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Custom Headshots | Houston Headshot Photographer

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

Custom Headshots

In today’s digital age, your professional image is often your first introduction to the world. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a budding entrepreneur, or a creative professional, having custom headshots can make a significant impact on how you’re perceived in the business world. Let’s explore why custom headshots are a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their image and make a lasting impression.

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Why You Need a Custom Headshot – Top 10

1. Tailored to Your Brand
2. Authenticity Matters
3. Professionalism and Credibility
4. Versatility in Use
5. Visual Storytelling
6. Personalized Style
7. Connection with Your Audience
8. Highlight Your Unique Selling Points
9. Evolve with Your Brand
10. Timeless Investment

Let’s Summarize

Custom headshots capture your unique style, personality, and values, ensuring that your visual identity reflects your message and mission. They will capture the authentic you, conveying sincerity and approachability. In a world filled with stock photos and generic images, authenticity stands out.

They send a clear message that you take your professional image seriously and enhance your credibility, making you more attractive to clients, partners, and employers. With so many ways to capture your personal style in a custom headshot, you can use these images across various platforms; LinkedIn profile, website, business cards, and marketing materials. This will ensure consistency in your branding efforts.

Custom headshots also convey confidence, approachability, leadership, or any other message you want to send to your audience. They give you the opportunity to shape the narrative. And, whether you prefer a traditional studio backdrop, a natural outdoor setting, or a creative urban environment, an authentic custom headshot helps you connect with your audience on a personal level. It invites trust and encourages engagement, making it easier to build lasting relationships.

In conclusion, custom headshots are a valuable tool for anyone looking to enhance their professional image and personal brand. They are a personalized, authentic, and versatile asset that helps you stand out in a crowded digital landscape. If you’re ready to elevate your image and make a lasting impression, consider investing in custom headshots that truly reflect the best version of you.

Recent Headshot Sessions

Meghan works for King Ranch and wanted a headshot that reflected not only her personality but her job as well. During her Executive Headshot Session, we photographed her in several jacket options and her hat! I absolutely love this combination of her hat and green jacket!

Ready for your custom headshot? Contact me today to get started.

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

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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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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!

Standing out professionally matters more than ever—especially when you’re competing for someone’s attention before you ever get the chance to meet them.

Your LinkedIn profile, company bio, website, or online portfolio may be someone’s very first introduction to you. And while your experience and qualifications are what really matter, the way you present yourself can help shape that first impression.

That’s where a great professional headshot comes in. 📸

A current, polished photo helps you look confident, approachable, and intentional about how you show up professionally. And in a tough job market, those little details matter.

If your current headshot is several years old, doesn’t really look like you anymore, or is still a cropped photo from your camera roll…it might be time. 😉

Let’s create a headshot that actually represents the professional you are today.

📸 Book your headshot session through the link in my bio.

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Standing out professionally matters more than ever—especially when you’re competing for someone’s attention before you ever get the chance to meet them. Your LinkedIn profile, company bio, website, or online portfolio may be someone’s very first introduction to you. And while your experience and qualifications are what really matter, the way you present yourself can help shape that first impression. That’s where a great professional headshot comes in. 📸 A current, polished photo helps you look confident, approachable, and intentional about how you show up professionally. And in a tough job market, those little details matter. If your current headshot is several years old, doesn’t really look like you anymore, or is still a cropped photo from your camera roll…it might be time. 😉 Let’s create a headshot that actually represents the professional you are today. 📸 Book your headshot session through the link in my bio.

I think family photos mean something a little different to me now. 🤍

For years, I was the mom hanging new portraits on the walls while my kids were still living at home. Then came senior portraits, graduations, and eventually watching both of them head off to start their own next chapters.

Now that my youngest is off at college, the house is a whole lot quieter.

But everywhere I look, there they are.

On the walls. In frames. In albums. All of these different versions of our family and my kids at ages I can’t go back to.

And maybe that’s why I feel so strongly about family portraits.

When you’re in the middle of raising your kids, it’s easy to think there will always be another year. Another fall. Another chance to schedule the photos.

There probably will be.

But they’ll never be exactly this age again.

Take the photos. Print them. Put them on your walls. Let your home fill up with the people you love.

Someday, you’ll be really glad you did. 🤍

📸 I still have a few weekend dates available for fall family portraits. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll get around to updating yours, maybe this is your sign.

Head to the link in my bio to reserve your session.

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I think family photos mean something a little different to me now. 🤍 For years, I was the mom hanging new portraits on the walls while my kids were still living at home. Then came senior portraits, graduations, and eventually watching both of them head off to start their own next chapters. Now that my youngest is off at college, the house is a whole lot quieter. But everywhere I look, there they are. On the walls. In frames. In albums. All of these different versions of our family and my kids at ages I can’t go back to. And maybe that’s why I feel so strongly about family portraits. When you’re in the middle of raising your kids, it’s easy to think there will always be another year. Another fall. Another chance to schedule the photos. There probably will be. But they’ll never be exactly this age again. Take the photos. Print them. Put them on your walls. Let your home fill up with the people you love. Someday, you’ll be really glad you did. 🤍 📸 I still have a few weekend dates available for fall family portraits. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll get around to updating yours, maybe this is your sign. Head to the link in my bio to reserve your session.

Capture One, if you’re looking for someone to sponsor… I’m your girl. 😉📸

But seriously—if you’re a headshot or portrait photographer and you haven’t tried shooting tethered yet, let me introduce you to one of my favorite workflow upgrades.

Tethering simply means connecting your camera to a computer so your images appear on a larger screen as you shoot. I use a wired connection straight into Capture One, which makes it easy to review images during the session, catch the little details I might miss on the back of my camera, and favorite the strongest shots as I go.

And when I’m finished? My selects are already organized, so I can transfer everything to my main computer at home and jump into editing without sorting through the entire session all over again.

I used to tether wirelessly, but switching to a wired setup has made the process much more reliable and seamless for me.

It’s one of those small workflow changes that makes a BIG difference—especially when you photograph a lot of headshots.

And if you’re just getting started in photography—or looking for ways to improve your setup, lighting, posing, and workflow—I have a whole collection of free resources for photographers waiting for you at the link in my bio. 📸

Photographers, are you shooting tethered yet? 👇🏻

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Capture One, if you’re looking for someone to sponsor… I’m your girl. 😉📸 But seriously—if you’re a headshot or portrait photographer and you haven’t tried shooting tethered yet, let me introduce you to one of my favorite workflow upgrades. Tethering simply means connecting your camera to a computer so your images appear on a larger screen as you shoot. I use a wired connection straight into Capture One, which makes it easy to review images during the session, catch the little details I might miss on the back of my camera, and favorite the strongest shots as I go. And when I’m finished? My selects are already organized, so I can transfer everything to my main computer at home and jump into editing without sorting through the entire session all over again. I used to tether wirelessly, but switching to a wired setup has made the process much more reliable and seamless for me. It’s one of those small workflow changes that makes a BIG difference—especially when you photograph a lot of headshots. And if you’re just getting started in photography—or looking for ways to improve your setup, lighting, posing, and workflow—I have a whole collection of free resources for photographers waiting for you at the link in my bio. 📸 Photographers, are you shooting tethered yet? 👇🏻

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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.