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Richard and Tara Photography

Richard and Tara Photography

Glyndon, MD
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    Tracey D. Sent on 11/29/2023
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    Amazing photographers!

    We loved working with Richard and Tara! They were fantastic to work with to get everything planned and organized for our wedding. Neither of us are huge photo people, but Richard and Tara made our engagement and wedding photos so easy. Richard and Tara sent all of our photos to us within a few weeks and we can’t stop looking at them! We also liked that a second shooter was included with the photography package.
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    Kelly H. Sent on 01/13/2024
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    The absolute pros you want!!!

    We originally hired Richard & Tara before the pandemic and we finally tied the knot in July 2023, so we’ve known them for about 4 years now. We absolutely made the right decision hiring them. Richard & Tara were an absolute a joy to work with. They clearly know their business inside and out. They know exactly where to be at what moment and they work as a well-practiced team together to capture the best shots. Also, their cameras are whisper-quiet – I never once the whole day noticed the shutter sounds, which I think put me more at ease throughout the day instead of being reminded that every moment was being documented, and resulted in better photos! We also had planned for a member of the wedding party to be our “photo wrangler” and call people up for efficient portrait shots after the ceremony, but that was totally unnecessary because Tara had it under control and was an absolute pro. Richard undeniably has an eye for photo composition; for example, in seconds he can see that out of a group of 6 guests, half have darker suits and half have lighter suits, and he’ll space them evenly for a symmetrical photo – all in a matter of a couple seconds. Simply amazing. They also did not bat an eye at a donkey being the ringbearer. When we got the photos (only a week after the wedding!), we just could not believe the quality of the work. We spent hours flipping through them and re-living the day, and some shots just took our breath away. They also employ some light image editing; for example, my hair started to get super frizzy after the ceremony and the MOG’s sleeve ripped, and Richard & Tara just edited these little problems away in key shots so they wouldn’t distract from the captured moment, which was very appreciated. The gorgeous box of printed photos and thumb drive sent to us about 6 months later was also stunning and an instant heirloom. We will treasure these photos for decades and decades to come.
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    Mariita C. Sent on 04/19/2023
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    Would book them over and over again!

    I first encountered Richard and Tara when they photographed my friends wedding. Their professionalism and quality of work were equally as impressive then as it was for our wedding. When we had the opportunity to work with them personally for our engagement shoot, we knew we had made the right choice. They are both so fun to work with, it feels like you have two friends behind the camera instead of two complete strangers. Their guidance and instructions on how to pose helped out so much, since we are both so awkward when in front of a camera - they made us feel like models and knew they would capture our best sides. On our wedding day, we know that getting through family and friend photos would be no easy feat, but Richard and Tara did it efficiently and with enough direction that we were able to catch up on time when we were originally running late. During cocktail hour I loved that Richard and Tara were there noticing who we were taking selfies with so that they could step in after and take a professional photo. They were also so helpful throughout the day in ways that I'm sure go out of their scope of work - telling the kids to smile (and not stick out their tongue) during photos, telling me if the groom had walked up to the front of the aisle, and (Tara) helping to bustle my dress when my bridesmaids were struggling with it. The day after the wedding everyone commented how great the photographers were, and said they would now be lost without them telling us how to pose in pictures :) And the best part is that they were so easy to communicate before and after the wedding. And our pictures were received sooner than expected. If I ever have a need for a photographer, or if a dear friend or family of mine needs one - I will recommend them over and over again.
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    Katelyn B. Sent on 10/01/2022
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    Thank you, Richard and Tara!!

    Richard and Tara are phenomenal! They were super easy to work with and helped us remove all of the usual awkwardness one may feel when taking posed pictures. Both of them were super responsive and we cannot believe how amazing the photos looked. We absolutely recommend this awesome duo!
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    Shaina G. Sent on 04/30/2022
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    Cannot say enough wonderful things about Richard & Tara!

    We are SO happy that we hired Richard and Tara for our April 2022 wedding. They were so easy to work with and communicated well throughout the planning process, engagement photo shoot, and wedding day. Very professional and fun to work with. They took so many beautiful photos that we will cherish for years to come. We were also so impressed by how quickly they got the photos to us -- only a couple weeks after the wedding. I can't recommend them enough!
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    Jess B. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    The absolute BEST!

