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Dallas wedding photographer with silver hair and dark lipstick smiling while holding a fluffy black cat, showing off her tattooed arms against a dark moody background, a distinctive and personal branding portrait Dallas wedding photographer Tara Arseven portrait with black cat tattoos silver hair dark moody branding Tara Arseven Photography Dallas TX

Oh, hello!

I'm Tara

she/her

• Leo

• ENNEAGRAM 8
• Meow-activated tuna can opener

I’m a humanist, all things horror lover, and a full-time wedding photographer who's been partying with y'all almost every weekend for the past 19 years.

I’m VERY passionate (and loud!) about equality and human rights. I believe everyone gets to love who they love, worship however they want, and live the life that feels like theirs, in peace.

Taradise is body-positive, human-centered, and open to everyone who shows up with love in their heart for other humans, no matter your race, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or marital status.

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I've been on a mission since 2007 to undo the damage those elementary school photo days left behind. If you've spent your whole life hating being photographed, I take that as a personal challenge. I mean, I'm a Leo. "Win that challenge" is my middle name. 👀

I'm not some stiff, "look how serious I am" girly - for fucks sake, I photograph happy events and show people how to Cupid Shuffle while I "work" - I don't need to be "oh so serious". I joke around, stay in the moment, and prompt for movement instead of freezing you in a pose. By the wedding day, we've already hung out a few times, built a bond, so when I pick up my camera it doesn't feel like an official photoshoot. It feels like hanging out with your friend who happens to be holding a camera and knows exactly what she's doing with it.

Welcome to photographythat feels like you.
Interracial couple sharing a forehead-to-forehead moment at their Aristide wedding in Mansfield, Texas, the bride laughing in an off-shoulder lace gown and holding a cascading bouquet of burgundy dahlias and blush roses.

Encouraging someone to be entirely themselves is the loudest way to love them.

- Kalen Dion

The Process

1

Fill out the contact form.

2

Schedule your call for the vibe check.

3

Book your photographer (yup, das me!)

4

Get photos you didn't think you could have, then stare at your album like “Holy shit! George! Look at us!?”

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 and 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

Interracial couple laughing and dancing together in front of a lush ivy wall during a Dallas engagement session, joyful candid portrait Dallas TX photographer

You're my people if...

  • You believe trans rights are human rights, Black lives matter, immigrants are welcome here, everyone makes their own medical decisions, science is real, and love is love, full stop.
  • You keep the ticket stubs and the handwritten notes.
  • Your favorite part of any trip is the random detour.
  • You’ll ditch the small talk at any party to go find the dog.
  • You'd rather cook a big messy dinner for friends than book a fancy restaurant.
  • Hanging out with me at an arcade, a bowling alley, or a live show sounds fun, not weird.

Three or more yeses?? You're already on my game night invite list.

INQUIRE

I only take a limited number of bookings each year so I can give my couples my full attention, the way they deserve. If you're ready to see if we're a match, pick what you're inquiring for and fill out the form.

Seconds after you hit "Send" all the information you need will be delivered to your inbox, along with a calendar link to schedule your discovery call with me.

What are you inquiring for?

Well, congratulations lovebirds! Tell me about you two and the day you're planning.

Tara Arseven Photography secondary logo.

Established IN 2007

Based in North Texas

available for travel worldwide

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@TarArseven

INQUIRE

I only take a limited number of bookings each year so I can give my couples my full attention, the way they deserve. If you're ready to see if we're a match, pick what you're inquiring for and fill out the form.

Seconds after you hit "Send" all the information you need will be delivered to your inbox, along with a calendar link to schedule your discovery call with me.

What are you inquiring for?

Well, congratulations lovebirds! Tell me about you two and the day you're planning.

@TarArseven

Tara Arseven Photography secondary logo.

Established IN 2007

Based in North Texas

available for travel worldwide

Progress Pride flag.
Black Lives Matter graphic with bold white text on a black background
Inclusive wedding photographer badge with Peace Love text in a circular purple design, signifying an all-religions all-couples welcoming photography studio inclusive wedding photographer all religions LGBTQ affirming welcoming Dallas wedding photographer