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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

Tunnel to Nature

Vintage Train Station

Soft Marigold (Gold)

Patriotic Display

Ivy Wall

Rustic Wood

Blooming Pathway

NYC Skyline Office

Sky Blue with Pattern

Urban Garden

Earthy Textures

Urban Elegance

Pine home

Leather Couch

Architectural Stonework

Enchanted Pathway

Park

Plum Matte

Indoor Documents

Dark

Corporate Charcoal

Historic Courthouse

Urban Texture

Urban Oasis

Streets

Yellow brick

Plain Pastel Blue

Red brick

Data Center

Woods

Server room

Building

Brooklyn Waterfront

Beach Sunrise

Ivy League

Tea Time

Colorful Swirls

Light Peach

Gray Texture

Urban Wall

Urban Sunlight

Azure Blue

Blue home

Green

Ivory Glaze

Calm Ocean

Realtor

Observatory Deck

Matte Mauve

Neutral Gradient

Loft Interior

Lush Greenery

Window

Office

Marble Lobby

Public Speaking

Grey (Light grey)

Golden gate

Light salmon pink

Terracotta Clean

Office Screens

Tulips

Wildflower Field

White

Modern Architecture

Bookshelf

Corporate Olive

Beach Stairs

Kitchen

Tropical Oasis

Muted Nature

Blue

Yellow

French rooftop

Metallic Bronze Copper

Clear Sky

Urban Sitting

Fence

Cafe

Alley

Stone Steps

Conference Stage

Garden

Office Workspace

Rustic Charm

Slate Lavender

Hotel

Minimalist Interior

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.

