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Welcome to the New Blogsite

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! :)
About

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!!

Maddie

08.03.2010

My kind of kid session- just lots of fun! :) My niece- 4 going on 16.


  • meagan: omg loooove these! my favorite is the one of her laying on her side with one foot on the tire! (08.03.10, 11:58AM)
  • Rachel: Love the one of her laying down on the road AND the bright colored tires. Sooo unique! Cutie pie!!!! (08.03.10, 01:14PM)
  • Elise Dodson: she is too cute! loving the pictures with the tires :) (08.03.10, 01:15PM)
  • kara rosson: She is so freakin cute!! And seems to be a great little model! (08.03.10, 03:39PM)
  • Jenny McNeal: She is getting SO big! She is beautiful!! What a cute session! (08.03.10, 04:21PM)
  • Jan Marie: Beautiful colors! Your ideas and creativity are just as vivid! Stunning! (08.03.10, 04:26PM)
  • Melody Mallory: The one of her laying on the road is my favorite! Super cute post, Tara! (08.03.10, 04:26PM)
  • Jessica: Loves it all!!! (10.03.10, 11:23AM)
  • Angie: She is a doll! I cant believe how much she has grown since her last session. You must be an awesome aunt because she always looks like such a happy kiddo. (10.03.10, 05:53PM)
  • Erica Hignight: She is absolutely adorable & stunning. By the way, LOVE the tires I'm thinking lots & lots of bright colors for our session in April :) (10.03.10, 11:00PM)
  • Bethany: Maddie has been gorgeous since the day she was born!! And she keeps getting more beautiful!! These pictures are so CUTE! (17.03.10, 10:59AM)
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Superwoman

05.03.2010

If I could have one super power it would need to be to stop time. Although, I think being invisible would be pretty useful too. :) Sneak peek of a super hero session.. more to follow soon!

  • Amy: A-freakin-DORABLE! (05.03.10, 09:04PM)
  • Jan Marie: You make an awesome superhero Maddie, not to mention a precious little model. (08.03.10, 09:47AM)
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The Blackburn Boys

18.11.2009

I had a GREAT session with brothers Hank and Brian and cousin Jake! They were AMAZING and SO much fun. :) I always love working with this family. Here are just a few from their shoot!!!

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LOOOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  • Tabitha: You always amaze me with your work! And how quickly you got these up! Thanks so much! They boys had so much fun! They are awesome!!!! (18.11.09, 11:14PM)
  • Elise Dodson: i LOVE the leaves :) these little boys are too adorable! :) (18.11.09, 11:28PM)
  • Rachel: I <3 the falling leaves picture!!!! (18.11.09, 11:34PM)
  • Reagan: the leaves are fantastic! (19.11.09, 12:22AM)
  • Melissa Gordon: LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!!! So cute!! (19.11.09, 09:01AM)
  • Candace: They turned out great. I guess the wait was totally worth it!! Love the one of Hank and the gas tank!!! He looks like a little man. (19.11.09, 10:30AM)
  • Angie S: So adorable, definately ALL boys!! Too many faves to pick just one. (19.11.09, 05:23PM)
  • Hilary: OMG! These boys are adorable!! I want to take the little one home with me. Precious! (20.11.09, 02:16AM)
  • meagan: these are soo great! you never cease to amaze me! i love the ones of the boys in the hats leaning against the gas pump! (20.11.09, 02:18AM)
  • Jenny McNeal: Tabitha has the CUTESET kiddos! I love the gas tank pics!! (21.11.09, 11:15AM)
  • Ashley: awww hanker!! =D (22.11.09, 10:06AM)
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    Pricing + Info
    Wedding + portrait session pricing and information.