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Actress and Model Headshots | Houston Actor Actress Photographer

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

Actress and Model Headshots

Headshots for actors, actresses, and models are a little different than business headshots.  Lighting and equipment are similar but the posing and cropping of the images are not.  Talent directors want to see an actor’s face first and foremost.  So a tighter headshot is required for actors and sometimes not even the top of the hair is included in the shot.  The headshot must include all of the face and down to the collar bones.  An actor headshot session should also include some variety in expression.  It’s probably best to have two or three final images for your headshots.  A happy smiling photo is necessary but a more serious look is also great to have in your back pocket.  Here is a great article on acing your professional headshots for actors: Professional Headshots for Actors: 7 Steps to an Eye-Grabbing 8 by 10

Headshots for Zy

Zy’s mom contacted me about actor headshots for her 5-year-old daughter.  I was excited!!  And she was an absolute pro.  She came prepared with several outfits and after warming up a bit, Zy let her personality shine through!  I asked her to turn her chin one way and then the other and she followed directions better than some adults.  True story.  I had to get her cute hair in the shots as well because the hair styling made that look.  At the very end of the session, we did some natural light headshots and a more serious expression.  She nailed it.  The serious expressions at the beginning of the session were more playful and silly.  But the ones at the end were perfect and I just love her final image with that serious expression.

UPDATE: Zy’s mom contacted me after the showcase.  Zy was the only 5-year-old selected to go to California next year for IPOP.  How exciting!  She was so glad to have those 8×10 headshots in her hand just before leaving.  I’m so glad we got them done!

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

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🚫 Let’s talk wardrobe no-nos for headshots.

I want you to look polished, confident, and distraction-free in your photos—and sometimes that means skipping certain outfit choices.

For men:

❌ No undershirts peeking through

❌ If you’re wearing a tie, make sure your shirt buttons all the way up

❌ If it doesn’t, we’re ditching the tie

For women:

❌ Skip the sleeveless tops—your arms will compete with your face for attention

✅ A sleeve (even short) helps keep the focus where it belongs—on YOU

The goal? A clean, intentional look that draws people in and keeps their attention right where it should be—your face.

📸 Save this before your session so you can show up ready and confident.

#headshots #headshotphotography #HoustonHeadshots #whattowearforheadshots

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🚫 Let’s talk wardrobe no-nos for headshots. I want you to look polished, confident, and distraction-free in your photos—and sometimes that means skipping certain outfit choices. For men: ❌ No undershirts peeking through ❌ If you’re wearing a tie, make sure your shirt buttons all the way up ❌ If it doesn’t, we’re ditching the tie For women: ❌ Skip the sleeveless tops—your arms will compete with your face for attention ✅ A sleeve (even short) helps keep the focus where it belongs—on YOU The goal? A clean, intentional look that draws people in and keeps their attention right where it should be—your face. 📸 Save this before your session so you can show up ready and confident. #headshots #headshotphotography #HoustonHeadshots #whattowearforheadshots

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If your headshot isn’t working on your website, LinkedIn, or social media...

👉🏻 it’s probably not the image.

👉🏻 it’s the crop.

Yep, even the most beautiful photo can fall flat if it’s not framed for the platform it’s on.

Here are 3 common cropping mistakes I see all the time (and how to fix them):

1️⃣ Too Close – When there’s no breathing room, the image feels cramped and overly intense.

2️⃣ Too Far – If we can’t clearly see your face, we lose the connection instantly.

3️⃣ Wrong Shape for the Platform – That rectangle you uploaded to LinkedIn? It just became a circle... and cut off half your head.

✨ The fix? Intentional cropping before you upload—so your headshot looks polished, professional, and approachable everywhere.

Want a headshot that works across all platforms? Let’s create one that does just that.

📩 DM me to plan your session or visit the link in bio to learn more.

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Let's talk... ⬇️ If your headshot isn’t working on your website, LinkedIn, or social media... 👉🏻 it’s probably not the image. 👉🏻 it’s the crop. Yep, even the most beautiful photo can fall flat if it’s not framed for the platform it’s on. Here are 3 common cropping mistakes I see all the time (and how to fix them): 1️⃣ Too Close – When there’s no breathing room, the image feels cramped and overly intense. 2️⃣ Too Far – If we can’t clearly see your face, we lose the connection instantly. 3️⃣ Wrong Shape for the Platform – That rectangle you uploaded to LinkedIn? It just became a circle... and cut off half your head. ✨ The fix? Intentional cropping before you upload—so your headshot looks polished, professional, and approachable everywhere. Want a headshot that works across all platforms? Let’s create one that does just that. 📩 DM me to plan your session or visit the link in bio to learn more.

Do you wear glasses all the time? Then they should absolutely be in your headshot.

Because here’s the thing—your headshot should look like you.

If you wear them only sometimes, it’s up to you. But if they’re part of your everyday look, don’t leave them out just because you’re worried about glare.

There are plenty of ways I can minimize reflection—and yes, I’ve got a few creative tricks up my sleeve if needed. 😉

Let’s keep your session real, honest, and true to how you actually show up in the world.

📸 Ready for a headshot that actually feels like you? Send me a message and let’s talk about your session.

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Do you wear glasses all the time? Then they should absolutely be in your headshot. Because here’s the thing—your headshot should look like you. If you wear them only sometimes, it’s up to you. But if they’re part of your everyday look, don’t leave them out just because you’re worried about glare. There are plenty of ways I can minimize reflection—and yes, I’ve got a few creative tricks up my sleeve if needed. 😉 Let’s keep your session real, honest, and true to how you actually show up in the world. 📸 Ready for a headshot that actually feels like you? Send me a message and let’s talk about your session.

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Congratulations, seniors — you’ve made it to one of the biggest milestones of your life!

If I could give you just one piece of advice…

🚨 Don’t wait to schedule your senior photos.

This season goes by fast — and trust me, these are the images you’ll look back on for years to come. Not just to remember what you looked like, but to remember how you felt stepping into your next chapter.

So don’t sleep on it. Let’s capture the confidence, the personality, and the you that’s ready to take on the world. 🎓

📸 Now booking Class of 2026 senior sessions — Contact me for availability or tap visit my site to get started!

Let’s make magic while this moment is still yours. 💫

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Class of 2026 Read This 👇🏻 Congratulations, seniors — you’ve made it to one of the biggest milestones of your life! If I could give you just one piece of advice… 🚨 Don’t wait to schedule your senior photos. This season goes by fast — and trust me, these are the images you’ll look back on for years to come. Not just to remember what you looked like, but to remember how you felt stepping into your next chapter. So don’t sleep on it. Let’s capture the confidence, the personality, and the you that’s ready to take on the world. 🎓 📸 Now booking Class of 2026 senior sessions — Contact me for availability or tap visit my site to get started! Let’s make magic while this moment is still yours. 💫

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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.