black leather jacket-1

beige ribbed knit polo sweater

light beige button-up shirt

red sleeveless dress

light gray textured sweatshirt

beige textured polo shirt

gray double-breasted blazer

longsleeve navy scrub set

beige knit polo shirt

black tailored blazer

dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

turquoise tropical print shirt

light blue denim shirt

light blue scrub top and white lab coat

light beige high-collar half-zip top

brown button-down long-sleeve shirt

green cardigan with pastel orange tee

grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

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

muted brown ribbed sweater

navy scrub set

light beige zip-up jacket

white lab coat with black outfit

dark brown suede bomber jacket

brown v-neck knitted pullover

bright red blazer

fitted light grey turtleneck

navy and cream striped polo

navy blue textured cardigan

red cinched waist dress

caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt

abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up

beige oversized button-up jacket

black and white checkered coat

dark grey checkered suit jacket

black crew-neck sweater

navy blue tailored suit

neutral high-neck knit sweater

black short-sleeved button-up

light blue blazer

teal blazer over white v-neck

navy blue tailored blazer-1

teal fitted blazer

taupe zip-up polo shirt

burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck

gray tailored suit jacket

black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt

black polo knit top

beige t-shirt

off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket

floral cropped blouse

white sheath dress

cream long-sleeve henley

dark gray sweatshirt

black bomber jacket and white t-shirt

light gray zip-up hoodie

dark gray tailored suit jacket

olive green zip-up jacket

navy cap sleeve dress

black suit with white top

green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

beige lightweight bomber jacket

black fitted knit sweater

dark grey tailored suit jacket

pastel blue blazer with white shirt

olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up

dark navy tailored suit jacket

charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater

light army-green button-up overshirt

textured pink cropped cardigan

dark wool overcoat

black notch-neck a-line

black textured polo shirt

navy blue blazer with gold buttons

navy oversized button-up

gray plaid blazer

beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater

light gray ribbed turtleneck

light grey tailored blazer

light blue button-up

navy tailored blazer with silver buttons

light beige button-up jacket

black blazer over black top

red knitted sweater

navy fitted blazer with white button-up

grey t-shirt

cream ruffled cardigan

black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater

brown pinstripe suit

navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt

ribbed beige sweater

light blue button-up shirt

beige long-sleeve turtleneck

beige textured short-sleeve sweater

red t-shirt

maroon button down shirt

light gray ribbed half-zip sweater

navy button down shirt

pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt

black fitted suit jacket

navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie

burgundy blazer over white tee

light gray long-sleeve polo sweater

white embroidered blouse

camel double-breasted coat

dark blue blazer over a white shirt

black short-sleeve t-shirt

monochromatic taupe suit with white top

white t-shirt and black trousers

light yellow peplum button-up

black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest

olive green short-sleeved polo

navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt

navy blazer over white button-up shirt

dark blue suit jacket

black square-neck sheath

light blue plaid blazer

cream mock neck short-sleeve top

navy blue short-sleeve polo

beige short-sleeve knitted shirt

blue scrub set

black leather bomber jacket

beige bomber jacket

green cropped polo shirt

dark navy polo shirt

navy blue lightweight jacket

navy a-line dress

tailored gray blazer

brown t-shirt

navy blue crew-neck t-shirt

beige long-sleeve button-up

burgundy fitted blazer

white pleated belted top

charcoal half-zip polo

navy blue short-sleeve blazer

pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt

navy blue tailored blazer

fitted black turtleneck

fitted kaki turtleneck

beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater

brown leather jacket with stand-up collar

light purple v-neck scrub top

taupe short-sleeve polo

black tailored blazer-1

sage button down shirt

dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt

teal and black checkered flannel shirt

black over burgundy sweater

navy blue crew-neck sweater

dark blue denim jacket

black crewneck t-shirt

black fitted button-up shirt

modern black blazer with tied neck blouse

classic navy pantsuit with white blouse

black ribbed v-neck sweater

grey double-breasted blazer

tan leopard print faux fur jacket

navy short-sleeve polo

high-waisted trousers with a white blouse

navy blazer with light blue shirt

dark blue tailored suit

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

black tailored blazer-1-2

black tuxedo jacket

muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck

light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble

soft pink overcoat

peach and cream striped button-up

navy blue zip-up jacket with polo

brown cable-knit turtleneck

classic grey pantsuit with white blouse

a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt

light blue short-sleeve button-down

dark gray fitted blazer

taupe suede bomber jacket

black cropped cardigan with frayed hem

black midi fitted dress

forest green sleeveless knit top

black v-neck sweater

black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top

pastel yellow blazer with white top

cream tailored blazer with tie belt

black long-sleeve button-up shirt

cropped black button-up shirt

black sleeveless dress

ribbed navy sweater

black floral button-up blouse

monochromatic grey suit with white top

navy fitted blazer with turtleneck

pale yellow mandarin collar blouse

yellow t-shirt

light grey suit, without tie

soft black overcoat

navy blazer with blue checked shirt

black sleeveless turtleneck

navy blazer over burgundy sweater

dark gray patterned blazer

green blazer over ivory shirt

black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit

light blue striped tie-front blouse

white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt

light beige embroidered button-up blouse

light gray blazer

black textured knit polo shirt

black padded vest

teal tropical print button-up

pink and white striped cropped blouse

teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse

green button down shirt

black satin tied waist top

black abaya with wide sleeves

dark green blazer outfit

light gray tailored blazer

beige striped knit top

khaki cardigan over light brown top

burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse

black abstract print short-sleeve shirt

longsleeve navy blue polo shirt

black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater

coral blazer over white blouse

black tailored suit jacket

gray tailored suit jacket-1

light green sleeveless dress

yellow safety vest with reflective stripes

navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo

cream short-sleeve polo

tan suede blazer

scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)

light gray tailored blazer-1

light grey button down shirt

light blue denim jacket

beige ribbed knit sweater

black and gray striped polo

cream long-sleeve blouse

dark gray check blazer

white button-up shirt

beige knitted cardigan

white short-sleeve peplum shirt

light gray suit ensemble

beige embroidered blouse

army green button down shirt

black shearling jacket

khaki blazer with white shirt

olive green cinched button-up shirt

camel overcoat

black leather bomber jacket with polo

light gray plaid blazer

light gray cardigan

black tailored suit with vest

beige tailored blazer

white pilot shirt with epaulets

red floral hawaiian shirt

cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket

black long-sleeve v-neck

blue and orange plaid shirt

black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers

white chef's coat with black trim

terracotta jacket over white tee

black jacket with light gray piping

black leather jacket

olive green tailored blazer

olive green ribbed polo sweater

brown puffer jacket

white shirt dress with brown belt

black and white striped polo

black turtleneck under brown blazer

multicolored striped sweater

black zip-up nike hoodie

mustard short-sleeved polo sweater

light brown hijab and cardigan

cream short-sleeve top

gray long-sleeve sweater

white hooded sweatshirt

navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit

brown suede bomber jacket

light pink tailored blazer

light gray cropped t-shirt

navy blazer with light blue v-neck

ivory button-up shirt

beige oversized button-up jacket (black)

striped crew-neck t-shirt

burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar

olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo

cream short-sleeve polo shirt

white polka dot short-sleeved button-up

chocolate brown ribbed top

creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe

light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt

navy blue cropped sweater

brown double-breasted blouse

light-wash denim pinafore dress

light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern

dark olive green blazer

dark green and tan striped polo sweater

light cream knitted polo shirt

sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater

tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar

cream ribbed high-neck top

navy blue polo with white scalloped collar

striped shawl collar polo

light beige knitted polo shirt

navy striped t-shirt

peach striped short-sleeve button-up

grey zip-up nike hoodie

brown crewneck sweatshirt

dark blue graduation gown

white t-shirt and black joggers

dark blue military uniform

black graduation robe

black and white striped polo sweater

green tropical floral button-up shirt

red tropical print button-up shirt

blue tropical print button-up

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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