“I approach engagement sessions with the purpose to capture my couples in the spaces that mean the most to them. That may be the coffee shop where they met, their favorite park to walk their dog or the place they had their first kiss. These locations matter, they are part of a unique love story and deserve to be documented.”
Below are examples of a One hour Engagement Session, including two outfits and two nearby locations.
This couple met at UCSC, so we took advantage of the beautiful surroundings on campus that was so much a part of their story. How sweet to document their connection at the source!
“Tara/Mama-T was a gem to work with. My partner and I booked a mini session for our engagement photos with her and it was perfect, she was able to make us comfortable and managed to get such great photos that truly encompassed our love (even in a wind-storm)! Tara made booking, signing the contract, and coordinating the meet-up of our mini session easy...and her pricing was affordable which was something we took into account while planning a wedding on a fine tuned budget. I would definitely book her for any additional wedding/family/or other events that required photos in the future! We loved all of our photos so much, one of the best photography experiences we have had.”
Below are examples of a Two hour Adventure Session. including Three outfits and three nearby locations.
New memories made: This couple said “Give us a tour of Monterey County and Big Sur!” I was delighted and obliged. I took them to locations they have never been before and they popped champagne to celebrate their engagement. The bride to be’s sister made the beautiful floral arrangements and we enjoyed a peak of a sunset at the beach.
This couple lives in the very diverse Sonoma County. We chose three destinations to capture their story, their cozy home full of music and kitties, the epic coastline and the beach where they got engaged.
“I love fashion and match my couples outfits to each location we shoot so the colors, textures and patterns are complimentary to the environment. ”
The Bay Area holds so many memories for this couple. We documented their hobbies, checked out an art gallery, had coffee and played scrabble and to end the day we caught an amazing warm sunset near the coast.
“Tara helped us every step of the way. Before we met, she helped us pick outfits and makeup, and during the shoot, she had lots of creative ideas with props and poses. Working with her felt like a day on the town with my significant other, and then a cool third-wheel friend just happens to show up.”