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Why is a professional headshot important? | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in professional headshots.  Why is a professional headshot important?  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

Why is a professional headshot important?

Why is a professional headshot important?  In order to discuss this question, we first need to think about what a headshot is used for.  A business headshot is used for marketing purposes.  Whether you are selling a product, a service, or yourself, a professional headshot is extremely important.  On your website, the headshot introduces you to your potential customers and clients.  For written job proposals, the headshot presents a professional who is confident in getting the job done.  A headshot is also used on social media profiles to put a face behind the name and credentials.  Realtors use headshots on everything from business cards to yard signs, billboards, and web banners.  Whatever your need for a headshot, a professional photographer will ensure that the lighting, angles and poses are flattering.  A professional photographer will use the camera and lens to properly compress the image for flattering results as well.  Don’t trust your first impression to anything less than a professional photographer and get that professional headshot!

Headshots for Magdalena

Magdalena needed an updated headshot.  She is starting a new business and the new website is almost ready for launch.  Her web designer recommended that she include a professional headshot on the new website.  Yay!  Clients will want to put a face with the name and the company because people do business with people.  The headshot is your first connection with another person.

After having hair and makeup in the studio, we were ready to photograph Magdalena!  She brought several options for outfits and we tried a few different backgrounds.  I love this image because it is truly a classic.  Her black jacket and pearls will never go out of style.  In this image, she appears relaxed yet personable and confident.  It is the very best projection for her new company.  All my best Magdalena!  I hope that your new company soars to great heights.

HMU: Roxana Phillips Hair and Makeup Artistry

Why is having a professional headshot important?

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in professional headshots.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

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Family photos with a 4-year-old? You just have to roll with it. 😂🤍

Little kids aren’t going to stand perfectly still, follow every direction, and smile on command—and I don’t expect them to!

I’d much rather meet them where they are. We’ll play, move around, be silly, take little breaks when we need them, and work toward those sweet moments in between.

That’s part of why I love family sessions so much. The goal isn’t perfectly behaved kids or a picture-perfect hour. It’s capturing your family as they are right now.

And yes, we’ll still get that beautiful everyone-looking-at-the-camera photo for the frame. 😉 But sometimes the personality-filled moments end up being the favorites.

🍂 I still have a few fall family portrait dates available! Head to the link in my bio to reserve your session.

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Family photos with a 4-year-old? You just have to roll with it. 😂🤍 Little kids aren’t going to stand perfectly still, follow every direction, and smile on command—and I don’t expect them to! I’d much rather meet them where they are. We’ll play, move around, be silly, take little breaks when we need them, and work toward those sweet moments in between. That’s part of why I love family sessions so much. The goal isn’t perfectly behaved kids or a picture-perfect hour. It’s capturing your family as they are right now. And yes, we’ll still get that beautiful everyone-looking-at-the-camera photo for the frame. 😉 But sometimes the personality-filled moments end up being the favorites. 🍂 I still have a few fall family portrait dates available! Head to the link in my bio to reserve your session.

Honestly… a little bit of everything. 📸

From professional headshots and personal branding to senior portraits and family sessions, I love creating photos that help people and businesses tell their story.

And there’s plenty more I can help with, too—large team group composites, in-office headshots for teams with different schedules, acting and modeling headshots, office branding, and more.

Basically, if you need photos for yourself, your family, or your business, let’s talk about what you have in mind. I’ll help you figure out the best way to make it happen.

📸 Not sure where to start? Book a consultation with me through the link in my bio.

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Honestly… a little bit of everything. 📸 From professional headshots and personal branding to senior portraits and family sessions, I love creating photos that help people and businesses tell their story. And there’s plenty more I can help with, too—large team group composites, in-office headshots for teams with different schedules, acting and modeling headshots, office branding, and more. Basically, if you need photos for yourself, your family, or your business, let’s talk about what you have in mind. I’ll help you figure out the best way to make it happen. 📸 Not sure where to start? Book a consultation with me through the link in my bio.

Money may not buy happiness, but having photos of your family to look back on years from now? That’s pretty priceless. 🤍

Fall family portrait season is here, and I have a few weekend dates still available (spots are filling fast!) 👇🏻

September 20
October 3, 10, & 17
November 7 & 15

If you’ve been meaning to update the family photos, document this season, or get those holiday card photos checked off your list, this is your sign to get on the calendar.

