What should I wear for my headshot? | Houston Headshot Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara will help guide you through the headshot process including advice on “What should I wear for my headshot?”  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots.  See more headshots in the gallery.  Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

What should I wear for my headshot?

This is probably the hardest part of preparing for your headshot session: finding something to wear!  Depending on the type of headshot session, you may be able to bring a couple of options.  With corporate headshots where an entire team or company is being photographed, you probably will not have the time to change clothing.  However, if you have scheduled an individual headshot session, I definitely encourage people to bring a couple of clothing options for headshots.  Some people bring an entire wardrobe and that’s great!  We can pick and choose the very best options for the backgrounds and lighting.

Start with your industry and what you would typically wear to work.  If this is appropriate for the type of headshot that you need, it’s a great place to start.  Choose solid colors over stripes or patterns if possible.  A strong neckline or jacket is always a great option.  For women, keep makeup natural but apply a little bit more than what you would normally wear.  Wear jewelry but make sure it’s not distracting to the face.  Finally, try on your options and choose what you like best and what you feel good in.  A confident headshot is always a winner!

Headshots for Rock Solid Precast

Corporate headshots for Rock Solid Precast involved the company logo on everyone’s shirt.  But what surprised me was the variation in the shirts.  Everyone had a different color or pattern with the logo mostly on the left shoulder.  So even though everyone was wearing a company shirt, individual personalities, colors, and styles make each headshot unique.  Rock Solid Precast manufactures large concrete blocks for drainage.  It fits that the website is mostly a steel or concrete grey in color.  These headshots with the grey background and colorful shirts will be a perfect match!

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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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Most men think they don’t know how to pose for a headshot…

but it’s not about knowing poses.

It’s about a few simple adjustments that make you look confident and natural on camera.

A couple go-to options (like the classic “GQ” stance, arms crossed, or a relaxed lean) can completely change how you show up.

And the rest? That’s what I guide you through.

📥 If you’re also not sure what to wear, I’ve got you covered—grab my Men’s Style Guide for Headshots through the link in my bio.

📩 Ready for updated headshots? You can book through the link as well.
If you’re just getting started in photography… don’t worry about finding your niche right away.

When I first started, I photographed everything—weddings, babies, families, headshots, corporate… if someone needed photos, I was there.

And that’s how you figure it out.

You don’t find your niche by waiting—you find it by doing the work, learning what you like, and getting better with every session.

Every type of shoot teaches you something different.
Every client builds your experience.

Over time, you start to see what actually fits you—and that’s where your expertise comes from.

📥 If you’re in that phase right now, I’ve put together resources to help—covering lighting, gear, posing, and more.

✨ Grab them through the link in my bio!
Senior portraits are just one piece of what I do 👇🏻

I also work with:
✅ professionals who need updated headshots
✅ business owners building their brand
✅ families capturing this season of life
✅ and actors/models creating strong portfolio images

Different sessions—but the same goal:
helping people show up confidently and authentically on camera

📩 If you’re not sure what kind of session you need, let’s figure it out together—link in bio to learn more.
Senior sessions with moms and sons are always… an experience 😂

A little back-and-forth, a few eye rolls, and somehow we still end up with photos everyone loves.

Honestly, those in-between moments are usually the best part.

📩 DM me if you’ve been putting off senior photos—there’s still time.

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Serving the Greater Houston, Texas Area

tara@taraflannery.com

713-412-5437

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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.