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Chairman’s Ball for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

Chairman’s Ball

The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce had the annual Chairman’s Ball on August 18.  I had a great time photographing the event.  The theme, as you can tell, was Star Wars.  All of the tables were elaborately decorated to the theme.  Some of them went way beyond what I thought was possible for table decorations!  Candy and gift bags and goodies smothered the tables and waited for guests to arrive.  It was a fun evening of dinner and dancing!

News from The Courier of Montgomery County

Excitement could be sensed in The Woodlands Saturday night as hundreds of people in black tie attire and Star Wars costumes applauded the outgoing and incoming chairmen for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.

The attendees entered the 40th annual Chairman’s Ball at The Woodlands Waterway Mariott Hotel and Convention Center by walking through plants recreating an Endor-like jungle scene before sitting at tables with Chewbacca, Yoda, and more decorative toppers.

Some attendees dressed in R2-D2 and C-3PO droid tuxedos, others could be spotted as Jedis and even Queen Padmé Amidala while enjoying dinner and a show that included a live lightsaber battle and recognition for those who have served as chairman in the past and helped bring the chamber success.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

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My Photographer Gear Guide is linked in my bio if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when you’re first starting out.

Because the truth is—you don’t need everything right away.

When you’re new, it’s easy to feel like you need all the gear… but really, it comes down to a few key pieces.

A solid camera body and a really good lens will take you further than a full bag of equipment you don’t know how to use yet.

If you’re deciding where to spend your money, start there.

A 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens will cover more than you think—and give you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of sessions without overcomplicating things.

Curious—what was the first piece of gear you invested in?

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My Photographer Gear Guide is linked in my bio if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when you’re first starting out. Because the truth is—you don’t need everything right away. When you’re new, it’s easy to feel like you need all the gear… but really, it comes down to a few key pieces. A solid camera body and a really good lens will take you further than a full bag of equipment you don’t know how to use yet. If you’re deciding where to spend your money, start there. A 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens will cover more than you think—and give you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of sessions without overcomplicating things. Curious—what was the first piece of gear you invested in?

‼️ No clients (or videographers) were harmed in the making of this video 🤣

(For the record—this is very much a joke.)

But if you are a photographer, you know the real challenge isn’t getting someone in front of the camera… it’s knowing how to guide them once they’re there.

Small adjustments = big difference in how confident and natural someone looks.

And having a go-to posing flow makes everything feel easier—for you and your client. (so you don`t resort to violence 😉)

➡️ I put together a Headshot Posing Flow Cheat Sheet to help with exactly that—link in bio.

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‼️ No clients (or videographers) were harmed in the making of this video 🤣 (For the record—this is very much a joke.) But if you are a photographer, you know the real challenge isn’t getting someone in front of the camera… it’s knowing how to guide them once they’re there. Small adjustments = big difference in how confident and natural someone looks. And having a go-to posing flow makes everything feel easier—for you and your client. (so you don't resort to violence 😉) ➡️ I put together a Headshot Posing Flow Cheat Sheet to help with exactly that—link in bio.

A quick look at the people and brands I had the chance to photograph this month 👇🏻

Grateful for every person and team that trusted me to capture this season of their business.

Each session is different, but the goal is always the same—to create images that actually represent you well and support where you’re going next.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your headshot or branding photos, now is a great time to get it scheduled before things get busy later in the year.

📩 You can book your session through the link in my bio.

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A quick look at the people and brands I had the chance to photograph this month 👇🏻 Grateful for every person and team that trusted me to capture this season of their business. Each session is different, but the goal is always the same—to create images that actually represent you well and support where you’re going next. If you’ve been thinking about updating your headshot or branding photos, now is a great time to get it scheduled before things get busy later in the year. 📩 You can book your session through the link in my bio.

Taking team photos that actually look like your team 👇🏻

Clean. Consistent. Professional.

Because when your entire team shows up cohesively across your website, LinkedIn, and marketing… it makes a difference.

It builds trust.
It feels more established.
And it reflects the level your business is operating at today.

If you’re planning a team session, there’s more to it than just picking a date and showing up.

That’s exactly why I created a Corporate Headshot Planner—to help you organize everything ahead of time so your session runs smoothly and your final images feel aligned.

📥 Grab it through the link in my bio and start planning your team’s update.

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Taking team photos that actually look like your team 👇🏻 Clean. Consistent. Professional. Because when your entire team shows up cohesively across your website, LinkedIn, and marketing… it makes a difference. It builds trust. It feels more established. And it reflects the level your business is operating at today. If you’re planning a team session, there’s more to it than just picking a date and showing up. That’s exactly why I created a Corporate Headshot Planner—to help you organize everything ahead of time so your session runs smoothly and your final images feel aligned. 📥 Grab it through the link in my bio and start planning your team’s update.

This is why good branding photos feel different 👇🏻

A strong session isn’t just about showing up and taking a few pictures.

It’s about direction.
It’s about intention.
It’s about creating images you can actually use across your business.

The end result should feel aligned—like your photos finally match the level you’re operating at now.

But here’s the part most people skip…
Before you ever step in front of the camera, you need clarity on your brand.

✅ 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 work for you.

📥 Grab it through the link in my bio, then let’s plan your session.

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This is why good branding photos feel different 👇🏻 A strong session isn’t just about showing up and taking a few pictures. It’s about direction. It’s about intention. It’s about creating images you can actually use across your business. The end result should feel aligned—like your photos finally match the level you’re operating at now. But here’s the part most people skip… Before you ever step in front of the camera, you need clarity on your brand. ✅ 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 work for you. 📥 Grab it through the link in my bio, then let’s plan your session.

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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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.