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Tips for Family Photos | The Woodlands Family Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in family portraits and can provide tips for family photos.  See more family photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family portrait today!

Tips for Family Photos

Planning the family photo session just takes a little bit of preparation.  Here are a few tips to help!

  1. WARDROBE: The general rule now with family wardrobe is to coordinate colors (as opposed to matching).  Pick a couple or three colors that coordinate well (think of the color wheel from Art 101).  Start with two people in the family.  Coordinate their outfits.  For my own family, this is usually my daughter and me.  Then we plan a polo or button-down shirt for my husband and son.  Boys are usually easier to dress.  Jeans and khaki pants are freebies (in terms of color scheme).  Don’t forget to plan ahead for shoes – you don’t want to panic as you’re running out the door!
  2. LOCATION:  Think about location.  Do you want a more natural, park-like setting, or do you want a more urban look?  Or maybe your own home or neighborhood would have more meaning?
  3. END GOALS: Think about what you’d like to do with the family portraits.  Do you have wall space in the living room, bedroom or hallway for a family portrait?  A staircase or game room for a canvas collage?  What about grandparents and office prints?

At Tara Flannery Photography, we aim to be a full-service photography studio providing photographic products that will last a lifetime.  Don’t let your family portraits end up as pixels on a computer.  Let’s put them on the walls so that your family can enjoy them for years to come!

The Abercrombie Family

I absolutely adore these family photos with the Abercrombie family.  Riley (the dog) was the star of the show and she did great!  I love the coordinating blue/green color that they chose for outfits.  And the natural, park-like setting was the perfect backdrop.  I can’t wait to see the images in their neighborhood magazine!

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)  and Craftsman based in Houston, 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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My photography style is leaving my client with a photo they love to show off 🤍

Every session is designed to create images that feel elevated and effortless, capturing who you are now and where your brand is going next.

Photos that make a statement without trying too hard — and still feel relevant years from now.

If your brand calls for imagery that feels confident, cohesive, and unmistakably you, you’re in the right place.

✨ Ready to create something elevated?

Shoot me a DM and we`ll get starting planning!

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My photography style is leaving my client with a photo they love to show off 🤍 Every session is designed to create images that feel elevated and effortless, capturing who you are now and where your brand is going next. Photos that make a statement without trying too hard — and still feel relevant years from now. If your brand calls for imagery that feels confident, cohesive, and unmistakably you, you’re in the right place. ✨ Ready to create something elevated? Shoot me a DM and we'll get starting planning! #PolishedAndProfessional #TimelessPhotography #ModernBranding #SophisticatedStyle #ElevatedBranding #AuthenticBranding #LuxuryBrandPhotography

This is why you should NOT ask ChatGPT to turn your Facebook photo into a professional headshot 👇🏻

AI can do a lot of things… but representing the real you isn’t one of them.

In the AI version of my headshot:
❌ My hair was changed
❌ My makeup disappeared
❌ My face shape was different
❌ The lighting + posing weren’t tailored to me at all

On screen, it looked “close enough”…
But in person? It looked nothing like me.

And that’s the problem.

Ready to show up as yourself?

Link in bio to schedule your session.

#AIHeadshots #chatgpt #headshotphotography #headshotphotographer

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This is why you should NOT ask ChatGPT to turn your Facebook photo into a professional headshot 👇🏻 AI can do a lot of things… but representing the real you isn’t one of them. In the AI version of my headshot: ❌ My hair was changed ❌ My makeup disappeared ❌ My face shape was different ❌ The lighting + posing weren’t tailored to me at all On screen, it looked “close enough”… But in person? It looked nothing like me. And that’s the problem. Ready to show up as yourself? Link in bio to schedule your session. #AIHeadshots #chatgpt #headshotphotography #headshotphotographer

The best part of this job?👇🏼

Seeing clients recognize themselves in their photos — confident, professional, and proud — never gets old.

Your kind words, trust, and support mean more than you know, and they’re the reason I love what I do every single day.

