Hi Melanie,
I'm so honored that you're still interested in receiving a proposal from me. Your wedding sounds like a lot of fun, and I would love to work with you and Adrit, and your loved ones. The choreographed dances were one of my favorite parts of the Indian wedding I photographed last year, and I'm super excited about the cigar rolling! I will include a link to Priya + Jaya's wedding so that you can see how I photographed and edited it.
YOUR VENUE - Sunken Gardens & Private Acreage
Your biggest decision is done! You've chosen to exchange your vows and celebrate with your loved ones at a classic Florida location, full of color and gorgeous magical gardens. For your other location, you've chosen to utilize the private acreage of a loved one, a place that has meaning and tons of beautiful space to create memories.
"Tara was an absolute dream to work with...I have never felt 100% comfortable in front of the camera but Tara made taking these special photos come so easy and natural. When we got our wedding photos back I was truly blown away by how beautiful they were. She captured our special day in the most perfect way & I will forever be grateful."
—Melissa + Taylor
A Love Like Yours
Every time I photograph a wedding, I'm inspired in a different way. In part, this is due to differences in light, weather, & decor, but mostly - your personalities, your style, your connection...all of these things are unique to you, and your wedding photos will reflect that. Genuine connection combined with an understanding of light, an eye for composition, and attentiveness to the little moments are a recipe for bringing your vision to life and documenting your precious memories.
a place to start
Your Photo Timeline
The following are basic timelines we spoke about. These are not set in stone, just a place to start.
Day 1
2:30 Photo arrives
4:00 Ceremony
5:00 Cocktail Hour and portraits
6:00 Reception
9:30 Photo End
Additional time may be added if desired
Day2
1:30 Photo arrives, Barat
2:30 Portraits
4:30 Freshen up
5:00 Ceremony
5:30 Cocktail Hour
6:30 Reception
8:30 Photo Ends
Additional time may be added if desired
No worries!
Rain or Shine, Day or Night
Even if the weather isn't ideal, your photos will be amazing. I've photographed weddings in all sorts of weather conditions. I carry rain covers for cameras in my bag! And as much as I adore natural light, that's not going to help anyone when the sun goes down. That's why I've have worked hard to master off camera lighting for receptions and other very low light situations.
"Tara is a magician! Somehow she made my 'bad side' look like my 'best side' on our wedding day. No joke. She is so sweet and easy to work with. Almost a year later, I still go back and look at our wedding photos with awe. She perfectly captured the essence of our day in its true dream-like fashion."
—Jordan + Stephen
"Tara was a dream to work with! She mixes it up so that you get serious looking, playful, candid, etc. I am camera shy and have no idea what to do my body when posing. Tara has the perfect eye though! She gives great direction and knows exactly what looks good in a photo and what doesn't work. I literally do not have a single photo from her that I don't like. I tear up every time I look at them because it just reminds of such a perfect day & she captured it beautifully! I could not have asked for more..."
—Katie + Zack
Teamwork
Something I am really proud of is what I offer in terms of second photographers. You won't be getting some random local photographer I hire at the last minute, but rather someone I have personally trained. Currently, I have two regular second photographers who have worked with me for ten years and ad so much value for my clients!
Candids and Reception
Years of experience allows us to anticipate the moments when we will be able to capture an incredible authentic reaction in your and your guests' facial expressions. Often, the little moments happening to the side of the main focus are just as memorable - your mom's reaction to a funny revelation in the Best Man's toast, your Maid of Honor wiping away a tear as you say your vows, guests enjoying the fun things you've planned for them, or a couple sneaking a snuggle as they soak up the romantic vibes and maybe imagine themselves in your shoes one day. Weddings are about so much more than the obvious, and we strive to make sure that is reflected in our images.
"Thank you for taking the time to read through your custom proposal. I am so honored to be considered for such an important role in your wedding day."
—Tara