Emily’s mom contacted me about headshots for Emily’s dance competition. She knew that she needed a white background and a tight head and shoulders headshot to submit for the competition. We got some great shots of Emily – she’ll be able to choose one from the five that she receives to be included for the...
Jo-Ann and I scheduled this photo shoot (just like any other) not knowing what the weather would hold for the day. The weather turned nasty – cold and rainy but we decided to risk it and hope for the best! I’m so glad that we did because we got some amazing family photos that Jo-Ann...
I met Robbye (Mom) during a headshot event with Pink Petro. She contacted me afterwards about family photos, yay! Her three adorable kiddos were the spotlight of this year’s photos. Beautiful kids and beautiful warm sunlight….a photographer’s ultimate combination! The littlest of the littles was not having anything to do with photos when they first arrived....
I did a photo session with my friend Laurie and her extended family. Sister, brother, their kids, and Grandma. LOVE IT! After that session, Laurie’s sister-in-law contacted me about senior portraits for her daughter. Perfect! We scheduled hair and makeup with Roxana Phillips and then met at The Woodlands High School to start the session....
Mary Ann contacted me about photographing the practice’s Christmas party. It would be a Great Gatsby theme. Fantastic, I thought! Little did I know the lengths that these folks would go to for this party! One person bought a dress on eBay. Another brought a Tommy gun. Everyone was beautifully dressed and ready to have...
Tara flannery photography specializes in Headshots and branding, family portraits, and senior portraits. Tara is a member of the Professional photographer's guild of houston , texas professional photographer's association (tppa), professional photographers of america (ppa) and is a certified professional photographer (cpp) and photographic craftsman. servING the greater houston, texas area and based in the woodlands / conroe. contact me for more information or to schedule a 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.
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! 📸
“What are we all going to wear?” 😅
It’s usually one of the FIRST questions families have after booking their portrait session—and I get it. You’re not just choosing one outfit. You’re trying to make an entire family look coordinated without looking like you tried too hard.
The good news? You don’t need matching outfits or a brand-new wardrobe to photograph beautifully.
Swipe through for some of my favorite ways to plan outfits that feel cohesive, comfortable, and still look like YOUR family. And save this post for when it’s time to start digging through everyone’s closets!
Want help with everything else, too?
I created my Family Session Welcome Guide to take the guesswork out of preparing for your session. Inside, I cover styling, choosing a location, what to expect from start to finish, posing, session prep, ideas for your finished photos, FAQs, and more.
🍂 Fall family portrait season is here! Grab the guide through the link in my bio and start planning your session.
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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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area
tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
