Reasons for Company Headshots | The Woodlands Headshot Photographer

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

Reasons for Company Headshots

Company headshots are good business.  There are a few reasons why a professional headshot is necessary in today’s marketplace.

The Digital Handshake

The company headshot, known as the digital handshake, is possibly your first impression with the recruiter, the corporate partner, the business associate, or client.  A professional headshot creates a fantastic first impression because it is current, professional, and confident.  Without even meeting a person face-to-face, the headshot puts a visual image of you in this person’s mind.  Upon meeting you, the relationship can build on this solid foundation.  This is another reason why a CURRENT headshot is so important.  It should look like you and represent who you are.

Brand Building

For small business, YOU are your company and your brand.  What better way to build your brand than to put a face to the company.  People do business with people.  Customers, clients, and business associates need to see you.  A professional headshot is an opportunity to further build your brand and its awareness in the community.  Get yourself out there and build the brand!

Networking

Social media sites like LinkedIn are professional business sites.  Networking on these sites encourages business with friends and acquaintances.  Whether you are looking for a job or looking for a business partner or just looking to stay current in your field, a professional headshot sets the stage for this business relationship.  A selfie or a cut-out from a group photo is not a professional headshot and should not be considered a professional profile picture for business sites like LinkedIn.  Get a professional headshot and stay in the game!

Headshots for Abercrombie & Associates

I had another successful round of headshots with Abercrombie & Associates.  As new employees come on board, they have a professional headshot session with me.  Abercrombie & Associates is an accounting firm.  They value a professional headshot since their clients want to see the person with whom they are working.  I’m also a client of theirs and I like to know who’s working on my taxes.  Just seeing a face to put with the name helps put me at ease and gives me confidence in my relationship with my accountant.

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

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If you’re planning family photos around Houston or The Woodlands, I've got 8 beautiful locations to consider 👇🏻 

📍 W.G. Jones State Forest — Woodsy, natural, and perfect for that classic outdoor family portrait look.

📍 Alden Bridge Park — Relaxed, timeless, and a great option for families who want plenty of greenery.

📍 Rob Fleming Park at Creekside — Scenic, family-friendly, and especially beautiful for those warm, natural portraits.

📍 The Woodlands Waterway — A great mix of greenery, architecture, and a slightly more urban feel.

📍 Hughes Landing — Modern and polished with plenty of variety for your gallery.

📍 Mercer Botanic Gardens — Lush, colorful, and perfect if you love a garden-inspired backdrop.

📍 Downtown Conroe — Lots of character and architecture for something a little different from the traditional park setting.

📍 Downtown Tomball — Charming, casual, and full of personality.

🔖 SAVE this list for when it’s time to plan your family photos!

Still need to get your fall family photos on the calendar? I have just a few weekend dates remaining this season:

October 10 & 17
November 8 & 15

If one of those dates works for your family, don’t wait too long to grab it! Head to the link in my bio to reserve your family session. 📸
A little bit of flash can go a LONG way outdoors. 📸

When I’m photographing families or seniors outside, I’m not trying to overpower the natural light or make the photo look like it was taken with flash.

I just want a little extra light to soften those shadows, even out skin tones, and give me a more polished final image.

The key? Keep it subtle.

Your flash should work with the natural light—not fight against it. When you get that balance right, you still get the beautiful look of an outdoor session, just with a little more control over your subject’s lighting.

If you’re a newer photographer, start experimenting with adding a small amount of off-camera flash to your outdoor sessions. You might be surprised by how much of a difference it makes!

📸 And if you’re building your photography skills, I have free resources on lighting, gear, posing, and more available through the link in my bio.
The goal is to coordinate—not match. 👏🏻

Planning outfits for the whole family can easily become the most stressful part of family photos, so here’s my favorite way to simplify it:

Start with one person’s outfit (Mom, I’m looking at you 😉) and build everyone else around it.

Choose a color palette that works well with your location. For an outdoor session, earthy greens, browns, blues, creams, and other natural tones photograph beautifully.

Then add some variety! Mix different shades of denim, layer jackets or sweaters, and incorporate different fabrics and textures. Everyone should look like they belong together without looking like you bought the same outfit in five different sizes. 😂

And most importantly, choose clothes that actually feel like your family. You’ll be much more comfortable in front of the camera—and it’ll show in your photos.

And don't forget, my weekend family session dates are filling up fast! 👇🏻

October 10th & 17th
November 8th & 15th

📸 Need a little more help planning your session? My free Family Session Welcome Guide covers wardrobe, locations, preparing for your session, and more. Grab it through the link in my bio!
Photographers: the secret to family sessions with little kids? Stop expecting them to follow the plan. 😂📸

Young kids are going to move. They’re going to get distracted. They may decide halfway through that they’re completely DONE with your ideas—and that’s okay.

Instead of fighting it, work with it.

Keep them moving and engaged. Give them something to do instead of constantly asking them to smile. And don’t forget to coach Mom and Dad, too! Encourage them to interact with their kids, keep looking at you when you need the classic family shot, and trust you to get the moment.

Because some of the best images happen in between the poses—the laughs, cuddles, movement, and little expressions you couldn’t have planned if you tried.

You don’t need perfectly behaved kids to create beautiful family portraits. You need patience, flexibility, and a few tricks ready when your original plan goes out the window. 😉

📸 If you’re growing your photography business, I have free resources covering everything from gear and lighting to posing and more. Check them out through the link in my bio!

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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.