Dallas wedding & elopement photographer
Some moments only happen once.
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Based in Dallas, TX
available wherever your love takes you
The way your partner squeezes your hand right before you say "I do". Your best friend is ugly crying in the third row because after all the frogs, you finally found your person. That breath you take right before everything changes forever, and the silence after, when the whole room disappears, and it's just the two of you.
I've been trusted with over 500 of those moments. I still tear up at every single one.
You don't need perfect. You need real.
No stiff poses. No awkward vibes. No "okay now smile."
Just you, completely yourself, and me making sure none of it slips away.
Before I ever pick up my camera, I'm already paying attention. The way you two look at each other when you think no one's watching. The inside joke that makes you both lose it every time. The energy in the room when your people are all together. That's where your story lives, and that's exactly what I'm here to capture.
We'll connect before we ever get to contracts. We'll talk, laugh, probably bond over memes or our animals, and by the time your day comes, having me there won't feel like a vendor situation at all. More like your hype woman who also happens to have a really good camera.
And if you don't know what to do with your hands? Don't worry. Nobody does. That's literally why I'm here. 😄
Oh, hello!
I'm Tara
she/her
• Leo
• ENNEAGRAM 8
• Meow-activated tuna can opener
I'm a humanist, an advocate for love and equality, a coffee addict, a part-time shower singer, and a full-time photographer who has somehow been doing this for nearly two decades and still gets a dopamine hit every single time a client says, "You really captured us."
That's the thing, I'm not just here because I love photography (I mean, I do, but that's not the only thing). I'm here because I love people. The real ones. The ones who show up as themselves and aren't trying to look like someone else's Pinterest board.
I'm not going to pose you like a mannequin or hand you a prop and hope for the best. I'm going to get to know you, what makes you laugh, how you love, what lights you up, and then document all of it from my point of view. Over 500 weddings in and I'm still just as excited about it as day one.
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Proof that seeing sneak peeks on the backThe best photos aren't the ones where everyone looked perfect. They're the ones where everyone forgot I was there; the glances, the giggles, the happy tears, the chaos that somehow becomes beautiful. I've never photographed two weddings that felt the same, and that's exactly the point. Your love is YOU, and your photos should be too.
Encouraging someone to be entirely themselves is the loudest way to love them.
- Kalen Dion
My Philosophy
Every shape. Every shade. Every love story. All of it, always, welcome here.
I do my best work with people who want their photos to feel like them, not a polished, filtered version of who they think they're supposed to be. If you value connection over perfection and realness over clout on social media, I think we're going to get along just fine.
I'll ask questions and actually listen. I'll tell you about myself too, whatever you want to know. I'll probably laugh too loud and cry a little during your vows, or when you talk about that one person who means everything to you. (Shoutout to Lancôme waterproof mascara for keeping me from looking like a raccoon out here in this Texas humidity.)
If you're looking for someone to hype you up, calm your nerves, fix your flyaways, and remind you to breathe when it all hits at once... Oh, hello! That's me! When you're ready to create something honest, beautiful, and unmistakably you, I'm just a message away.
WEDDINGS & Elopements
One of the best and easiest decisions we made for our wedding was having Tara be our photographer. To say she was professional, jovial and immensely talented throughout every session would be a great understatement. She truly is this and SO MUCH more. During our engagement session Tara made us both feel very comfortable in front of the camera. During the wedding, Tara must have been on ninja mode, because I don't recall seeing her move around us or the guests, but my goodness did she capture some amazing moments, big amd small, of that day. She is great at communicating and asks all the right questions to make sure she gives you the best experience. Everyone in our group absolutely fell in love with her. I cannot recommend her enough! Do yourself a favor and reach out to this amazingly talented human.
Claudia + Jen | Frisco, TX
Established IN 2007
Based in North Texas
available for travel worldwide
1409 Botham Jean Blvd #237 Dallas, TX 75215
VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
@TarArseven
@TarArseven
Established IN 2007
Based in North Texas
available for travel worldwide
1409 Botham Jean Blvd #237 Dallas, TX 75215
Visits by appointment only.