What should a headshot look like? | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and can help you define, what should a headshot look like? See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

What should a headshot look like?

First, let me say that there are no set standards for headshots.  It’s not like a passport photo where the head should take up X percentage of the frame and the eyes should be one-third of the way down the image, etc.  Headshots come in all shapes and sizes and colors and exposures, just like us!  And that’s a beautiful thing.  However, there are a few things to keep in mind when you are preparing for a headshot session.  First, find a professional photographer.  A certified professional photographer will have the proven technical skills and abilities to provide what you need in a headshot.  Next, talk to your photographer about location, background, wardrobe, and styling.  Finally, keep in mind that a typical headshot will be about from the chest and up.  Cropping the image is also best left to a professional.

Corporate Headshots

Sometimes I have clients that know exactly what their headshot needs to look like.  Usually it’s because the company has a current set of headshots for their staff and the newest person has to create a headshot that matches.  So we create a headshot with similar background and lighting and the headshot blends beautifully with the current employees’ photos.  Many times, clients do not have any restrictions or guidelines and we can create something that matches their personality and style and brand.  For small business owners, matching your brand is important and helps to solidify the statement that you’re making with your headshot.  It’s a good idea to talk to your photographer about all of these things in preparation for your headshot session.

 

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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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I put together a Guide to Photography Gear for those of you who need some help deciding what is actually worth investing in (and what's not). The link is in my bio!

Lighting is one of those things that feels complicated when you’re starting out… but it doesn’t have to be.

At the end of the day—light is light.

You don’t need the most expensive setup to get good results. What matters more is having something reliable that you understand how to use.

Especially if you’re shooting outside… the last thing you want is a $2,000 light going down in the wind.

Start simple.
Focus on gear you can trust.
And build from there.

Curious—what lighting setup are you using right now?
My Photographer Gear Guide is linked in my bio if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when you’re first starting out.

Because the truth is—you don’t need everything right away.

When you’re new, it’s easy to feel like you need all the gear… but really, it comes down to a few key pieces.

A solid camera body and a really good lens will take you further than a full bag of equipment you don’t know how to use yet.

If you’re deciding where to spend your money, start there.

A 24–70mm or 70–200mm lens will cover more than you think—and give you the flexibility to shoot a wide range of sessions without overcomplicating things.

Curious—what was the first piece of gear you invested in?
‼️ 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.

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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.