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November 30, 2018

Why Grey is a Great Background for Headshots | Houston Headshots

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX. Tara Flannery Photography specializes in corporate headshots and can tell you why grey is a great background for headshots. See more headshots in the gallery. Contact me to book your professional headshot today!

Why Grey is a Great Background for Headshots

For corporate headshots especially, I like a standard grey background. Here’s why.

Everyone looks great! No matter the skin color, hair color, or wardrobe selection, everyone looks great with this background. Light or dark skin, hair, and clothing shows beautifully.
Easily repeatable. Many companies like to have headshots on the corporate website. When new employees join the team, the grey background can easily be replicated for the new employees and added to the website.
It’s flexible. With a grey background, we can actually make any color from black to white depending on how much light falls on the background. So, it’s easy to adjust the tone of the background simply by adding or subtracting light.

Headshots for Haynie & Company

I’ve been shooting headshots for Abercrombie & Associates, now Haynie & Company for several years. Any time a new employee comes on board, we get a headshot with the standard grey background. Again, it’s easily repeatable and looks great for everyone so it’s definitely a win for repeating headshots. The solid color focuses your attention on the face, which is the point of a headshot. Having the face as the lightest part of the image does the same thing. In a headshot, you want the viewer to immediately look at the face and not elsewhere like clothing, jewelry, or hair. The next time you schedule headshots for the office, consider a standard grey background.

Why grey is a great background for headshots

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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Here`s the truth 👇🏻

Your team needs updated headshots, but coordinating individual sessions? That`s a scheduling nightmare.

What if I told you there`s a better way? ✨

I recently set up a headshot station at a corporate event, and it was a game-changer. Employees funneled in and out throughout the event, and everyone left with polished, professional headshots—no stress, no complicated scheduling, just done.

Here`s why companies are loving this:

📸 Consistent branding – Everyone gets the same professional quality and cohesive look across your website and marketing materials

⏱️ Time efficient – No coordinating 50+ individual appointments. Your team gets it done in one event.

💼 Boosts credibility – Professional headshots elevate your entire team`s presence online and in client-facing materials

🎉 Low-pressure environment – The event atmosphere keeps it relaxed and fun, not awkward and formal

And here`s the best part ⬇️

With my new software, each person gets their own private proof gallery to choose their favorite shot. No waiting, no back-and-forth—they`re in control.

Your employees get professional images they actually feel confident using. Your company gets cohesive, credible branding. Win-win.

📅 Ready to add a headshot station to your next company event? DM me to set up your consultation ASAP!

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Let`s talk about corporate event headshots 👇🏻

Here`s what happens when you bring me to your next conference, team retreat, or company event:

✨ Seamless setup that doesn`t disrupt your event flow
✨ Quick, efficient sessions that respect everyone`s time
✨ Professional guidance so even camera-shy team members feel confident
✨ Consistent lighting and styling for that polished, cohesive team look
✨ Everyone leaves with a headshot they`re actually proud to use

No awkward office lighting. No scheduling nightmares trying to coordinate individual sessions. Just a smooth, professional experience that makes your entire team look their best.

Your employees get images that elevate their LinkedIn profiles, email signatures, and company materials. You get a team that looks unified and professional across all platforms.

Ready to elevate your next corporate event? Let`s make it happen. Link in bio to connect.

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Know a friend or loved one pouring everything into their small business?

A professional branding session is the kind of gift that truly gives back.

It’s more than new photos — it’s confidence, credibility, and content that helps her attract the clients she’s been dreaming of.

With both Basic and Premium Branding Packages available, there’s an option for every business and every budget.

🎁 This season, give the gift that keeps on giving — invest in her business and her success.

Want to plan a session? Click the link in my bio to schedule a FREE consultation.

📚 While you`re there, you can grab my FREE branding guide for more information.

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Know a friend or loved one pouring everything into their small business?

A professional branding session is the kind of gift that truly gives back.

It’s more than new photos — it’s confidence, credibility, and content that helps her attract the clients she’s been dreaming of.

With both Basic and Premium Branding Packages available, there’s an option for every business and every budget.

🎁 This season, give the gift that keeps on giving — invest in her business and her success.

Want to plan a session? Click the link in my bio to schedule a FREE consultation.

📚 While you're there, you can grab my FREE branding guide for more information.

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Let’s be honest 👇🏻

If you’re scaling your business in 2026, but your photos are still from 2021… something doesn’t align.

Outdated visuals do more than make your website look old — they quietly tell potential clients that your business hasn’t evolved.

📉 They can lower trust.
📉 Confuse your audience about who you are today.
📉 And make your brand feel disconnected from the level you’re actually operating at.

You’ve worked hard to grow your business — your visuals should reflect that.

Authentic, elevated, and aligned imagery shows that you’re confident in your direction and ready for new opportunities.

✨ Let’s create photos that position you where you’re headed, not where you’ve been.

📩 Click the link in my bio to start planning your next-level branding session.

And while you`re there, grab my FREE branding guide to help you feel completely prepared for your session!

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Let’s talk about it 👇🏻

If you’re ending 2025 with the same headshot you had in 2022, there’s a good chance it’s no longer telling the full story of who you are today.

You’ve grown. Your career has evolved. Your confidence, presence, and expertise have too.

And your headshot should reflect the current version of you — not the one from three years ago.

Here’s why an updated headshot matters:

✨ It builds trust
✨ It supports your career growth
✨ It aligns with major milestones

It’s time for a new headshot if you’ve ⬇️

✔️ Been promoted
✔️ Changed roles or industries
✔️ Stepped into leadership
✔️ Started a new business
✔️ Made a noticeable change in your appearance
✔️ Updated your personal brand
✔️ Outgrown the “old you”

✨ Bonus tip:

A good rule of thumb — if your headshot is more than 2 years old or doesn’t look like the person someone would see walking into a meeting today… it’s time.

You deserve a photo that represents who you are now — confident, polished, and stepping into your next chapter.

📩 Click the link in my bio to schedule your FREE consultation with me!

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Here`s how I can help you elevate your business next year 👇🏻

My branding sessions go far beyond “just photos.” We’ll start with a personalized consultation to talk through your brand colors, style, and message — then plan a session that feels intentional, aligned, and true to you.

Each branding experience includes professional hair and makeup services and multiple looks, so you can capture different sides of your brand — from approachable and friendly to bold and confident.

You can choose from two session options designed to fit your goals:

✨ Basic Branding Session: 3 looks, 9 final images, and 1.5 hours of photography.

✨ Premium Branding Session: 4 looks, 12 final images, 2 hours of photography, plus a branding video to bring your story to life.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a full collection of cohesive, high-quality visuals that represent your next chapter — confident, polished, and unmistakably you.

If 2026 is your year to scale, let’s make sure your photos reflect it.

📩 Message me to start planning your branding session — I’ll take care of the details.

📝 Grab my FREE branding guide with the link in my bio!

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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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