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3 Tips for Fantastic Family Pictures

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in family pictures,  family and children’s portraiture.  See more family photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family’s portrait session today!

Family Pictures – 3 Tips for a Fantastic Photo Session

Sometimes the preparation for a family photo session can be stressful!  Once all of the outfits are planned, children are fed, and hair brushed, it’s time to relax.  Here are three tips for fantastic family pictures:

Be Prepared

Start planning for your family photo session well in advance of the day of the session.  You’ll need time to coordinate outfits – this is the hardest part.  See my Pinterest page for tips on what to wear for your family session.  Layout all of the outfits so you can see what they look like together.  Plan everything down to the jewelry, socks, and shoes!!  On the day of the session, make sure everyone is fed, rested, and happy.

Relax

Now that you’ve planned and prepared, it’s time to relax!  Take a few deep breaths and center.  Now is the time to take a few minutes to enjoy just being with your family.  This is why we’re doing the family photo session in the first place – to show your true connections.

Have Fun!

Genuine smiles, emotion, and laughter make for the best family pictures.  We will do some posed family shots with everyone smiling and looking at the camera.  In between those posed shots are the unscripted laughs, smiles, and interaction that are truly amazing.  Have fun with your family – tease them, tickle them, chase them, and just be you together.

Family Photos for Emily

I met Emily during a corporate headshot session in The Woodlands.  She mentioned that she would love to have new photos with her son.  He is such a doll and loves his mama!  What a beautiful family photo that Emily can now put on her walls and look at every day.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in family and children’s portraiture.  See more family photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family’s portrait session today!

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One outfit isn’t enough. Here’s why…

In branding sessions, we plan intentionally—from your wardrobe to your messaging—so your photos work everywhere your brand shows up.

I always recommend bringing multiple outfits: start with your most formal look and end with something more relaxed. This gives you a versatile set of images—perfect for everything from LinkedIn to your About page to your social media.

✨ Pro tip: Think layers, textures, and pieces that feel like you.

💬 Not sure what to wear or how to plan your session wardrobe? Drop your questions below—I’m here to help!

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One outfit isn’t enough. Here’s why… In branding sessions, we plan intentionally—from your wardrobe to your messaging—so your photos work everywhere your brand shows up. I always recommend bringing multiple outfits: start with your most formal look and end with something more relaxed. This gives you a versatile set of images—perfect for everything from LinkedIn to your About page to your social media. ✨ Pro tip: Think layers, textures, and pieces that feel like you. 💬 Not sure what to wear or how to plan your session wardrobe? Drop your questions below—I’m here to help!

Let’s talk about it 👇🏻

When people land on your website or socials, they want to know who you are.

But when you rely on stock photos, you risk looking generic, disconnected, or even untrustworthy — and that could be costing you real opportunities.

Here are 5 reasons to book a professional branding session and invest in photos that are genuine and authentically you:

1️⃣ Build connection. Real faces build real trust.

2️⃣ Show your personality. Let your brand voice shine visually.

3️⃣ Stand out. Your competition is using the same stock photos. You deserve better.

4️⃣ Get consistency. Custom photos align with your colors, vibe, and messaging.

5️⃣ Boost confidence. When you love your photos, you show up more.

📩 Ready to ditch the stock and show up as the real you?

Contact me to book your branding consultation today! I’d love to help you elevate your presence.

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Let’s talk about it 👇🏻 When people land on your website or socials, they want to know who you are. But when you rely on stock photos, you risk looking generic, disconnected, or even untrustworthy — and that could be costing you real opportunities. Here are 5 reasons to book a professional branding session and invest in photos that are genuine and authentically you: 1️⃣ Build connection. Real faces build real trust. 2️⃣ Show your personality. Let your brand voice shine visually. 3️⃣ Stand out. Your competition is using the same stock photos. You deserve better. 4️⃣ Get consistency. Custom photos align with your colors, vibe, and messaging. 5️⃣ Boost confidence. When you love your photos, you show up more. 📩 Ready to ditch the stock and show up as the real you? Contact me to book your branding consultation today! I’d love to help you elevate your presence.

If I had a dollar for every time a client said, “I’m not photogenic”… I could retire.

But here’s the truth:

That phrase? It’s not a fact.
It’s a story you’ve been telling yourself — one of those “little t” truths that feels real, but isn’t.

The real truth?
✨ You are photogenic.
📸 You just haven’t had someone help you see it yet.

Most of us aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Most of us feel awkward in front of the camera. That’s NORMAL.

But with the right lighting, posing, angles — and someone who knows how to bring out your best — that all changes.

You don’t need to look like anyone else.
You just need to feel like you.

And that’s where I come in. 💛

Ready to finally love the way you show up in photos? Contact me — I got you.

#photographytips #brandingphotography #headshots #professionalheadshots

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If I had a dollar for every time a client said, “I’m not photogenic”… I could retire. But here’s the truth: That phrase? It’s not a fact. It’s a story you’ve been telling yourself — one of those “little t” truths that feels real, but isn’t. The real truth? ✨ You are photogenic. 📸 You just haven’t had someone help you see it yet. Most of us aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Most of us feel awkward in front of the camera. That’s NORMAL. But with the right lighting, posing, angles — and someone who knows how to bring out your best — that all changes. You don’t need to look like anyone else. You just need to feel like you. And that’s where I come in. 💛 Ready to finally love the way you show up in photos? Contact me — I got you. #photographytips #brandingphotography #headshots #professionalheadshots

Want people to remember you? Start with this 👇🏻

Your face is your most powerful branding tool — and science backs it up. 🧠

We’re wired to recognize and remember faces, especially when we see them consistently. So if your headshot is outdated, inconsistent, or missing altogether… you could be missing out on real connections.

Here are 5 reasons to invest in a professional headshot that aligns with your brand:

1. First impressions happen online. Make yours count.

2. Visual consistency builds trust. People recognize what they see often.

3. A polished photo = instant credibility.

4. It helps people feel like they know you. Before you’ve even met.

5. Recognition = recall. Repetition helps people remember you.

📩 DM me to book your consultation — let’s create a headshot that helps your brand stick.

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Want people to remember you? Start with this 👇🏻 Your face is your most powerful branding tool — and science backs it up. 🧠 We’re wired to recognize and remember faces, especially when we see them consistently. So if your headshot is outdated, inconsistent, or missing altogether… you could be missing out on real connections. Here are 5 reasons to invest in a professional headshot that aligns with your brand: 1. First impressions happen online. Make yours count. 2. Visual consistency builds trust. People recognize what they see often. 3. A polished photo = instant credibility. 4. It helps people feel like they know you. Before you’ve even met. 5. Recognition = recall. Repetition helps people remember you. 📩 DM me to book your consultation — let’s create a headshot that helps your brand stick.

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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.