Interested in having photos taken?
I am currently building my portfolio and would love to photograph your family! Contact me for more information and to set something up.
Southern Pines (Greater Raleigh Area), North Carolina
Hi, I’m Tara.
I picked up lifestyle photography as a hobby over the years as a way to occupy myself while my kids play. I love capturing candid moments that show the emotion behind the scene. By day, I’m a software engineer and manage teams at a healthcare tech startup, and while I love the fast-paced problem solving and analytical nature of my work, I crave creative outlets.
I live in the greater Raleigh-Durham area in Southern Pines, North Carolina and love using my husband, 17-year-old stepdaughter, 4-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, beagle and dachshund-mix as subjects but would love to showcase your family in its natural element as well. I love the outdoors and am an avid trail runner; I’ve lived across the US and UK, and my favorite parts of every place have centered around exploring the world around me.
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