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When you work with Tara Draper Photography on your wedding day, you’re signing up for not only beautiful photos, but for a great friend and someone that will be there for you on one of the most important days of your life. I love capturing timeless and artistic images that incorporate emotion and beautiful light. Being a wedding photographer is my dream come true!

I have photographed over 200 and I enjoy everything about them. I love connecting with my clients on a personal level and I’m all about having a good time! Getting to know you and making your photography experience fun, enjoyable, and stress free is my number one priority! Over the years, I have found that the thing that sets me apart from most photographers is creating beautiful imagery that looks natural and has emotion and artistry by making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. It’s not easy being in front of the camera for most, but it’s my job to put you at ease and give you direction and I will always take the extra step to help you look and feel your best.

I am happy to be your veil fixer, dress fluffer, bouquet holder, shoulder to cry on, and dress bustler. Let me be there to help keep you focused on what truly matters. I’ll be there to capture all of those little moments, and create heirlooms that you, your spouse, and your family will cherish for a lifetime. As a wedding couple, you are my top priority and I will go out of my way to make sure you really do have the best day ever!

Contact me at taradraperphoto@gmail.com or 608-393-0716

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Tara Draper Photography

Addie
Addie Sent on 04/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Beautifully Captured Moments

Working with Tara was an absolute joy. With a wedding party of 25—including bridesmaids, groomsmen, and kiddos—we knew managing the day would be no small feat, but Tara handled it with such grace, professionalism, and kindness. Her prompts throughout the day helped everything feel natural and fun, and the photos we received are beyond gorgeous—we will truly cherish them for years to come.
Choosing a wedding photographer was something we didn’t take lightly. There are so many talented options, but Tara’s style was exactly what we were looking for. We booked her for both our engagement session and wedding day, and we are so glad we did. She even helped us finalize our timeline to ensure we got every shot we were hoping for. We’re so grateful she was part of our day.
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Caitlin Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Tara is truly a wedding professional, I knew from her instagram/the knot page she was an extremely talented photographer. What I found out later in the wedding process was that she would be one of the most helpful vendors I would work with. Her expertise and advice was absolutely vital and relieving. I felt so comforted that she would be there on my wedding day and helped me so much before it even came. On wedding day, I can tell you I was dragging a bit throughout the family and bridal party photos, but Tara made me laugh and brought out the personalities of those I love the most during shooting. I can not express enough how grateful I am to her and I cannot wait to see the photographs from the best day of our lives. She is hilarious, helpful, kind, efficient and again incredibly talented.

Married 07.01.2022
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Heidi Sent on 09/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

It's a no-brainer, Tara is the one

Tara did an absolutely stunning job with my wedding and I would HIGHLY recommend her! I had a huge wedding party (25 standing total) and she captured the ceremony beautifully, handled my 11 bridesmaids with ease, and kept track of the timeline for the day so I didn't have to. We had to switch from an outdoor ceremony location to an indoor location due to rain and it was not a problem at all. Her energy and personality made all of the photoshoots comfortable and humorous, which brought out genuine smiles from my whole wedding party. She also worked with the timeline I had for the day and maximized the amount of pictures taken whenever we had the opportunity. I truly believe my wedding ran as fluidly as it did because of Tara. She is so talented and experienced!
Jen
Jen J. Sent on 08/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos - do not hesitate to book her!

Tara was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding vendor team. I cannot count the number of compliments we have gotten from family, friends, coworkers, etc about our photos. They are amazing and truly capture our day! The colors are bright and beautiful and the variety of shots she got is remarkable. Tara was able to wrangle our rowdy bridal party with her hilarious, but pointed, directions of how she wanted us arranged which made photos go quickly and smoothly. Her prompts turned out some hilarious photos that I know will be my favorite for years and years to come. Our family portraits were also quick and painless and turned out beautifully! We did unfortunately miss a few groupings from our wedding preferences form for family pics and we forgot to exchange our pre-ceremony letters until about halfway through cocktail hour, but in the madness of the day, some small things are bound to slip through. Tara and her second shooter Lindsey both made everyone feel extremely relaxed and comfortable and they both were so very kind. I would recommend this team to anyone in the Wisconsin area if you want a lifetime worth of beautiful photos to remember your day.
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Jenna Sent on 08/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

High end photography, even better person!

