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In 2010, Roots of Life was born and with that, a sense of purpose and responsibility for preserving the treasured experiences of my clients.

Photography allows me to bear witness to some of the most poignant moments in peoples lives and I consider this to be a great honor. I specialize in fine art wedding, boudoir, event, and editorial photography - the common thread that weaves through these genres is my desire to capture the authentic moments and personalized details that tell your story.

Some of my favorite things to photograph are styled, sentimental events filled with love, laughter, and a few happy tears all around. Even after seven years in business, I still tear up at every wedding and feel rejuvenated when I hear how happy my clients are with their photographs.

My clients value the art of photography; they know that it goes deeper than the click of a shutter and trust me to document their their unique stories with love and care.

Thank you for stopping by. I can't wait to hear your story and document your special occasions!

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Reviews of Roots of Life Photography

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Ashley Sent on 02/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Tara was wonderful to work with! She got us right away, was really flexible with what our priorities were for the day, and delivered a great product in a very timely manner! Would definitely recommend especially for LGBT couples getting married!
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Talia Sent on 06/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Tara is so talented it's ridiculous. I used her for my boudoir, engagement and wedding photos and intend to use her for any future shoots we have as well. She is sweet, funny and an incredible listener. This is so important since she'll be with you the entirety of your special day. She also knows how to navigate family drama like a champ... a much needed skill in the wedding business! She takes the time to get to know you so that she can capture you as you truly are. Her attention to textures, colors and style is incredible and she's by far one of the most talented photographers I've ever seen. Her prices are so reasonable for the quality as well! It's really quite a steal. All in all, my boudoir photos were absolutely stunning (all her, not me!) and the engagement and wedding photos turned out to be the absolute best, most important part of our experience. I tear up every time I look at them because I feel our special day happening all over again. I can't thank her enough for the incredible gift she gave us by capturing every moment we wanted (and didn't know we wanted) and more.
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Brianna Sent on 04/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My experience with Roots of Life Photography was amazing! I felt that the service was very personalized and had a vintage flair that I absolutely loved. I knew that I needed to take photos of my wedding, but had no idea what poses I wanted or what all I needed a picture of. The photographer came in armed with the knowledge of how to create photos that captured literally every aspect of my wedding. When I looked at the pictures, I remember saying "I never would have thought to take a picture of that, but I'm so glad we have one!" I really appreciated that she took a favorite image and presented several different styles of editing that my husband and I could then choose from. An awesome experience! I plan to use Roots of Life in the future for all of my special events.
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Devon Sent on 04/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Tara did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. First of all, she is just a wonderful, fun, kind person and is the kind of person I wanted with me for the whole day on my wedding. Second, she has an amazing eye. She took all of the pictures that we talked about, but the best photographs from our wedding were entirely her idea or were just little moments that he thought to capture. I adore my wedding photos and now, almost a year later, I am SO glad that I made the investment in a talented photographer. Her beautiful photos help me remember and appreciate the whole day.
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Nicky Sent on 09/30/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
My husband and I aren't the type to ever take pictures, but we know we wanted to capture our wedding in a way that highlighted our personalities and the setting. Tara did just that! She knew how to make us feel comfortable and positioned us in ways that showcased our looks, love and happiness whilst also letting the setting play into the mood.

I would highly recommend Roots of Life for anyone looking to have photos taken that highlight everything that is beautiful about their day while not being overly processed or photoshopped.
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Roots of Life Photography frequently asked questions

Roots of Life Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Roots of Life Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Roots of Life Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Traditional
Roots of Life Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Roots of Life Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Roots of Life Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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