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Senior Photography Tips | Houston Senior Photographer

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

Senior Photography Tips

Want to make your senior photography session great?  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning for your session:

  1. Plan outfits with your photographer.  I like to suggest starting with the most formal that you can go.  For ladies, it might be a cute dress and for men, a suit if you can stand it.  Don’t worry, we won’t be in it for long!  Then, go for something fun that you absolutely love.  Finally, I suggest ending the session with the most casual outfit – jeans and a t-shirt or college shirt.
  2. Think about locations.  What locations have meaning for you?  Imagine you’re a track runner and love it, let’s get some images on the track.  Or you love nature and everything green, then let’s utilize the myriad of choices for greenery in The Woodlands!  If you prefer a more urban look, we can do that too.
  3. For session day, make sure everything is clean, pressed, and manicured.  Nails to shoes…everything matters so make sure it all looks good!
  4. Bring mom or a friend or both!  I love to have someone at the session who can help with wardrobe changes and to check for hair and outfits during the session.
  5. Bring props if that’s your thing!  If you play and instrument, have your cap and gown, play baseball, or football, or cross-stitch, bring them along.  These little things are reminders of who you are right now.  They don’t have to define your life but they are an important part of you.

Session with Lauren

We had a great time tromping around Old Town Spring for Lauren’s session.  It was really hot but so much fun with so many options for photos!  Lauren had planned her outfits and had suggested the location.  Lauren is a planner and was ready to go!  I love that.  She knew exactly what she wanted.  She started the session in an adorable romper and then changed into her black pants and red crop top.  I absolutely love the images with her red top and the red building.  Color speaks loudly in images and directs your attention.  Those images say just the right thing!

HMU: Linna Rowell

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

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Goldfish have longer attention spans than most people online. If your visuals don’t speak fast, they’re not being seen. And more often than not, it’s your photos doing the talking before you ever say a word. High-quality, professional visuals do more than “look good.” They ⤵️ ✅ Build Trust Instantly People want to feel like they know you before they work with you. Clear, polished images of you (not stock photography) help potential clients connect with the face behind the business. ✅ Showcase Professionalism From your website to your Instagram grid, cohesive brand photography tells the world you’re serious, credible, and ready for business. ✅ Create Brand Clarity What do you want people to feel when they land on your page? Confident? Warm? Innovative? Your visuals should reflect that vibe—because clarity creates confidence. ✅ Set You Apart In a saturated market, people are buying you as much as your product or service. Brand photography gives you a chance to stand out with personality, story, and style. If you’re still using a mix of selfies, old photos, or generic images, you might be confusing your audience—or worse, losing them. Let’s fix that. Let’s create visuals that stop the scroll and start the connection. 📸 DM me to learn more about a brand session or click the link in bio for details.

Let’s talk about a few common mistakes that can totally throw off your branding session 👇🏻

❌ Unplanned Outfit Choices

Random, last-minute outfits = a scattered visual message. Your photos should reflect your brand intentionally — not just what`s clean in the closet.

❌ No Vision or Direction

If you’re unsure how you want to show up online, your photos will reflect that confusion. A clear brand vision makes all the difference.

❌ Rushing or a Stressed Mindset

Showing up frazzled can impact your energy, your expression, and how confident you feel on camera (and it shows!).

✨Here’s the good news - you don’t have to figure this out alone. I guide you through it all with:

✔️ A pre-session consult to plan every detail

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When we plan it together, you show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident — and that’s when the magic happens. 💫

📅 Let’s book a branding session that works for you, not against you. DM me or hit the link in bio to schedule your consult today!

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Let’s talk about a few common mistakes that can totally throw off your branding session 👇🏻 ❌ Unplanned Outfit Choices Random, last-minute outfits = a scattered visual message. Your photos should reflect your brand intentionally — not just what's clean in the closet. ❌ No Vision or Direction If you’re unsure how you want to show up online, your photos will reflect that confusion. A clear brand vision makes all the difference. ❌ Rushing or a Stressed Mindset Showing up frazzled can impact your energy, your expression, and how confident you feel on camera (and it shows!). ✨Here’s the good news - you don’t have to figure this out alone. I guide you through it all with: ✔️ A pre-session consult to plan every detail ✔️ Outfit and location guidance that fits YOUR brand ✔️ Confidence-boosting prep tips When we plan it together, you show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident — and that’s when the magic happens. 💫 📅 Let’s book a branding session that works for you, not against you. DM me or hit the link in bio to schedule your consult today!

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Father’s Day Headshot Special! Looking for a gift that’s both thoughtful and practical? Give Dad the gift of a standout first impression this Father’s Day! 📸 Express Headshot Session – Just $150 (Reg. $190 – Save $40!) ✔️ Quick and easy session in studio ✔️ Includes ONE fully retouched image ✔️ Perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, or personal branding 📍 Limited spots available | 🎁 Offer ends June 15 👉 Email tara@taraflannery.com with CODE: DADSDAY150 Because Dad deserves to look as sharp as he is. 💼✨ #Headshots #FathersDayGift #TaraFlanneryPhotography #HoustonPhotographer #ProfessionalHeadshots #fathersdayspecial

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

“The whole process was seamless and the shots were amazing!” - James Strole, Workspace Resource

That’s the kind of experience we aim for in every corporate headshot session.

From coordinating schedules to delivering polished, professional images—corporate headshot days are designed to be efficient, stress-free, and actually enjoyable.

✔️ Everyone on your team gets a high-quality, on-brand headshot
✔️ Sessions are quick (just a few minutes per person)
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Getting everyone updated and looking their best doesn’t have to be complicated.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “The whole process was seamless and the shots were amazing!” - James Strole, Workspace Resource That’s the kind of experience we aim for in every corporate headshot session. From coordinating schedules to delivering polished, professional images—corporate headshot days are designed to be efficient, stress-free, and actually enjoyable. ✔️ Everyone on your team gets a high-quality, on-brand headshot ✔️ Sessions are quick (just a few minutes per person) ✔️ No one has to leave the office or lose productivity ✔️ And yes—great photos boost morale and make your company look as sharp as the people behind it Getting everyone updated and looking their best doesn’t have to be complicated. 📩 Ready to elevate your team’s first impression? Contact me to schedule your FREE Consultation!

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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.