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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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🚫 Let’s talk wardrobe no-nos for headshots.

I want you to look polished, confident, and distraction-free in your photos—and sometimes that means skipping certain outfit choices.

For men:

❌ No undershirts peeking through

❌ If you’re wearing a tie, make sure your shirt buttons all the way up

❌ If it doesn’t, we’re ditching the tie

For women:

❌ Skip the sleeveless tops—your arms will compete with your face for attention

✅ A sleeve (even short) helps keep the focus where it belongs—on YOU

The goal? A clean, intentional look that draws people in and keeps their attention right where it should be—your face.

📸 Save this before your session so you can show up ready and confident.

#headshots #headshotphotography #HoustonHeadshots #whattowearforheadshots

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🚫 Let’s talk wardrobe no-nos for headshots. I want you to look polished, confident, and distraction-free in your photos—and sometimes that means skipping certain outfit choices. For men: ❌ No undershirts peeking through ❌ If you’re wearing a tie, make sure your shirt buttons all the way up ❌ If it doesn’t, we’re ditching the tie For women: ❌ Skip the sleeveless tops—your arms will compete with your face for attention ✅ A sleeve (even short) helps keep the focus where it belongs—on YOU The goal? A clean, intentional look that draws people in and keeps their attention right where it should be—your face. 📸 Save this before your session so you can show up ready and confident. #headshots #headshotphotography #HoustonHeadshots #whattowearforheadshots

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If your headshot isn’t working on your website, LinkedIn, or social media...

👉🏻 it’s probably not the image.

👉🏻 it’s the crop.

Yep, even the most beautiful photo can fall flat if it’s not framed for the platform it’s on.

Here are 3 common cropping mistakes I see all the time (and how to fix them):

1️⃣ Too Close – When there’s no breathing room, the image feels cramped and overly intense.

2️⃣ Too Far – If we can’t clearly see your face, we lose the connection instantly.

3️⃣ Wrong Shape for the Platform – That rectangle you uploaded to LinkedIn? It just became a circle... and cut off half your head.

✨ The fix? Intentional cropping before you upload—so your headshot looks polished, professional, and approachable everywhere.

Want a headshot that works across all platforms? Let’s create one that does just that.

📩 DM me to plan your session or visit the link in bio to learn more.

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Let's talk... ⬇️ If your headshot isn’t working on your website, LinkedIn, or social media... 👉🏻 it’s probably not the image. 👉🏻 it’s the crop. Yep, even the most beautiful photo can fall flat if it’s not framed for the platform it’s on. Here are 3 common cropping mistakes I see all the time (and how to fix them): 1️⃣ Too Close – When there’s no breathing room, the image feels cramped and overly intense. 2️⃣ Too Far – If we can’t clearly see your face, we lose the connection instantly. 3️⃣ Wrong Shape for the Platform – That rectangle you uploaded to LinkedIn? It just became a circle... and cut off half your head. ✨ The fix? Intentional cropping before you upload—so your headshot looks polished, professional, and approachable everywhere. Want a headshot that works across all platforms? Let’s create one that does just that. 📩 DM me to plan your session or visit the link in bio to learn more.

Do you wear glasses all the time? Then they should absolutely be in your headshot.

Because here’s the thing—your headshot should look like you.

If you wear them only sometimes, it’s up to you. But if they’re part of your everyday look, don’t leave them out just because you’re worried about glare.

There are plenty of ways I can minimize reflection—and yes, I’ve got a few creative tricks up my sleeve if needed. 😉

Let’s keep your session real, honest, and true to how you actually show up in the world.

📸 Ready for a headshot that actually feels like you? Send me a message and let’s talk about your session.

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Do you wear glasses all the time? Then they should absolutely be in your headshot. Because here’s the thing—your headshot should look like you. If you wear them only sometimes, it’s up to you. But if they’re part of your everyday look, don’t leave them out just because you’re worried about glare. There are plenty of ways I can minimize reflection—and yes, I’ve got a few creative tricks up my sleeve if needed. 😉 Let’s keep your session real, honest, and true to how you actually show up in the world. 📸 Ready for a headshot that actually feels like you? Send me a message and let’s talk about your session.

Class of 2026 Read This 👇🏻

Congratulations, seniors — you’ve made it to one of the biggest milestones of your life!

If I could give you just one piece of advice…

🚨 Don’t wait to schedule your senior photos.

This season goes by fast — and trust me, these are the images you’ll look back on for years to come. Not just to remember what you looked like, but to remember how you felt stepping into your next chapter.

So don’t sleep on it. Let’s capture the confidence, the personality, and the you that’s ready to take on the world. 🎓

📸 Now booking Class of 2026 senior sessions — Contact me for availability or tap visit my site to get started!

Let’s make magic while this moment is still yours. 💫

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Class of 2026 Read This 👇🏻 Congratulations, seniors — you’ve made it to one of the biggest milestones of your life! If I could give you just one piece of advice… 🚨 Don’t wait to schedule your senior photos. This season goes by fast — and trust me, these are the images you’ll look back on for years to come. Not just to remember what you looked like, but to remember how you felt stepping into your next chapter. So don’t sleep on it. Let’s capture the confidence, the personality, and the you that’s ready to take on the world. 🎓 📸 Now booking Class of 2026 senior sessions — Contact me for availability or tap visit my site to get started! Let’s make magic while this moment is still yours. 💫

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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.