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September 28, 2022

Headshot Tips: Expression | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and can provide Headshot Tips: Expression. See more headshots in the gallery. Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

Headshot Tips: Expression

Expression is a truly personal choice. However, in terms of branding and marketing yourself and your brand…we generally want to be friendly and invite people into our business. Therefore, I’m a big fan of the big, toothy smile. Why? Because it’s friendly and welcoming! So the first consideration is the smile. The other thing to consider with expression is the eyes. The bigger the smile, generally, the smaller the eyes become. So, there is a delicate balance between eyes and smile. Sometimes I find it helpful to work through a variety of expressions so that you can see the different options and what message they convey. The best expression may be a slightly smaller smile with more eyes.

Serious: especially when paired with a crossed arm, this can be a pretty somber option but may be helpful for some occupations
Small smile, no teeth: this may be a good option for those whose eyes get very small with a bigger smile
Small toothy smile: This may be a happy medium with a smile and eyes
Big toothy smile: My favorite expression to convey a happy human!

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You can see a variety of expression in the following recent headshots. Take note of which expression you prefer.

Headshot Tips: Expression Happy expression for headshots

Smiling expression for headshots Full smiling expression for headshots

Headshot Tips Expression

Headshot Tips Expression man smiling

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, 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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Cap and gown season is here 🎓

If you didn’t get senior photos done earlier, this is your moment—professional cap & gown photos and college tee shots are the perfect way to wrap up senior year.

And now that decisions are made, it’s the best time to capture where they’re headed next.

📩 Spots are limited—click the link in my bio or DM me to book a last-minute session.

And for Class of 2027 parents… it’s not too early to start thinking ahead 👀
Some yearbook deadlines come faster than you expect, and these photos make the perfect addition to senior pages.

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Cap and gown season is here 🎓

If you didn’t get senior photos done earlier, this is your moment—professional cap & gown photos and college tee shots are the perfect way to wrap up senior year.

And now that decisions are made, it’s the best time to capture where they’re headed next.

📩 Spots are limited—click the link in my bio or DM me to book a last-minute session.

And for Class of 2027 parents… it’s not too early to start thinking ahead 👀
Some yearbook deadlines come faster than you expect, and these photos make the perfect addition to senior pages.

Click the link in my bio to book a FREE consultation with me!

🌟 CLIENT SPOTLIGHT 👇🏻

What started as “just headshots”… turned into a full library of content.

Natalie and her husband, Rich, came to me as they were launching their new practice, Comprehensive Medical Specialists of Texas. Initially, they were looking for updated headshots and a group photo.

But as we started planning, we expanded the vision—creating not only individual headshots, but multiple group images and photos of their office space.

Now, they don’t just have one or two images…
they have a full collection they can use across their website, advertising, social media, and more.

And hearing Natalie say it was the best headshot she’s ever had? That’s always the goal 🤍

This is what a thoughtful branding session can do—give you content that actually works for your business long after the shoot is over.

📩 If you’re building or growing your business, let’s create a library of images that works for you—DM me to start planning your session.

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One of the most meaningful parts of what I do… is getting to come back.

Seeing seniors step into their careers.
Watching families grow.
Photographing people through different seasons of their lives.

What starts as “just a session” often turns into years of memories—and that’s something I never take for granted.

It’s more than photos. It’s your story, over time 🤍

If you’re ready to have your story captured, weather it’s your professional or personal one... Shoot me a DM. 📩

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One of the most meaningful parts of what I do… is getting to come back.

Seeing seniors step into their careers.
Watching families grow.
Photographing people through different seasons of their lives.

What starts as “just a session” often turns into years of memories—and that’s something I never take for granted.

It’s more than photos. It’s your story, over time 🤍

If you’re ready to have your story captured, weather it’s your professional or personal one... Shoot me a DM. 📩

What’s my favorite thing to see as a photographer? 👇🏻

My clients actually using their photos.

Profile pictures. Websites. Social media. Marketing.
Not just sitting in a gallery… but showing up in the places that matter.

Because the truth is—your photos are often the first impression people have of you or your business.

And when they’re intentional, consistent, and professional… it shows.

That’s the difference between “just a photo” and something that actually works for you.

📩 Ready to create photos you’ll actually use? Click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning your session.

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One day, this will be a memory. Don’t miss capturing it.

Senior year has a way of slipping by faster than you expect… and before you know it, they’re graduating.

These photos aren’t just for now—they’re something you’ll look back on for years to come, remembering exactly who they were in this moment.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your reminder—time is running out and spots are limited.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to book your senior’s session.

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One day, this will be a memory. Don’t miss capturing it.

Senior year has a way of slipping by faster than you expect… and before you know it, they’re graduating.

These photos aren’t just for now—they’re something you’ll look back on for years to come, remembering exactly who they were in this moment.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your reminder—time is running out and spots are limited.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to book your senior’s session.

Shutter speed is one of those things that feels confusing… until it clicks. 😉📸

For headshots, you don’t need anything complicated — just a solid, consistent range and an understanding of how your lighting plays into it.

If you’re a new photographer trying to figure all of this out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you get started — from gear to posing and more.

📥 Check the link in my bio to explore my guides!

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Shutter speed is one of those things that feels confusing… until it clicks. 😉📸

For headshots, you don’t need anything complicated — just a solid, consistent range and an understanding of how your lighting plays into it.

If you’re a new photographer trying to figure all of this out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you get started — from gear to posing and more.

📥 Check the link in my bio to explore my guides!

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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.