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...
30 Degrees North is a full-service marketing firm in The Woodlands. They handle marketing for Dr. Imran Fayaz at The Brain & Spine Institute of North Houston. I have photographed Dr. Fayaz and his team several times. As team members change, there is a need for updated headshots for the group. Dr. Fayaz uses the...
Land Advisors specializes in the innovative brokerage of land and improved property through deep market insight and unparalleled service to owners and consumers of real estate. The Houston office is one of nine locations throughout the United States. Through a recommendation from another photographer friend of mine, the Houston office contacted me for some updated headshots...
I love corporate photo shoots – I set up background and lights in the office and people can come get a headshot, right in the office! Typically, I’ll have a window of time that everyone knows I’ll be there and when they are free, they stop by for a headshot. It works out really well...
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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.
Because when your brand feels aligned, everything else becomes easier—your content, your messaging, and how people perceive your business.
📩 If your brand feels a little off lately, this is a great time to fix it. Link in bio to start planning.
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!
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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area
tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
