The Importance of Family Portraits | Houston Family Photographer

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

The Importance of Family Portraits

At the holidays, we are more aware than ever that our families are crazy!  And sometimes they drive us crazy.  But in that chaos and craziness is love.  It is love that binds us together in the good times and the bad.  We stick together and support each other because we are family.  When we create family portraits, we are honoring that love for our family.  The family portrait that hangs on the walls in your home is a daily reminder of the love that you share.  It binds and molds us.  It holds us close.  We remember the love.  And that will see us through.

Annual Family Photographs

Some people call it luck and some a blessing or fortune.  Whatever your name for it, I am there among those few who truly love what I do.  Family photography was my first love and I still love every session!  I get to watch the connections and interactions of family.  Mom and Dad, sister and brother.  The first portrait below is a family with twin boys.  Every day is crazy for them.  But they show up every year for their family portrait.  Mom puts the photos in the house and the kids know how cherished and loved they are.  The next family has a new addition and they are so in love with him.  New parents are the best at showing total and complete unconditional love.  It is a beautiful thing!  I have photographed the third family for many many years.  They always make me laugh and I love to photograph them!  The last family has five children.  They are the most mature, well-behaved children that I have ever met.  Their family is calm and peaceful and beautiful in so many ways.  I’m grateful to have the opportunity to keep doing what I love and to create family portraits.

Family laughing together

Family with toddler in park

Family walking in the woods

Family with five children portrait in woods

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

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Taking team photos that actually look like your team 👇🏻

Clean. Consistent. Professional.

Because when your entire team shows up cohesively across your website, LinkedIn, and marketing… it makes a difference.

It builds trust.
It feels more established.
And it reflects the level your business is operating at today.

If you’re planning a team session, there’s more to it than just picking a date and showing up.

That’s exactly why I created a Corporate Headshot Planner—to help you organize everything ahead of time so your session runs smoothly and your final images feel aligned.

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A strong session isn’t just about showing up and taking a few pictures.

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It’s about creating images you can actually use across your business.

The end result should feel aligned—like your photos finally match the level you’re operating at now.

But here’s the part most people skip…
Before you ever step in front of the camera, you need clarity on your brand.

✅ What do you want your brand to feel like?
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That’s exactly why I created my Brand Personality Workbook—to help you define that first so your photos actually work for you.

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It’s funny… people assume I’m just showing up, taking photos, and moving on.

But in reality, I’m rooting for my clients long after the session is over.

Hoping they feel more confident.
Hoping they land the opportunity.
Hoping their photos help them show up the way they’ve been wanting to.

Because it’s never just about the pictures.

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You don’t just get a few photos…

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for your website, your content, your launches, and everything in between.

Because as a coach, you are your brand.
And the way you show up visually matters more than most people realize.

My goal isn’t just to take good photos—
it’s to help you feel confident, natural, and aligned in how you present yourself.

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Mid-session. Camera in hand. Client in front of me…
and suddenly my camera starts throwing error codes.

I turn it off. Pull the battery. Take the card out.
Put everything back in and hope it works again.

And then it happens again.

Three memory cards failed on me during that shoot.

After that, I switched to Sony Tough cards—and haven’t had an issue since.

It’s one of those things you don’t think about… until you’re in a high-pressure moment and your gear has to perform.

📥 If you’re a photographer and want a breakdown of the gear I actually use and trust, I’ve put together a guide—link in bio.

👇🏼 But I'm curious, what cards have been working for you?

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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.