Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in family portraits. I’m so excited to be #givingback to Houston First Responders. See more family photos in the gallery. Contact me to book your family portrait today! #GivingBack to Houston First Responders Giving back to the community is an important part...
Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography and is proud to be this year’s Giving Goes Glam photographer. See more event photography in the gallery. Contact me to book your event today! Giving Goes Glam Giving Goes Glam is a fashion show and luncheon. The event benefits the programs...
Be kind to your neighbor… You never know what struggles they are facing… Mary and Judy have a connection. They both work for Houston Methodist hospital but didn’t know each other until Mary was diagnosed with cancer. One day while receiving chemo, she had a bad reaction. She called to Judy saying she didn’t feel...
My mom is a breast cancer survivor – 17 years. But I remember the day she was diagnosed like it was yesterday. The doctor’s appointment took way too long. I sat at home waiting for my parents’ return from that appointment. Pacing the hallway with every agonizing minute passing. When they finally got home, I...
HOME. It’s where you go to rest. To be yourself. To be safe, secure, and loved. But what if you don’t have a home. What if you don’t have a place to call your own. A place where things are safe and secure. A place to return when life is a mess. The families in...
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Come along with me as I set up for a headshot + branding session 👇🏻
When you’re just getting started, it’s easy to think you need all the gear before you can take on client work.
You don’t.
For in-office headshots, a solid setup really comes down to a few essentials:
✅ reliable lighting
✅ a strong lens
✅ a backdrop
✅ reflectors to help control light and keep skin tones consistent
That’s how I’m able to create clean, professional headshots—without being in a studio.
And for branding? That’s where I shift.
Instead of a backdrop, I’m using the client’s space—capturing environmental images that feel more natural, personal, and aligned with their business.
Same session, two different approaches—both intentional.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about having more gear…
it’s about knowing how to use what you have.
📥 If you’re a newer photographer, I’ve put together resources to help with gear, lighting, and posing—click the link in my bio to check them out!
If your brand hasn’t been updated this year… this might be your sign 👇🏻
Summer is one of the best times to refresh your branding imagery—and most people don’t take advantage of it.
Things tend to slow down just enough to step back and actually look at what your brand is communicating.
And for a lot of businesses, this is when it becomes clear:
→ the photos don’t match the level you’re operating at anymore
A mid-year refresh isn’t about starting over—it’s about making sure your visuals reflect where you are now, not where you were a year ago.
But before you even book new photos… you need clarity.
What do you want your brand to feel like?
How do you want to show up?
That’s exactly why I created my Brand Personality Workbook—to help you define that first, so your photos actually align.
📥 Grab it through the link in my bio, and then let’s plan your next session.
Shooting outdoors doesn’t always mean “perfect lighting.” 👇🏻
One of the biggest challenges with natural light is inconsistency—
skin tones can shift depending on shade, surroundings, and even reflections (hello green grass 👀).
That’s why I use off-camera flash, even outside.
It helps create:
✅ consistent skin tones
✅ balanced lighting
✅ a cleaner, more polished final image
So instead of guessing what the light is doing…
I’m controlling it.
📥 If you’re a photographer trying to figure out lighting + gear, I’ve put together a guide with the setups I actually use—link in bio.
What it looks like behind the camera… vs. what you get 👇🏻
Different sessions, different people, different goals—
but always the same focus: helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Headshots, branding, families, seniors, and more… it all comes back to capturing people in a way that actually feels like them.
✨ If you’re ready to start planning your session, you can click the link in my bio.
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.
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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area
tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
