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Best Portrait Photographers | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and is considered one of the best portrait photographers.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today! Best Portrait Photographers When planning your professional headshot session, you’ll want to look for the...

Teen Photo Session | Houston Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in the teen photo session.  See more senior photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your senior portrait today! Teen Photo Session Teens are becoming a hot topic for photo sessions!  I like to treat these sessions like a high...

Actor and Model Headshots | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in actor and model headshots.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today! Actor and Model Headshots Headshots for actors and models are a little different than business headshots.  Sometimes, these headshots have specific requirements...

Tara Earns Craftsman Degree | Houston Professional Photographer

Houston, TX Photographer Earns Craftsman Degree Tara Flannery of Tara Flannery Photography LLC recognized for helping to advance the photography industry   Houston, TX, January 2021—Tara Flannery of Tara Flannery Photography LLC in Houston, TX has earned the Photographic Craftsman degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The degree was presented to Flannery by PPA...

Profile Photography | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in headshots and profile photography.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today! Profile Photography The dreaded profile.  Every social media account requires a profile photo and bio.  Don’t dread it, grab that profile...

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Mid-session. Camera in hand. Client in front of me…
and suddenly my camera starts throwing error codes.

I turn it off. Pull the battery. Take the card out.
Put everything back in and hope it works again.

And then it happens again.

Three memory cards failed on me during that shoot.

After that, I switched to Sony Tough cards—and haven’t had an issue since.

It’s one of those things you don’t think about… until you’re in a high-pressure moment and your gear has to perform.

📥 If you’re a photographer and want a breakdown of the gear I actually use and trust, I’ve put together a guide—link in bio.

👇🏼 But I'm curious, what cards have been working for you?
It’s never just pressing a button.

It’s reading the room.
Adjusting in real time.
Knowing how to bring out confidence—even when someone feels uncomfortable in front of the camera.

The technical side matters.
But the connection, the instinct, and the ability to see what others don’t… that’s what turns it into something more.

📩 If you’re ready for photos that feel like you, you can book through the link in my bio.
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!

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tara@taraflannery.com

713-412-5437

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
Tara is a Certified Professional Photographer.
Tara is a member of TPPA Texas Professional Photographer's Association.
Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
Tara has earned her Photographic Craftsman certification.
Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.