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What to wear for senior portraits | The Woodlands Senior Photographer

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

What to wear for senior portraits

Every senior has his or her own style.  It’s that time in life when you’re figuring out who you are and wardrobe selection is personal and different for everyone!  It’s so important to feel good in your own skin and in the clothes that you wear, especially for your senior portraits.  I like to chat with my seniors before a session and get to know them and their style a bit.  Would your senior never be caught in something formal?  No problem.  We will start the session in the most formal thing that they will wear.  That could be slacks and a polo for guys or a romper for girls.  I’m happy if the clothing is chosen by the senior and they feel good in it.  Then, we move on to more and more casual clothing.  We usually end the session in jeans and a t-shirt because let’s face it, that’s what they wear most of the time.  And that’s what I would wear too if I could get away with it 🙂  When choosing clothing for the session, keep patterns to a minimum and rely mostly on solid colors.  Choose pieces that you love.  Texture and layers are great!

A session with Alissa

Alissa chose a gorgeous white short dress to start off her senior session.  I loved the lace and detail and the length of the dress made it youthful and fun!  She looked amazing in this dress.  Then she changed into another dress in a reddish color with a jean jacket on top.  It was so cute and fun and the color was fantastic, especially given the urban scenes in the background.  What is your senior’s style and how will the clothing help reflect their personality?  I’d love to chat about that!

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

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If your team is constantly changing… this is worth knowing. 👇🏼

Group photos can be one of the hardest things to keep updated—especially for businesses with high turnover, growing teams, or people who aren’t always in the same place at the same time.

That’s where a group composite comes in.

Instead of trying to coordinate everyone for one big photo, I photograph each person individually—so you get cohesive, professional headshots—and then build the group image from there.

The biggest benefit?

When someone joins or leaves your team, you don’t have to start over. We simply update the composite—no need to reschedule a full team session.

It’s a much more flexible (and realistic) way to keep your team looking consistent and up to date.

If your team photos have been on your to-do list, this might be the solution you’ve been looking for.

📩 You can book a consultation through the link in my bio.

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If your team is constantly changing… this is worth knowing. 👇🏼 Group photos can be one of the hardest things to keep updated—especially for businesses with high turnover, growing teams, or people who aren’t always in the same place at the same time. That’s where a group composite comes in. Instead of trying to coordinate everyone for one big photo, I photograph each person individually—so you get cohesive, professional headshots—and then build the group image from there. The biggest benefit? When someone joins or leaves your team, you don’t have to start over. We simply update the composite—no need to reschedule a full team session. It’s a much more flexible (and realistic) way to keep your team looking consistent and up to date. If your team photos have been on your to-do list, this might be the solution you’ve been looking for. 📩 You can book a consultation through the link in my bio.

2027 graduates… this is your moment. ✨👇🏻

Senior year comes up faster than you think—and before you know it, calendars are full and you’re trying to squeeze something in last minute.

The best sessions happen when there’s time to plan.
Time to choose the right location, the right outfits, and create photos that actually feel like you.

Every senior you see here had a session that was intentional, relaxed, and built around who they are.

That’s what makes the difference.

If you’re part of the Class of 2027 (or the parent of), now is the time to start thinking about your session.

📩 You can book a consultation through the link in my bio.

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2027 graduates… this is your moment. ✨👇🏻 Senior year comes up faster than you think—and before you know it, calendars are full and you’re trying to squeeze something in last minute. The best sessions happen when there’s time to plan. Time to choose the right location, the right outfits, and create photos that actually feel like you. Every senior you see here had a session that was intentional, relaxed, and built around who they are. That’s what makes the difference. If you’re part of the Class of 2027 (or the parent of), now is the time to start thinking about your session. 📩 You can book a consultation through the link in my bio.

If you’re just starting a photography business… you need to watch this.

I recently showed up to a headshot session at an office building with all my gear—ready to go—and security wouldn’t let me in.

Not because anything was wrong… but because there was a miscommunication, and I didn’t have a certificate of insurance on file with the building.

It’s one of those things you don’t think about when you’re first starting out—but it matters.

As you grow and start booking more corporate or on-location sessions, these small admin details become part of the job.

Clear communication with your client (or their admin team) ahead of time can save you a lot of stress on shoot day.

👉🏻 If you’re in that stage of figuring everything out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you avoid mistakes like this—grab them in my bio.

What’s something you’ve learned the hard way on a shoot? 🤔⬇️

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If you’re just starting a photography business… you need to watch this. I recently showed up to a headshot session at an office building with all my gear—ready to go—and security wouldn’t let me in. Not because anything was wrong… but because there was a miscommunication, and I didn’t have a certificate of insurance on file with the building. It’s one of those things you don’t think about when you’re first starting out—but it matters. As you grow and start booking more corporate or on-location sessions, these small admin details become part of the job. Clear communication with your client (or their admin team) ahead of time can save you a lot of stress on shoot day. 👉🏻 If you’re in that stage of figuring everything out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you avoid mistakes like this—grab them in my bio. What’s something you’ve learned the hard way on a shoot? 🤔⬇️

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But in all seriousness—photographers love a good piece of gear.

And it’s really easy to convince yourself that the next upgrade is what’s going to take your work to the next level.

Sometimes that’s true.

If a piece of equipment makes your workflow smoother, more efficient, or solves a real problem for you—it’s worth every penny.

But if it’s just shiny, new, and replacing something that already works… it can probably wait.

The goal isn’t to have more gear—it’s to have the right gear for how you actually shoot.

🔗 If you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in, I put together a Photographer Gear Guide that breaks it all down—link in bio.

🤔 Curious… what’s one piece of equipment you’ve bought that was 100% worth it?

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Think Tank Bags… if you see this… please sponsor me 🤝🏼 But in all seriousness—photographers love a good piece of gear. And it’s really easy to convince yourself that the next upgrade is what’s going to take your work to the next level. Sometimes that’s true. If a piece of equipment makes your workflow smoother, more efficient, or solves a real problem for you—it’s worth every penny. But if it’s just shiny, new, and replacing something that already works… it can probably wait. The goal isn’t to have more gear—it’s to have the right gear for how you actually shoot. 🔗 If you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth investing in, I put together a Photographer Gear Guide that breaks it all down—link in bio. 🤔 Curious… what’s one piece of equipment you’ve bought that was 100% worth it?

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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.