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I'm so happy to welcome you to the brand new blog!! If you are a blog follower, take a look around and let me know what you think! If your new- this is where I'll post some of my most recent weddings and sessions, as well as things that are going on in my life. You can also check my website- taraswain.com for pricing and info about what I do, but be sure to check back to the blog regularly and hopefully you'll become a blog stalker! :)
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AboutTara Swain

Hi, I'm Tara! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in Paris, Texas. I love bright colors, a vintage, eclectic feel and whimsical ideas. My passions are weddings and child photography. My favorite color is green, my favorite movie is "The Man in the Moon," I'm NOT a morning person, I've been happily married for 6 years with a beautiful 1 year old little girl and I love to blog!!


I can’t begin to tell you how much this little girl is loved. The emotions in that delivery room were unbelievable. The look on Tab’s face the first time she saw her little girl… was incredible. Tabitha has longed for this little girl and to finally be able to hold her in her arms was an indescribable feeling.. and it was amazing to witness. Tab just kept saying.. “I just can’t believe it. I can’t believe she’s here!” Miss Maggie is perfect.. absolutely 110% perfect. She did give us a little scare in the hospital room when she wouldn’t cry but she was fine! She was so calm and so content just being held by her mama. She knew her voice and she loved her already as well. I’ll never forget the look on Tabitha’s face when she first saw Maggie Mae.. and I’ll never forget the look on Craig’s face when HE first held his baby girl. I can safely say that they are going to be in trouble.. because she already has daddy wrapped around her little finger. :)

Be on the lookout for Miss Maggie’s newborn session soon!

  • Kaycee Smith: Oh my.. this session made me cry! Beautiful pictures Tara, what a blessed family! (30.04.12, 09:24PM)
  • Lori Gaines: Oh my! I started crying seeing Craigs face hurting with Tab. His love for her is so clearly seen & then to see the look on their faces when that beautiful little girl arrived! Wow.... Blessed parents, blessed baby! (30.04.12, 10:43PM)
  • Pam Whitten: Oh Tara you did a fabulous job. Such a sweet family. Glad you posted these pics. I was crying through the whole post. Tab looked great. You are the best. (30.04.12, 11:19PM)
  • Kristi Hoskins: This literally made me tear up! You captured a new life so beautifully. (03.05.12, 10:49AM)
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A brand new baby boy was just added to the Paris Baby family. :) Ryan, Melissa AND Austen welcomed baby Abram on Friday, November 11, 2011 (11-11-11!!!) He was born via cesarian at 7:29am and I was honored to witness it all! He is perfect. He weighed 7lb 12oz and was 20 inches long. He is beautiful and Ryan and Melissa are SO blessed. Here are some images from his birth.. newborn pictures coming soon. :)

  • Mindy: These are beautiful!! Congrats to everyone!! (16.11.11, 08:28PM)
  • Ashley: love love love!! yay! baby abram! :D :D (16.11.11, 10:20PM)
  • tracy Waldrop: Great job Tara - totally sweet!! (16.11.11, 10:30PM)
  • Kasie: This whole post made me smile. Congratulations to Ryan, Melissa, and Austen! (16.11.11, 11:29PM)
  • Bryan (Dad) (Grandpa): Awesome photos!! What a great Family growing on!! I am very proud of them all, wish I could have been there. (17.11.11, 01:45AM)
  • Tuesday: I love these...... So beautiful. (17.11.11, 06:35AM)
  • hiromi: beautiful beautiful beautiful....great job tara...love my two little guys!!!! (17.11.11, 06:37AM)
  • Mandy: Amazing pictures, as usual! I love this family...so glad baby Abe is here! Can't wait to meet him!! :) (17.11.11, 04:34PM)
  • Abram Beau | Tara Swain Photography Abram Beau | Creative, happy, whimsical, eclectic and fun.: [...] them, you already knew that. :) They welcomed baby Abram on Friday, November 11, 2011… and I was there to capture it. :) A week later we shot baby Abe’s newborn session. He’s gorgeous. His mom and dad and [...] (22.11.11, 02:40PM)
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That quote sums up Krislyn’s delivery in a nutshell. There’s a first time for everything.. and hearing that statement immediately after giving BIRTH was definitely a first for me. Kim is always SO calm and laid back.. and this day was no different than any other for her.. aside from the fact that she got to meet her daughter for the very first time.. and I got to witness it. :) Kim did amazing. It was a perfect delivery. There was just an unbelievable calmness in the room. Cayton and Kim are so blessed. :) Newborn pictures coming soon. ;)

  • Rose Bailey: Amazing job! Tears:)
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  • Casey: Speechless. These are beyond incredible. So much emotion and what an amazing experience to share. Brings tears to my eyes!!!!!!! (03.09.11, 05:00PM)
  • Molly Woodall: Oh my goodness! Beautiful pictures....BEAUTIFUL family! (03.09.11, 05:14PM)
  • Morgan: These are AMAZZZINNGG!!!!! What a beautiful, blessed little family. Love these so much. You have a gift! (03.09.11, 06:40PM)
  • Haley: These are amazing.. and they definitely do bring tears to my eyes!!!! Wow!!! (03.09.11, 07:15PM)
  • Claudia: That was the absolute most amazing thing ever. I have to admit that video made me cry. What an amazing experience and now that family can look back on these pictures for the rest of their lives and remember this day. Wow. (03.09.11, 10:12PM)
  • Jenn: OH MY GOSH!!! SPEECHLESS!! This is amazing!!!!! (04.09.11, 12:27AM)
  • Heather: TEARS!!!!! This is beautiful. That slideshow was INCREDIBLE too. (04.09.11, 03:49AM)
  • Hailey: This is so beautiful and perfect in every way! What a beautiful little family. I agree.. it brought tears to my eyes. Your so talented! (04.09.11, 06:19AM)
  • Amber C: I have no words! These were breathtaking!!!! (04.09.11, 06:39AM)
  • Cory: Favorite post ever. WOW!!!!! (04.09.11, 09:11AM)
  • Andrea: Her maternity pictures were my favorite pictures you've EVER done, especially the pool maternity pics. So creative. But the emotion I feel when I look at these is overwhelming. Made me cry and I don't even know these people!!! (04.09.11, 01:48PM)
  • Jane Adams: I am so proud of my daughter. She gave birth like it was an everyday thing for her. She and Cayton are going to make great parents! (04.09.11, 02:30PM)
  • Lauren Woodard: Mike told us all about this and I've been anxiously waiting to see the pictures on the blog!! The one of Mike kissing Cayton's head while he's holding Krislyn brought tears to my eyes. I also love the ones of Kannon looking at her! Beautiful pictures of a Beautiful little family! (06.09.11, 11:34AM)
  • LIz: Oh my gosh.. that video made me tear up. Wow. You are so gifted!!!! (06.09.11, 03:22PM)
  • Lindsey: AHH! I've been waiting for these. SO amazing. I can't wait to see the newborn pictures!!!!!!! (07.09.11, 07:11AM)
  • Taylor McKinney: Absolutely beautiful! Definitely tearing up as I'm watching the slideshow! (11.09.11, 03:30PM)
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