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How to Plan an Event | 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 can provide some tips on how to plan an event.  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

How to Plan an Event

I love to photograph events – everything from corporate events to baby showers, baptisms, and galas.  These are fun events for me because I get to walk around and mingle and capture the essence of this special occasion.  Planning an event can be an overwhelming possibility.  But with a few steps of planning, it’ll be fun!

  1. Set a date, time, and location.  These are the first critical decisions to be made and the earlier the better on these decisions.
  2. Create a guest list.  Even if it’s just a rough estimate, you’ll need a headcount for the next steps.
  3. Plan for food, decor, and invitations.  Whether you do all of this yourself or get help, you’ll just need to make a plan.
  4. Hire professionals.  Depending on the size of your event, you may want to hire professionals for many of the services.  I’m biased but a professional photographer is one of the best investments here.  After all of the hard work and at the end of the day, the photographs will be the memories to hold on to.
  5. Relax and ENJOY!  If you’ve hired those professionals in Step 4, you can relax and enjoy the event!  No need to run around trying to do everything yourself during the event.  Relax and know that it’s all being handled by people who do this professionally.  From the DJ to the florist to the photographer, we will handle it and do our jobs so that you can have fun and enjoy!

A Baby Shower for Kim

Kim’s friends and family planned a stunning baby shower for her over the past weekend.  Everything was meticulously planned and executed.  One of the hosts opened her home for the event.  Another host made all of the delicious food.  Another host hired me so that she would have beautiful photos to remember the day.  Kim’s mom made all of the flower arrangements and they were gorgeous!  It was a beautiful event and everyone enjoyed the party, including Kim and her mom and mother-in-law.  First babies are so much fun!

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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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Adding a new team member? Your group photo doesn’t have to look outdated. 📸 With group composites, it’s easy to keep your team image polished and cohesive: ✨ I photograph the new hire individually — headshot + full body 🏢 We can shoot in my studio or at your location 👔 Keeping everyone in coordinated colors creates a clean, unified look No need to retake the entire team photo every time someone joins — your group portrait always looks seamless and up-to-date. 📩 DM me to learn how I make updating team photos simple and stress-free. #groupcomposites #teamphotos #thewoodlandstxphotographer #masterphotographer

Let’s break it down together ⬇️

📸 Headshots → Simple, polished, and focused on your face. Perfect for LinkedIn, company directories, or anywhere you need a clean professional image.

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Let’s break it down together ⬇️ 📸 Headshots → Simple, polished, and focused on your face. Perfect for LinkedIn, company directories, or anywhere you need a clean professional image. ✨ Branding Sessions → A more in-depth experience that tells your story. Think full-body shots, action photos, and behind-the-scenes moments — even showcasing what it looks like to work with you. Because here’s the thing: people do business with people. The more you can show your personality and process, the more connection and trust you build. Still not sure which session fits your goals? Schedule a consultation and we’ll figure it out together. 📩 DM me or click the link in bio to get started! #headshots #branding #thewoodlandstxphotographer #professionalheadshotphotographer #professionalbrandingsession

Coordinating team photos shouldn’t feel like scheduling a board meeting. 😅

That’s why I love using group composites. Instead of trying to get everyone in the same room at the same time (nearly impossible for busy teams, especially doctors!), here’s how it works:

📸 Each person comes in individually

⏱️ We capture their headshot + full-body shot

✅ They’re done in minutes and back to work

🖼️ Later, I combine everyone into one seamless, polished group photo

No stress. No waiting around. And everyone looks their absolute best.

Ready to upgrade your team photos — without the scheduling headache?

📩 DM me or click the link in bio to learn more.

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Coordinating team photos shouldn’t feel like scheduling a board meeting. 😅 That’s why I love using group composites. Instead of trying to get everyone in the same room at the same time (nearly impossible for busy teams, especially doctors!), here’s how it works: 📸 Each person comes in individually ⏱️ We capture their headshot + full-body shot ✅ They’re done in minutes and back to work 🖼️ Later, I combine everyone into one seamless, polished group photo No stress. No waiting around. And everyone looks their absolute best. Ready to upgrade your team photos — without the scheduling headache? 📩 DM me or click the link in bio to learn more. #groupcomposites #teamphotos #thewoodlandstxphotographer #professionalheadshots

Here are my top tips for creating photos you’ll love for years to come 👇🏻

🎨 Choose a soft, coordinating color palette — think blues, burgundy, and warm earth tones that look gorgeous in outdoor settings.

👕 Stick to classic, solid pieces without big logos or bold patterns for a timeless look.

😊 And most importantly — keep everyone comfortable (especially the kids!) so we can have fun and capture genuine smiles.

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Here are my top tips for creating photos you’ll love for years to come 👇🏻 🎨 Choose a soft, coordinating color palette — think blues, burgundy, and warm earth tones that look gorgeous in outdoor settings. 👕 Stick to classic, solid pieces without big logos or bold patterns for a timeless look. 😊 And most importantly — keep everyone comfortable (especially the kids!) so we can have fun and capture genuine smiles. Fall sessions fill up fast — let’s plan your perfect family session now so you can relax and enjoy it when the leaves start to turn. 🍁 📸 Shoot me a DM to schedule your Family Portraits this fall! #familyportraits #thewoodlandstxphotographer #houstonphotographer #thewoodlandsfamilyphotos #familyphotos

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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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