    We cannot recommend Richard and Tara enough! They were hands down our absolute favorite wedding vendor! During our wedding day, there were a few minor mishaps, including transportation issues and one of our groomsman splitting his pants! Richard and Tara were not only incredibly flexible and easygoing, but they provided a needle and thread to sew the pants! We absolutely love every single photograph taken by Richard and Tara! If you're looking for a photographer team that's easy to work with, responsive, puts you at ease, and takes AMAZING pictures, then Richard and Tara are your people!
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    Melissa W. Sent on 04/01/2020
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    Great to work with

    Great couple - easy to talk to. They understood what we wanted and did a great job on the engagement photos
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    Colleen G. Sent on 08/13/2020
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    Gorgeous Photos!

    Richard & Tara did our wedding day photos and I can not say enough good things about them. They were easy to coordinate with and work with. They captured all of the best moments of our special day seamlessly and flawlessly. We have more photos than we thought possible to choose from! I would highly recommend using them for any of your special occasion photos!
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    Jennifer E. Sent on 01/18/2020
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    Amazing, professional, and personable

    Richard and Tara are such a great team! They did my sister's wedding and mine. And they made sure every shot was perfect! I wasn't feeling well on the actual wedding day, and the pictures still came out flawlessly! And the turnaround was less than a week! If I were to do it all again, I wouldn't think twice before hiring them! They do not disappoint!
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    Kathleen P. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    The best there is!!

    Wow, where to start. There aren't enough words to describe how AMAZING this duo is! We are so lucky and thankful to have had Richard and Tara capture our special day! They made the happiest day of our lives even happier than we could have ever imagined. Their knowledge of having poses look so natural, the lighting, and creativity, is absolutely incredible. They are very professional but yet so comfortable and laid back at the same time. I have a complicated family and was worried how we would be able to get the family photos done. Richard and Tara made it stress free and was so professional and organized when it came to coordinating my family for the photos, I was so impressed. We got all the family pictures I wanted without the headache and no drama at all! I have received SO MANY compliments of how great our engagement and wedding pictures turned out! Do not even waste your time looking elsewhere. Richard and Tara are the best out there!
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    Chelsea E. Sent on 11/14/2019
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    Amazing and professional

    Richard and Tara are always so wonderful to shoot with. They always are prepared, professional and do an amazing job. They work together so well and make your day extra special. I would highly recommend them for perfect photos!
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    Marlaina Sent on 05/31/2019
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    Richard and Tara are amazing!! They captured our wedding day perfectly!! All the pictures are so wonderful its so hard for me to pick which ones to blow up for our house! They are so easy to talk to and so sweet! They joked and laughed along with us while taking pictures and totally put us at ease! My husband hates taking pictures but they made him feel so comfortable by joking with us that his genuine smile shined right through :) They killed it! We had a very large wedding party and they handled it incredibly, they joked with us and got everyone to smile and look at them when needed! I could go on and on but bottom line is, I would recommend them to anyone, 10/10 hands down!! :) Richard and Tara thank you for everything!!
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    Brooke Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Great team!

