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September 27, 2021

Extended Senior Session | The Woodlands Senior Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in the extended senior session. See more senior photos in the gallery. Contact me to book your senior portrait today!

Extended Senior Session

Sometimes one single session for a high school senior is just not enough! An extended session (or multiple sessions), allows us to create unique imagery in different locations. For instance, if a high school senior plays a sport, one of the sessions might involve that sport, complete with equipment and uniform. Or a senior who plays a musical instrument might want a session in the auditorium with instrument and performance attire. The flexibility of having two separate sessions allows for different hair and makeup for the girls as well. The regular session would be the session with hair, makeup, and street clothes.

Session with Sophia

My sessions with Sophia for her senior portraits were so much fun! She does silks at The John Cooper School – think Cirque du Soliel! First, we held a session at the school on stage with silks. She wore a couple of different outfits that coordinated with the silks colors and we did one set with the lyra hoop. Her teacher helped us with equipment and poses and with throwing the silks around for movement! It was a blast! Then, Sophia and I did a second session the next week at a local event venue. She had hair and makeup done and a few outfit changes for a great variety of final images! I can’t wait for her to see the album and other goodies!

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in senior portraits. See more senior photos in the gallery. Contact me to book your senior portrait today!

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Let’s talk about it 👇🏻

If your brand photos aren’t working… it’s probably because they’re not telling the full story. 📖

So many business owners come to me thinking they just need a good headshot. And while that’s a great pace to start—it’s not enough to truly connect with your audience.

When I work with clients on branding sessions, we create a variety of images that show who you are, how you work, and what it’s like to be in your world. Because that’s what people really want to see.

Here are 5 types of brand photos I recommend for every business owner ⬇️

📸 Classic Headshot – Professional and polished, but with personality. Think confident, approachable, and totally on-brand.

📸 Lifestyle – You doing your thing—working on your laptop, taking client calls, sipping coffee. These shots feel natural and authentic (because they are).

📸 Detail or Flat Lay – The close-ups: your hands writing, your products, your favorite pen and planner. These add texture and storytelling to your visuals.

📸 Environment/Context – Your space, your vibe. Whether it’s a cozy home office or a sleek meeting room, it helps clients imagine being there with you.

📸Team or Interaction Shots – Collaborating, problem-solving, laughing. People want to see connection—these images make your brand feel human.

Every image we create is intentional—designed to help your audience picture themselves working with you and to build that all-important trust before they ever reach out.

✨ Ready to show up with confidence and clarity? Let’s make it happen. DM me today to book your FREE consultation.

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Not sure what types of images you really need from your branding session? 🤔

Start here.

These 5 photo styles are the foundation of a strong, professional brand — and I help clients create them all in one personalized session.

👉🏻 Swipe through for the must-haves — then shoot me a message if you’re ready to plan your branding session. I’d love to help you bring your vision to life!

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I`m stepping into the future of photography… and bringing you with me.

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Texas School of Professional Photography and take a deep dive into something I never thought I’d be so excited about: AI in photography.

Now before you picture robots with cameras (😅), let me clarify—this isn’t about replacing creativity or the personal connection behind the lens. It’s about enhancing the work I already do for you.

From intelligent background clean-up to faster retouching and subtle refinements that elevate the final image—AI is helping me spend less time behind the screen and more time focused on what matters: capturing your real, beautiful moments.

Continuing education is something I’ll always invest in—because staying inspired and evolving in my craft means I can keep delivering the very best to the people who trust me with their stories.

If you`re curious about how this new tech can take your session to the next level, let’s talk. I’m genuinely so excited to keep growing, learning, and creating with you. 💛

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I'm stepping into the future of photography… and bringing you with me.

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Texas School of Professional Photography and take a deep dive into something I never thought I’d be so excited about: AI in photography.

Now before you picture robots with cameras (😅), let me clarify—this isn’t about replacing creativity or the personal connection behind the lens. It’s about enhancing the work I already do for you.

From intelligent background clean-up to faster retouching and subtle refinements that elevate the final image—AI is helping me spend less time behind the screen and more time focused on what matters: capturing your real, beautiful moments.

Continuing education is something I’ll always invest in—because staying inspired and evolving in my craft means I can keep delivering the very best to the people who trust me with their stories.

If you're curious about how this new tech can take your session to the next level, let’s talk. I’m genuinely so excited to keep growing, learning, and creating with you. 💛

#businessbranding #brandingphotographer #personalbranding #brandingtips #professionalheadshots

I get it—you’ve hired someone new, and now you need a matching headshot… but your original photographer is no longer available. 😬

Do you really have to start over and re-photograph the whole team?

Not if you hire someone who knows how to recreate what’s already working.

That’s where I come in.

When a company calls me in to match an existing set of headshots, I study every detail of your current images so your new photos blend in flawlessly—like they were taken on the same day.

Here’s what I focus on to make that happen:

✅ Lighting – Studio or natural? Soft, directional, or diffused?

✅ Background – Color, texture, and how sharp or blurry it is.

✅ Cropping & Composition – How close is the shot? What’s the framing like?

✅ Posing & Expression – Are your team members posed formally or relaxed and candid?

✅ Editing Style – Bright and airy? Bold and contrasty? Warm or cool tones?

📸 The result: a polished, consistent set of headshots that reflect your brand—even across time, locations, or different photographers.

✨ You don’t need to start over. You just need the right photographer.

Ready to match your headshots? I’d love to help. Send me a message to chat!

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Your original headshot photographer is no longer available… and now you’re wondering if you have to start over.

Good news: you don’t.

When your team grows, I help you maintain that polished, cohesive look—even if I didn’t take the original photos. I study the lighting, background, posing, and editing style so your new team member blends in seamlessly.

Because when your headshots look consistent, your brand does too. ✨

📸 Ready to match your next headshot without the stress? Let’s make it easy. Send me a message to get started.

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This Mother’s Day, skip the flowers and give her something timeless—a moment, beautifully captured.

She’s been your biggest supporter, your soft place to land, your strength through every season of life.

And while you may not say it every day… you feel it deeply: the love, the gratitude, the bond that only grows stronger over time.

A family photo session isn’t just about the images.

It’s about carving out time to be present with each other.

It’s about documenting the connection, the laughter, the quiet strength, and the unspoken love that lives in every glance and every touch.

Whether you’re celebrating your mom, becoming one yourself, or honoring the memory of someone dear—these portraits become keepsakes.

Not just for now, but for years to come.

📸 Mother’s Day sessions are relaxed, natural, and designed to feel more like a meaningful experience than a posed shoot.

✨ Limited spots available—let’s create something she’ll treasure forever.

Let`s Connect to set up your FREE Consultation!

#mothersdaygift #mothersday2025 #familyphotos

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This Mother’s Day, skip the flowers and give her something timeless—a moment, beautifully captured.

She’s been your biggest supporter, your soft place to land, your strength through every season of life.

And while you may not say it every day… you feel it deeply: the love, the gratitude, the bond that only grows stronger over time.

A family photo session isn’t just about the images.

It’s about carving out time to be present with each other.

It’s about documenting the connection, the laughter, the quiet strength, and the unspoken love that lives in every glance and every touch.

Whether you’re celebrating your mom, becoming one yourself, or honoring the memory of someone dear—these portraits become keepsakes.

Not just for now, but for years to come.

📸 Mother’s Day sessions are relaxed, natural, and designed to feel more like a meaningful experience than a posed shoot.

✨ Limited spots available—let’s create something she’ll treasure forever.

Let's Connect to set up your FREE Consultation!

#mothersdaygift #mothersday2025 #familyphotos

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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.