And once you book, I’ll make sure you’re not left wondering what to wear, where we’re going, what to bring, or what to expect. My Family Session Welcome Guide walks you through everything you need to know to feel prepared for your session. (linked in my bio)

📸 Ready to make some memories worth keeping? Grab your date through the link in my bio.

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Money may not buy happiness, but having photos of your family to look back on years from now? That’s pretty priceless. 🤍 Fall family portrait season is here, and I have a few weekend dates still available (spots are filling fast!) 👇🏻 September 20 October 3, 10, & 17 November 7 & 15 If you’ve been meaning to update the family photos, document this season, or get those holiday card photos checked off your list, this is your sign to get on the calendar. And once you book, I’ll make sure you’re not left wondering what to wear, where we’re going, what to bring, or what to expect. My Family Session Welcome Guide walks you through everything you need to know to feel prepared for your session. (linked in my bio) 📸 Ready to make some memories worth keeping? Grab your date through the link in my bio.

I’m gonna let you in on my secret… 👀

These are the camera settings I use as my starting point when I’m shooting during golden hour:

☀️ APERTURE
For one person: f/2.8–f/3.2
For families or groups: f/5.6

A wider aperture gives you that beautiful separation and soft background when you’re photographing one person. With a group, I stop down to help keep everyone in focus.

☀️ SHUTTER SPEED
I start around 1/160 sec—but if I have kids running, a couple moving around, or anything else with more movement, I’ll increase my shutter speed to keep everything sharp.

☀️ ISO
ISO 400 is my starting point, and then I adjust up or down depending on how much light I have.

The biggest thing to remember? These aren’t magic numbers you have to use every time.

Golden hour changes quickly, and your settings should change with it. Use these as a starting point, watch your light, and adjust for the people and movement in front of your camera.

And if you’re building your photography kit and wondering what gear is actually worth investing in, I put together my Photographer’s Gear Guide with the cameras, lenses, lighting, and equipment I use in my own business.

Grab your free copy through the link in my bio! 📸

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I’m gonna let you in on my secret… 👀 These are the camera settings I use as my starting point when I’m shooting during golden hour: ☀️ APERTURE For one person: f/2.8–f/3.2 For families or groups: f/5.6 A wider aperture gives you that beautiful separation and soft background when you’re photographing one person. With a group, I stop down to help keep everyone in focus. ☀️ SHUTTER SPEED I start around 1/160 sec—but if I have kids running, a couple moving around, or anything else with more movement, I’ll increase my shutter speed to keep everything sharp. ☀️ ISO ISO 400 is my starting point, and then I adjust up or down depending on how much light I have. The biggest thing to remember? These aren’t magic numbers you have to use every time. Golden hour changes quickly, and your settings should change with it. Use these as a starting point, watch your light, and adjust for the people and movement in front of your camera. And if you’re building your photography kit and wondering what gear is actually worth investing in, I put together my Photographer’s Gear Guide with the cameras, lenses, lighting, and equipment I use in my own business. Grab your free copy through the link in my bio! 📸

Class of 2027, the clock is ticking! 🎓📸

Yearbook deadlines are getting closer, which means there’s not much time left to get those fall senior portraits on the calendar.

Senior photos are about so much more than checking a yearbook photo off the list. This is your chance to capture their personality, style, interests, and who they are during one of the biggest years of their life.

If senior portraits are still sitting on your fall to-do list, this is your sign to get them booked!

🎓 Now booking fall senior sessions. Head to the link in my bio to get started.

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Class of 2027, the clock is ticking! 🎓📸 Yearbook deadlines are getting closer, which means there’s not much time left to get those fall senior portraits on the calendar. Senior photos are about so much more than checking a yearbook photo off the list. This is your chance to capture their personality, style, interests, and who they are during one of the biggest years of their life. If senior portraits are still sitting on your fall to-do list, this is your sign to get them booked! 🎓 Now booking fall senior sessions. Head to the link in my bio to get started.

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
Tara is a Certified Professional Photographer.
Tara is a member of TPPA Texas Professional Photographer's Association.
Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.