About Me
Hey You! I’m So Happy You’re Here.
I’m Tara, a lifestyle photographer based out of Topsail Island and Surf City, North Carolina. I’m here to photograph all of life’s moments for you: engagement, wedding, family & lifestyle, maternity, and so much more. I want to focus on the subtle, candid moments. I steer away from “posed” and “proper” here to capture you and your favorite people in your natural, perfectly-imperfect state. I strive to capture the in-between moments, the moments that make you… well, you. I want to tell a story with your photos, a story that’s as genuine, fun, and loving as you are.
Work
What to Expect
My main motive is to tell your story by capturing real moments and raw emotions. To do this, I will guide you through a series of fun prompts & activities while leaving room for you to be yourselves and capture the in-between moments. With my guidance, you’ll have a safe space to play around with each other and create memories while having lifelong keepsakes to look back on to tell your story. We’ll dance around to music, belly laugh, get silly, tell bad jokes, and have photos to remember every part of it.
Reviews
Kind Words from Clients
Investment
Weddings
Package No. 1
To Have & To Hold – $2,350
6 Hour coverage
48-hour sneak peeks
Complimentary Engagement Session
Minimum 500 photos
Online gallery + print rights
Package No. 2
A Day to Remember – $2,750
8 Hour Coverage
2nd Shooter
24-Hour Sneak Peeks
Minimum 700 photos
Complimentary Engagement Session
Online gallery + print rights
Package No. 3
For the adventurous lovers
For elopements, micro weddings, and destination weddings, inquire separately. I am happy to curate a custom quote for your experience– often largely discounted from my base wedding rates.
Investment
Family
Generations – Starting at $350
Golden Hour – flexibility if needed
30-45 minutes of shooting
50-75+ photos
Online gallery + print rights
Investment
Couples
Package No. 1
Cloud Niners – $300
Golden Hour
20-minute session
1 outfit & location
15-25 photos
Online gallery
Package No. 2
Better Together – $350
Golden Hour
30-45 minute session
2 outfits, versatile location
50+ photos
Online gallery
Package No. 3
Hopelessly Devoted – $400
Golden Hour
Up to an hour of shooting & beyond
2-3 outfits, 2 locations
75+ photos
Online gallery
Investment
Maternity
Package No. 1
Oh, Baby! – $350
Golden Hour
Up to an hour of shooting
2-3 outfits, versatile location
50+ photos
Online gallery
Package No. 2
The bundle (of joy) – $550
Full maternity package + newborn session
Newborn session within 14 days of baby’s arrival
Props provided
25+ newborn photos in addition to full maternity