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Professional Family Photos | Houston Family Photographer

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

Professional Family Photos

Family photo sessions are one of my favorite things!  When I started in photography, family sessions were my first love.  And I love them still!  I love the creativity and interacting with a family to find the beauty, the love, and the connections.  There is a point during the session when everyone relaxes and just has fun with each other.  This is the magical point where you can see beyond the environment, the wardrobe, the hair and makeup.  You just see love.  What a gift!  To be open and vulnerable and uncertain in front of a camera and then to find that spark of love is genuine and beautiful.  I am honored to witness these moments over and over again with families.

Family Portraits for The Pospisils

Christy contacted me about doing a family session with her husband and new puppy.  We met for a consultation and made a plan for the session, including location and wardrobe.  We also talked about what she wanted to do with the family photos after the session.  This conversation always helps me to think ahead for the actual session.  I will plan for the types of posing and captures for the end products.  Christy pointed out two areas in her home where she wanted to hang family portraits.  One was in the entry way and one in the study.  She later added another for her apartment in California where she works.  She also mentioned that they had never had a wedding album printed.  So, I had a few of her wedding images scanned and added them to her album with the 20th anniversary family photos from our session.  The album is gorgeous and it is a beautiful reminder of their wedding and then a celebration of the twenty years they have spent together.

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

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What it looks like behind the camera… vs. what you get 👇🏻

Different sessions, different people, different goals—
but always the same focus: helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

Headshots, branding, families, seniors, and more… it all comes back to capturing people in a way that actually feels like them.

✨ If you’re ready to start planning your session, you can click the link in my bio.

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What it looks like behind the camera… vs. what you get 👇🏻 Different sessions, different people, different goals— but always the same focus: helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Headshots, branding, families, seniors, and more… it all comes back to capturing people in a way that actually feels like them. ✨ If you’re ready to start planning your session, you can click the link in my bio.

You don’t need the most expensive gear to be a good photographer.

When I first started, I thought I needed everything—top-tier camera, expensive lighting, all of it.

The reality?

A solid camera and a good lens will take you a long way.

If you’re just starting out, keep it simple:
✨ A versatile zoom lens (24–70mm or 70–200mm)
✨ Gear you can rely on and learn inside and out

And when it comes to lighting—especially outdoors—don’t overinvest too early.

Wind happens. Gear gets knocked over. Things break.

Light is light.

Focus on learning how to use what you have before worrying about upgrading everything.

📥 I’ve put together resources for new photographers covering gear, lighting, posing, and more—click the link in my bio!

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You don’t need the most expensive gear to be a good photographer. When I first started, I thought I needed everything—top-tier camera, expensive lighting, all of it. The reality? A solid camera and a good lens will take you a long way. If you’re just starting out, keep it simple: ✨ A versatile zoom lens (24–70mm or 70–200mm) ✨ Gear you can rely on and learn inside and out And when it comes to lighting—especially outdoors—don’t overinvest too early. Wind happens. Gear gets knocked over. Things break. Light is light. Focus on learning how to use what you have before worrying about upgrading everything. 📥 I’ve put together resources for new photographers covering gear, lighting, posing, and more—click the link in my bio!

Most men think they don’t know how to pose for a headshot…

but it’s not about knowing poses.

It’s about a few simple adjustments that make you look confident and natural on camera.

A couple go-to options (like the classic “GQ” stance, arms crossed, or a relaxed lean) can completely change how you show up.

And the rest? That’s what I guide you through.

📥 If you’re also not sure what to wear, I’ve got you covered—grab my Men’s Style Guide for Headshots through the link in my bio.

📩 Ready for updated headshots? You can book through the link as well.

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Most men think they don’t know how to pose for a headshot… but it’s not about knowing poses. It’s about a few simple adjustments that make you look confident and natural on camera. A couple go-to options (like the classic “GQ” stance, arms crossed, or a relaxed lean) can completely change how you show up. And the rest? That’s what I guide you through. 📥 If you’re also not sure what to wear, I’ve got you covered—grab my Men’s Style Guide for Headshots through the link in my bio. 📩 Ready for updated headshots? You can book through the link as well.

If you’re just getting started in photography… don’t worry about finding your niche right away.

When I first started, I photographed everything—weddings, babies, families, headshots, corporate… if someone needed photos, I was there.

And that’s how you figure it out.

You don’t find your niche by waiting—you find it by doing the work, learning what you like, and getting better with every session.

Every type of shoot teaches you something different.
Every client builds your experience.

Over time, you start to see what actually fits you—and that’s where your expertise comes from.

📥 If you’re in that phase right now, I’ve put together resources to help—covering lighting, gear, posing, and more.

✨ Grab them through the link in my bio!

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If you’re just getting started in photography… don’t worry about finding your niche right away. When I first started, I photographed everything—weddings, babies, families, headshots, corporate… if someone needed photos, I was there. And that’s how you figure it out. You don’t find your niche by waiting—you find it by doing the work, learning what you like, and getting better with every session. Every type of shoot teaches you something different. Every client builds your experience. Over time, you start to see what actually fits you—and that’s where your expertise comes from. 📥 If you’re in that phase right now, I’ve put together resources to help—covering lighting, gear, posing, and more. ✨ Grab them through the link in my bio!

Senior portraits are just one piece of what I do 👇🏻

I also work with:
✅ professionals who need updated headshots
✅ business owners building their brand
✅ families capturing this season of life
✅ and actors/models creating strong portfolio images

Different sessions—but the same goal:
helping people show up confidently and authentically on camera

📩 If you’re not sure what kind of session you need, let’s figure it out together—link in bio to learn more.

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Senior portraits are just one piece of what I do 👇🏻 I also work with: ✅ professionals who need updated headshots ✅ business owners building their brand ✅ families capturing this season of life ✅ and actors/models creating strong portfolio images Different sessions—but the same goal: helping people show up confidently and authentically on camera 📩 If you’re not sure what kind of session you need, let’s figure it out together—link in bio to learn more.

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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.