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Headshots Background Choices | Houston headshot photographer

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

Headshot Background Choices

The background used for a headshot can set the tone for the headshot itself.  When clients inquire about a headshot session, I like to walk through the options of background and setting with them.  For me, there are three main options for a headshot backdrop.  First is the studio setup.  The studio look with backdrop and studio lighting is easily repeatable, consistent, and professional.  This look is great when you have a larger number of people who need headshots.  It’s also the perfect option for a standard business headshot.  Another option is a hybrid of the studio look with natural light.  In my studio, we have the option of using natural light with backgrounds.  This creates a softer, casual yet still professional look.  The final option is an environmental headshot.  Using the office or other commercial setting, we use the space itself as the background.  This is a great modern option for the headshot background.  The environmental headshot is becoming very popular for all industries.  This look gives a little bit more information about you by including surroundings in the headshot image.

Headshots for Ashley

We decided on a clean white background for Ashley’s new headshot.  This background is perfect for social media sites like LinkedIn where the image is not cluttered by a dark background.  A white background is also a great choice for websites that are mainly white.  Instead of your eye catching the dark background, your attention focuses on the person.  That is the intention of a headshot in the first place!

Houston headshot photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, 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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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.

#businessbranding #brandingphotographer #personalbranding #brandingtips #houstonbrandingphotographer

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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. #businessbranding #brandingphotographer #personalbranding #brandingtips #houstonbrandingphotographer

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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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!

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.