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Headshots vs. Branding Photography – 4 Unique Sessions Perfect for You

Tara Flannery is a  Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), Photographic Craftsman, and Master of Photography based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in personal branding and corporate branding.  See more branding images in the gallery.  Contact me to book your branding session today!

Headshots Vs. Branding

When it comes to presenting yourself or your business in the best light, having professional photos is non-negotiable. So when it comes to headshots vs branding it’s important to understand the differences to help you make the right choice to elevate your professional image. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about headshots vs branding.

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Headshots vs. Branding: Which One is Right for You?

Deciding between a headshot and a branding session depends on your specific needs:

  • Headshot: Opt for a headshot if you need a straightforward, professional image for your profile, company website, or LinkedIn. It’s quick, efficient, and provides a polished look that represents you well in professional settings.
  • Branding: Choose branding photography if you want to tell a story about your business. It’s ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners who need a variety of images to use across different platforms. Branding sessions provide a more comprehensive look at who you are and what you offer.

What is a Headshot?

A headshot is a professional photograph that focuses on a person’s face, typically used for professional profiles, company websites, and social media. It’s designed to give a clear and concise impression of who you are.

Types of Headshot Sessions Offered by Tara Flannery Photography

Express Session

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Includes: 1 Final Retouched Photo
  • Ideal For: Quick updates, LinkedIn profiles, and company websites

The Express Session is perfect for individuals who need a quick and professional photo. It’s also a great option for companies needing to maintain a consistent look for their team. As new hires come on board, they can seamlessly integrate into the company’s marketing materials.

Executive Session

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Includes: HMU (Hair and Makeup), Wardrobe & Background Changes, 2 Looks, 3 Final Images
  • Ideal For: Executives, professional presentations, multiple platforms

The Executive Session offers more time and flexibility. With wardrobe changes and professional hair and makeup services included, this session ensures you have a variety of professional looks. It’s perfect for those who need both formal and casual images.

Headshots vs. Branding

What is Branding Photography?

Branding photography goes beyond the headshot. It’s about capturing the essence of your brand, including your personality, environment, and the message you want to convey to your audience.

Types of Branding Sessions Offered by Tara Flannery Photography

Basic Branding

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Includes: HMU, 3 Looks, 9 Images
  • Ideal For: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, personal branding

The Basic Branding session is a step beyond the headshot. It includes an on-location shoot with an environmental feel, perfect for showcasing your brand in a natural setting. Hair and makeup services, as well as wardrobe consultation, ensure you look your best.

Premium Branding

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Includes: Wardrobe Consultation, HMU, 4 Looks, 12 Images, Branding Video
  • Ideal For: Comprehensive branding, full-scale marketing campaigns

The Premium Branding session offers it all – from wardrobe consultation to a branding video. This session is designed for those who want a complete package, providing everything needed for website and social media updates. A team of experts ensures your branding is a complete success.

Branding Session

Headshots vs. Branding: Final Thoughts

Both headshots and branding photography play crucial roles in professional and personal branding. Understanding the difference helps you make an informed decision to best represent yourself and your business. Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile or launching a new marketing campaign, having the right images can make all the difference.

Successful Headshot Sessions

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Successful Branding Sessions

realtor branding session

business branding photography

Tara Flannery is a  Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), Photographic Craftsman, and Master of Photography based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in personal branding and corporate branding.  See more branding images in the gallery.  Contact me to book your branding session today!

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Here’s the truth…

People decide if they want to work with you in seconds - and your visuals do the talking.

If you’re not attracting the right clients, take a look at your branding:

✔️ If your photos don’t reflect your brand, then potential clients won’t see your value.

✔️ If your online imagery is inconsistent, then it can be hard to build trust.

✔️ If you’re not showing yourself in your content, then clients miss the chance to connect with you.

✨ The good news? I can fix all of that.

With a personalized branding session, we’ll create a collection of images that reflect your personality, your professionalism, and your purpose—so the right clients see you and say yes.

