Tara Koenke Photography Reviews
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Patricia Sent on 03/20/2021Stop right now, book Tara. Then come back to read this review!
As a an event planner, finding a photographer who is not only professional and easy to work with, but also talented at capturing all the love + details, is an extremely important task. Tara’s work is absolutely unreal. She is funny, detail oriented, and patient. She takes great care to ensure she gets to know her clients on a personal level. She takes on the day with ease and makes sure her couples never feel rushed.
Working with her not only for an engagement session and a wedding day, Tara made it clear from the very first interaction that she was going to go above and beyond any and all asks. If you come across her and your date is not booked already, take the opportunity quickly to book. You will not be disappointed. She is quick to respond to formal communication and extremely fast with her photo editing process. This review cannot possibly give you enough details about the positive experience that Tara provides. -
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Michaela Sent on 07/18/2022
Wedding Photographer turned life long Photographer
I started following Tara's work around 2014. I knew whenever I got married I would want her to be my photographer, she was as you could say "the chosen one". As soon as I got engaged (literally the day of in 2019) I messaged her and wanted to book her first before anything else for my wedding because I knew if I had her shooting my wedding everything else would fall into place and be just perfect. My wedding pictures literally turned out to look like they belonged in a magazine. The photos she was able to capture reflected exactly how the day went and how I felt and what emotions everyone was feeling was captured, the energy, the love, the laughter can all be felt when looking at my wedding photos and that's thanks to her. Since this I've booked her for my maternity session and family session and an upcoming session for my daughters first birthday. If you chose to hire Tara you will not be disappointed, the quality and helpfulness of her going above and beyond is worth any price in my opinion. -
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Chloe Sent on 03/17/2022Absolute Rockstar
Tara is a literal angel. My husband and I are not photogenic people but Tara somehow made us us look and feel like actual models! Her eye is FANTASTIC and she captures the best moments
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Lindsey Sent on 02/01/2022
Absolutely the BEST
Tara was absolutely amazing! She is fun, patient, skilled, and down for any challenge and temperature! Even during my crazy moments with dealing with everyone she was so helpful! Finding a photographer that we were comfortable with was so important to us, we are both awkward but Tara made it seem like we knew what we were doing and belonged in front of the camera. She made sure every shot I wanted was done, controlled the families during pictures. We haven’t gotten our pictures back but I have no doubt that she blew every expectation we had out of the water. I cannot wait to see our sneak peeks! -
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Elisabeth Sent on 04/11/2021Best photographer!
I am so glad we chose Tara for our wedding. She is so sweet and so skilled. Her work is beautiful and she really listens to her couples. She is always on time and very responsive. Definitely recommend her! -
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Casey Sent on 03/29/2021Best photographer ever
Tara is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but also so kind and patient - which is what ever bride needs! Tara was always available beforehand for questions about the timeline and suggested places to get the best shot. She's so creative and will tell you exactly what to do and how to pose. My photos came out AMAZING. I received a large sneak peak just a week after my wedding and the remainder a month following. When your photos are ready, Tara sends a super easy link where you have access to save, download and print all of them! I could not be more happy with Tara and her work. She captured so many memories that I will cherish forever. -
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Ashley Sent on 12/06/2020Beyond happy!
Absolutely could not recommend Tara enough! I will forever be using her for any photography needs I have in the future. She not only was delightful to work with, but took the time to truly care what my husband and I wanted. Tara was always quick to respond with whatever questions I had or impulsive photo idea I had brewed up! 5 stars across the board!! -
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Alexandria Sent on 10/25/2020She has Amazing style, she’s an awesome photographer & person!
Tara is who I originally sought out for our wedding but she was booked on our date, she gave me a few good other photographers to check out since she wasn’t available! But then our date opened up, and she messaged me immediately! I can express how much I was in love with her photography & style before we met her, then you meet her and she’s so sweet and nice and makes you feel so comfortable. She was also so nice and helpful through our wedding and made sure to get us in different shots and places so we utilized our whole venue! She’s Definitely worth it! Pictures mean a lot to me and this girl cares about her clients and her work! You won’t be disappointed!! -
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Lynn Sent on 10/01/2020Amazing photographer
Tara is completely amazing ! I was traveling from MA to FL for my destination wedding I could not say good enough things about her I never met her before and she was so personable and friendly. She went above and beyond with our wedding photos. She’s willing to do anything you want and need this girl is a perfectionist and won’t stop still she gets the best shots. She makes you feel so comfortable it’s not like a normal photographer she’s more of a friend to you on your special day -
Megan Sent on 08/13/2020
Engagement photos
JUST WOW. I had been following Tara and her work for years so when they time came to pick a photographer for myself there were no other options. She responded immediately and was super professional. Unfortunately COVID19 came into all of our lives making things a bit trickier but when I say this woman MOVES MOUNTAINS for her clients it’s an understatement. She was so flexible and it was so important to her that we were taken care of. Day of came and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and safe with all the COVID19 craziness. (It felt 5000 degrees and this woman wore a mask outside bless her heart) Some of my favorite shots were her directing my fiancé simply to just make me laugh while she NAILED the angles and finding the correct light. Our pictures are flawless & they are such a great representation of us. But, what you don’t see is any sweat, raccoon eyes, or nipple pasties because she saw every single thing😂 we have so many photos and she edited them and got it back to us in a user friendly gallery so quick. Honestly just hands down wow. If you’re looking for a photographer just stop looking and pick Tara. -
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Lisamarie Sent on 07/04/2020Tara is top notch!!!!!
