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Dancing with the Stars | Houston Event Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography and loves Dancing with the Stars.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

Dancing with the Stars and Val Chmerkovskiy

It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to photograph a celebrity.  I was super excited to find out that Val would be appearing at a book signing and Q&A session at River Oaks District in Houston.  I agreed to photograph the event because I was familiar with people and venue and had shot there before.  Then I learned that Val would be there!  After the Q&A session, Val signed copies of his book and met with fans, dancing with a few of the ladies.  He was very sweet and tried to answer everyone’s questions.  He talked about growing up dancing as a sport and he always makes sure his partner is having a good time.  That’s his ultimate goal.  After the book signing, he test drove a cute red Cadillac that was on-site for Cadillac Detours.  A fun day of event photography for me!

Houston Event Photography

I love to photograph Houston events.  I mingle with guests and await the important moments.  The details are my absolute favorite because there is such beauty in the details.  A single flower petal lit by a candle flame can tell the entire story.  You have planned and executed every tiny detail.  Let me capture those details and all of the fun of the event so that you can relax.  Let me tell the story through my lens.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography and loves Dancing with the Stars.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

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Not sure how formal your headshot should be? Start here. 👇

Your outfit plays a huge role in the story your headshot tells — and choosing the right look helps you show up with clarity and confidence.

Here are 5 levels of formality for men’s headshots and when to use each one:

1️⃣ Very Formal
Suit jacket + button-down shirt + tie
This look builds instant trust and authority.

2️⃣ Semi-formal (No Tie)
Suit jacket + button-down (no tie)
Polished, approachable, and confident.

3️⃣ Business Casual
Button-down shirt, no jacket
Comfortable and true to your everyday brand.

4️⃣ Branded Apparel
Button-down or polo with company logo
Keeps things clean, professional, and consistent — especially for team headshots.

5️⃣ Casual
Fitted t-shirt or polo (no branding)
Still professional — just more relaxed and innovative.

✨ BONUS TIPS:
– Stick to solid colors
– Make sure clothes are clean, pressed & well-fitted
– Avoid loud patterns or busy logos (unless branded)
– Bring a backup shirt or jacket to your session

🎯 The goal? Choose the level that fits your industry, role, and personality — and Tara will help you photograph it perfectly.

📆 DM to book TODAY!

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Not sure how formal your headshot should be? Start here. 👇 Your outfit plays a huge role in the story your headshot tells — and choosing the right look helps you show up with clarity and confidence. Here are 5 levels of formality for men’s headshots and when to use each one: 1️⃣ Very Formal Suit jacket + button-down shirt + tie This look builds instant trust and authority. 2️⃣ Semi-formal (No Tie) Suit jacket + button-down (no tie) Polished, approachable, and confident. 3️⃣ Business Casual Button-down shirt, no jacket Comfortable and true to your everyday brand. 4️⃣ Branded Apparel Button-down or polo with company logo Keeps things clean, professional, and consistent — especially for team headshots. 5️⃣ Casual Fitted t-shirt or polo (no branding) Still professional — just more relaxed and innovative. ✨ BONUS TIPS: – Stick to solid colors – Make sure clothes are clean, pressed & well-fitted – Avoid loud patterns or busy logos (unless branded) – Bring a backup shirt or jacket to your session 🎯 The goal? Choose the level that fits your industry, role, and personality — and Tara will help you photograph it perfectly. 📆 DM to book TODAY!

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Dads are impossible to shop for… but this year, we’ve got you covered.

Instead of another gadget or grill tool, give him something that actually works for him — a professional headshot that looks sharp, confident, and completely him.

