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Headshot Photography Tips | 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 help with headshot photography tips.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

Headshot Photography Tips

Planning for your headshot doesn’t need to be stressful!  With a little bit of advanced preparation, you’ll be ready for a great session.  Here are a few things to keep in mind before your headshot session.

  1. Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated before the session.
  2. Make sure your hair and nails are cut and manicured.  Sometimes the nails show in a headshot and you’ll want them to look their best.  Decide if you’d like a watch to show.  But don’t try a new haircut the day before your session!
  3. Try on the wardrobe that you’ve selected for the headshot.  Your photographer can advise on the best wardrobe.  Make sure it fits and is pressed.
  4. Talk to your photographer about a plan for the session including what you’ll be wearing so that he or she can coordinate backgrounds, lighting, etc.
  5. Talk to your photographer about any issues that may arise during the session or anything that needs special attention.
  6. Arrive for your session and relax!  The best, most natural portraits of you will be those where you’re relaxed and can genuinely smile.  If it helps, bring a friend or spouse along to the session!

Headshots for Encana

I photographed the executives for Newfield many times.  The new company is Encana and they needed an updated headshot for one of their leaders.  We met in the office and set up in a conference room.  We were able to get some fantastic headshots quickly and efficiently!  I love the very last image!

Headshot Photography Tips woman in white shirt with grey background

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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You know what`s quietly costing you clients? 👇🏼

Inconsistent branding.

When your team`s headshots are all over the place—different backgrounds, different lighting, some from 2019—it`s doing more damage than you think:

❌ Confuses your audience
❌ Makes your business feel less established
❌ Creates hesitation before booking
❌ Forces you to "reintroduce" yourself every time you post

But here`s what happens when your visual branding is cohesive and professional:

✔️ Builds recognition over time
✔️ Makes showing up online easier
✔️ Reinforces professionalism
✔️ Creates momentum and trust

This is why I bring headshot stations directly to your corporate events—your entire team gets updated, consistent imagery without anyone having to schedule 47 individual appointments.

One session. Cohesive branding. Done.

Ready to get your team`s professional presence on point?

Let`s talk → Click the link in my bio to get started.

#CorporatePhotography #ProfessionalHeadshots #BrandingPhotography #TheWoodlandsTX

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You know what's quietly costing you clients? 👇🏼 Inconsistent branding. When your team's headshots are all over the place—different backgrounds, different lighting, some from 2019—it's doing more damage than you think: ❌ Confuses your audience ❌ Makes your business feel less established ❌ Creates hesitation before booking ❌ Forces you to "reintroduce" yourself every time you post But here's what happens when your visual branding is cohesive and professional: ✔️ Builds recognition over time ✔️ Makes showing up online easier ✔️ Reinforces professionalism ✔️ Creates momentum and trust This is why I bring headshot stations directly to your corporate events—your entire team gets updated, consistent imagery without anyone having to schedule 47 individual appointments. One session. Cohesive branding. Done. Ready to get your team's professional presence on point? Let's talk → Click the link in my bio to get started. #CorporatePhotography #ProfessionalHeadshots #BrandingPhotography #TheWoodlandsTX

You don`t need to BE confident to show up for a headshot session. The session creates the confidence.

Most professionals avoid updating their headshots because they think they need to feel confident first. But that`s backwards.

My clients are always surprised by how great their photos look—and that instant confidence boost changes how they show up in their business.

Here`s what happens when you work with me: 👇🏼

→ I guide your posing so you look natural and professional
→ I direct your expression so your personality shines through
→ I handle the lighting so you look polished and approachable
→ You walk away with imagery that makes you feel like the expert you already are

You don`t need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands. That`s my job. Your job is just to show up.

Ready to stop waiting until you "feel confident enough"? Let`s create the confidence together.

DM me to schedule your FREE consultation!

#professionalphotography #headshotphotographer #corporateheadshots #businessphotography #thewoodlandstx #houstontx #brandingphotography #linkedinheadshots #confidenceboost #corporatephotographer #headshots

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You don't need to BE confident to show up for a headshot session. The session creates the confidence. Most professionals avoid updating their headshots because they think they need to feel confident first. But that's backwards. My clients are always surprised by how great their photos look—and that instant confidence boost changes how they show up in their business. Here's what happens when you work with me: 👇🏼 → I guide your posing so you look natural and professional → I direct your expression so your personality shines through → I handle the lighting so you look polished and approachable → You walk away with imagery that makes you feel like the expert you already are You don't need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands. That's my job. Your job is just to show up. Ready to stop waiting until you "feel confident enough"? Let's create the confidence together. DM me to schedule your FREE consultation! #professionalphotography #headshotphotographer #corporateheadshots #businessphotography #thewoodlandstx #houstontx #brandingphotography #linkedinheadshots #confidenceboost #corporatephotographer #headshots

Here`s the truth 👇🏻

Most professionals avoid headshots because they`re scared it`ll feel awkward, forced, or fake.

But here`s what happens when you skip it ⬇️

❌ Outdated LinkedIn profiles
❌ Inconsistent team branding
❌ Missed opportunities to build instant credibility.