Tara was absolutely wonderful! We got married at 10 am on June 30th and it felt like the hottest day of the year! Lol she was calm, cool and collected the entire time. Timing and photography are key with harsh sun/light but she dealt with the elements like it was nothing! We are awaiting our photos and I’m sure without a doubt they are perfect. The only regret I have is not having her longer to photograph more... we hired Tara for an hour as it was a very small ceremony. She patient, understanding and absolutely a sweetheart!!! -
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Taylor Sent on 05/14/2020She brought my dream to life.
If you are looking for a photographer that will go above and beyond to make your wedding experience everything you ever wanted Tara is it. I could have never imagined that my photos would have turned out as beautiful as they did. Thank you Tara for everything you did to make my wedding vision come to life! -
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Jo-Ann Sent on 03/18/2020Tara is incredible
If you are looking for a photographer, stop searching and book Tara and her team IMMEDIATELY. Tara truly is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She listened intently to my vision, and was able to capture every sweet moment in her dreamy and romantic style. I literally cannot say enough great things about Tara's photos--they truly took my breath away when I first opened them. I honestly just felt so beautiful, in a way I never thought was possible! My husband and I are not great at "posing" so I was a little bit worried, but Tara made us feel so comfortable and honestly everything felt so natural. Tara is FANTASTIC, and I could not be more satisfied with my wedding photos! -
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Brianna Sent on 03/18/2020Phenomenal!
Tara is a joy to work with, from the beginning she makes you feel comfortable. There is not a single photo she took that I do not love! I highly recommend Tara! -
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Shelby Sent on 03/18/2020Incredible!
Wow! It was such a joy working with Tara and her team. They did such an incredible job and our photos are beautiful. As if that weren't enough, Tara and her team were so helpful in every other aspect of our day. When the wind half ruined my hair, Tara fixed it. When we couldn't get my dress to bustle, one of her assistants jumped in to help. They were an absolute blessing and saved us a lot of headaches. I would recommend her to every one of my friends getting married in the future. -
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Kayla Sent on 01/22/2020Absolutely perfect!
I knew from just looking at her photos she was the photographer for me but she went above and beyond! As a person who can be pretty particular I didn’t have to give any direction and it’s like she envisioned exactly like I had pictured it in my head. From getting ready to the detailed shots to the reception she captured every important detail. She was so calming on a day that can be extremely stressful. I could not have imagined getting another photographer. -
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Stephanie Sent on 01/02/2020Best vendor at our wedding!!
We could honestly go on forever about how INCREDIBLE Tara is! She took both our engagement and wedding photos and we are beyond in love with them! We set out hoping to find the best photographer we could because we knew these photos would quickly become our most treasured possessions. We made the perfect choice in choosing Tara! She has the most amazing eye and each photo she took brings us right back to the beautiful moments and memories of our special day. Tara took the time to get to know us and her photos tell the story of us. She always made us feel comfortable and helped us pose without feeling clumsy and awkward. We felt completely at ease during our engagement photo session and that made our wedding photos even better! Communication was super easy and she was professional from the moment we met her. She truly understands the ins and outs of weddings and knows exactly where to find the perfect shot. Tara gave us the greatest gift in taking our photos and we are truly grateful for how talented she is!! We will definitely have her take photos for us again in the future! -
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Sarah Sent on 11/01/2019
What a wonderful experience!
We didn’t do a lot of planning for our small courthouse wedding, but we knew we wanted to have beautiful pictures. Tara got referred to us by a friend and her work was impeccable. I could not have asked for more beautiful pictures to remember our special day! Tara was professional, warm, and a pleasure to work with. I am also very awkward when it comes to posing and she help us switch it up so all the pictures were different and fun. I would definitely go with Tara in the future for pictures for special occasions and would highly recommend her to others! -
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Julianne Sent on 10/25/2019The BEST quality & AMAZING experience
Tara provides AMAZING magazine/photo gallery quality photography for your wedding. I could not have asked or found a better photographer for our wedding. She TOTALLY works within your budget, provides you will magazine quality photography, goes above and beyond for your wedding experience. If you’re looking for someone to give you the best content, is beyond professional, helpful, and cares you’ve found the best person! There’s no service she will not provide for you and works with you on any request (which as you know is so important with all the wedding stress). Really can’t recommend her enough! You won’t be disappointed! This isn’t part of your wedding experience you want to play around with. She’s a must have for your wedding. -
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Vanessa Sent on 08/16/2019
Amazing!
