awkward in front of the camera? Same.
I've made a living creating beautiful photos for people who don't know what to do with their hands.
Life is too short to not be in the damn photos.
Stop waiting for the right moment. Stop waiting for the right size, the right season, the right anything. The right moment is the one where you decide you’re worth remembering.
From intimate celebrations to just-because portrait sessions, I photograph real people living their real lives. Messy, joyful, complicated, beautiful real life. And I promise you’re going to want to remember this part.
Sweetheart Sessions
Up to 90 minute session
Your fully edited gallery
Up to 2 locations & 2 outfits
Printing rights
Not engaged. Not celebrating anything specific. Just alive and in love and sick of having zero good photos of it?
Bring your partner, your kids, your situationship, your dog, or just yourself. No occasion required. Just show up, be you, and let me do the rest.
average couple spends $600
"Tay is simply the best! Her work is STUNNING, and we're so lucky to have found her. "
We had a blast during our engagement shoot — Tay instantly makes you feel so comfortable, as if you’ve known her for years. Our family and friends loved the photos as much as we did. It was important to us that we find an experienced photographer who knows how to photograph people of color and is LGBTQ-friendly. Tay absolutely fits the bill. We’re so excited to work with her again at our wedding in April. Also, brides-and-grooms-to-be: Check out her blog for some amazing tips! It has become a touchstone guiding us through this crazy process.
How We Work Together
Inquire With Me
Scroll down or head over to the contact page to inquire about your photo session. If you’re going to mention your pets in your inquiry, be prepared to pay the pet tax (AKA send me a photo or 10. Yes, seriously).
Make it Official
To book your session, 50% of your total fee + your signed contract is required. Once you’ve done that, I’ll send over my portrait guide and we’ll start planning locations & outfits if you need a bit of guidance.
Session Ahoy!
It’ll be time for your session before you know it. Make it a chill day so that you’re ecited and relaxed & then check your texts because sneak peeks are coming your way and your full gallery will be there in 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked
Where should we take photos?
That’s 100% up to you! I’m more than happy to guide and have some suggestions depending on the vibe you want to bring to the function. I live for going to places special to you because they’ll hold meaning later on in life. Consider doing photos at home or at your favorite park or restaurant. I’ve also been dying to take more ‘day in the life’ photos so if that sounds like something you’re interested in, please reach out!
Will you help us pose?
Abso-freaking-lutely. Photos with me are very laid back. Don’t worry about knowing what faces to make or things like that. I will give you prompts like ways to make your partner laugh, or sentimental things that may cause a tear or two.
What equipment do you use?
Anyone who isn’t a tech nerd, professional equipment! Anyone who wants a little more, I shoot on two Fuji XT-5 systems with a wide variety of lenses. My lights are all Flashpoint and I bring several to every wedding so I’m ready for anything.
How many photos should we expect?
I remove duplicates, blinks, & plain ole unflattering photos but what you see in the end is going to be a vast majority of what I took that day. That being said, I average 40-80 photo depending on how many outfits & locations you choose.
What's your turnaround time?
You’ll receive your full gallery within 14 days and I will always send you a couple sneak peeks in a text within a couple of days. I know you’ve got things to do and I also know I’m impatient and excited to get things to you as soon as possible.
