Should I wear a tie for my headshot? | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Should I wear a tie for my headshot?  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and will help you decide on wardrobe.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

Should I wear a tie for my headshot?

Planning for your headshot session doesn’t need to be stressful!  When you book a headshot session with Tara Flannery Photography, you also get help along the way.  I will send you a welcome magazine with information about what to wear for your headshot session.  I also have a Pinterest board with ideas about what to wear.  After specializing in headshots for a number of years, I’ve seen it all!  I can help guide you towards the best look for you.  Start with your industry and role.  Do you need to have a more formal appearance?  Or do you need to be more approachable and open?  If you bring several options to your session, we can work through them together.

Headshots for Levent

Levent contacted me through LinkedIn about a headshot session.  He brought coat and tie to the session and we talked about the options.  With the Executive Headshot Session, he was able to choose three final images to be fully edited and retouched.  He chose one with the tie and one without so that he can use each headshot for different purposes.  For example, he can use the headshot with the tie for formal business presentations or sales meetings.  He can use the headshot without the tie for LinkedIn or other social media platforms.  So the answer to this question depends on your industry, role and the mood that you’re trying to convey.  But don’t worry, I’ll help along the way!

Should I wear a tie for my headshot?Should I wear a tie for my headshot?

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, 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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‼️ No clients (or videographers) were harmed in the making of this video 🤣

(For the record—this is very much a joke.)

But if you are a photographer, you know the real challenge isn’t getting someone in front of the camera… it’s knowing how to guide them once they’re there.

Small adjustments = big difference in how confident and natural someone looks.

And having a go-to posing flow makes everything feel easier—for you and your client. (so you don't resort to violence 😉)

➡️ I put together a Headshot Posing Flow Cheat Sheet to help with exactly that—link in bio.
A quick look at the people and brands I had the chance to photograph this month 👇🏻

Grateful for every person and team that trusted me to capture this season of their business.

Each session is different, but the goal is always the same—to create images that actually represent you well and support where you’re going next.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your headshot or branding photos, now is a great time to get it scheduled before things get busy later in the year.

📩 You can book your session through the link in my bio.
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.

📥 Grab it through the link in my bio and start planning your team’s update.
This is why good branding photos feel different 👇🏻

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

It’s about direction.
It’s about intention.
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?
✅ How do you want to show up?

That’s exactly why I created my Brand Personality Workbook—to help you define that first so your photos actually work for you.

📥 Grab it through the link in my bio, then let’s plan your session.
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.

📩 If you’re ready for photos that actually support where you’re going, you can book through the link in my bio.

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tara@taraflannery.com

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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.