Family Portraits (Studio vs Outdoors) | Houston Family Photographer

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

Family Portraits (Studio vs Outdoors)

Family portraits can take place in the studio or outdoors!  For smaller families, couples or just the kids, the studio is a perfect option.  The weather is not a concern and the lighting is always beautiful!  We can do the session at any time of day as well.  For larger families, an outdoor location is our best bet.  We have room to spread out and pose and get some really fantastic family portraits.  First, consider the time of year and availability of your family.  Discuss options with your photographer.  Next, plan the session for the studio or outdoors accordingly.  Then at the session, have fun with your family and enjoy your time together.  Finally, review your images and select the very best ones for your walls!  Every time you walk by those family portraits, you’ll remember the time you spent just being family together.  It’s a beautiful memory.

Family Photos

Don and Mary wanted to take some professional photos.  They wanted something to frame for their home as well as to give to family members.  We ended up with a couple of them together and then also individual portraits.  They were so thrilled to be able to send these framed prints to family.  Faye and Ricky had the entire family in for Mother’s Day weekend.  What a great time to have family portraits taken.  We opted for an outdoor location so that we had plenty of room for posing.  We took photos of the entire family and then each individual family as well.  I can’t wait for each of them to receive their prints!  They’ll have something to remember that Mother’s Day weekend…what a gift!

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

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When was the last time you looked through your childhood photo albums?

Those photos your parents took? They're more than memories — they're legacy family photos that shaped who you are today.

Now imagine your kids 30 years from now, flipping through the photos you create today. What story will they tell?

Family portraits capture more than smiles. They preserve:
✨ The love that filled your home
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💛 Your family's unique story

These aren't just photos for today — they're legacy images your kids will always look back on. Photos they'll treasure. Photos they'll show their own children someday.

📆 Current Family Session Availability:
• October 12
• October 18 
• October 19
• October 26

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I have two business degrees — everything I’ve learned about photography came from hands-on experience and in-person workshops.

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Your senior portraits should feel like you — not just another cookie-cutter session. That means:

🕶️ Bring your sunglasses
👟 Rock your favorite sneakers
🎸 Grab your instrument, your dog, or even your best friend

Let’s add personality, attitude, and fun so your session is unforgettable. Because these aren’t just photos — they’re memories you’ll look back on for years to come. 💛

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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area

tara@taraflannery.com

713-412-5437

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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.