The Wedding Experience

I want your wedding day to feel as real as it actually is.

My approach and style of documenting your wedding day is for the couples who want a nonintrusive photographer who won’t have you spend your day being posed, directed or staged.

I gravitate towards creating authentic images by giving you an unobtrusive experience on your wedding day.

I find that my approach tells your real wedding story and those images turn out so much better than any beautifully staged picture could.

This also leads to the ease of your day to be yourselves instead of being uncomfortably posed versions of yourselves. Your wedding should be captured in a genuine way that lets your moments unfold naturally.

In my opinion, this is how your wedding day should be instead of feeling like you are at a full day photoshoot.

“ Perfection! Tara is so good at what she does. She is the calm that you need on your important day. She prioritizes your requests, and adds her creative flare. She captured so many beautiful (and hilarious) moments that I would not have been able to relive without her images. So so grateful for her! ”

MORGAN | CAPE MAY, NJ

The Wedding Process

STEP ONE

Reach Out

You value what you read about my photography style, you’ve learned a little about me, and you're digging my portfolio images. In short, you are picking up what I’m putting down. Head on over to my contact page, fill out my form and I’ll be in touch soon.

STEP TWO

THE CONSULTATION

I will invite you to a video call for us to get to know each other, take a deep dive into your wedding plans and provide more insight into what your wedding day would look like with me there. Afterwards, you’ll be fully informed to better help you make your decision. Once you’ve selected your custom package and you're ready to make it official, you can sign the digital contract, pay the retainer to reserve your date and then we will pop the champagne! 

STEP THREE

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

If you choose to move forward with an engagement session then we'll talk locations and get it in the books! The engagement session is a great way to get you both comfortable in front of the camera prior to your wedding day. It's also a great way to get those pictures you may want for your guest book, save the dates, wedding website or to hang up in your house.

STEP FOUR

PLANNING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Two months before your wedding day, I’ll send you a questionnaire asking you for particular details like important people involved in your day, desired shots you may have, specific family + friend groupings and other special things you have planned. I’ll follow up with a phone call to catch up and review the flow of the day to create a timeline of the coverage you both would like.

STEP FIVE

THE WEDDING DAY

The day is here!  All of your planning goes into action today. Now, all you have to do is get married and leave the photography to me!

STEP SIX

YOUR GALLERY DELIVERED

I will send over some sneak peek images a few days after your wedding day while you patiently wait for your full galleries to be delivered, which is usually within a month!

STEP SEVEN

ALBUMS + WALL ART

Once you receive your full gallery, I will send you all the information on how we will create your album(s) and how to exactly order high quality wall art to display in your home. I have an array of album and wall art designs to ensure it is customized the way you like.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

This is pretty generalized, but the couples I connect with the most are:

  • Super friendly & laid back

  • May or may not have cat hair on clothes

  • Not seeking to be the center of attention

  • Philadelphia Eagles fans. Go Birds.

  • Obsessed with each other

  • Are you a Swiftie? Because I am.

  • Appreciative of black & white images

  • Professional but love a good curse word

Why am I different than other photographers?

  • My Candid Storytelling

    I will be hands off allowing the both of you to enjoy your wedding day while I am looking for those meaningful interactions and connections with the people that are surrounding you as if no cameras were there. I am there through all of the moments. Unintrusive. As it happens. Aside from any time you want for any formal grouping photos with family + friends and/or some time for portraits of the two of you, I will happily be a fly on the wall not telling you what to do or how to live your wedding day. Just real. I want your day to feel real.

  • my Intention

    I strongly focus on what is going on around me. I feel the emotions in the room. I am intuitive to how your moments are forming and progressing. Anticipating unexpected moments. I am aware of the importance of even the smallest interactions. I capture the moment in front of me until it runs its course and then I am on to the next moment as it comes along. I intently create an image to reflect what truly is evolving in front of my camera.

  • my Authenticity

    My goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere to ensure that I am able to capture the most authentic version of you and your love story. To do that, I try to blend in the background and become the “fly on the wall” so that you and others don't get caught up in the fact that a camera is there. So that the moments stay natural with each other. Authentic interactions that showcase your true connections.

If any of that speaks to you, I might be the right photographer for you. Limited availability, reach out now for investment & packaging information.

“ Tara was beyond amazing!!! She is so kind, and professional. From booking, engagement shoot, planning calls, and day of the wedding, the process has been seamless. 10/10 would recommend booking Tara for your wedding! “

— CASSIDY + AUSTIN