Why is a professional headshot important? | Houston Headshot Photographer

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

Why is a professional headshot important?

Why is a professional headshot important?  In order to discuss this question, we first need to think about what a headshot is used for.  A business headshot is used for marketing purposes.  Whether you are selling a product, a service, or yourself, a professional headshot is extremely important.  On your website, the headshot introduces you to your potential customers and clients.  For written job proposals, the headshot presents a professional who is confident in getting the job done.  A headshot is also used on social media profiles to put a face behind the name and credentials.  Realtors use headshots on everything from business cards to yard signs, billboards, and web banners.  Whatever your need for a headshot, a professional photographer will ensure that the lighting, angles and poses are flattering.  A professional photographer will use the camera and lens to properly compress the image for flattering results as well.  Don’t trust your first impression to anything less than a professional photographer and get that professional headshot!

Headshots for Magdalena

Magdalena needed an updated headshot.  She is starting a new business and the new website is almost ready for launch.  Her web designer recommended that she include a professional headshot on the new website.  Yay!  Clients will want to put a face with the name and the company because people do business with people.  The headshot is your first connection with another person.

After having hair and makeup in the studio, we were ready to photograph Magdalena!  She brought several options for outfits and we tried a few different backgrounds.  I love this image because it is truly a classic.  Her black jacket and pearls will never go out of style.  In this image, she appears relaxed yet personable and confident.  It is the very best projection for her new company.  All my best Magdalena!  I hope that your new company soars to great heights.

HMU: Roxana Phillips Hair and Makeup Artistry

Why is having a professional headshot important?

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

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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.