Pat needed a new headshot and I’m so glad that we got several different looks – studio lighting, natural lighting, different wardrobe selections. All of these factors make your headshots personal. I usually ask people to bring a couple of options for clothing and we change up backgrounds and lighting to match the clothing. You...
Professional photography is a business investment. It’s crucial in today’s digital world to have a professional web presence. Dr. Guy Lewis and his team are doing just that. Matching the existing photos on their website, we were able to create staff environmental portraits in the office. Staff members only needed to take a few minutes...
Devlyn came into the studio for a headshot session. I love her new updated headshots – she’s ready for LinkedIn, her company website, promotional materials, author bios, or just about anything else! Her spunky personality shines through in these shots and her energy is hard to miss. We had a fantastic session – I was...
Amanda needed a new corporate headshot. We used a white background to keep it clean and professional. I always love chatting with my clients and learning about their lives – the beauty of working with people! We talked about the kids, husbands, career…all my best to you Amanda in personal and professional life!
I first met Bernard and Lynne Abercrombie while working on another job – I was photographing their pool! After their pool became famous 🙂 Bernard contacted me about headshots for the company. We got some great shots of all of the staff. Now they can add the new headshots to their website…just in time for...
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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! 📸
“What are we all going to wear?” 😅
It’s usually one of the FIRST questions families have after booking their portrait session—and I get it. You’re not just choosing one outfit. You’re trying to make an entire family look coordinated without looking like you tried too hard.
The good news? You don’t need matching outfits or a brand-new wardrobe to photograph beautifully.
Swipe through for some of my favorite ways to plan outfits that feel cohesive, comfortable, and still look like YOUR family. And save this post for when it’s time to start digging through everyone’s closets!
Want help with everything else, too?
I created my Family Session Welcome Guide to take the guesswork out of preparing for your session. Inside, I cover styling, choosing a location, what to expect from start to finish, posing, session prep, ideas for your finished photos, FAQs, and more.
🍂 Fall family portrait season is here! Grab the guide through the link in my bio and start planning your session.
Class of 2027, the clock is ticking! 🎓📸
Yearbook deadlines are getting closer, which means there’s not much time left to get those fall senior portraits on the calendar.
Senior photos are about so much more than checking a yearbook photo off the list. This is your chance to capture their personality, style, interests, and who they are during one of the biggest years of their life.
If senior portraits are still sitting on your fall to-do list, this is your sign to get them booked!
🎓 Now booking fall senior sessions. Head to the link in my bio to get started.
Come spend a headshot + branding day with me! 📸
One of my favorite things about on-location sessions is getting to step into a client’s space and create images that actually feel connected to their business.
We can capture updated headshots, team photos, working shots, office details, and plenty of branding content—all without your team having to leave the office.
A lot goes into a shoot day, but this is the fun part: turning an ordinary workday into a whole new library of images for your brand.
Need updated photos for your business or team? Let’s plan your session! Click the link in my bio to get started! 🔗
If your kids are still living under your roof, take the photos. 🤍
You hear people say you only get 18 summers with your kids, and now that mine are grown, I understand just how quickly those years really go. Once college, work, relationships, and their own schedules enter the picture, getting everyone together at the same time gets a whole lot harder.
So don’t wait for the “perfect” year for family portraits. Document the family you have right now—the missing teeth, growth spurts, changing personalities, and even the little bit of chaos that comes with it.
Because one day, getting everyone in the same place for a family photo might be the hardest part.
🍂 Fall Family Portrait Weekend Availability:
September 20
October 3, 10, & 17
November 7 & 15
If family portraits have been on your list, grab one of my remaining fall dates before they’re gone.
📸 Book your session through the link in my bio.
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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area
tara@taraflannery.com
713-412-5437
