LISEGA was having a sales meeting in Houston – a great opportunity to have brand new headshots for the entire sales team. So Pam contacted me to set things up. She even forwarded me examples of headshots from the parent company that they wanted to emulate. I set up my equipment in some empty cubicles...
I have known Niambi for several years. I first photographed her family and then we’ve kept in touch over the years. She recently contacted me needing a headshot for her new journey of writing a book. I love the colors she’s wearing – they truly represent her personality (warm, friendly and personable). She’s in the...
Kerry and Dionne are starting a new adventure. Having just moved here from California and the military, the real estate business is where they are turning for their second careers. They are new realtors with my friends at the Better Homes & Gardens, Gary Greene office in Kingwood. Armed with new headshots for their business...
Colleen contacted me about a headshot session so we scheduled a date. A couple of reschedules later, we had our session. What a great one! We got some great shots on the different backgrounds with different clothing for some variety. We joked about how she can now switch out her LinkedIn profile photo. She has...
Thalee contacted me asking about headshots for the company. It turns out that they have a movie studio in their office where they shoot promotional videos. I would have a dedicated space for my backgound and lighting equipment! Yay! On the day of the shoot, I set up in the room and employees starting rolling through....
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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