Your headshot isn`t just a photo. It`s your first impression working 24/7 across every platform where your business shows up.

Ready to get this handled without the stress? Let`s create headshots that actually represent the confident professional you are.

Click the link below to book your consultation 👇🏻

https://linktr.ee/taraflanneryphotography

#professionalheadshots #corporatephotography #businesscredibility #linkedinprofile #personalbranding #houstontexas #thewoodlandstx #headshotphotographer #corporateevents #teambranding

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Here's the truth 👇🏻 Most professionals avoid headshots because they're scared it'll feel awkward, forced, or fake. But here's what happens when you skip it ⬇️ ❌ Outdated LinkedIn profiles ❌ Inconsistent team branding ❌ Missed opportunities to build instant credibility. Your headshot isn't just a photo. It's your first impression working 24/7 across every platform where your business shows up. Ready to get this handled without the stress? Let's create headshots that actually represent the confident professional you are. Click the link below to book your consultation 👇🏻 https://linktr.ee/taraflanneryphotography #professionalheadshots #corporatephotography #businesscredibility #linkedinprofile #personalbranding #houstontexas #thewoodlandstx #headshotphotographer #corporateevents #teambranding

Can you spot the difference? 👀

Same company. Same brand consistency. Three different years.

This is the power of a group composite - and it`s a game-changer for growing teams.

Here`s how it works 👇🏻

Instead of wrestling with everyone`s schedule to get your entire team in one place at one time (we all know that`s impossible), I photograph each person individually. Then I composite them together into a polished group photo that looks like everyone showed up on the same day.

Why this solves your biggest scheduling nightmare:

✅ New hire starts next month? Add them seamlessly to your existing team photo
✅ Team member leaves? Update the composite without re-scheduling everyone
✅ Remote employees? They can get photographed separately and added in
✅ Someone`s unavailable on photo day? No problem - we`ll catch them later
✅ Your team photo always looks current and complete

Most businesses struggle with outdated team photos because coordinating 15+ calendars feels impossible. Group composites eliminate that friction entirely.

Ready to create a team photo solution that actually scales with your business?

DM me TODAY and book a consultation!

#CorporateHeadshots #ProfessionalHeadshots #TeamHeadshots #groupcomposites #compositephotography #thewoodlandstxphotographer

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Can you spot the difference? 👀 Same company. Same brand consistency. Three different years. This is the power of a group composite - and it's a game-changer for growing teams. Here's how it works 👇🏻 Instead of wrestling with everyone's schedule to get your entire team in one place at one time (we all know that's impossible), I photograph each person individually. Then I composite them together into a polished group photo that looks like everyone showed up on the same day. Why this solves your biggest scheduling nightmare: ✅ New hire starts next month? Add them seamlessly to your existing team photo ✅ Team member leaves? Update the composite without re-scheduling everyone ✅ Remote employees? They can get photographed separately and added in ✅ Someone's unavailable on photo day? No problem - we'll catch them later ✅ Your team photo always looks current and complete Most businesses struggle with outdated team photos because coordinating 15+ calendars feels impossible. Group composites eliminate that friction entirely. Ready to create a team photo solution that actually scales with your business? DM me TODAY and book a consultation! #CorporateHeadshots #ProfessionalHeadshots #TeamHeadshots #groupcomposites #compositephotography #thewoodlandstxphotographer

Here`s the truth: feeling awkward on camera isn`t about you—it`s about not knowing what to do with yourself.

Most professionals freeze up because they`re thinking about how they look instead of what they`re communicating. That self-consciousness? It shows up in every frame.

Here`s what actually works:
✅ Give yourself something to do with your hands (gesture naturally, hold something meaningful)
✅ Think about your MESSAGE, not your appearance
✅ Remember: confidence comes from preparation, not perfection

When you show up prepared and focused on serving your audience, that natural confidence comes through. And that`s what builds credibility and connection.

Need professional imagery that actually represents the confident leader you are?

Let`s talk about creating headshots and brand content that work as hard as you do.

#CameraConfidence #ProfessionalHeadshots #PersonalBranding #HoustonPhotographer #ExecutivePresence #BrandPhotography #CorporateHeadshots

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Here's the truth: feeling awkward on camera isn't about you—it's about not knowing what to do with yourself. Most professionals freeze up because they're thinking about how they look instead of what they're communicating. That self-consciousness? It shows up in every frame. Here's what actually works: ✅ Give yourself something to do with your hands (gesture naturally, hold something meaningful) ✅ Think about your MESSAGE, not your appearance ✅ Remember: confidence comes from preparation, not perfection When you show up prepared and focused on serving your audience, that natural confidence comes through. And that's what builds credibility and connection. Need professional imagery that actually represents the confident leader you are? Let's talk about creating headshots and brand content that work as hard as you do. #CameraConfidence #ProfessionalHeadshots #PersonalBranding #HoustonPhotographer #ExecutivePresence #BrandPhotography #CorporateHeadshots

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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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.