The best photographer ever!!! We did engagement pictures, pre-wedding day pictures and wedding day pictures(3 sessions). I have never felt more beautiful, she captured our relationship in every pictures. She walked us thru every pose and brought out our best features. EVERYONE that has seen our pictures always say that the photographer is amazing. Tara is very professional and trust worthy. -
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Jessica Sent on 04/25/2019
Stunning work and exceptional professionalism!
Tara is AMAZING!! After looking at her work online, i was prepared for amazing shots but her professionally and suggestions topped the cake! She sent my husband and I sample photos within a day or two, and while we are still waiting for our final shots it is totally worth the wait! The samples are stunning and I must say, she captured moments I’m glad I didn’t miss with my eyes locked on him. I can’t wait to see what else she captured, but even with an overcast day she brought out all the sunshine. I could not be more grateful. Look no further, and go with Tara! -
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Carly Sent on 03/02/2019Perfection!
I don't think there is enough time or space to describe how blessed I was to work with Tara for our engagement and wedding photos. She is extremely talented, willing to go anywhere for the most amazing shots, and probably the most kind woman I've ever met. In planning a wedding you come to find out that so many people are conniving and not there to make you happy on your special day. Tara was the one person I could always trust to do everything just perfect and most of the time it was without even asking her (she just knew what I liked). She was upfront with all her costs. No surprises just absolutely stunning Photography! -
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Kayla Sent on 02/15/2019Engagement Session with Tara
Tara was absolutely amazing! She is so talented, kind and patient!
Our first shoot as a couple was for our engagement photos and Tara was really good at working with us and positioning us into poses that made us feel natural and comfortable. Tara also assisted in choosing a location that fit our style. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer. She is awesome! -
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Jessica Sent on 01/11/2019Married 11.03.18
I have been in love with Tara's work for a while now, so when I got engaged I knew that I had to book her right away. She was not only our engagement/wedding photographer, but she did my maternity photos as well, all in the SAME year. Tara is like family to us. She has captured every beautiful moment in our lives. She is incredible, and pays attention to detail. She listens to what you want and delivers! She is absolutely amazing, I will forever be thankful for the talent she has as a photographer. -
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Brittney Sent on 12/24/2018The Most Amazing Wedding
Tara was the most amazing photographer to work with! Coming from Michigan & going to Florida was something we were nervous about. We knew no one and just went based off of reviews when booking our vendors.
Tara was extremely responsive- texted me often, relieved some of my stress when I was venting (haha!), met with me two days before the wedding to find places to take pictures, and made the day of a breeze. She captured images I would've never even thought of and now I sit here crying, looking at these beautiful pictures.
I can't wait to get pregnant so we can travel again and get maternity photos done by Tara! 😂😭
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Kylie Sent on 11/06/2018Engagement Session
I can not say enough words on how happy we are with our experience with Tara! The work and detail she put into each picture is incredible. The photos are better than my fiance and I could of imaged. She brought our idea to life. Extremely happy to have shared our engagement session with Tara - she will travel anywhere which is awesome! Highly recommend. -
Sami Sent on 09/17/2018We have been talking to Tara for two years planning our Elopement. She was so kind and patient with us through every step of the way. She would video chat and text and email I swear sometimes all in the same day. We stressed the importance of finding a photographer who was open to same sex couples. She was more than okay with it. She has done numerous shoots with same sex couples. For that, we appreciated her understand since we came from the Midwest and found it difficult for others to comply.
She has a beautiful soul and a great eye to capture everything we were hoping for on our special day. She even caught a few laughs from us that made the photos feel like we are still in that moment. She has a sense of humor and is a goofball at times (which made my camera shy wife super happy about). She has now since become our friend and I can not wait for her to capture more special moments for us. We are beyond happy and if we could, we would download all our photos! It will be hard to chose a favorite to print for the house! Thank you again Tara! -
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Dulce Sent on 08/16/2018Loved loved loved working with Tara. I let her know excatly the look I was going for for our engagement pictures and she executed to perfection. My fiancé and I are not the most photogenic couple and actually quite awkward in pictures at times and she somehow managed to get the perfect shots where we didn’t look like we were trying too hard lol. I am lookig forward to hiring her for future events.
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Teresa Sent on 05/30/2018Love! Love! Love Tara! She is an amazing artist/photographer. She did an awesome job on our wedding photos and I will recommend her to everyone!!!
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Lily Sent on 05/22/2018Tara is such an amazing photographer and a wonderful human being!! She was so easy to work with. She goes above and beyond for her clients! My husband and I are so happy with all of our photos! It rained on our wedding day, so she gave us a second shoot for photos of just my husband and I. We are forever grateful for the experience! I look forward to working with her more in the future. I highly recommend Tara! -
Shannon Sent on 05/20/2018From the moment we met, Tara understood me as a person and understood my vision for our wedding day! She is very professional, responsive and open minded about ideas. It was a pleasure to work with her because she always reminded me that all will be okay!! Our pictures turned out amazing! I have so many favorites to blow up and display at home. :)
Tara, thank you for making our day special and for making the whole wedding process a breeze! You are an amazing person and photographer!! We can't wait to have you do more photo shoots for our growing family!!! -
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