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How to Celebrate a 90th Birthday

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography and can help with how to celebrate a 90th birthday.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

How to celebrate your 90th

Birthdays are very special milestones for us all!  They are opportunities for celebration for the young and for the young at heart.  Certain birthdays are especially fun to celebrate.  I think 90 is probably one of those special milestone birthdays.  In order to celebrate a 90th birthday, you’ll need to gather friends and family, neighbors, coworkers, and church friends.  First, decide on a location for hosting the event, like a restaurant or a family members’ home.  Someone’s home makes for a more personal party and you can control the noise and activity level.  Send invitations to everyone with details.  Next, arrange for food, drinks, and dessert!  You can have family members join in the cooking or have it catered.  If you’re at a restaurant, this part will be easier.  Then, move your attention to the details like decorations and activities.  Finally, when the party day arrives, enjoy yourself and have fun!

A Celebration for Janet

Janet was turning 90 years old and I was invited to capture the big party!  All of her family and friends arrived for the party at her daughter’s beautiful home.  With 5 daughters and their families, the guest list was impressive just with family alone!  Everything was meticulously planned and beautifully arranged.  Tables lined the pool outside along with a table for desserts and gifts.  Dinner was catered on the patio.  As guests arrived, Janet greeted them and mingled.  With hugs and laughter, she shared a beautiful evening among the people that she loves.  We took lots of pictures with all of the guests, even though it meant that her dessert was cut short.  At the end of the evening, I was getting ready to pack up and leave the party.  She stopped and said, “Now, Tara, are you going to come back and photograph my 100th birthday?”  I said, “Yes, ma’am.  You call me and I’ll be here.”  What a fun night with a classy lady who is very much loved!  That, my friends, is how you celebrate your 90th birthday!

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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.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event 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?
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(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.

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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