Riley is five!! I have photographed this beautiful family for several years and we always capture the family in the Fall and then Riley’s birthday. Mom has these fantastic outfits ordered with Riley’s favorite character, complete with bow, pants, and skirt…I love it! I adore the ruffled pants this year! And we got some great...
Friends of friends, this family came from South Houston for a session! Mom and daughter had makeup appointments and we had a beautiful session. Gorgeous light. Gorgeous family. Perfection! I adore the individual shots of the kids…beautiful dreamy light. They had fun just being together – that’s the best part of family sessions…being together and...
I photographed Justin for his senior portraits and then Mom contacted me for their holiday family photos as well! Yea! They have this beautiful forest behind their home where the light is just gorgeous. And the boys took some photos with the family’s pugs – because they are members of the family too, you know....
I have known this Mama since our kids were in the MOMS Club together. Although we don’t see each other regularly, I feel like we could pick up at any moment and chat about our lives. We had such a great session – this family absolutely adores new baby girl and you can see their...
I love this family! I have been photographing them since L was a year old! We had balloons and the red wagon and came away with a gorgeous photo of his beautiful face! Look at him now…so glad I got to see them this year for their annual family photos. We had a great time...
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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.
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! 📸
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tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