Every session is about more than just photos. It’s about helping you feel seen, confident, and represented in a way that truly feels like you.

Thank you to every client who’s trusted me with their story — and shared such thoughtful reviews along the way.

✨ Ready to create images you’ll love just as much?

Click the link in my bio to get started. 📸

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The best part of this job?👇🏼 Seeing clients recognize themselves in their photos — confident, professional, and proud — never gets old. Your kind words, trust, and support mean more than you know, and they’re the reason I love what I do every single day. Every session is about more than just photos. It’s about helping you feel seen, confident, and represented in a way that truly feels like you. Thank you to every client who’s trusted me with their story — and shared such thoughtful reviews along the way. ✨ Ready to create images you’ll love just as much? Click the link in my bio to get started. 📸 #HoustonPhotographer #HoustonBrandingPhotograph #social #socialproof #clienttestimonials #houstonphotographer

Some poses might feel a little silly in the moment and that’s okay. 📸👇🏼

One of the biggest secrets to great photos is being willing to experiment.

What feels “unnatural” in real life often looks confident, effortless, and polished on camera. That’s why posing is such a big part of what I do during every session.

I’ll guide you through adjustments, test different angles, and fine-tune details so we find what truly works for you.

You don’t need to overthink it or worry about how you look — trusting the process is where the magic happens.

You show up. I’ll handle the posing.

📩 Ready to experience a guided, stress-free session?

🔗 Click the link in my bio to get started.

#ProfessionalHeadshots #BrandingPhotography #PersonalBranding #PosingGuidance #PhotographyExpert #HeadshotTips #BrandingSession #ConfidenceOnCamera #ShowUpConfident #BehindTheScenes #PhotographyTips #OnCameraConfidence #TrustTheProcess

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Some poses might feel a little silly in the moment and that’s okay. 📸👇🏼 One of the biggest secrets to great photos is being willing to experiment. What feels “unnatural” in real life often looks confident, effortless, and polished on camera. That’s why posing is such a big part of what I do during every session. I’ll guide you through adjustments, test different angles, and fine-tune details so we find what truly works for you. You don’t need to overthink it or worry about how you look — trusting the process is where the magic happens. You show up. I’ll handle the posing. 📩 Ready to experience a guided, stress-free session? 🔗 Click the link in my bio to get started. #ProfessionalHeadshots #BrandingPhotography #PersonalBranding #PosingGuidance #PhotographyExpert #HeadshotTips #BrandingSession #ConfidenceOnCamera #ShowUpConfident #BehindTheScenes #PhotographyTips #OnCameraConfidence #TrustTheProcess

I hear this all the time — and the good news is, you don’t need to👇🏻

Guiding you through posing, angles, and expressions is literally my job.

During every session, I give clear, simple direction so you never feel awkward or unsure of what to do next.

My goal is to help you feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident — because that’s when you look your best.

You’re never expected to “perform” or figure it out on your own. I’ll position you in ways that highlight your best features and feel natural to you.

All you need to do is show up. I’ll take care of the rest.

📩 Ready for a stress-free headshot or branding session?

🔗 Click the link in my bio to get started.

#HeadshotTips #PhotographyEducation #ProfessionalHeadshots #BrandingPhotography #PersonalBranding #HoustonPhotographer #HoustonBrandingPhotographer #PosingTips

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I hear this all the time — and the good news is, you don’t need to👇🏻 Guiding you through posing, angles, and expressions is literally my job. During every session, I give clear, simple direction so you never feel awkward or unsure of what to do next. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident — because that’s when you look your best. You’re never expected to “perform” or figure it out on your own. I’ll position you in ways that highlight your best features and feel natural to you. All you need to do is show up. I’ll take care of the rest. 📩 Ready for a stress-free headshot or branding session? 🔗 Click the link in my bio to get started. #HeadshotTips #PhotographyEducation #ProfessionalHeadshots #BrandingPhotography #PersonalBranding #HoustonPhotographer #HoustonBrandingPhotographer #PosingTips

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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.