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I am often bemused when I hear other creatives & artists refer to their commissioned work as not being their "personal work". I just can't wrap my head around it. As an artist, especially one who so highly values the HUMAN element and condition in all things, I simply can not imagine making the type of connections that I do with my clients and not have it be A deeply personal experience to create art with and for them. Getting to know my clients is as much a part of the process as the moment my camera shutter closes. In order to capture someone authentically, during the most intimate and important moments of their life, requires a connection and relationship that is INCREDIBLY personal. I'm invested in that process and those moments with my clients. I laugh with them, dance with them, cry with them, grieve with them. Whatever part of their life story I am telling, I am there in it with them, I don't find myself able to capture them truthfully without fully diving in to those experiences with them. There is a little bit of myself in everything I create, and i tie myself closely to my art in all of its forms. Therefore, I consider ALL of my work to be personal.

I have been capturing people and wedding daysall over the world for over a decade now!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Tara Mc Photographic Art

Crystal
Crystal Sent on 10/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Photographer. Ever.

Best. Photographer. Ever. Dealt with my dog, 7 bridesmaids and 7 intoxicated not-paying-attention groomsmen. Got all the shots I wanted and made sure to get candid and perfectly timed photos and sunset photos and knew how to pose us... it was just amazing. Both my engagement and wedding pictures are absolutely amazing. Can’t give her enough credit.
Private User
Private U. Sent on 04/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Coastal Coordinating

As a vendor, working with Tara is always a great experience. She is organized, professional, and so creative. We love working with you, and for couples, we would highly recommend!
Cheryl
Cheryl Sent on 03/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Tara’s work is spectacular!

I am truly speechless when it comes to our wedding photos. Tara is by far the best in the business! I was having an extremely difficult time finding a photographer in Florida that had bright vibrant photos – majority of Florida photographers have that white washed beachy look. Then I found Tara and let me tell you it was such a blessing! She has been an absolute dream to work with and her work is breath-taking. During our engagement shoot she put us at such ease and we were laughing the whole time. On our wedding day she was extremely organized and made sure everything ran on schedule. She captured so many wonderful moments that I wasn’t able to witness myself. You need her for your wedding, these photos are ones we will forever cherish!!
Christina
Christina Sent on 05/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement/wedding pictures

Tara has so much talent! She’s done so many photos for me but most importantly, she shot my wedding. Her photos never disappoint! I’m obsessed with her work.
K
Kristina Sent on 02/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One of a kind photographer!

I would absolutely recommend Tara to anyone that is looking for a bad ass wedding photographer. Tara is such a skilled and creative photographer. I am always so impressed with how unique her images are even in locations that a million other photographers have shot at. She truly takes the feel of the day, the personality of each of her couples, the beautiful in between moments and all the little details and creates such a seamless story of your wedding day. You'd think shed be busy enough with just focusing on the photography aspect of the day but she also does so much more. She fixed a broken dress, helped makes the day run so smooth, knows how to take control of crazy large family's and still not sure how she got a hyper dog to listen to her and look right at the camera! Her experience, skills and unique style is extraordinary.
Grace
Grace Sent on 02/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Tara is Amazing!

Tara shot our wedding in October 2016 and was by far one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. Her work speaks for itself-but her personality and attitude was so fun and she made it so easy for us on our wedding day. She always made sure we were on time with everything and got all of the photos we wanted before our reception began (we didn't want to be leaving reception to go take different photos we just wanted to get there and enjoy the night) She got such fun, different and creative shots, we could not be happier with our photos!
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 02/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!!

I found Tara after seeing a friend’s enegagement photos. They were just beautiful! Tara wasn’t technically local for me so I didn’t even think she would be in my price range but she absolutely was, she is wonderful to work with!! Bends over backwards to help with your vision for your photoshoots, is so professional and creative. I have shot with Tara several times now and she will be my forever photographer!!! I have recommended a few friends to her and they have all been thrilled as well! She is the best!! Thanks for everything Tara!
C
Carlin Sent on 02/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding-Planner-Recommended

I am a wedding planner who has been lucky enough to work with Tara McGovern many times over the past five years. She has been reliable, easy to work with, and captured beautiful images for the couples we've worked with together. Because of this, and because of the positive feedback I receive from the couples we work with together, I have continued to refer for events I am coordinating, and look forward to working with her in the future.
S
Sarice Sent on 02/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

Tara captured many beautiful moments and was never obtrusive.
Lynn
Lynn Sent on 02/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Personal, experienced, and professional

Personal, experienced, and professional!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Tara Mc Photographic Art frequently asked questions

Tara Mc Photographic Art includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Tara Mc Photographic Art includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Tara Mc Photographic Art offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Tara Mc Photographic Art 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
Tara Mc Photographic Art offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Tara Mc Photographic Art is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in average response time.
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