Designer Vivienne Tam at The River Oaks District | Event Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and River Oaks event photographer based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  See more event photos!  Contact me to book your next event (gala, birthday party, corporate event, etc.)!

Why Hire an Event Photographer?

As a River Oaks Event Photographer, I know that you’ve planned and executed every exquisite detail of this upcoming event.  Everyone is coming and you want the event to be a huge success!  You also want to enjoy the party that you’ve worked so hard arrange.  Don’t trust your Aunt Betty or cousin Bob (no offense) with the “good camera” to capture the details, the emotions, and the events?  Hire a professional event photographer.

There’s NO substitute for experience.  When life’s biggest moments are unfolding, you’ve got one chance to capture that perfect memory. Don’t risk it to just anyone. Trust your photos to a Certified Professional Photographer.  When you choose a photographer who’s Certified, you’re starting with quality. You hire a trained professional who can consistently meet and surpass your expectations. Make your choice easier. Start with the best and See The Difference a Certified Professional Photographer makes.

Designer Vivienne Tam

Vivienne Tam, honored by Forbes Magazine as one of the “25 Top Chinese-Americans in Business”, is an international designer known for her culture-bridging, east-meets-west approach to design as well as pioneering global collaborations marrying fashion with technology and renowned brands.  Tam effortlessly blends her cultural roots with a modern design vocabulary recognized for its artistry.

She visited Houston and was so inspired by the city that she created a Houston line.  The Vivienne Tam Houston Line debuted at the River Oaks District shop Bannou on May 4.  I was honored to capture this special debut and luncheon followed by a fashion show.

Here is a little bit of the Houston Chronicle interview with Vivienne Tam.  Click for the entire Houston Chronicle article.  See the post on Vogue for the entire Houston line.

Why do a collection inspired by Houston?

A: I visited Houston and fell in love with the diversity of the people, the images I saw. It gave me so much inspiration that people in Houston come from all different parts of the world.

What do you want people to take away from your designs?

A: I feel like I’m a bridge between different cultures. I get so much joy when people say they love my designs and wear them. So much joy.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and River Oaks event photographer based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  See more event photos!  Contact me to book your next event (gala, birthday party, corporate event, etc.)!

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Yep, even the most beautiful photo can fall flat if it’s not framed for the platform it’s on.

Here are 3 common cropping mistakes I see all the time (and how to fix them):

1️⃣ Too Close – When there’s no breathing room, the image feels cramped and overly intense.

2️⃣ Too Far – If we can’t clearly see your face, we lose the connection instantly.

3️⃣ Wrong Shape for the Platform – That rectangle you uploaded to LinkedIn? It just became a circle... and cut off half your head.

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This season goes by fast — and trust me, these are the images you’ll look back on for years to come. Not just to remember what you looked like, but to remember how you felt stepping into your next chapter.

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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.