A Headshot Guide for Women | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and can help with a headshot guide for women.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

A Headshot Guide for Women

Sometimes preparing for your upcoming headshot session can seem overwhelming!  For women, there are a few things to consider and these extra steps will make the headshot go smoothly and look fantastic!

  1. Hair and makeup: I always recommend using a professional hair and makeup artist.  A HMU will know what’s appropriate for a business headshot and can tailor the look to your style.  If you don’t have your own stylist, we can provide one for you!  If doing your own makeup, please apply just a little more than you would normally wear to the office.  It’s important to reduce shine and have a little cheek and lip color.
  2. Skin and nails: be sure that your lips and face are moisturized and nails look good in case they show in an image.
  3. Wardrobe: depending on your position, role, and industry, your wardrobe should be a step up from what you would normally wear to the office.  Remember that you dress for the next role that you want to achieve.  A suit jacket and a solid color blouse may be appropriate.  Or just a blouse with a good neckline may be fine.  Please no sleeveless blouses because it takes attention away from your face, which is the point of a headshot.  Here is a link to my Pinterest page for some ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/taraflanneryphotography/what-to-wear-headshots/

If you have a question about any of these topics, ask your photographer for advice.  We want you to look the VERY BEST YOU!

Recent headshots for women

Here are some recent headshots of women in the studio and outside of the studio.  Whether you want a studio look or outdoors, or we use a virtual background, you’ll look professional and current with just a little preparation!

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A Headshot Guide for Women

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Outdoor professional headshots for women

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A Headshot Guide for Women

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

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I put together a Guide to Photography Gear for those of you who need some help deciding what is actually worth investing in (and what's not). The link is in my bio!

Lighting is one of those things that feels complicated when you’re starting out… but it doesn’t have to be.

At the end of the day—light is light.

You don’t need the most expensive setup to get good results. What matters more is having something reliable that you understand how to use.

Especially if you’re shooting outside… the last thing you want is a $2,000 light going down in the wind.

Start simple.
Focus on gear you can trust.
And build from there.

Curious—what lighting setup are you using right now?
My Photographer Gear Guide is linked in my bio if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when you’re first starting out.

Because the truth is—you don’t need everything right away.

When you’re new, it’s easy to feel like you need all the gear… but really, it comes down to a few key pieces.

A solid camera body and a really good lens will take you further than a full bag of equipment you don’t know how to use yet.

If you’re deciding where to spend your money, start there.

A 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens will cover more than you think—and give you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of sessions without overcomplicating things.

Curious—what was the first piece of gear you invested in?
‼️ No clients (or videographers) were harmed in the making of this video 🤣

(For the record—this is very much a joke.)

But if you are a photographer, you know the real challenge isn’t getting someone in front of the camera… it’s knowing how to guide them once they’re there.

Small adjustments = big difference in how confident and natural someone looks.

And having a go-to posing flow makes everything feel easier—for you and your client. (so you don't resort to violence 😉)

➡️ I put together a Headshot Posing Flow Cheat Sheet to help with exactly that—link in bio.
A quick look at the people and brands I had the chance to photograph this month 👇🏻

Grateful for every person and team that trusted me to capture this season of their business.

Each session is different, but the goal is always the same—to create images that actually represent you well and support where you’re going next.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your headshot or branding photos, now is a great time to get it scheduled before things get busy later in the year.

📩 You can book your session through the link in my bio.

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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.