Professional Headshots | Headshots for Renee

Tara Flannery is a professional headshots photographer based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to schedule your individual headshot session or a corporate session for the entire firm.

Should I get a hair and makeup artist for my headshot?

Professional headshots should represent the very best you!  Sometimes a hair and makeup artist can bring out the best you by accenting certain features and minimizing others.  You can certainly do your own hair and makeup.  I recommend going a little heavier on the makeup than you would normally wear.  This is because the lighting that I will be using can wash you out a bit.  A hair and makeup artist uses air-brushed foundation that leaves a beautifully matte finish on your skin = no shine!  We have even used this for men to eliminate shine as well.  The artist will also know how heavy the makeup should be and what colors compliment your skin tone.  My makeup artists create a very natural beautiful look that is easy to photograph.

Professional Headshots for Renee

My headshot session with Renee was fantastic!  She brought a couple of options for clothing and we switched backgrounds as she changed her jacket and blouse combination.  I love the grey background with pinks, reds, and burgandy colors.  Renee did her own hair and makeup for the session and it was perfect!  Her look was very natural but matte finish and even tones.

Renee needed a new headshot for business purposes.  She works for C&S Wholesale Grocers as a senior manager for training and development.  Now she has a new headshot for LinkedIn, the company website, and other marketing materials.

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Tara Flannery is a professional headshot photographer based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to schedule your individual headshot session or a corporate session for the entire firm.

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I put together a Guide to Photography Gear for those of you who need some help deciding what is actually worth investing in (and what's not). The link is in my bio!

Lighting is one of those things that feels complicated when you’re starting out… but it doesn’t have to be.

At the end of the day—light is light.

You don’t need the most expensive setup to get good results. What matters more is having something reliable that you understand how to use.

Especially if you’re shooting outside… the last thing you want is a $2,000 light going down in the wind.

Start simple.
Focus on gear you can trust.
And build from there.

Curious—what lighting setup are you using right now?
My Photographer Gear Guide is linked in my bio if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when you’re first starting out.

Because the truth is—you don’t need everything right away.

When you’re new, it’s easy to feel like you need all the gear… but really, it comes down to a few key pieces.

A solid camera body and a really good lens will take you further than a full bag of equipment you don’t know how to use yet.

If you’re deciding where to spend your money, start there.

A 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens will cover more than you think—and give you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of sessions without overcomplicating things.

Curious—what was the first piece of gear you invested in?
‼️ No clients (or videographers) were harmed in the making of this video 🤣

(For the record—this is very much a joke.)

But if you are a photographer, you know the real challenge isn’t getting someone in front of the camera… it’s knowing how to guide them once they’re there.

Small adjustments = big difference in how confident and natural someone looks.

And having a go-to posing flow makes everything feel easier—for you and your client. (so you don't resort to violence 😉)

➡️ I put together a Headshot Posing Flow Cheat Sheet to help with exactly that—link in bio.
A quick look at the people and brands I had the chance to photograph this month 👇🏻

Grateful for every person and team that trusted me to capture this season of their business.

Each session is different, but the goal is always the same—to create images that actually represent you well and support where you’re going next.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your headshot or branding photos, now is a great time to get it scheduled before things get busy later in the year.

📩 You can book your session 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.