    We were very happy with our decision to hire Richard & Tara to photograph our big day! We were looking for a cool, city-chic vibe and they nailed it! They were a pleasure to work with, they kept us on schedule, which was fantastic! Highly recommend!
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    Alyssa Sent on 07/25/2018
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    Tara and Richard were a joy to work with. They are extremely organized, professional and a joy to work with. They helped my husband and I feel comfortable every step of the way. The pictures turned out amazing and every moment was captured. They truly helped make our special day perfect! Highly recommend!
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    Alan Sent on 08/11/2018
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    Richard and Tara are the real deal. They did my sisters wedding, my surprise engagement photos, and my wedding. Their price is well worth the memories they capture on a day you’ll want to remember forever.
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    Marat Sent on 12/17/2017
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    We needed one more BIG piece of the puzzle to wrap up our wedding planning, the photographer. We decided to go with Richard and Tara. From the beginning of the planning stages to our staggered-day wedding to them being so accommodating, we knew we made the right choice. Richard and Tara were great communicators through the entire process. The special day was AWESOME! They got all of the important shots, cake cutting, toasts, dances. They also got shots of all of the guests just enjoying themselves and WE LOVE THAT! If you're looking for great photographers or thinking about these guys, make it happen. Thank you again Richard and Tara for making our special day memories truly great!
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    Hilary Sent on 11/26/2017
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    Richard and Tara were the best!! So easy to work with, accommodating, calm, nice, and very organized on and before wedding day. I have only seen a couple pictures from the day so far but I am already so happy with them!
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    Kelly Sent on 01/25/2018
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    Working with Rchard & Tara for our October 2017 vineyard wedding was a great experience and our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful! They were wonderful with providing direction for the photos and everyone in our families and wedding party loved working with them. Leading up to the wedding, they were very helpful and accomodative and made everything so easy for us. They were extremely responsive and instrumental in helping us establish a timeline for the day that worked for everyone. Our pictures turned out to be absolutely amazing and we are constantly being asked who our photographers were . We would highly recommend :)
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    Deborah Sent on 11/02/2017
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    Richard and Tara could not have been any more amazing than they were! They were continuously communicating with us and always answered all our questions immediately. Throughout the whole wedding process (Stressful, I know) Tara and her husband, Richard, were there every step of the way to keep me at ease. They were so much fun during the getting ready stages as well as the reception. We received our photos less than a month after our wedding, and I cannot put into words how completely breathtaking they are. If you are looking for people to capture EVERY single perfect moment these two are for you. I am forever grateful for how incredible our photos are. Tara and Richard - you two are the BEST of the best.
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    Julie Sent on 12/28/2016
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    I can not say enough about this husband and wife duo. The quality of their work is amazing and i'm always so excited when we get our pictures. We used them for not only our engagement, but our wedding and a few other sessions. Highly recommend these guys!!
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    Andrea Sent on 04/26/2017
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    Richard and Tara were such an amazing team to work with during our wedding planning and on our wedding day. We loved their photo portfolio online and once we got to chatting on the phone, my fiancé and I knew they were a perfect fit for our wedding day photography. Communicating with Tara via email was always quick and she was so helpful with any questions I had during the process. My fiancé and I had our engagement pictures in two different locations, Camden Yards and Canton. Richard took our engagement pictures and made the entire experience easy for us, even though we were smiling for photos for two hours. My fiancé isn’t a fan of having his picture taken, especially for hours at a time. Richard took very natural photos of us during our engagement pictures and it made the experience much easier for him. We really enjoyed the afternoon taking engagement pictures with Richard. We received our photos from Richard and Tara from our engagement session within two weeks. Their website for our photos is so easy to use and we were able to download our pictures and share on social media.
    Tara helped coordinate all the details for our wedding day photography to make sure we got all the people and details we wanted captured in pictures that day. We paid for 8 hours of coverage on our wedding day and it worked out really well. My fiancé and I decided to do first look pictures, I am really glad we did. The pictures turned out beautiful and helped ease the tension of the day. They took so many pictures during the day but it didn’t feel like they were a distraction to our important day. Many of my friends said that they didn’t even feel like there were photographers there until they saw all of our wedding photos. All of our pictures looked wonderful and I’ve gotten so many compliments about them. I recommend Richard and Tara Photography to anyone who needs a photographer, especially for weddings!
    I cannot say enough wonderful things about them, they are just the best!
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    Love the pictures! They are so easy to work with and make everything fun.
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    Rob A. Sent on 11/14/2016
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    We used Richard and Tara Photography for our wedding this past October 2016 in Baltimore Maryland. It goes without saying, but they were beyond amazing! Not only were they extremely helpful in planning the specific shots and logistics of the day, but they were easy going and integrated seamlessly into our family and wedding party. Everyone was raving about how great they were the entire night! We were fortunate to work with them not just for the big day but for our engagement photo shoot as well. All of the photos were beautiful and they truly captured the love and excitement surrounding our special day! We would highly recommend Richard and Tara to anyone who is looking for a photographer!
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    Before we were even engaged I knew I was going to hire Richard and Tara as our wedding photographers. They had worked my best friend's wedding and were perfect. They are the best duo. Tara is super organized and responsive. She put together our entire day-of timeline! Richard made us so comfortable. We were lucky to have our engagement photos done by him as well, so by the time we got to the wedding it was like we were longtime friends. They are no-stress, no-fuss and made the day easy. They showed up on time, stuck to the timeline, and got all of the shots. They made some great recommendations based on the weather I am already so thrilled with the seen sneak peek photos. I can't wait for the rest!
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    Richard and Tara for our photography was the first, easiest, and best decision we made for our wedding. They not only produced a top quality product, but actually helped us through our wedding, ensuring we stayed on schedule. We did not know them before hooking up with them for our wedding, and now we feel like they are good friends or even family based on how we were treated by them. They went so far above and beyond the call of duty, that I could not imagine. Some reasons to use them:

    1) They are communicative, organized, kind, friendly, easy to work with.
    2) The quality of their product is extremely strong and we have received constant positive feedback.
    3) They were able to get all photos of a big family in a short period of time.
    4) They provided the end product in a few weeks, while others may have taken months.
    5) They stepped in at some key moments in the wedding and helped with things that were way outside of their job scope.
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