Hiring Tara was the best decision I made for my wedding! From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, we were always blown away by the shots she was able to capture. Her talent is truly breathtaking! My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of a camera, and Tara was able to coach us through our photos, but we never felt too posed or awkward EVER! Tara also really knows how to wrangle people together for bridal party photos and family photos; she made the stressful parts of the day effortless with her direction! She is always quick to respond and helpful even if you have wedding questions outside of photography. We would hire her a thousand times over again, and this is your sign to book her too!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 05/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Not just a photographer!

Tara and her 2nd shooter were incredible to work with. While we are so happy with how our photos turned out, they were so much more than just our photographers! From helping bustle my dress, taking Bobby pins from their own hair to help me fix my loose veil, to offering a spray deodorant refresh they were there for everything! Apart from the standard photos, they also were able to capture many beautiful photos of our friends and family! These photos will be cherished for years to come ❤️
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Adam Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Tara is a fantastic photographer and helped to make our wedding day super fun! She captured all of the detailed moments and we are blown away by her skills. She did a great job of capturing genuine smiles and candid moments. She was very organized, patient, and efficient. We just got our wedding photos back and we are speechless. She is absolutely incredible and we highly recommend!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Tara was wonderful! I worked with her at my sister's wedding so knew she was good but it wasn't until she photographed my own wedding that I really understood how good. She was so fun and easy to work with, communicated well, was direct when she needed to be (which was appreciated with a wedding party of 11 each side) and captured every awesome moment of the day. We were thrilled with how they all turned out. Not only was there great variety, but there were so many unique angles and shots that it's somewhat hard to choose! The editing is so natural and I would recommend Tara over and over!
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Kelsey Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You NEED To Hire Tara

Tara is the absolute best. I can't even put into words how thankful we are that she was our wedding photographer. She made sure our day ran smoothly, she handed out the flower petals I wanted to be thrown during the recessional when she noticed no one had taken them, she let me use her dress as a tissue, she kept our group laughing and having fun the whole time and the times we were taking photos were efficient and enjoyable. That doesn't even cover how beautiful her work is. She was able to capture the day I had been planning since I was a little girl perfectly. I didn't realize how much they would mean to me until I saw them. The photos of our families, the wedding party, the details, and everything in between brought me to tears. I can't thank her enough, and I can't recommend her enough to anyone about to be married. She made it perfect.
Heather
Heather Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

Tara blew us away throughout our entire wedding process. From our initial phone conversation, I knew Tara would be a dream to work with. Tara was organized, funny, personable, genuine and most of all caring. A month before the wedding we touch base to go over our dream shot list and who everyone was. Tara asked questions throughout the entire phone call making sure we were all on the same page. The week of our April wedding we found out it was going to snow. Tara called on the Thursday before the wedding to literally pump me up! She knew I would be upset it was snowing (I had said it several times-- “The only thing I don’t want is snow”) but she reassured me I would have the best photos ever and that it would be so much fun! We adjusted the timeline and location of some shots to make sure we were prepared. On the day of our wedding (April 27th) it snowed, like snow globe style snow. Tara and Lindsay came into the bridal suite (early which is on time for me) and the first thing they asked was how was I feeling. They were energized and ready which pumped me up. Throughout the entire day, Tara and Lindsay were AMAZING! Being in front of the camera or center of attention is not something we are comfortable with but we felt like a movie star. We were having so much fun we didn’t feel cold or anxious to be done with photos. When the ceremony and reception came around, I didn’t even realize Tara and Lindsay were at the venue. They were stealthy in getting photos so stealthy I didn’t see them in any of the photos our guests took which means our guests never had a blocked view! We did not invest in a videographer and looking back we didn’t need to. Our story is perfectly displayed in photos. Looking back we not only have stunning photo but great memories. Thank you Tara and Lindsay for an absolutely amazing experience. As our family grows (one day) we cannot wait to travel to Wisconsin to continue working with you!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Tara Draper Photography frequently asked questions

Tara Draper Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Tara Draper Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Tara Draper Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Tara Draper Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Tara Draper Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Tara Draper 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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