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Tara Kearsing Photography

Tara Kearsing Photography

Poughkeepsie, NY
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    Matthew H. Sent on 02/01/2024
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    An enchanted dream come true

    Tara has an incredible gift; my partner and I were absolutely thrilled to work with her and our experience from start to finish was like a dream. She promptly arrived at our spot with not only her equipment, but also an assortment of props and even a fog machine (that we used to great effect and enjoyment)...

    After we discussed our enchanted vision, Tara made our dream a reality with great company, conversation, and composition. The Sun even broke through on our cloudy day to give us the final moments of golden hour.

    Thank you so much, Tara!
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    Amanda Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Couples Shoots

    TARA IS THE BEST!!! My boyfriend and I got our pictures taken by Tara multiple times! She made us feel extremely comfortable EVERY TIME. Tara is so FUN and professional. She has such an amazing eye for the best shots! I would never even think to get my pictures taken by anyone else. 🫶

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thanks Amanda!!! You guys are always down for my crazy ideas and I LOVE it! (Like last time when we got stuck in a torrential down pour 😂)
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    Jessica S. Sent on 09/26/2023
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    Great Experience!

    Definitely 5 Stars! I hired Tara to come shoot some behind the scenes pictures & final detailed shots of a wedding I designed and styled, and boy did Tara deliver!! Tara was on time, professional, personable, and made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera! She delivered my gallery with a quick turn around time, and the photos are exactly what I envisioned! I cannot wait to work with Tara again!!!!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Jess!!! I know that any time I get to photograph an event that you decorated we're going to get great pictures! You have such an eye for detail and styling that it makes it easy for me to come in and capture exactly what I see, and it comes out beautiful!
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    Amanda B. Sent on 12/30/2023
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    Amazing photographer!




    Tara did an amazing job capturing our wedding! She is very organized and detail oriented which made the planning process less stressful. Tara is great to get along with and was a perfect match for our country wedding, she brought out amazing details in our portraits that captured the scenery around us that made our day special. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a down to earth photographer to capture their special moments. I can gladly say a friendship has formed over the time Tara has worked with us for our wedding!

    -Amanda and Ryan Bergin
    September 16, 2023

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Amanda and Ryan!!! I had the best time working with you both! From the first phone call, you made me feel like we've known each other forever. I love that we could be our sarcastic selves :)
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    Elaine S. Sent on 08/03/2023
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    Amazing, candid photos!

    Tara did a fantastic job capturing our wedding day. She really showed off the fun, intimate, and candid moments of the day, and always kept things fun and easy. We 100% recommend her!
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    Theresa C. Sent on 06/19/2023
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    Book with Tara, she is AMAZING!

    I can't speak highly enough about Tara! I knew she was the one I wanted to photograph from the moment I saw the photos on her beautiful website. From our first email, she was thorough and knowledgeable and answered any and all silly questions I had. My husband and I had so much fun getting to know her even better during our first consult, where she really took us through the entire day and made sure she had a list of every formal photo we wanted to take and got a feel for our special day. And on the day of, she was professional and fun and helped all the guests have fun and relax. She gave clear direction and she guides you through the formal photoshoots quickly and easily. She knows exactly how to stay on schedule, and she worked beautifully with our videographer, whom she had never met before! And during the reception, she blended into the background and took some amazing candids. And if you are planning on doing a sparkler send off, DO IT! She took amazing photos with the sparklers. Everyone told me how much they loved her and how much fun she was. She knew exactly when and where to take photos. We got our sneak peaks back the next day and we couldn't believe how stunning they are! We are so excited to get the rest of our photos. Book with Tara!!!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    I'm smiling so much right now!!!! You can't give me all the credit though, you and everyone else involved in your wedding were so friendly and helpful, it made the day go so smooth! You and your husband clearly love each other and had an amazing day and I'm so glad I was there to capture it!
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    Nicole W. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Professional and Personal

    Tara did an amazing job of capturing all of the special details of us getting ready, during our ceremony, and our reception. She communicated often to keep me in the loop for necessary timelines and things to think about regarding special photos I wanted. I would absolutely recommend Tara for anyone looking for an amazing photographer for their wedding! I would book her again for other special event photography!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Aww Nicole, I hope you mean it because I would love to continue photographing your family as it grows!!

    Wedding days always go by SO fast, it's crazy! It's one thing to create a timeline, another thing to stick to it :P I never want to "bother" my couples, but I like keeping you updated so there's no surprises when things change.
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    Johanna B. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Wedding Pictures!

    Tara was amazing. She was attentive, kind and made taking pictures a great experience. My now husband, hates getting his picture taken, and she worked so well with him, that he took every picture with a smile on his face. I am planning to have Tara photograph us again for our Wedding BBQ celebration and we can NOT wait. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further than Tara. She will make your day amazing, and you will cherish your photos forever. I am so thankful that I found her.

