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How to Take a Headshot | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

How to Take a Headshot

Here are some tips for headshots.  Talk to your headshot photographer about your goals, what you’ll be using the image for, and your line of work.  All of these things will help you and your photographer create the perfect headshot for you.

  1. Wardrobe: it really starts here.  Think about your typical company wardrobe.  Is it relaxed and casual or formal?  What line of work are you in?  How do your customers and clients dress?  What you choose for wardrobe will have an influence over the type and style of lighting and background we will use for the headshot.  If you prefer dark colors, a medium or darker background will be best.  If you like a light or colorful wardrobe, a white or light background will be best.
  2. For ladies, please consider hair and makeup.  A hair and makeup artist will know exactly how much makeup you’ll need for studio lighting.  It seems like a lot when you first see it but when you see the images with studio lighting, it’s perfect.  You will look your natural best self with a carefully executed makeup application.
  3.  For men, please make sure that if you’re wearing a suit jacket, it fits!  Also, make sure that shirt and jacket are pressed and wrinkle-free.

Headshot Examples

Whether you’re a financial services company or the latest yoga-inspired granola producer, your customers need to see YOU!  You are the face of the business and brand.  Now, more than ever, meeting people virtually is an integral part of business.  A headshot on your website and social media accounts is the first introduction to your clients, customers, and consumers.  This first introduction says volumes about who you are, what you do, and what you stand for.  Let’s schedule a headshot session that reflects your business and conveys a message to customers.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, 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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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.

Let’s talk about a few common mistakes that can totally throw off your branding session 👇🏻

❌ Unplanned Outfit Choices

Random, last-minute outfits = a scattered visual message. Your photos should reflect your brand intentionally — not just what`s clean in the closet.

❌ No Vision or Direction

If you’re unsure how you want to show up online, your photos will reflect that confusion. A clear brand vision makes all the difference.

❌ Rushing or a Stressed Mindset

Showing up frazzled can impact your energy, your expression, and how confident you feel on camera (and it shows!).

✨Here’s the good news - you don’t have to figure this out alone. I guide you through it all with:

✔️ A pre-session consult to plan every detail

✔️ Outfit and location guidance that fits YOUR brand

✔️ Confidence-boosting prep tips

When we plan it together, you show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident — and that’s when the magic happens. 💫

📅 Let’s book a branding session that works for you, not against you. DM me or hit the link in bio to schedule your consult today!

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Let’s talk about a few common mistakes that can totally throw off your branding session 👇🏻 ❌ Unplanned Outfit Choices Random, last-minute outfits = a scattered visual message. Your photos should reflect your brand intentionally — not just what's clean in the closet. ❌ No Vision or Direction If you’re unsure how you want to show up online, your photos will reflect that confusion. A clear brand vision makes all the difference. ❌ Rushing or a Stressed Mindset Showing up frazzled can impact your energy, your expression, and how confident you feel on camera (and it shows!). ✨Here’s the good news - you don’t have to figure this out alone. I guide you through it all with: ✔️ A pre-session consult to plan every detail ✔️ Outfit and location guidance that fits YOUR brand ✔️ Confidence-boosting prep tips When we plan it together, you show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident — and that’s when the magic happens. 💫 📅 Let’s book a branding session that works for you, not against you. DM me or hit the link in bio to schedule your consult today!

Father’s Day Headshot Special!
Looking for a gift that’s both thoughtful and practical? Give Dad the gift of a standout first impression this Father’s Day!

📸 Express Headshot Session – Just $150
(Reg. $190 – Save $40!)

✔️ Quick and easy session in studio
✔️ Includes ONE fully retouched image
✔️ Perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, or personal branding
📍 Limited spots available | 🎁 Offer ends June 15
👉 Email tara@taraflannery.com with CODE: DADSDAY150

Because Dad deserves to look as sharp as he is. 💼✨

#Headshots #FathersDayGift #TaraFlanneryPhotography #HoustonPhotographer #ProfessionalHeadshots #fathersdayspecial

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Father’s Day Headshot Special! Looking for a gift that’s both thoughtful and practical? Give Dad the gift of a standout first impression this Father’s Day! 📸 Express Headshot Session – Just $150 (Reg. $190 – Save $40!) ✔️ Quick and easy session in studio ✔️ Includes ONE fully retouched image ✔️ Perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, or personal branding 📍 Limited spots available | 🎁 Offer ends June 15 👉 Email tara@taraflannery.com with CODE: DADSDAY150 Because Dad deserves to look as sharp as he is. 💼✨ #Headshots #FathersDayGift #TaraFlanneryPhotography #HoustonPhotographer #ProfessionalHeadshots #fathersdayspecial

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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.
Tara has earned her Photographic Craftsman certification.
Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.