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TARA TAYLOR

Hello, I’m Tara.

This is where you can find out a bit about me. I’m a Mum to 3 children (well they are not really children anymore!) and I’m really lucky to have been very happily married to my husband and best friend for over 25 years.

My passion is photographing people, I absolutely love my job and I’ve been doing it since setting up my company in 2005. I’m often told how good I’m at putting even the most reluctant model at ease.

My photography has been described as timeless, soulful and authentic. Being authentic is very important to me; I like to show the real YOU in your photographs.

I love creating personal branding images and head shots – helping you tell your story and helping your clients new and old get to know, like and trust you.

Photographing families has always been a real joy to me. Doing the shoot outdoors gives the kids space to move around, burn off some energy and be themselves!

I’m lucky to live next to the Berkshire/Oxfordshire border and have so many beautiful locations around me. I love to photograph people outdoors making the most of nature’s lush textures and patterns.

I’ve also done a lot of product photography, food and events and have been told I can put the soul into literally anything. There is a beauty in everything if you want to find it.

I like to take the time to understand how my client intends to use their photographs, so I can recommend different settings and formats to suit their needs.

Above all, I want you to be thrilled with your photos, and be proud to show them off.

When I’m not working I love to walk my dog in the countryside exploring the many footpaths and bridleways near by. I do enjoy the odd gin and tonic with ice and a slice and usually more than one glass of fizz. I love to cook and enjoy eating great food with friends and family.

If you are still trying to decide if I’m the right photographer for you, this page should hopefully help you decide.

A few querky things about me

  • I once saved someone from choking in a pub using the Heimlich manoeuvre

  • I like to give blood as often as I can

  • I prefer Prosecco over Champagne (I know that’s definitely a weird one!)

  • I had lunch with Bjorn from Abba

  • I have cycled on a charity bike ride from the Tamar Bridge to Land’s End (88 miles)

  • The furthest I have walked without sleep is 42 miles

  • I love walking at 4am in the summer when it is super peaceful and watch the sun rise

  • South West Cornwall is my favourite place in the whole world

  • I’m very untidy!

  • Sitting in a coffee shot with a latte is my guilty pleasure

  • I don’t like spiders but I won’t kill them

  • I volunteer to walk with people overnight on 100km challenges – I often do 50km +

  • I once helped a vet perform a caesarean on a cow in the middle of a field

Please do contact me, let’s have a coffee and a chat to find out how we can work together.