👉 Contact me if you’re ready to elevate your brand and start booking the clients who truly get you.

#businessbranding #personalbranding #brandingforbusinesses #brandingphotographer

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Here’s the truth… People decide if they want to work with you in seconds - and your visuals do the talking. If you’re not attracting the right clients, take a look at your branding: ✔️ If your photos don’t reflect your brand, then potential clients won’t see your value. ✔️ If your online imagery is inconsistent, then it can be hard to build trust. ✔️ If you’re not showing yourself in your content, then clients miss the chance to connect with you. ✨ The good news? I can fix all of that. With a personalized branding session, we’ll create a collection of images that reflect your personality, your professionalism, and your purpose—so the right clients see you and say yes. 👉 Contact me if you’re ready to elevate your brand and start booking the clients who truly get you. #businessbranding #personalbranding #brandingforbusinesses #brandingphotographer

Here`s what I can do for you..

I’m the photographer who’s there for your senior year glow-up, your first professional headshot, your dream business branding, and your family’s most meaningful milestones.

When we grow together, magic happens. Here’s why ⬇️

🤍 Real Comfort = Real Confidence
No awkward intros or guessing games—just ease. You already know how I work, and I know how to bring out your natural, authentic energy on camera.

🎯 Sessions That Evolve With You
Prom? Graduation? First job? New business? Expanding family? Each session is tailored to the season you’re in—with intentional visuals that match your moment.

📸 Consistency You Can See
No more jumping between styles or trying to "explain your vibe" every time you book someone new. We’ll create a cohesive visual story that feels like YOU, not just a trend.

🧠 I Know Your Vibe (and Your Best Side)
Once we’ve worked together, I already know the little things that make a big difference—your best angles, what makes you laugh, and how to make you feel confident in front of the lens.

✨ Working with a lifetime photographer means your photos won’t just look good…
They’ll mean something.

So whether you’re a senior, a professional, a parent, or all three—let’s grow together. 💫

📩 Contact me to start the journey or book your next session.

#businessbranding #personalbranding #brandingforbusinesses #brandingphotographer

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Here's what I can do for you.. I’m the photographer who’s there for your senior year glow-up, your first professional headshot, your dream business branding, and your family’s most meaningful milestones. When we grow together, magic happens. Here’s why ⬇️ 🤍 Real Comfort = Real Confidence No awkward intros or guessing games—just ease. You already know how I work, and I know how to bring out your natural, authentic energy on camera. 🎯 Sessions That Evolve With You Prom? Graduation? First job? New business? Expanding family? Each session is tailored to the season you’re in—with intentional visuals that match your moment. 📸 Consistency You Can See No more jumping between styles or trying to "explain your vibe" every time you book someone new. We’ll create a cohesive visual story that feels like YOU, not just a trend. 🧠 I Know Your Vibe (and Your Best Side) Once we’ve worked together, I already know the little things that make a big difference—your best angles, what makes you laugh, and how to make you feel confident in front of the lens. ✨ Working with a lifetime photographer means your photos won’t just look good… They’ll mean something. So whether you’re a senior, a professional, a parent, or all three—let’s grow together. 💫 📩 Contact me to start the journey or book your next session. #businessbranding #personalbranding #brandingforbusinesses #brandingphotographer

Let’s be real—dating is already tough.

Your profile photos shouldn’t be what’s holding you back.

Here’s how personal branding photos can actually help you find your match:

✅ First Impressions Matter
In dating apps, your photo is everything. Low-quality, outdated, or awkward photos can get you passed over—before they even read your bio.

✅ You’ll Get More Views & Messages
Professional lighting, flattering angles, and natural poses = more swipes, more engagement, more chances to connect.

✅ Capture the Best Version of You
I’ll guide you through a session that feels relaxed, fun, and confident—no forced smiles or stiff poses. Just you, at your best.

✅ It’s an Investment in Yourself
You’d update your LinkedIn headshot, right? This is your personal life. A great profile photo says you care about how you show up—and that confidence is attractive.