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Hanna! Your pictures came out great because you could see how happy you two are!! I can't wait to see you both again at your wedding BBQ.
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    Roshni P. Sent on 01/08/2023
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    An incredible experience

    We could not have found a better wedding photographer than Tara! From the moment we met her, we knew that she was going to take the most memorable photos. She was very attentive and had a keen eye for details. She was flexible and willing to drive from both our homes to the venue so she can capture all our intimate moments. Since we decided on a small wedding, we knew we wanted someone to be just as adjustable as we were. To live in the moment and go with the flow. We had many ideas of the exact ceremony spot and Tara was able to help with finding an incredible spot underneath a tree. She knew that this spot would be the most private and can create the best photos. We cannot thank Tara enough for the photos we received and the memories we created together.

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    I was so happy when you reached out about your wedding! It was intimate, laid-back, and outdoors, all of my favorite ingredients for an awesome wedding day! Thank you for asking for my advice about the ceremony location and letting me bring you all over the park for pictures :)
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    Nabeel A. Sent on 12/25/2022
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    Amazing wedding photographer who went above and beyond

    Tara is an amazing wedding photographer. You can probably already see her amazing work on her instagram page. But what really stood out about Tara was he dedication and commitment to our event. She went above and beyond to not just take amazing photos but to help out with anything that was needed. During the event she took it upon herself to reach out to individual guests and groups and schedule them for hassle free pictures with the wedded couple. Things can get hectic at weddings, with too many guests and stuff happening all around. But Tara was there coordinating everything with with the bride and groom for a smooth event. We didn't have a wedding planner, and Tara in a sense played the job of a wedding planner, in addition to taking amazing pictures of the event.

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Nabeel, thank you so much!! I may not be able to remember everyone's name, but I can remember faces! I always want to make sure you have at least one good photo of all of your guests. Jumping in and helping with coordination on the day of your wedding is one of my favorite parts. I just want your day to go as smoothly and stress-free as possible!
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    Ryan C. Sent on 07/28/2022
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    Exceptional and Down to Earth Photographer

    When we hired Tara as our wedding photographer, we knew that we were hiring someone with the photography acumen and wedding expertise to truly capture the best moments of our special day. What we didn’t expect was for Tara to be so down to Earth and to help us envision, plan, and realize some of the most important aspects of that day. From our first phone call to our in-person meeting, and finally on our big day, Tara was there to support and guide us throughout this crazy process. For this, we are truly grateful!

    Oh, and those photos she took, Truly Amazing! My Wife and I didn’t realize that Tara was also a ninja! She managed to stay in the shadows—moving from one place to another swiftly and out of sight—to capture some of the most amazing angles of key moments. The photos she took were high resolution, easy to access online, and were mailed to us in an easy-to-use thumb drive. We are in the process of selecting the best ones and are 100% going to order a photo album!

    There is simply not enough my Wife, and I can say to praise how truly amazing Tara was on our wedding day and throughout the process. You should 100% consider hiring Tara as your wedding photographer! You will not be disappointed!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    I will always appreciate getting reviews like this!!! Sometimes I worry that I'm so focused on taking photos that I come off as stand-offish or unapproachable. It's nice to know that you can still see me for the down to Earth person that I am! :)
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    Melissa S. Sent on 07/03/2022
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    Calming presence in the hustle and bustle of your big day.

    Tara was a fantastic fit right from the start. After phone calls, virtual meetings and a planned in person meeting she was very invested in learning more about us and the details behind our wedding. On the day of the wedding she made us feel very comfortable throughout. She captured all the important moments of our small intimate event. We were surprised to see many sneak peak photos that same evening! Overall, I would highly recommend Tara to anyone who is looking for a quality photographer at a very reasonable price.

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    You and Patrick are literally the sweetest people ever! I'm so lucky that I got to take pictures at your beautiful and intimate wedding.
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    Christine D. Sent on 07/23/2022
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    Hire Tara today!

    We had the best experience with Tara. She was always in the right place at the right time. She was personable , punctual and professional . We honestly are astonished at the quality and quantity of the work she accomplished and will always be grateful for the fantastic images she took! Our forest wedding is forever captured and absolutely perfect!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Christine!!! Thank you so much!!! I never want to miss a special moment on such an important day so I'm everywhere at once haha.
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    Tony C. Sent on 05/22/2022
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    Amazing wedding photos

    She was there all day and the detail of the photos are amazing. Will use her again for our next family function.

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Tony! I can't wait to photograph your next event (only if your daughter in-law bakes again!) :)
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    Edward S. Sent on 03/12/2022
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    Wedding day

    Tara took amazing shots of us at our wedding.

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thank you Ed! I'm glad you like your pictures :) I definitely captured some of my new favorite pictures that day!
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    Nicole D. Sent on 03/11/2022
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    The most amazing photographer

    Tara is so wonderful to work with. She captured everything we wanted on our wedding day! I would definitely recommend her! And she will be shooting our 1st anniversary pictures!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Nicole! I'm so glad I was able to be a part of such a momentous Two-sday (Tuesday 2.22.22)I can't wait to see you and Aaron again :)
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    Karen C. Sent on 01/15/2022
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    Amazing experience with Tara!

    Tara is the best! She helped my wife and I feel at ease on our special day. The photographs were amazing and we would highly recommend her to everyone!

    Tara Kearsing Photography's reply:

    Karen & Sue, if I could review you as clients I would give you 10 stars! When we were together it just felt like I was hanging out with my friends. Thanks for trusting me to capture such a special day.
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