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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!!


Alli and Ben are expecting their first baby in March!! I’m so excited to meet Miss Hazel Ivy. YES, her name is Hazel Ivy. I’m so in love with her name and I’m sure she will be even MORE beautiful than her name.

  • Victoria Meyer: Absolutely gorgeous!! That soon-to-be momma is gorgeous! Can't wait to see what Ms. Hazel looks like! :) (13.02.12, 07:57PM)
  • Alli Wilde: Tara!!! You're making me cry!! They are soooo pretty! I look like a model :) Thank you so much!! (13.02.12, 08:37PM)
  • Denise Felty: These are so great. Cute couple. (13.02.12, 09:59PM)
  • Barb Blais: WOW !!!! Absolutely Amazing!!!!! You have never looked so Happy and these pictures amplify your true beauty......I love you !!! Love Mom!!! (14.02.12, 09:33AM)
  • danja maharrey: Loove love love these! Awesome! (14.02.12, 09:11PM)
  • Rachel: Love the last set with the black dress! So classy and pretty. (15.02.12, 06:48PM)
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Meet Brittany and Jason!! They are very excited about welcoming their baby girl this March.. and I am very excited to be documenting her first year!! :D No question that this little girl is going to be beautiful and super stylish. I had so much fun with Brittany and Jason and a huge thanks to Candace of GirlsandCake for allowing us to use her AMAZING shop for our shoot.. (AND for even making wedding cake cupcakes, Brittany’s favorite flavor of cupcake, just for her!!!) :D

  • Mindy: Wow! I didn't know we had a maternity super model in Paris!! LOVE LOVE LOCVE LOVE THESE PICTURES!!! These are fantastic pictures of a fantastic couple!! Britt- you look AMAZING!!! Your baby bump is the cutest! J did good too! :-). <3 <3 (26.01.12, 11:41PM)
  • Lisa: That is an awesome session and very unique! (26.01.12, 11:42PM)
  • Kasie: Oh my!!! Brittany looks so gorgeous!! Love this session! (27.01.12, 12:05AM)
  • Candice lee: OMG BRITT!!!!:))) These pics are AMAZING!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!! You look so good girl!!:) (27.01.12, 09:51AM)
  • Lauren Woodard: These are absolutely beautiful!! I'm so happy for Brittany and Jason and have always known she'd be the most adorable pregnant chick ever! :) This baby is coming into a wonderful family and I cant wait to see her! (27.01.12, 10:44AM)
  • Elise: These are so incredibly stunning!!!!! You make one hot and beautiful momma brittany ;)) LOOOVE the pink glitter toms :) (27.01.12, 04:57PM)
  • Jennifer Maddox: Drake just wanted to know, "What's she doin with her Daddy?" Beautiful pics !! (27.01.12, 07:55PM)
  • Haley Marrs: Absolutely beautiful!!! She's gorgeous and looks tiny for being due in March!! Congrats... can't wait to see the little girl. (28.01.12, 10:17AM)
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This sweet family is waiting on Mr. Jackson to arrive in just a couple of weeks! I had so much fun getting to know Linzy and Chaz and I can’t wait to meet this sweet little boy!! Newborn session coming soon!!! :)

  • Nicholas McCoy: Love these and the SUN FLARE! (15.12.11, 11:54AM)
  • Teresa Caldwell: i Linzy, let us know if the baby has
    hair. (04.01.12, 02:23PM)
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    Pricing + Info
    Wedding + portrait session pricing and information.