Summit Midstream recently relocated it’s headquarters from Dallas to The Woodlands. They contacted me for headshots for two of their leaders. I brought my background and lighting equipment to the office, set up, and got their headshots done in record time. By doing the headshots in the office, they lost very little work time! Back...
AllTransTek is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. The corporate office wanted to have updated headshots for the company as well as new photos for marketing materials. A photographer captured headshots there at the corporate office. They asked me to capture the headshots for the Houston office. Then, I went to Galveston where they were meeting...
Lena contacted me about doing some headshots for the James Walker Oil & Gas office in The Woodlands. They use Skype for Business to communicate with all of the other offices on a regular basis. She wanted everyone to have a professional headshot so that they could have a professional profile photo – Skype displays the...
What a fun photo shoot with Chelsea! Her sister came along to the shoot and helped with hair, clothing, and opinions (I love that)! She had several options for clothing and we swapped backgrounds and lighting to change the look. She will submit one 5×7 print and the same digital image to the Miss Texas...
Caren, from Old Republic Title in Conroe, contacted me about headshots for some of the realtors and lenders that she often works with. Great! I set up shop in their conference room – I had several options for backgrounds and some of them brought different options for clothing choices. We had a lot of fun...
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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.
If your brand feels a little “off”… it’s usually not your content 👇🏻
It’s the lack of consistency behind it.
You’re posting, updating your website, trying to stay visible—but if your visuals don’t feel aligned, it creates a disconnect.
And that’s what people pick up on.
Your photos are one of the first things people use to decide if they trust your business.
If they feel scattered, outdated, or inconsistent, it affects how your brand is perceived—no matter how good your work actually is.
That’s exactly why I invested in my own branding session!
Because if I’m asking my clients to show up professionally, I need to do the same.
And if you’re not even sure what your brand should look like yet—that’s where you start.
📥 I created a Brand Clarity Workbook to help you define your look, message, and direction before you invest in photos.
Link in my bio!
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tara@taraflannery.com
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