Why Headshots for Internal Resources?

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!

Why Have Headshots for Internal Resources?

Larger companies have internal resources for communicating via calls, pings, texts, and messages.  These systems use a photo to let the “caller” know who is on the other end.  Sometimes you talk to the same people over and over.  You know who they are.  Sometimes you talk to someone new in the company.  Isn’t it nice to put a face to a name – it’s more personal.  People do business with people.  The ability to see a photo of the person you’re talking to is invaluable in making a connection with that person and relating to them.  It’s also important that the photo in this system is properly lit, posed, and focused.  If the photo is too light or too dark, you won’t be able to see the person clearly.  Similarly, if the photo is awkward or blurry, you won’t be able to see a true representation of that person.  Professional headshots are a great tool for your internal resources and thus the ability for employees to connect on a more personal level.

Headshots for Motiva

After several headshot sessions with Motiva, the latest session included the largest number of people yet.  In order to capture entire groups within the company, I set up my lighting equipment and background in the common area for headshots.  During this first day of shooting, I captured roughly 130 people for headshots.  We will have another day of shooting in order to complete the two main groups.  Each person has a time in front of the camera and then can see the images right away and choose the best one.  If something needs adjustment, we do that and shoot again.  I want everyone to be happy with their headshot before I move on to another person.  Motiva’s various groups will have professional headshots for their organizational chart and internal resources.  Employees will be able to see each other clearly and create relationships based on a professional image.

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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I put together a Guide to Photography Gear for those of you who need some help deciding what is actually worth investing in (and what's not). The link is in my bio!

Lighting is one of those things that feels complicated when you’re starting out… but it doesn’t have to be.

At the end of the day—light is light.

You don’t need the most expensive setup to get good results. What matters more is having something reliable that you understand how to use.

Especially if you’re shooting outside… the last thing you want is a $2,000 light going down in the wind.

Start simple.
Focus on gear you can trust.
And build from there.

Curious—what lighting setup are you using right now?
My Photographer Gear Guide is linked in my bio if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when you’re first starting out.

Because the truth is—you don’t need everything right away.

When you’re new, it’s easy to feel like you need all the gear… but really, it comes down to a few key pieces.

A solid camera body and a really good lens will take you further than a full bag of equipment you don’t know how to use yet.

If you’re deciding where to spend your money, start there.

A 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens will cover more than you think—and give you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of sessions without overcomplicating things.

Curious—what was the first piece of gear you invested in?
‼️ No clients (or videographers) were harmed in the making of this video 🤣

(For the record—this is very much a joke.)

But if you are a photographer, you know the real challenge isn’t getting someone in front of the camera… it’s knowing how to guide them once they’re there.

Small adjustments = big difference in how confident and natural someone looks.

And having a go-to posing flow makes everything feel easier—for you and your client. (so you don't resort to violence 😉)

➡️ I put together a Headshot Posing Flow Cheat Sheet to help with exactly that—link in bio.
A quick look at the people and brands I had the chance to photograph this month 👇🏻

Grateful for every person and team that trusted me to capture this season of their business.

Each session is different, but the goal is always the same—to create images that actually represent you well and support where you’re going next.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your headshot or branding photos, now is a great time to get it scheduled before things get busy later in the year.

📩 You can book your session through the link in my bio.

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tara@taraflannery.com

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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.