garden

Urban Texture

Green

Earthy Textures

Enchanted Pathway

NYC Skyline Office

Park

Indoor Documents

Plain Pastel Blue

Corporate Charcoal

Yellow brick

Urban Oasis

Data Center

Beach Sunrise

Tulips

Woods

Historic Courthouse

Colorful Swirls

Brooklyn Waterfront

Light Peach

Clear Sky

Yellow

Loft Interior

Matte Mauve

Office Screens

Dark

Red brick

Building

Neutral Gradient

Architectural Stonework

Lush Greenery

Streets

Kitchen

Observatory Deck

Tea Time

Azure Blue

Ivory Glaze

Fence

Calm Ocean

Window

Conference Stage

Gray Texture

Pine home

Bookshelf

Urban Wall

Grey (Light grey)

Light salmon pink

White

Public Speaking

Office

Beach Stairs

Corporate Olive

Cafe

Alley

Realtor

Blue home

Tropical Oasis

Wildflower Field

Plum Matte

Terracotta Clean

Muted Nature

Garden

Golden gate

Blue

French rooftop

Modern Architecture

Server room

Stone Steps

Rustic Charm

Urban Sitting

Slate Lavender

Hotel

Office Workspace

Marble Lobby

Metallic Bronze Copper

Forest Pathway

Soft Pink Blush

Minimalist Interior

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.

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

light beige zip-up jacket

red sleeveless dress

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

navy oversized button-up

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

black tailored blazer

light beige high-collar half-zip top

dark blue denim jacket

beige textured polo shirt

navy and cream striped polo

dark brown suede bomber jacket

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

charcoal half-zip polo

longsleeve navy scrub set

white lab coat with black outfit

black leather jacket-1

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

turquoise tropical print shirt

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

dark gray sweatshirt

beige oversized button-up jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

black textured polo shirt

red t-shirt

dark grey checkered suit jacket

teal blazer over white v-neck

beige t-shirt

light blue blazer

red cinched waist dress

navy scrub set

muted brown ribbed sweater

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

maroon button down shirt

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

light beige button-up shirt

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

white pilot shirt with epaulets

black polo knit top

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

blue scrub set

gray double-breasted blazer

bright red blazer

brown t-shirt

light army-green button-up overshirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

light blue plaid blazer

white sheath dress

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

light blue button-up shirt

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

dark grey tailored suit jacket

navy blue tailored suit

navy cap sleeve dress

white embroidered blouse

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

black notch-neck a-line

burgundy blazer over white tee

light grey tailored blazer

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

navy blue tailored blazer-1

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

light gray textured sweatshirt

navy blue short-sleeve polo

light blue button-up

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

beige long-sleeve button-up

sage button down shirt

neutral high-neck knit sweater

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

floral cropped blouse

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

black suit with white top

navy blue tailored blazer

black long-sleeve v-neck

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

green cropped polo shirt

black fitted knit sweater

taupe suede bomber jacket

dark navy tailored suit jacket

ribbed beige sweater

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

cropped black button-up shirt

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

black tailored blazer-1

black and white checkered coat

teal fitted blazer

black short-sleeved button-up

white kandura

olive green short-sleeved polo

black blazer over black top

cream ruffled cardigan

dark gray tailored suit jacket

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

olive green zip-up jacket

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

black crewneck t-shirt

dark wool overcoat

light yellow peplum button-up

gray plaid blazer

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

black abaya with wide sleeves

light gray ribbed turtleneck

brown cable-knit turtleneck

black fitted button-up shirt

white t-shirt and black trousers

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

navy button down shirt

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

soft black overcoat

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

dark navy polo shirt

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

black leather bomber jacket

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

forest green sleeveless knit top

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

navy short-sleeve polo

ribbed navy sweater

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

blue and orange plaid shirt

light purple v-neck scrub top

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

light gray blazer

camel double-breasted coat

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

black sleeveless dress

soft pink overcoat

beige bomber jacket

fitted kaki turtleneck

black short-sleeve t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck sweater

navy blue textured cardigan

burgundy fitted blazer

fitted black turtleneck

dark blue suit jacket

red knitted sweater

light blue striped tie-front blouse

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

navy a-line dress

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

black ribbed v-neck sweater

light grey button down shirt

black padded vest

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blue lightweight jacket

tailored gray blazer

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

dark gray patterned blazer

black fitted suit jacket

black tailored blazer-1-2

peach and cream striped button-up

light blue short-sleeve button-down

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

black midi fitted dress

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

textured pink cropped cardigan

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

gray tailored suit jacket

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

green blazer over ivory shirt

teal tropical print button-up

black tuxedo jacket

dark gray fitted blazer

dark gray check blazer

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

dark blue tailored suit

dark green blazer outfit

monochromatic grey suit with white top

beige knit polo shirt

navy blazer with light blue shirt

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

light grey suit, without tie

grey t-shirt

army green button down shirt

black v-neck sweater

black over burgundy sweater

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

coral blazer over white blouse

light blue denim jacket

white button-up shirt

light gray tailored blazer

black crew-neck sweater

black square-neck sheath

black tailored suit with vest

cream long-sleeve blouse

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

black satin tied waist top

black tailored suit jacket

tan suede blazer

cream short-sleeve polo

light gray tailored blazer-1

light gray cardigan

white pleated belted top

black textured knit polo shirt

cream long-sleeve henley

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

beige ribbed knit sweater

light blue denim shirt

black and white striped polo

camel overcoat

light gray plaid blazer

beige striped knit top

beige embroidered blouse

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

beige knitted cardigan

light green sleeveless dress

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

khaki blazer with white shirt

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

black leather bomber jacket with polo

beige tailored blazer

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

light gray suit ensemble

brown pinstripe suit

black floral button-up blouse

gray tailored suit jacket-1

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

red floral hawaiian shirt

terracotta jacket over white tee

brown puffer jacket

cream short-sleeve top

olive green tailored blazer

white chef's coat with black trim

multicolored striped sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

black jacket with light gray piping

yellow t-shirt

black turtleneck under brown blazer

olive green cinched button-up shirt

green button down shirt

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

grey double-breasted blazer

pastel yellow blazer with white top

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

light beige button-up jacket

black leather jacket

white hooded sweatshirt

gray long-sleeve sweater

black shearling jacket

light cream graphic hoodie

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

light gray cropped t-shirt

white shirt dress with brown belt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

black and gray striped polo

taupe zip-up polo shirt

dark olive green blazer

light gray zip-up hoodie

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

light-wash denim pinafore dress

khaki cardigan over light brown top

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

brown double-breasted blouse

navy blue cropped sweater

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

black zip-up nike hoodie

chocolate brown ribbed top

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

light beige knitted polo shirt

dark blue military uniform

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue graduation gown

brown crewneck sweatshirt

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

grey zip-up nike hoodie

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

navy striped t-shirt

taupe short-sleeve polo

striped shawl collar polo

pink and white striped cropped blouse

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

black graduation robe

green tropical floral button-up shirt

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

light cream knitted polo shirt

olive green ribbed polo sweater

black and white striped polo sweater

blue tropical print button-up

red tropical print 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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