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February 7, 2019

What is a Headshot? | Houston Headshot Photographer

What is a 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!

Headshot Definition

According to Wikipedia, “A head shot or headshot is a modern portrait where the focus is on the person. The term is usually applied for professional profile images on social media, the ‘about us page’ or a corporate website and promotional pictures of actors, models, and authors.”

Corporate head shots serve a variety of purposes:^[3]

LinkedIn personal profiles as well as publisher profiles
Facebook
About us page
Professional Resume
Corporate catalogs, brochures and advertising collateral
Company publications and websites, internal and external
Press releases and other announcements
Marketing materials
Articles and newspapers
Author pages

Branding headshots may be a corporate or business headshot with the difference being that the image is designed to convey the individual’s or a corporate branding identity. A corporation may choose a streamlined background for all its headshots while an individual may choose an action, experience or background objects to identify his or her brand. Large corporations, firms and/or agencies will usually have a manual for the type and style of headshot to be photographed.

Headshots for Marie

Marie scheduled an Executive Headshot Session after winning an auction that I donated for the Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue. She elected to have hair and makeup done. Roxana came to the studio for headshot hair and makeup and we were ready for the session! Marie brought a few different wardrobe selections so we started with the standard grey studio background. We moved to a natural light setup with her light blue jacket and finished with a clean white backdrop and her red top and black jacket. She got several different looks as we varied backgrounds, wardrobe, and glasses. Marie now has a variety of images that she can use for her company and social media profiles.

What is a 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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What’s my favorite thing to see as a photographer? 👇🏻

My clients actually using their photos.

Profile pictures. Websites. Social media. Marketing.
Not just sitting in a gallery… but showing up in the places that matter.

Because the truth is—your photos are often the first impression people have of you or your business.

And when they’re intentional, consistent, and professional… it shows.

That’s the difference between “just a photo” and something that actually works for you.

📩 Ready to create photos you’ll actually use? Click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning your session.

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One day, this will be a memory. Don’t miss capturing it.

Senior year has a way of slipping by faster than you expect… and before you know it, they’re graduating.

These photos aren’t just for now—they’re something you’ll look back on for years to come, remembering exactly who they were in this moment.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your reminder—time is running out and spots are limited.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to book your senior’s session.

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One day, this will be a memory. Don’t miss capturing it.

Senior year has a way of slipping by faster than you expect… and before you know it, they’re graduating.

These photos aren’t just for now—they’re something you’ll look back on for years to come, remembering exactly who they were in this moment.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your reminder—time is running out and spots are limited.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to book your senior’s session.

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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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.