Actor and modeling headshots | Houston Headshot Photographer

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

Actor and modeling headshots

An important first step to any acting or modeling career is to get headshots.  For actors, it’s a good idea to have a few options for headshots depending on the characters you’d like to play.  For example, consider a few of these examples:

  1. Serious – we use a darker background and clothing and a more somber or serious expression.  This conveys drama.
  2. Shy/Sinister – we use the same darker background and clothing.  The expression takes on a smirk or other expression to hide true intentions.
  3. Happy – we use a lighter background and clothing and maybe even a top in a solid, vibrant color.  Expression and character are happy.
  4. Silly, fun, crazy – we use the same background and clothing options but a super big smile or laugh to convey over-the-top joy.

Whatever character you want to play, we can achieve that look in your headshots.  Practice your characters and plan your wardrobe and come ready to have fun!

Session with Joy

Joy was such a delight to work with!!  She’s only 10 but was able to take direction very well and we had a great time together creating some amazing images for her acting portfolio.

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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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What if your brand photos made people feel something—before you even said a word? ✨

Danielle’s branding session wasn’t just about getting updated headshots. It was about stepping fully into her brand—owning her story, her energy, and the impact she makes every day.

As we worked together, I watched her confidence grow with every click of the shutter. She showed up as herself—and the camera loved her for it.

When she saw her final images, her whole face lit up. Because when your photos reflect who you truly are, something powerful happens. You’re not just seen—you’re remembered.

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If your brand photos aren’t working… it’s probably because they’re not telling the full story. 📖

So many business owners come to me thinking they just need a good headshot. And while that’s a great pace to start—it’s not enough to truly connect with your audience.

When I work with clients on branding sessions, we create a variety of images that show who you are, how you work, and what it’s like to be in your world. Because that’s what people really want to see. 

Here are 5 types of brand photos I recommend for every business owner ⬇️

📸 Classic Headshot – Professional and polished, but with personality. Think confident, approachable, and totally on-brand.

📸 Lifestyle – You doing your thing—working on your laptop, taking client calls, sipping coffee. These shots feel natural and authentic (because they are).

📸 Detail or Flat Lay – The close-ups: your hands writing, your products, your favorite pen and planner. These add texture and storytelling to your visuals.

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I get it—you’ve hired someone new, and now you need a matching headshot… but your original photographer is no longer available. 😬

Do you really have to start over and re-photograph the whole team?

Not if you hire someone who knows how to recreate what’s already working.

That’s where I come in.

When a company calls me in to match an existing set of headshots, I study every detail of your current images so your new photos blend in flawlessly—like they were taken on the same day.

Here’s what I focus on to make that happen:

✅ Lighting – Studio or natural? Soft, directional, or diffused?

✅ Background – Color, texture, and how sharp or blurry it is.

✅ Cropping & Composition – How close is the shot? What’s the framing like?

✅ Posing & Expression – Are your team members posed formally or relaxed and candid?

✅ Editing Style – Bright and airy? Bold and contrasty? Warm or cool tones?

📸 The result: a polished, consistent set of headshots that reflect your brand—even across time, locations, or different photographers.

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Ready to match your headshots? I’d love to help. Send me a message to chat!

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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area

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.