Professional Actor Headshots | Houston Headshot Photographer

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

Professional Actor Headshots

Professional actor headshots are important for landing gigs.  The headshot presents a professional image of you for directors.  They want to see if you fit a particular part for a play, commercial, or other production.  It’s helpful to have a variety of headshots as well.  A change of wardrobe, facial expression, and posing can present a variety of options for directors to see.  The more versatile you are the better your changes of landing a role.  Here are a couple other tips for actor headshots:

  1. The headshot should be a true representation of you.  This sounds strange to actually write but you’d be surprised.  Make sure that if a casting director looks at a headshot and then sees you, the images match.
  2. Be consistent.  If you have a certain look in your headshot and get a call for a part, keep that look consistent with your headshot.
  3. Be professional.  Get a professional headshot from a photographer that specializes in headshots.  Lots of photographers shoot headshots.  Make sure the one you choose knows how to use lighting and posing to accentuate your best features.

Headshots for Lauren

Lauren is a young actor wanting to submit a headshot for acting roles.  She has already done a few things but wants more.  We had a fantastic session and she knew exactly what she wanted in terms of hair and makeup, lighting, posing, and expression.  We played around with lighting, posing, and expression to give her a variety of looks.  Her natural smile and ease in front of the camera were great.  I enjoyed working with her so much.  Her final images are smiling, serious, playful, and mysterious.  All my best, Lauren.  I hope to see you on the big screen someday soon!

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

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It’s funny… people assume I’m just showing up, taking photos, and moving on.

But in reality, I’m rooting for my clients long after the session is over.

Hoping they feel more confident.
Hoping they land the opportunity.
Hoping their photos help them show up the way they’ve been wanting to.

Because it’s never just about the pictures.

📩 If you’re ready for photos that actually support where you’re going, you can book through the link in my bio.
You don’t just get a few photos…

You get a full set of images you can actually use—
for your website, your content, your launches, and everything in between.

Because as a coach, you are your brand.
And the way you show up visually matters more than most people realize.

My goal isn’t just to take good photos—
it’s to help you feel confident, natural, and aligned in how you present yourself.

📩 If you’ve been putting off branding photos, this is your sign—link in bio to start planning.
Mid-session. Camera in hand. Client in front of me…
and suddenly my camera starts throwing error codes.

I turn it off. Pull the battery. Take the card out.
Put everything back in and hope it works again.

And then it happens again.

Three memory cards failed on me during that shoot.

After that, I switched to Sony Tough cards—and haven’t had an issue since.

It’s one of those things you don’t think about… until you’re in a high-pressure moment and your gear has to perform.

📥 If you’re a photographer and want a breakdown of the gear I actually use and trust, I’ve put together a guide—link in bio.

👇🏼 But I'm curious, what cards have been working for you?
It’s never just pressing a button.

It’s reading the room.
Adjusting in real time.
Knowing how to bring out confidence—even when someone feels uncomfortable in front of the camera.

The technical side matters.
But the connection, the instinct, and the ability to see what others don’t… that’s what turns it into something more.

📩 If you’re ready for photos that feel like you, you can book through the link in my bio.

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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area

tara@taraflannery.com

713-412-5437

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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.
Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.