Tara Donaldson Photography
Tara Donaldson Photography

Tara Donaldson Photography

$350
starting price


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Responds in about 2 hours

Introduction
Hi! I'm Tara Donaldson, and if you like photos that feel real and not forced, I might be your person. *Though, please note that I'll be charged for every inquiry, so I'm grateful for only message with serious interest. Please find more of my work on Instagram >> @taradonaldsonphotography WHAT I SHOOT: Maternity, Motherhood, Couples, Engagements (but not proposals), Solo Portraits WHY ME: I love capturing moments of love, whether between two people, a mama and her unborn babe, parents loving on their little ones and everything in between. MY STYLE: I focus on storytelling with an emotive style, like bottling an intimate moment to save forever. I shoot in natural light and natural settings. FEEL WEIRD/AWKWARD ABOUT POSING? I can provide lots of guidance if you like or leave you to it if you're a natural! PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS: outdoors or in-home (location dependent). Studio rental is available for an additional fee. WHERE I SHOOT: In NYC IMAGE TURNAROUND TIME: Typically within 1 week LAST NOTE: I will always take the time to make sure what we create is something you'll cherish for a lifetime. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Overview

Hired 2 times

Serves Brooklyn, NY

Background checked

1 employee

1 year in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Social media

Instagram

Featured Projects

38 photos

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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CT T.
Feb 22, 2024
Tara’s warm and friendly energy makes it easy to get comfortable and ease into a photo session. From a portrait shoot on the very public and bustling cobblestone streets of downtown Manhattan to the quiet and calm of a maternity session in a home - she’s mindful of the person, the setting and it shows in the beautiful photos. Being a mother herself, you can tell she takes great care to capture the tenderness of intimate moments - and she has an eye for the details too. I can’t wait to recommend her to the next friend to document and remember such an important time in one’s life.
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Victoria M.
Nov 12, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

It was such a pleasure working with Tara for our couples photoshoot. She made us both feel comfortable, giving cues, and executed our vision perfectly. She was communicative with both my partner and me before, during, and after the photoshoot and had our pictures ready in the promised timeframe. We will definitely work with her in the future and can't recommend her enough!

Details: Couples portrait • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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Sergio F.
Sep 10, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Tara was the best !!! She shot me and my fiancé engagement shoot and we loved her she was on time professional and made our vision come true!! i would totally recommend her for any ideas you do have.

Details: Couples portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location

Portrait Photography
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Mahri G.
Aug 29, 2024
I recently had a maternity photo session with Tara, and it was a fantastic experience. Her warm and welcoming energy made me feel completely comfortable, and the turnaround was impressively quick. Tara is the easiest and most pleasant photographer I’ve ever worked with. The photos are beautiful, capturing this special time perfectly. I highly recommend Tara and would definitely work with her again!
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Jewel L.
Jun 3, 2024
Tara has a great eye for photography. I enjoyed my maternity shoot at 37 weeks and I felt so comfortable with her. The pictures turned out beautiful. I would recommend her 10/10!
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Tara Lucien

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    I am currently priced below market value as a new business working to build customer trust.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    I have a brief 'get to know you' questionnaire that I send out once bookings are finalized so you can share what you're looking for from your shoot and your photos, as well as a little about you and your comfort level. From there, we can have a phone call, depending on client preference, to discuss anything further.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have spent 10 years working in the fashion industry, including gaining tips of the trade from leading industry photographers. Otherwise, I am largely self-taught, as are many photographers in the motherhood/maternity category.