I recently had the opportunity to photograph the Wine, Women & Shoes event benefiting the Breast Cancer Charities of America. What a fantastic & fun event for a great cause! My mom is a breast cancer survivor. The reality of breast cancer is always in the back of my mind. I am thankful for organizations...
I love photographing seniors…I could do it all day long! Jolissa was such a doll. Her mom and friend were there as helpers…I put them to work! Seniors have so many choices for gorgeous portraits today. Celebrating this milestone is important for your senior. I love to make this a special occasion – an event...
We vacation every year on the beautiful white sands of Florida. Our friends come at roughly the same time. I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph the children this year at the beach! Cuties, all of them! We took some formal portraits and then we went down to the beach and just let...
Oh, how I love senior portraits! And these were soooo much fun because we did them on the golf course! Allie is a golfer – a serious golfer. So where else should we do her senior portraits but on the golf course? We had wardrobe, props, a beautiful setting sun, and the whole family was...
Fiona had her first communion and she and her parents wanted to have photos to remember the meaning and excitement of that day. Fiona was such a doll – she had lots of posing ideas and wanted to incorporate all of things that symbolized this rite of passage and held special meaning for her. She...
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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You don’t need the most expensive gear to be a good photographer.
When I first started, I thought I needed everything—top-tier camera, expensive lighting, all of it.
The reality?
A solid camera and a good lens will take you a long way.
If you’re just starting out, keep it simple:
✨ A versatile zoom lens (24–70mm or 70–200mm)
✨ Gear you can rely on and learn inside and out
And when it comes to lighting—especially outdoors—don’t overinvest too early.
Wind happens. Gear gets knocked over. Things break.
Light is light.
Focus on learning how to use what you have before worrying about upgrading everything.
📥 I’ve put together resources for new photographers covering gear, lighting, posing, and more—click the link in my bio!
Most men think they don’t know how to pose for a headshot…
but it’s not about knowing poses.
It’s about a few simple adjustments that make you look confident and natural on camera.
A couple go-to options (like the classic “GQ” stance, arms crossed, or a relaxed lean) can completely change how you show up.
And the rest? That’s what I guide you through.
📥 If you’re also not sure what to wear, I’ve got you covered—grab my Men’s Style Guide for Headshots through the link in my bio.
📩 Ready for updated headshots? You can book through the link as well.
If you’re just getting started in photography… don’t worry about finding your niche right away.
When I first started, I photographed everything—weddings, babies, families, headshots, corporate… if someone needed photos, I was there.
And that’s how you figure it out.
You don’t find your niche by waiting—you find it by doing the work, learning what you like, and getting better with every session.
Every type of shoot teaches you something different.
Every client builds your experience.
Over time, you start to see what actually fits you—and that’s where your expertise comes from.
📥 If you’re in that phase right now, I’ve put together resources to help—covering lighting, gear, posing, and more.
✨ Grab them through the link in my bio!
Okay… I might be dating myself here 👇🏻
But I always tell my clients, “this is very GQ.”
If you don’t know—GQ stands for Gentlemen’s Quarterly, a men’s fashion magazine known for clean, confident, classic poses.
And honestly… it’s still one of the best references for men’s headshots.
One of my go-to poses?
👉🏻 Both hands in the pockets
It instantly:
• relaxes your posture
• creates a natural stance
• gives a confident, polished look
Other simple poses that always work:
🌟 One hand in pocket, one relaxed
🌟 Arms crossed (strong, leadership feel)
🌟 Hands together in front (calm, professional)
🌟 Leaning against a wall (more casual, modern)
🌟 Seated (approachable and grounded)
And no matter the pose, the small details matter:
✔️ Slight angle in the body (don’t face the camera straight on)
✔️ Relaxed shoulders
✔️ Subtle lean toward the camera
Nothing complicated—just small adjustments that completely change how you show up on camera.
🤔 Now I’m curious…
Do you know what GQ is? Comment YES or NO
Senior portraits are just one piece of what I do 👇🏻
I also work with:
✅ professionals who need updated headshots
✅ business owners building their brand
✅ families capturing this season of life
✅ and actors/models creating strong portfolio images
Different sessions—but the same goal:
helping people show up confidently and authentically on camera
📩 If you’re not sure what kind of session you need, let’s figure it out together—link in bio to learn more.
Senior sessions with moms and sons are always… an experience 😂
A little back-and-forth, a few eye rolls, and somehow we still end up with photos everyone loves.
Honestly, those in-between moments are usually the best part.
📩 DM me if you’ve been putting off senior photos—there’s still time.
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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area
tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
