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February 23, 2022

Tips for the best headshot | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and can help with tips for the best headshot. See more headshots in the gallery. Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

Tips for the best headshot

Before your headshot session, consider a few key tips for the best headshot possible! First, wardrobe is everything! What you wear for your headshot greatly affects the outcome. Start with what you usually wear to work or to meet a client. Ensure that it fits properly and isn’t too big or too tight. If so, it’s worth the investment to buy something new that fits. Next, ladies, please consider hair and makeup services. A professional hair and makeup artist will have the perfect makeup application for studio lighting. Don’t schedule a haircut and/or color the day before your session. Rather, schedule a week or two in advance. Finally, relax. Yes, that’s a tip. A genuine smile and expression outweighs everything else. I will help with posing and expression so know that you’re not alone in front of the camera and won’t be left alone to figure it out.

Headshot Examples

Here are some recent headshots from in the studio, on-location, and outdoors. Whatever the setting, the tips above and a little planning will make for a very successful headshot session.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots. See more headshots in the gallery. Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

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Shutter speed is one of those things that feels confusing… until it clicks. 😉📸

For headshots, you don’t need anything complicated — just a solid, consistent range and an understanding of how your lighting plays into it.

If you’re a new photographer trying to figure all of this out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you get started — from gear to posing and more.

📥 Check the link in my bio to explore my guides!

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Shutter speed is one of those things that feels confusing… until it clicks. 😉📸

For headshots, you don’t need anything complicated — just a solid, consistent range and an understanding of how your lighting plays into it.

If you’re a new photographer trying to figure all of this out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you get started — from gear to posing and more.

📥 Check the link in my bio to explore my guides!

Perks of having a photographer mom?… you get senior photos that actually feel like you. 🤍

Getting to photograph my own son for his senior session was really special — and it’s also a perfect reminder of how important it is to make these sessions personal.

The guitar, the truck… these aren’t just props. They’re pieces of his story right now.

That’s what makes senior photos meaningful — capturing who you are in this moment, not just what you look like.

If you’re planning a senior session, think about what represents you — your hobbies, your interests, the things you’ll want to remember years from now.

Those are the details that turn photos into something you’ll truly hold onto.

📩 Senior sessions are filling up — click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning yours.

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Perks of having a photographer mom?… you get senior photos that actually feel like you. 🤍

Getting to photograph my own son for his senior session was really special — and it’s also a perfect reminder of how important it is to make these sessions personal.

The guitar, the truck… these aren’t just props. They’re pieces of his story right now.

That’s what makes senior photos meaningful — capturing who you are in this moment, not just what you look like.

If you’re planning a senior session, think about what represents you — your hobbies, your interests, the things you’ll want to remember years from now.

Those are the details that turn photos into something you’ll truly hold onto.

📩 Senior sessions are filling up — click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning yours.

🚨 QUICK! TIME IS RUNNING OUT 👇🏻

Senior season is here, and spots are filling up FAST!

This is one of those moments you don’t get back — and these photos become something you’ll look back on for years.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now is the time.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to secure your session!

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🚨 QUICK! TIME IS RUNNING OUT 👇🏻

Senior season is here, and spots are filling up FAST!

This is one of those moments you don’t get back — and these photos become something you’ll look back on for years.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now is the time.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to secure your session!

Most people step in front of the camera thinking, “I have no idea what to do.”

That’s where I come in.

Every small adjustment you see here — posture, hands, angles — is intentional. It’s what turns a quick headshot into something confident and professional.

If you want to learn the poses I rely on most, I put together a guide breaking them down.

📥 Grab my FREE guide that includes 5 Powerful Poses Every Professional Should Know.

✨ Link in my bio!

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If you’re just getting into headshot photography, it’s easy to feel like you need everything to get started.

You don’t.

A solid light setup, a reliable camera, and a lens you can trust will take you a lot further than you think.

📸 For me, that looks like a Nikon Z7II mirrorless camera + a 70–200mm lens, paired with a simple lighting setup that keeps things consistent and professional.

It’s not about having the most gear — it’s about having the right setup and knowing how to use it.

If you want the full breakdown, grab my FREE Photography Gear Guide!

✨Link in my bio!

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What are volume headshots? 🤔⬇️

They’re a quick, efficient way to give professionals access to high-quality headshots—without needing a full session.

Perfect for office buildings, coworking spaces, and companies that want to offer something valuable to their teams or tenants. Everyone signs up for a time slot, gets guided through a short session, and walks away with a polished, professional image.

Simple, streamlined, and a great experience all around.

Want to bring this to your office or building?

📩 Click the link in my bio to book a consultation with me!

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What are volume headshots? 🤔⬇️

They’re a quick, efficient way to give professionals access to high-quality headshots—without needing a full session.

Perfect for office buildings, coworking spaces, and companies that want to offer something valuable to their teams or tenants. Everyone signs up for a time slot, gets guided through a short session, and walks away with a polished, professional image.

Simple, streamlined, and a great experience all around.

Want to bring this to your office or building?

📩 Click the link in my bio to book a consultation with me!

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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.