✅ Better Photos = Better Matches
No more blurry bathroom selfies. A curated, professional look sets the tone for real connection.

This is your sign to stop relying on selfies and start showing up as the confident, attractive, amazing human you are.

📲 Contact Me to book your personal branding session—I’ll help you make an unforgettable first impression.

#onlinedating #datingtips #personalbranding

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Let’s be real—dating is already tough. Your profile photos shouldn’t be what’s holding you back. Here’s how personal branding photos can actually help you find your match: ✅ First Impressions Matter In dating apps, your photo is everything. Low-quality, outdated, or awkward photos can get you passed over—before they even read your bio. ✅ You’ll Get More Views & Messages Professional lighting, flattering angles, and natural poses = more swipes, more engagement, more chances to connect. ✅ Capture the Best Version of You I’ll guide you through a session that feels relaxed, fun, and confident—no forced smiles or stiff poses. Just you, at your best. ✅ It’s an Investment in Yourself You’d update your LinkedIn headshot, right? This is your personal life. A great profile photo says you care about how you show up—and that confidence is attractive. ✅ Better Photos = Better Matches No more blurry bathroom selfies. A curated, professional look sets the tone for real connection. This is your sign to stop relying on selfies and start showing up as the confident, attractive, amazing human you are. 📲 Contact Me to book your personal branding session—I’ll help you make an unforgettable first impression. #onlinedating #datingtips #personalbranding

Let’s talk about what not to bring to your branding session…

As a professional photographer, I’m here to guide you through the entire process—but there are a few things I hope we can leave behind when it’s time to shoot.

🚫 1. Unplanned Outfits
Winging it with wardrobe almost always leads to stress or second-guessing. During your consultation, we’ll talk through outfit options, what photographs well, and how to reflect your brand’s vibe. Want a little extra help? I can connect you with one of my go-to wardrobe stylists to make the process effortless.

🚫 2. No Vision or Direction
You don’t have to show up with a Pinterest board—but having clarity around your brand message is key. That’s why I help you define your vision during our planning call so we can create images that actually work for your business.

🚫 3. A Rushed or Drained Mindset
Your session is an investment in you. So let’s make space for it. Give yourself time to rest, hydrate, and breathe beforehand—you’ll look and feel more confident (and it shows in your photos).

✨ The best part?
I walk you through all of this in your consultation. We’ll cover wardrobe, prep tips, props, posing, and everything you need to show up feeling calm, confident, and fully aligned with your brand.

Ready to create brand photos that look like you and work like magic?

📩 Let`s connect to book your session or schedule a free consultation! 📸

#businessbranding #personalbranding #brandingphotographer #branding

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Let’s talk about what not to bring to your branding session… As a professional photographer, I’m here to guide you through the entire process—but there are a few things I hope we can leave behind when it’s time to shoot. 🚫 1. Unplanned Outfits Winging it with wardrobe almost always leads to stress or second-guessing. During your consultation, we’ll talk through outfit options, what photographs well, and how to reflect your brand’s vibe. Want a little extra help? I can connect you with one of my go-to wardrobe stylists to make the process effortless. 🚫 2. No Vision or Direction You don’t have to show up with a Pinterest board—but having clarity around your brand message is key. That’s why I help you define your vision during our planning call so we can create images that actually work for your business. 🚫 3. A Rushed or Drained Mindset Your session is an investment in you. So let’s make space for it. Give yourself time to rest, hydrate, and breathe beforehand—you’ll look and feel more confident (and it shows in your photos). ✨ The best part? I walk you through all of this in your consultation. We’ll cover wardrobe, prep tips, props, posing, and everything you need to show up feeling calm, confident, and fully aligned with your brand. Ready to create brand photos that look like you and work like magic? 📩 Let's connect to book your session or schedule a free consultation! 📸 #businessbranding #personalbranding #brandingphotographer #branding

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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.
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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.