✅ 15-minute in-studio session
✅ 1 fully retouched image
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Offer ends June 15, so don’t wait!
📩 DM to schedule or email tara@taraflannery.com with CODE: DADSDAY150

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📸 Express Headshot Special — Just $150 (Reg. $190) Dads are impossible to shop for… but this year, we’ve got you covered. Instead of another gadget or grill tool, give him something that actually works for him — a professional headshot that looks sharp, confident, and completely him. ✅ 15-minute in-studio session ✅ 1 fully retouched image ✅ Fast, easy, and giftable Offer ends June 15, so don’t wait! 📩 DM to schedule or email tara@taraflannery.com with CODE: DADSDAY150 This year, skip the stress and give Dad a gift he’ll actually use (and love). 🙌 #fathersdaygift #professionalheadshots #giftfordad

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Whether it’s your LinkedIn profile, website bio, or social media presence—your photo is often the first impression people get of you.

And if it’s outdated, poorly lit, overly casual, or just not aligned with who you are now… it’s doing more harm than good.

Here’s what a great headshot can do:
✅ Build instant trust with clients
✅ Attract job offers, press, or speaking gigs
✅ Help you show up confidently in a crowded market
✅ Make your personal brand feel polished and professional

It’s more than just a photo—it’s your reputation in pixels.

📸 I create relaxed, guided headshot sessions that reflect your style, your energy, and your goals. Let’s make sure your image is working for you, not against you.

Contact me to book your session or visit the link in my bio to schedule your free consultation.

Your future self will thank you. 👏

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Let's talk about it 👇🏻 Whether it’s your LinkedIn profile, website bio, or social media presence—your photo is often the first impression people get of you. And if it’s outdated, poorly lit, overly casual, or just not aligned with who you are now… it’s doing more harm than good. Here’s what a great headshot can do: ✅ Build instant trust with clients ✅ Attract job offers, press, or speaking gigs ✅ Help you show up confidently in a crowded market ✅ Make your personal brand feel polished and professional It’s more than just a photo—it’s your reputation in pixels. 📸 I create relaxed, guided headshot sessions that reflect your style, your energy, and your goals. Let’s make sure your image is working for you, not against you. Contact me to book your session or visit the link in my bio to schedule your free consultation. Your future self will thank you. 👏

Goldfish have longer attention spans than most people online. If your visuals don’t speak fast, they’re not being seen.

And more often than not, it’s your photos doing the talking before you ever say a word.

High-quality, professional visuals do more than “look good.” They ⤵️

✅ Build Trust Instantly

People want to feel like they know you before they work with you. Clear, polished images of you (not stock photography) help potential clients connect with the face behind the business.

✅ Showcase Professionalism

From your website to your Instagram grid, cohesive brand photography tells the world you’re serious, credible, and ready for business.

✅ Create Brand Clarity

What do you want people to feel when they land on your page? Confident? Warm? Innovative? Your visuals should reflect that vibe—because clarity creates confidence.

✅ Set You Apart

In a saturated market, people are buying you as much as your product or service. Brand photography gives you a chance to stand out with personality, story, and style.

If you’re still using a mix of selfies, old photos, or generic images, you might be confusing your audience—or worse, losing them.

Let’s fix that. Let’s create visuals that stop the scroll and start the connection.

📸 DM me to learn more about a brand session or click the link in bio for details.

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Goldfish have longer attention spans than most people online. If your visuals don’t speak fast, they’re not being seen. And more often than not, it’s your photos doing the talking before you ever say a word. High-quality, professional visuals do more than “look good.” They ⤵️ ✅ Build Trust Instantly People want to feel like they know you before they work with you. Clear, polished images of you (not stock photography) help potential clients connect with the face behind the business. ✅ Showcase Professionalism From your website to your Instagram grid, cohesive brand photography tells the world you’re serious, credible, and ready for business. ✅ Create Brand Clarity What do you want people to feel when they land on your page? Confident? Warm? Innovative? Your visuals should reflect that vibe—because clarity creates confidence. ✅ Set You Apart In a saturated market, people are buying you as much as your product or service. Brand photography gives you a chance to stand out with personality, story, and style. If you’re still using a mix of selfies, old photos, or generic images, you might be confusing your audience—or worse, losing them. Let’s fix that. Let’s create visuals that stop the scroll and start the connection. 📸 DM me to learn more about a brand session or click the link in bio for details.

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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area

tara@taraflannery.com

713-412-5437

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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.