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What to wear for headshots | 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 what to wear for headshots!  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

What to wear for headshots

Aside from scheduling a date with your headshot photographer, this may be the next hardest thing to do in preparation for your headshot session.  Choosing what to wear for headshots!  Wardrobe is so important, though, because it lends itself to certain backgrounds and the feel of the headshot.  Take some time to consider what you’ll wear for the headshot.

Here are a few tips to help!

  1. Consider your position, industry, and where you’re going!  They say that you should dress for your next promotion.  Dress like you want the person’s job who’s above you.  Your headshot wardrobe should reflect the type of work that you do.
  2. Decide on formal versus a casual look.  It’s probably a good idea to have both so that you can tailor your headshot to suit the marketing material.
  3. Choose solid colors.  Too much pattern can be distracting in a headshot.  Layers and texture are good but not pattern.
  4. Choose wardrobe pieces for their neckline (either a strong neckline or a soft neckline paired with a jacket).
  5. Jewelry is great in a headshot.  Just make sure it’s not too large or distracting.  The main focus should be on your face.
  6. Make sure nails are manicured in case they show in the image.

If you’re unsure about a piece of clothing or what to wear, bring options to your session and chat with your photographer.  She will be able to guide you when you both can discuss the clothing and session.

Recent Headshots

Here are a few recent headshot sessions.  And a few general rules that I use to coordinate wardrobe with background choices.  If you choose dark colors like black or navy, I like to use a neutral grey or darker grey background.  This makes the clothing and background blend well so that the focus lies on the face.  If you bring a top with bold color like red, royal blue, pink, or green, I like to photograph on a clean white background.  The pop of color on the white background looks really great!  If you have an off-white top, I also like the medium grey to set off that color.

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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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🎓 Planning senior photos? Start with my Senior Session Guide!

I put it together to help you plan your session—from what to wear and what to bring to all the little details that make your photos feel like you. Grab it through the link in my bio!

And one thing I always encourage seniors to think about? Don’t document just one moment of senior year.

So much changes between the beginning of the school year and graduation.

Fall is about who you are right now—your personality, interests, style, sports, hobbies, and everything that made these last four years yours.

By spring, the focus starts shifting toward what’s next—college decisions, future plans, and all the excitement that comes with finishing senior year.

And then comes the cap and gown. 🎓 The final milestone before one chapter officially closes and another begins.

Senior year goes FAST. Take the photos. 🤍

📸 Class of 2027: Grab my Senior Session Guide through the link in my bio and start planning your senior photos!

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🎓 Planning senior photos? Start with my Senior Session Guide! I put it together to help you plan your session—from what to wear and what to bring to all the little details that make your photos feel like you. Grab it through the link in my bio! And one thing I always encourage seniors to think about? Don’t document just one moment of senior year. So much changes between the beginning of the school year and graduation. Fall is about who you are right now—your personality, interests, style, sports, hobbies, and everything that made these last four years yours. By spring, the focus starts shifting toward what’s next—college decisions, future plans, and all the excitement that comes with finishing senior year. And then comes the cap and gown. 🎓 The final milestone before one chapter officially closes and another begins. Senior year goes FAST. Take the photos. 🤍 📸 Class of 2027: Grab my Senior Session Guide through the link in my bio and start planning your senior photos!

Great headshot lighting doesn’t need to be complicated—it needs to be intentional. 📸

Where you place your light, how you position your reflector, and understanding what each one is actually doing can be the difference between a headshot that feels fine and one that looks clean, crisp, and polished.

And once you find setups that work? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel at every session.

That consistency is especially important when you’re photographing corporate teams and need every headshot to look cohesive—even when people are photographed at different times.

If you’re a photographer working on your headshot lighting, I put together a FREE guide with 3 Lighting Setups for Flawless Headshots that you can reference when planning your next session.

💡 Grab the guide through the link in my bio and save this reel for the next time you’re setting up your lights!

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Great headshot lighting doesn’t need to be complicated—it needs to be intentional. 📸 Where you place your light, how you position your reflector, and understanding what each one is actually doing can be the difference between a headshot that feels fine and one that looks clean, crisp, and polished. And once you find setups that work? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel at every session. That consistency is especially important when you’re photographing corporate teams and need every headshot to look cohesive—even when people are photographed at different times. If you’re a photographer working on your headshot lighting, I put together a FREE guide with 3 Lighting Setups for Flawless Headshots that you can reference when planning your next session. 💡 Grab the guide through the link in my bio and save this reel for the next time you’re setting up your lights!

Your business doesn’t need to be “more established” first.

You don’t need to lose the weight, finish the website, perfect your wardrobe, or wait until you feel 100% ready.

If your current photos no longer reflect the level of business you’re building, that’s reason enough to update them.

A branding session gives you more than a new headshot—it gives you a library of intentional, on-brand images you can actually use across your website, social media, marketing, speaking opportunities, and everything in between.

We’ll plan the looks, the location, the shots you need, and how you’ll use them.

You just have to finally put it on the calendar. 😉

📸 Ready for a refresh? Book your consultation with the link in my bio!

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Your business doesn’t need to be “more established” first. You don’t need to lose the weight, finish the website, perfect your wardrobe, or wait until you feel 100% ready. If your current photos no longer reflect the level of business you’re building, that’s reason enough to update them. A branding session gives you more than a new headshot—it gives you a library of intentional, on-brand images you can actually use across your website, social media, marketing, speaking opportunities, and everything in between. We’ll plan the looks, the location, the shots you need, and how you’ll use them. You just have to finally put it on the calendar. 😉 📸 Ready for a refresh? Book your consultation with the link in my bio!

You’re not supposed to know what to do in front of the camera—that’s my job. 🙌🏼

I’ll tell you where to put your hands, how to angle your body, when to shift your weight, where to look, and yes… I’ll probably demonstrate it myself first. 😂

Good posing isn’t about memorizing a bunch of complicated positions. It’s about making small adjustments that help you look confident, approachable, and like yourself.

And if you want a little head start before your next headshot or branding session, I put together a free guide with 5 Power Poses Every Professional Should Know.

These are simple poses you can use for professional photos, speaking engagements, events, or anytime a camera gets pointed your way.

📸 Grab the free guide through the link in my bio—and save this reel as proof that you will never be left standing in front of my camera wondering what to do with your hands. 😂

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You’re not supposed to know what to do in front of the camera—that’s my job. 🙌🏼 I’ll tell you where to put your hands, how to angle your body, when to shift your weight, where to look, and yes… I’ll probably demonstrate it myself first. 😂 Good posing isn’t about memorizing a bunch of complicated positions. It’s about making small adjustments that help you look confident, approachable, and like yourself. And if you want a little head start before your next headshot or branding session, I put together a free guide with 5 Power Poses Every Professional Should Know. These are simple poses you can use for professional photos, speaking engagements, events, or anytime a camera gets pointed your way. 📸 Grab the free guide through the link in my bio—and save this reel as proof that you will never be left standing in front of my camera wondering what to do with your hands. 😂

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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Tara is a member of TPPA Texas Professional Photographer's Association.
Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.