Should I hire a photographer for my corporate event?

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in event photography and can answer the question, Should I hire a photographer for my corporate event?  See more event photography in the gallery.  Contact me to book your event today!

Should I hire a photographer for my corporate event?

A company event is expensive in terms of money as well as time.  Consider a corporate event that all of your top employees will attend.  You’ll plan this event down to the tiniest detail to ensure that everyone has what they need and the event goes smoothly.  Then, you’ll make sure that location, food, and scheduling run according to plan.  In the end, the only thing left afterwards is the memories and hopefully the photographs.  It’s a good idea to hire a photographer for your company event.  The photographer will capture all of those details and all the moments of interaction and good times.  That’s the reason that you put the event together in the first place…to bring people together.  You may also be able to use images from the event for future marketing and promotional pieces.  Or to just tell the story of celebration within the company.

Tailored Brands Store Manager Meeting

Tailored Brands holds regular meetings with the store managers.  It’s a time to recognize high-performing stores and their managers.  Everyone has a great time enjoying the each others’ successes but they really love it when their own store managers get to walk up and receive that award.  Imagine the applause, shouting, and smiles when your store manager walks up to receive recognition for all of the hard work over the past year!  It’s really fun to watch and experience.  I had the opportunity to photograph two events this week for Tailored Brands – one for the Joseph A. Banks brand and the other for the Men’s Warehouse brand.  The company will have photos from these events to carry forward and celebrate again and again.

 

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

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Headshots are one of those things that are easy to put off… until you realize your photos no longer reflect where you are now.

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A headshot refresh doesn’t have to be complicated—it just needs to be intentional.

If your team’s photos haven’t been updated in a while, this is a good time to take a look at what you’re currently using.

📩 If you’re ready for a headshot refresh, you can book a consultation through the link in my bio.
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Instruments, sports gear, pets, cars—these are the details that make your photos feel like you.

Senior sessions aren’t just about getting a few good pictures—they’re about capturing this season in a way that feels real and meaningful.

And with senior year right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about it.

Spots tend to fill up quickly once the school year gets going, so planning ahead makes all the difference.

If you’re ready to start planning your senior session, you can book a consultation through the link in my bio.
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There’s a lot that goes into turning photography into something sustainable—learning your craft, understanding lighting, figuring out your gear, working with clients, and continuing to grow.

But if you’re willing to put in the time, it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do.

If you’re just getting started, I have a few free resources to help you figure out what actually matters (and what doesn’t).

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At the end of the day, it’s not about the title—it’s about what the photos actually do for you.

For most teams, the hardest part isn’t getting the photos taken… it’s coordinating everything around it.

Schedules, availability, keeping the look consistent across everyone—it adds up quickly, and it’s usually why it gets pushed off.

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If your headshots feel a little “off”… it’s usually not your camera—it’s your lighting.

Here are 5 mistakes I see all the time:

1️⃣ Lighting from below 
  Creates unflattering shadows. Keep your light slightly above eye level.
 
2️⃣ Too much (or too harsh) light 
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3️⃣ No direction to your light 
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4️⃣ Mixing multiple light sources 
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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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