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How environment affects your headshot | 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 help with how environment affects your headshot.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

How environment affects your headshot

The location of your headshot affects the overall look and feel of the image!  Consider these different locations before your next headshot session:

Outdoors: an outdoor headshot lends a more casual feel to the image.  It can still be professional and polished but is more relaxed and open.  Be sure to consider wardrobe when doing an outdoor session (casual attire will take the headshot in an even more casual direction while a suit jacket keeps it more formal).

Environmental: we can use the office as background for your next headshot session.  For these sessions, it is critical to find the right location in the office to provide an interesting background with light and shape.  Leave a little extra time with your photographer to investigate and test out different areas in the office that might be a good location.

Studio: the major benefit of a studio headshot is it’s repeatability.  We can provide studio headshots in our studio or in your office and the outcome will be consistent.  If you are photographing the entire company or team, these are a good choice because we can add new people as they onboard with no problems.

Headshot Examples

John’s outdoor headshots were fantastic!  A casual yet professional look that is relaxed and approachable.  The next set of headshots for HKS (an architectural firm in Houston) were set up in the office conference room.  We got a variety of poses, suited to each person but with a consistent look.  Finally, Will’s studio session accomplished exactly what he needed: a professional, formal business headshot for the company.  Each one of these locations was perfect for the needs of each company/person.

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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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In Part 3 of our mic’d-up series... 👇🏼

— we’re taking you even deeper behind the scenes. 📸

The posing cues, lighting tweaks, and real-time direction aren’t just “nice touches” — they’re what turn great shots into professional branding assets you’ll actually use.

Branding sessions aren’t just about photos. They’re about creating a library of content that elevates your website, social media, and marketing materials — all while staying true to your personality and brand energy.

My clients are always surprised by how effortless it feels when guidance, strategy, and personality come together on camera.

You don’t need to be a model — you just need to show up. I’ll handle the rest.

✨ Ready to create a visual story that actually works for your business?

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In Part 3 of our mic’d-up series... 👇🏼 — we’re taking you even deeper behind the scenes. 📸 The posing cues, lighting tweaks, and real-time direction aren’t just “nice touches” — they’re what turn great shots into professional branding assets you’ll actually use. Branding sessions aren’t just about photos. They’re about creating a library of content that elevates your website, social media, and marketing materials — all while staying true to your personality and brand energy. My clients are always surprised by how effortless it feels when guidance, strategy, and personality come together on camera. You don’t need to be a model — you just need to show up. I’ll handle the rest. ✨ Ready to create a visual story that actually works for your business? Book a FREE CONSULTATION with the link in my bio! #BehindTheScenes #ContentStrategy #BrandingTips #MarketingContent #BusinessContent #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #MarketingMadeSimple #ShowUpOnline

Here`s why a branding session should be on your 2026 business to-do list:👇🏼

Fresh professional photos aren`t just about looking polished (though that`s nice too).

Think about it: Your website needs updated imagery. Your social media needs consistent visuals. Your email signature needs a current headshot. Your speaking proposals need professional photos. Your media kit needs variety.

Without a strategic branding session, you`re either:

❌ Using the same 3 photos on repeat (hello, stale feed)

❌ Scrambling with last-minute iPhone selfies that don`t match your brand

❌ Wasting time every month trying to create new content

A solid branding session gives you dozens of professional images you can pull from all year long. Different backgrounds, different outfits, different vibes—all ready to go when you need them.

Stop recreating the wheel every time you need a visual. Get it done once, use it everywhere.

Ready to stock your content vault? Let`s talk strategy.

🔗 To book a FREE CONSULTATION click the link in my bio!

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Here's why a branding session should be on your 2026 business to-do list:👇🏼 Fresh professional photos aren't just about looking polished (though that's nice too). Think about it: Your website needs updated imagery. Your social media needs consistent visuals. Your email signature needs a current headshot. Your speaking proposals need professional photos. Your media kit needs variety. Without a strategic branding session, you're either: ❌ Using the same 3 photos on repeat (hello, stale feed) ❌ Scrambling with last-minute iPhone selfies that don't match your brand ❌ Wasting time every month trying to create new content A solid branding session gives you dozens of professional images you can pull from all year long. Different backgrounds, different outfits, different vibes—all ready to go when you need them. Stop recreating the wheel every time you need a visual. Get it done once, use it everywhere. Ready to stock your content vault? Let's talk strategy. 🔗 To book a FREE CONSULTATION click the link in my bio! #BrandingPhotography #PersonalBranding #ProfessionalBranding #SmallBusinessBranding #ContentMarketingTips #HoustonBrandingPhotographer

Behind every great brand photo is a whole lot of collaboration, laughter, and intention.

You don’t need to be a model—you need a photographer who knows how to guide, coach, and bring out the energy that aligns with your brand.

In Part 2 of Danielle’s mic’d-up session, we’re showing more behind-the-scenes of what it really looks like when strategy and personality come together on camera.

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🔗 Click the link in my bio to book a FREE CONSULTATION.

