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How to Use Your Headshot Image to Boost Your Career

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots.  Here are some tips on How to Use Your Headshot Image to Boost Your Career.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

How to Use Your Headshot Image to Boost Your Career: A Guide for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs

As a job seeker or entrepreneur, you know that making a great first impression is key to your success.  That’s where your headshot comes in. Your headshot is a powerful tool that can help you stand out from the competition, showcase your professionalism, and ultimately boost your career. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use your headshot to make a lasting impression and advance your career.

  1. Choose the right headshot: When selecting your headshot, choose a photo that accurately reflects your personality and brand. If you’re a job seeker, consider choosing a headshot that’s more traditional and conservative. As an entrepreneur, you may have more flexibility in choosing a headshot that showcases your unique brand and personality.
  2. Use your headshot on your professional profiles: Once you have a great headshot, use it across all your professional profiles, including LinkedIn, your personal website, and business cards. Consistency in your branding can help build recognition and trust with potential clients or employers.
  3. Customize your headshot for each platform: While consistency is important, it’s also a good idea to customize your headshot for each platform. For example, you might choose a more formal headshot for your LinkedIn profile, and a more relaxed, approachable headshot for your Instagram or personal website.
  4. Update your headshot regularly: As you progress in your career, it’s important to update your headshot on a regular basis so that it accurately reflects your current self. Update it at least every 1-2 years, or anytime there’s a significant change in your appearance or branding.
  5. Work with a professional photographer: To ensure you get the best possible headshot, consider working with a professional photographer. They can help you capture your unique brand and personality in your photos, and provide you with high-quality, professional images that can help you stand out in a crowded job market.

Corporate Headshots

Using your headshot to boost your career is all about presenting yourself in the best possible light. By following these tips, you can make a great first impression, showcase your professionalism and personality, and ultimately advance your career. Remember, your headshot is an investment in yourself and your brand, so take the time to get it right and reap the benefits for years to come.

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How to use your headshot image to boost your career

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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.  Here are some tips on How to Use Your Headshot Image to Boost Your Career: A Guide for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

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In branding sessions, we plan intentionally—from your wardrobe to your messaging—so your photos work everywhere your brand shows up.

I always recommend bringing multiple outfits: start with your most formal look and end with something more relaxed. This gives you a versatile set of images—perfect for everything from LinkedIn to your About page to your social media.

✨ Pro tip: Think layers, textures, and pieces that feel like you.

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One outfit isn’t enough. Here’s why… In branding sessions, we plan intentionally—from your wardrobe to your messaging—so your photos work everywhere your brand shows up. I always recommend bringing multiple outfits: start with your most formal look and end with something more relaxed. This gives you a versatile set of images—perfect for everything from LinkedIn to your About page to your social media. ✨ Pro tip: Think layers, textures, and pieces that feel like you. 💬 Not sure what to wear or how to plan your session wardrobe? Drop your questions below—I’m here to help!

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When people land on your website or socials, they want to know who you are.

But when you rely on stock photos, you risk looking generic, disconnected, or even untrustworthy — and that could be costing you real opportunities.

Here are 5 reasons to book a professional branding session and invest in photos that are genuine and authentically you:

1️⃣ Build connection. Real faces build real trust.

2️⃣ Show your personality. Let your brand voice shine visually.

3️⃣ Stand out. Your competition is using the same stock photos. You deserve better.

4️⃣ Get consistency. Custom photos align with your colors, vibe, and messaging.

5️⃣ Boost confidence. When you love your photos, you show up more.

📩 Ready to ditch the stock and show up as the real you?

Contact me to book your branding consultation today! I’d love to help you elevate your presence.

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Let’s talk about it 👇🏻 When people land on your website or socials, they want to know who you are. But when you rely on stock photos, you risk looking generic, disconnected, or even untrustworthy — and that could be costing you real opportunities. Here are 5 reasons to book a professional branding session and invest in photos that are genuine and authentically you: 1️⃣ Build connection. Real faces build real trust. 2️⃣ Show your personality. Let your brand voice shine visually. 3️⃣ Stand out. Your competition is using the same stock photos. You deserve better. 4️⃣ Get consistency. Custom photos align with your colors, vibe, and messaging. 5️⃣ Boost confidence. When you love your photos, you show up more. 📩 Ready to ditch the stock and show up as the real you? Contact me to book your branding consultation today! I’d love to help you elevate your presence.

If I had a dollar for every time a client said, “I’m not photogenic”… I could retire.

But here’s the truth:

That phrase? It’s not a fact.
It’s a story you’ve been telling yourself — one of those “little t” truths that feels real, but isn’t.

The real truth?
✨ You are photogenic.
📸 You just haven’t had someone help you see it yet.

Most of us aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Most of us feel awkward in front of the camera. That’s NORMAL.

But with the right lighting, posing, angles — and someone who knows how to bring out your best — that all changes.

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If I had a dollar for every time a client said, “I’m not photogenic”… I could retire. But here’s the truth: That phrase? It’s not a fact. It’s a story you’ve been telling yourself — one of those “little t” truths that feels real, but isn’t. The real truth? ✨ You are photogenic. 📸 You just haven’t had someone help you see it yet. Most of us aren’t perfectly symmetrical. Most of us feel awkward in front of the camera. That’s NORMAL. But with the right lighting, posing, angles — and someone who knows how to bring out your best — that all changes. You don’t need to look like anyone else. You just need to feel like you. And that’s where I come in. 💛 Ready to finally love the way you show up in photos? Contact me — I got you. #photographytips #brandingphotography #headshots #professionalheadshots

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Your face is your most powerful branding tool — and science backs it up. 🧠

We’re wired to recognize and remember faces, especially when we see them consistently. So if your headshot is outdated, inconsistent, or missing altogether… you could be missing out on real connections.

Here are 5 reasons to invest in a professional headshot that aligns with your brand:

1. First impressions happen online. Make yours count.

2. Visual consistency builds trust. People recognize what they see often.

3. A polished photo = instant credibility.

4. It helps people feel like they know you. Before you’ve even met.

5. Recognition = recall. Repetition helps people remember you.

📩 DM me to book your consultation — let’s create a headshot that helps your brand stick.

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Want people to remember you? Start with this 👇🏻 Your face is your most powerful branding tool — and science backs it up. 🧠 We’re wired to recognize and remember faces, especially when we see them consistently. So if your headshot is outdated, inconsistent, or missing altogether… you could be missing out on real connections. Here are 5 reasons to invest in a professional headshot that aligns with your brand: 1. First impressions happen online. Make yours count. 2. Visual consistency builds trust. People recognize what they see often. 3. A polished photo = instant credibility. 4. It helps people feel like they know you. Before you’ve even met. 5. Recognition = recall. Repetition helps people remember you. 📩 DM me to book your consultation — let’s create a headshot that helps your brand stick.

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
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