The Advantage of a Private Headshot Session | Houston Headshot Photographer

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

The Advantage of a Private Headshot Session

A corporate headshot session is great for companies and employees.  The company gets a uniform, professional look for all employees that looks great on the company website or  internal database.  The employee gets a professional headshot to use for social media, email signatures, or other promotional materials.  During a corporate headshot session, I will set up background and lighting equipment in a common area in the office and photograph a team or entire company.

There are advantages, however, to a private headshot session.   Instead of a corporate session with many people, the private headshot session includes only you and me!  First, there is the advantage of being the only one.  Many times in a corporate session, co-workers are mingling in the background and can be a distraction or detriment to the person getting a headshot.  Another advantage is time.  We can spend as much time as needed to get the right pose and expression.  Additional time also allows us to change wardrobe and backgrounds for several different looks.  Finally, a private session affords the advantage of personal attention.  My focus is on you and you get the very best headshot that we can make.

Headshots for Colleen

Colleen needed an updated headshot.  I regularly photograph corporate sessions at her corporate office in downtown Houston.  She knew, though, that a private headshot session would allow her time and attention that the corporate session would not allow.  So, we used the same background that I would normally use for the corporate session so she would have a headshot that matches the rest of the company.  Then we used a natural light setup and different background.  She can use these headshots on other social media or marketing materials.  I love the new look for Colleen and the options that the private session allowed.

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

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A small snapshot of the teams I’ve worked with recently 📸👇🏻

Headshots are one of those things that are easy to put off… until you realize your photos no longer reflect where you are now.

Outdated images, inconsistent team photos, or a mix of styles across platforms can quietly take away from how your brand is perceived.

A headshot refresh doesn’t have to be complicated—it just needs to be intentional.

If your team’s photos haven’t been updated in a while, this is a good time to take a look at what you’re currently using.

📩 If you’re ready for a headshot refresh, you can book a consultation through the link in my bio.
Some of my favorite senior photos always include something personal.

Instruments, sports gear, pets, cars—these are the details that make your photos feel like you.

Senior sessions aren’t just about getting a few good pictures—they’re about capturing this season in a way that feels real and meaningful.

And with senior year right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about it.

Spots tend to fill up quickly once the school year gets going, so planning ahead makes all the difference.

If you’re ready to start planning your senior session, you can book a consultation through the link in my bio.
“Pick something you’d do for free…” It sounds simple—but building a career around it is anything but.

There’s a lot that goes into turning photography into something sustainable—learning your craft, understanding lighting, figuring out your gear, working with clients, and continuing to grow.

But if you’re willing to put in the time, it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do.

If you’re just getting started, I have a few free resources to help you figure out what actually matters (and what doesn’t).

🔗 You can grab them with the link in my bio.
At the end of the day, it’s not about the title—it’s about what the photos actually do for you.

For most teams, the hardest part isn’t getting the photos taken… it’s coordinating everything around it.

Schedules, availability, keeping the look consistent across everyone—it adds up quickly, and it’s usually why it gets pushed off.

That’s exactly why I created a Corporate Team Headshot Planner—to make the process simple, organized, and easy to execute from start to finish.

📥 If updating your team’s photos has been sitting on your to-do list, this will help you finally get it done—link in bio.
If headshot lighting feels confusing, I put together a guide with 3 simple setups that will get you consistent results—link in bio.

If your headshots feel a little “off”… it’s usually not your camera—it’s your lighting.

Here are 5 mistakes I see all the time:

1️⃣ Lighting from below 
  Creates unflattering shadows. Keep your light slightly above eye level.
 
2️⃣ Too much (or too harsh) light 
  Softer, controlled light will always look more professional.
 
3️⃣ No direction to your light 
  Flat lighting = flat images. You need some angle to create depth.
 
4️⃣ Mixing multiple light sources 
  This is how you end up with weird color and inconsistent tones.
 
5️⃣ Ignoring catchlights 
  Small detail, big impact—this is what brings life to your subject’s eyes.
 
Lighting doesn’t need to be complicated… it just needs to be intentional.

Curious—what’s been the hardest part about lighting for you?

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tara@taraflannery.com

713-412-5437

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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.
Tara has earned her Photographic Craftsman certification.
Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.