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Behind every great brand photo is a whole lot of collaboration, laughter, and intention. You don’t need to be a model—you need a photographer who knows how to guide, coach, and bring out the energy that aligns with your brand. In Part 2 of Danielle’s mic’d-up session, we’re showing more behind-the-scenes of what it really looks like when strategy and personality come together on camera. ✨ This is branding photography done with purpose. Ready to create content that actually feels like you? Let’s build your visual story. 🔗 Click the link in my bio to book a FREE CONSULTATION. #micdupphotography #brandingsession #brandingphotographer #brandingforbusinesses #professionalbranding

Marketing managers, be honest 👇🏻

How consistent are your team`s LinkedIn profiles right now?

Take a quick scroll through your company`s employee profiles.

Are you seeing:
→ Different backgrounds and lighting styles?
→ Photos that look like they`re from different decades?
→ Some professional shots mixed with casual selfies?
→ A few people still using their college graduation photo?

Here`s what happens when your team headshots are all over the place: Your company looks disorganized. Less credible. Less professional than your competitors.

Your team`s visual consistency directly impacts how clients perceive your business.

The solution? Event-based headshot sessions that give your entire team cohesive, professional imagery in one efficient appointment.

✨ Same lighting, same style, same professional quality
✨ Everyone photographed at your office during a corporate event
✨ Private galleries so each team member controls their image
✨ Done in hours, not months of scheduling chaos

Is your team due for updated headshots? Let`s make it happen.

Ready to elevate your team`s professional presence? Link in bio to schedule your consultation.

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Marketing managers, be honest 👇🏻 How consistent are your team's LinkedIn profiles right now? Take a quick scroll through your company's employee profiles. Are you seeing: → Different backgrounds and lighting styles? → Photos that look like they're from different decades? → Some professional shots mixed with casual selfies? → A few people still using their college graduation photo? Here's what happens when your team headshots are all over the place: Your company looks disorganized. Less credible. Less professional than your competitors. Your team's visual consistency directly impacts how clients perceive your business. The solution? Event-based headshot sessions that give your entire team cohesive, professional imagery in one efficient appointment. ✨ Same lighting, same style, same professional quality ✨ Everyone photographed at your office during a corporate event ✨ Private galleries so each team member controls their image ✨ Done in hours, not months of scheduling chaos Is your team due for updated headshots? Let's make it happen. Ready to elevate your team's professional presence? Link in bio to schedule your consultation. #teamheadshots #corporatebranding #marketingmanager #corporatephotography #thewoodlandstx #professionalheadshots

Doesn`t this look fun? 🤩 📸

The posing cues. The lighting adjustments. The real-time direction that turns good shots into professional brand assets.

Here`s what most business owners don`t realize: branding sessions aren`t just about getting photos - they`re about creating strategic content you`ll actually use across your website, social media, and marketing materials.

One efficient session = months of professional imagery that elevates your entire business presence.

✨ Ready to build your brand`s visual library?

🔗 Click the link in my bio where you can book a FREE CONSULTATION or snag my BRANDING GUIDE.

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Doesn't this look fun? 🤩 📸 The posing cues. The lighting adjustments. The real-time direction that turns good shots into professional brand assets. Here's what most business owners don't realize: branding sessions aren't just about getting photos - they're about creating strategic content you'll actually use across your website, social media, and marketing materials. One efficient session = months of professional imagery that elevates your entire business presence. ✨ Ready to build your brand's visual library? 🔗 Click the link in my bio where you can book a FREE CONSULTATION or snag my BRANDING GUIDE.

This one is for the corporate admins 👇🏻

Is coordinating individual headshot appointments your nightmare?

Here`s what usually happens:

❌ Chasing down 15+ team members for availability
❌ Booking separate sessions across multiple weeks
❌ Dealing with cancellations and rescheduling chaos
❌ Inconsistent photos because everyone went at different times
❌ The whole process takes MONTHS

Here`s the solution I built specifically for this problem:

✅ Event-based headshot station at YOUR office
✅ Everyone photographed in one efficient session
✅ Consistent lighting and style across your entire team
✅ Private proof galleries so each person controls their image
✅ The whole thing is done in hours, not months

You handle the calendar invite. I handle everything else.

Is your team due for updated headshots? Let`s make it happen without the scheduling chaos.

DM me or use the link in bio to schedule a consultation. Let me walk you through exactly how this works.

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This one is for the corporate admins 👇🏻 Is coordinating individual headshot appointments your nightmare? Here's what usually happens: ❌ Chasing down 15+ team members for availability ❌ Booking separate sessions across multiple weeks ❌ Dealing with cancellations and rescheduling chaos ❌ Inconsistent photos because everyone went at different times ❌ The whole process takes MONTHS Here's the solution I built specifically for this problem: ✅ Event-based headshot station at YOUR office ✅ Everyone photographed in one efficient session ✅ Consistent lighting and style across your entire team ✅ Private proof galleries so each person controls their image ✅ The whole thing is done in hours, not months You handle the calendar invite. I handle everything else. Is your team due for updated headshots? Let's make it happen without the scheduling chaos. DM me or use the link in bio to schedule a consultation. Let me walk you through exactly how this works. #corporateheadshots #corporatephotography #teamheadshots #thewoodlandstx #marketingmanager #teamphotos

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