I met April at the Pink Petro launch party in May. As part of the event, I provided headshots for all members and guests attending. It was a whirlwind – folks lined up outside the door to get a headshot! Mayor Anise Parker was in that line too. After the event, April decided to come in...
You might remember the Pink Petro launch party where I took headshots of attendees. One of those attendees (a Shell employee) contacted me about taking headshots for the Shell Women’s Event the following week. Of course! I arrived at the United Way building for the event. I set up background and lights and the women...
Ashley contacted me about a corporate shoot for Lead Construction (http://leadconstructionllc.com). Great! More updates to websites, LinkedIn, marketing material, etc. I brought lighting equipment and backdrop to their office in Tomball. We did some headshots and thankfully it stopped raining long enough to take some shots outside – headshots and a couple of group shots....
Katie Mehnert. CEO and Founder of Pink Petro. We went to high school together. We’re friends on Facebook so I keep up with her life. She left her corporate job and after some time and a conversation with a stranger on a plane, decided to start Pink Petro. Within 6 weeks, with the help of...
Taylor contacted me and said he needed a headshot for his company. “Just something quick,” he said. I told him that we could definitely do that. So we took the standard white background and studio lights shot for his company, complete with jacket and tie. Then I said, let’s try something. We then used natural...
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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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