When it comes to professional headshots, most people feel one overwhelming emotion: nervousness. “I’m not a model,” you might think. “How am I supposed to know how to pose?” That’s where your photographer comes in. The truth is, headshot posing isn’t your job—it’s mine. As a professional headshot and branding photographer, I help my clients pose in ways that highlight their best features while conveying the message they want their headshot to communicate.
When it comes to creating a personal or business brand that truly stands out, your visuals are often the first impression people get. While it might be tempting to save money and try DIY branding, the results can be underwhelming, inconsistent, or even damaging to your reputation. As a professional branding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand why investing in professional branding is a game-changer for individuals and businesses.
As a photographer specializing in senior sportraits, I’ve had the privilege of capturing some truly incredible moments for student-athletes. Senior sportraits—senior portraits tailored specifically to athletes—are a unique way to celebrate this important milestone while showcasing the sports that have been such a defining part of a student’s high school experience. Here’s a closer look at what makes senior sportraits so special, and why hiring a professional photographer for these sessions can make all the difference.
When it comes to capturing the essence of your brand, choosing the right branding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. As a professional branding photographer, I know how crucial it is to have images that not only reflect your brand’s unique personality but also resonate with your audience. Here’s my guide to finding a branding photographer who truly understands your vision and can bring it to life.
As a professional headshot and branding photographer, I believe in creating images that capture each client at their best, while still looking like themselves. My approach to photo retouching is about enhancing, not altering, so you can look polished, confident, and authentic without any drastic changes to your natural features.
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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Standing out professionally matters more than ever—especially when you’re competing for someone’s attention before you ever get the chance to meet them.
Your LinkedIn profile, company bio, website, or online portfolio may be someone’s very first introduction to you. And while your experience and qualifications are what really matter, the way you present yourself can help shape that first impression.
That’s where a great professional headshot comes in. 📸
A current, polished photo helps you look confident, approachable, and intentional about how you show up professionally. And in a tough job market, those little details matter.
If your current headshot is several years old, doesn’t really look like you anymore, or is still a cropped photo from your camera roll…it might be time. 😉
Let’s create a headshot that actually represents the professional you are today.
📸 Book your headshot session through the link in my bio.
I think family photos mean something a little different to me now. 🤍
For years, I was the mom hanging new portraits on the walls while my kids were still living at home. Then came senior portraits, graduations, and eventually watching both of them head off to start their own next chapters.
Now that my youngest is off at college, the house is a whole lot quieter.
But everywhere I look, there they are.
On the walls. In frames. In albums. All of these different versions of our family and my kids at ages I can’t go back to.
And maybe that’s why I feel so strongly about family portraits.
When you’re in the middle of raising your kids, it’s easy to think there will always be another year. Another fall. Another chance to schedule the photos.
There probably will be.
But they’ll never be exactly this age again.
Take the photos. Print them. Put them on your walls. Let your home fill up with the people you love.
Someday, you’ll be really glad you did. 🤍
📸 I still have a few weekend dates available for fall family portraits. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll get around to updating yours, maybe this is your sign.
Head to the link in my bio to reserve your session.
Capture One, if you’re looking for someone to sponsor… I’m your girl. 😉📸
But seriously—if you’re a headshot or portrait photographer and you haven’t tried shooting tethered yet, let me introduce you to one of my favorite workflow upgrades.
Tethering simply means connecting your camera to a computer so your images appear on a larger screen as you shoot. I use a wired connection straight into Capture One, which makes it easy to review images during the session, catch the little details I might miss on the back of my camera, and favorite the strongest shots as I go.
And when I’m finished? My selects are already organized, so I can transfer everything to my main computer at home and jump into editing without sorting through the entire session all over again.
I used to tether wirelessly, but switching to a wired setup has made the process much more reliable and seamless for me.
It’s one of those small workflow changes that makes a BIG difference—especially when you photograph a lot of headshots.
And if you’re just getting started in photography—or looking for ways to improve your setup, lighting, posing, and workflow—I have a whole collection of free resources for photographers waiting for you at the link in my bio. 📸
Photographers, are you shooting tethered yet? 👇🏻
“But what if my kids don’t cooperate?” 😅
If that’s the first thing you think about when you imagine family photos, I promise—you’re not alone.
Your kids don’t need to sit perfectly still, smile on command, or be on their best behavior for us to create beautiful photos. They can move. They can be silly. They can need a snack break. They can take a few minutes to warm up.
That’s all part of photographing real families.
Swipe through for a few of my favorite ways to make family portraits with little ones feel easier (and a whole lot less stressful).
And if you want help preparing for everything else, grab my FREE Family Session Welcome Guide! I’ll walk you through what to wear, choosing a location, preparing for your session, what to expect from start to finish, posing, finished photo ideas, FAQs, and more.
🤍 Grab your free copy through the link in my bio—and then come to your session ready to love on your family. I’ll handle the rest.
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.
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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area
tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
