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April 26, 2016

Justin’s Senior Session | The Woodlands Senior Photographer

What a great senior photo session with Justin! We met at the high school baseball stadium (baseball is his first love). Then we moved to the football stadium – also his sport. Unfortunately, we couldn’t fit basketball into the mix but he played basketball too. Justin is an athlete to say the least. I love the variety of images as the sun disappeared and reappeared during the session. One of my favorites is the one with his dog, Sally. She wanted to be in the photos too and sat right down next to him and posed. She even looked at me for a shot! I have a special place in my heart for that last black and white image too – classic!

Justin’s senior year included baseball, football, and basketball.

High School Senior Boy on baseball field Senior boy behind fence High School Senior in football stadium Senior guy Senior with his dog High School senior portraits Senior guy photos

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Senior photos shouldn’t feel random… they should feel like you. 👇🏻

Before every session, we talk through a few key things to make sure your photos actually reflect this moment in your life:

✅ Location — what kind of vibe fits you? (nature, city, something more edgy?)
✅ Wardrobe — casual, polished, cap & gown, college tee… we plan it out
✅ Hobbies & interests — the things you love right now that you’ll want to remember later

Because the goal isn’t just to take photos…
it’s to capture who you are right now before everything changes. 🎓

📩 If you’re planning senior photos, let’s start with a consultation and build something intentional.
Click the link in my bio to get started!

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Senior photos shouldn’t feel random… they should feel like you. 👇🏻

Before every session, we talk through a few key things to make sure your photos actually reflect this moment in your life:

✅ Location — what kind of vibe fits you? (nature, city, something more edgy?)
✅ Wardrobe — casual, polished, cap & gown, college tee… we plan it out
✅ Hobbies & interests — the things you love right now that you’ll want to remember later

Because the goal isn’t just to take photos…
it’s to capture who you are right now before everything changes. 🎓

📩 If you’re planning senior photos, let’s start with a consultation and build something intentional.
Click the link in my bio to get started!

Let’s talk about men’s ties in headshots 👇🏻

It’s one of the most common questions I get before a headshot:
“Should I wear the red one… or the blue one?”

The truth is, your tie isn’t about preference—it’s about how it looks on camera.

What works best:
✅ Solid colors or subtle patterns
✅ Navy, burgundy, or charcoal tones
✅ A clean, standard width
✅ A slight texture (not too shiny, not too flat)

What to avoid:
❌ Loud prints
❌ Large patterns
❌ Anything that pulls attention away from your face

And one thing most people don’t think about…
👉🏻 your tie can also reflect your brand or company colors

The goal isn’t to stand out—it’s to look polished, confident, and professional.

🌟 CLIENT SPOTLIGHT:

These images are from a recent session with Oilfield Service Professionals—always a great example of how simple, intentional choices come together.

📥 If you want a full breakdown of what to wear (including more tips like this), grab my Men’s Style Guide for Headshots!

✨ Link in my bio!

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Cap and gown season is here 🎓

If you didn’t get senior photos done earlier, this is your moment—professional cap & gown photos and college tee shots are the perfect way to wrap up senior year.

And now that decisions are made, it’s the best time to capture where they’re headed next.

📩 Spots are limited—click the link in my bio or DM me to book a last-minute session.

And for Class of 2027 parents… it’s not too early to start thinking ahead 👀
Some yearbook deadlines come faster than you expect, and these photos make the perfect addition to senior pages.

Click the link in my bio to book a FREE consultation with me!

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Cap and gown season is here 🎓

If you didn’t get senior photos done earlier, this is your moment—professional cap & gown photos and college tee shots are the perfect way to wrap up senior year.

And now that decisions are made, it’s the best time to capture where they’re headed next.

📩 Spots are limited—click the link in my bio or DM me to book a last-minute session.

And for Class of 2027 parents… it’s not too early to start thinking ahead 👀
Some yearbook deadlines come faster than you expect, and these photos make the perfect addition to senior pages.

Click the link in my bio to book a FREE consultation with me!

🌟 CLIENT SPOTLIGHT 👇🏻

What started as “just headshots”… turned into a full library of content.

Natalie and her husband, Rich, came to me as they were launching their new practice, Comprehensive Medical Specialists of Texas. Initially, they were looking for updated headshots and a group photo.

But as we started planning, we expanded the vision—creating not only individual headshots, but multiple group images and photos of their office space.

Now, they don’t just have one or two images…
they have a full collection they can use across their website, advertising, social media, and more.

And hearing Natalie say it was the best headshot she’s ever had? That’s always the goal 🤍

This is what a thoughtful branding session can do—give you content that actually works for your business long after the shoot is over.

📩 If you’re building or growing your business, let’s create a library of images that works for you—DM me to start planning your session.

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One of the most meaningful parts of what I do… is getting to come back.

Seeing seniors step into their careers.
Watching families grow.
Photographing people through different seasons of their lives.

What starts as “just a session” often turns into years of memories—and that’s something I never take for granted.

It’s more than photos. It’s your story, over time 🤍

If you’re ready to have your story captured, weather it’s your professional or personal one... Shoot me a DM. 📩

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One of the most meaningful parts of what I do… is getting to come back.

Seeing seniors step into their careers.
Watching families grow.
Photographing people through different seasons of their lives.

What starts as “just a session” often turns into years of memories—and that’s something I never take for granted.

It’s more than photos. It’s your story, over time 🤍

If you’re ready to have your story captured, weather it’s your professional or personal one... Shoot me a DM. 📩

What’s my favorite thing to see as a photographer? 👇🏻

My clients actually using their photos.

Profile pictures. Websites. Social media. Marketing.
Not just sitting in a gallery… but showing up in the places that matter.

Because the truth is—your photos are often the first impression people have of you or your business.

And when they’re intentional, consistent, and professional… it shows.

That’s the difference between “just a photo” and something that actually works for you.

📩 Ready to create photos you’ll actually use? Click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning your session.

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

Tara is a Certified Professional Photographer.

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.