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Hi!

My name is Tara Swain. I am a lifestyle photographer based in Paris, Texas. I shoot weddings and portrait sessions. I love my job. I work on location using natural lighting. I love going new places and meeting new people. God has truly blessed me in allowing me to do what I love everyday of my life. I like to be different. Those "out of the box" weddings and session are what keep me going. :)

On this blog I'll post some of my favorite images from recent weddings and portrait sessions... and of course whatever is going on in my life and what not! I'm happily married and I have a wonderful family. They'll make appearances on the blog now and then. One of the loves of my life is our miniature Dachshund, Opossum... and she will make regular appearances on the blog as well. :)

I LOVE comments so be sure and leave some blog love before to leave. It will make my day.

Jenna + Caleb

Meet Jenna and Caleb.. one of my many awesome 2009 couples! I had so much fun with these guys.. and I absolutely LOVE their style. They had so much chemistry and were so comfortable infront of the camera that they really made it easy on me. :) I can’t wait till their wedding! Here are a few from their session!

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HELLO BEAUTIFUL!!! I love this one. :)

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LOVE!!!!

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I had a LOT of favorites from this shoot. :)

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ANOTHER ONE!

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..and another.

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Clyde made some friends. Honey Bees have made his gas tank their home. This mound of bees is growing everyday! If you want honey bees.. come get them!!!

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Ok.. I think this is my #1 FAVORITE!! :)

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They got engaged at the grand opening of a Chik-fil-a!!! Long story short…. she won the grand prize at the end of the night… (got to dance with the chik-fil-a cow!!) Little did she know it was CALEB in the cow costume!!! They unzipped him.. and he got down on one knee and proposed! HOW AWESOME IS THAT!?!?!?!? We should have a contest for the most original proposals!! What do you think?

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lindsey - aww...she is so pretty!! I love all of them!!

Tracy Waldrop - I don't think I've ever been so obsessed with a blog as I am with yours. Can't wait each day to get on and see what you've posted. LOVE this session. Great work as always!!

Tracy Waldrop - Her jewelry is GREAT!! Did it come from the place you adverties on the bottom on the blog??

Kelli - Wow! these are gorgeous. They are gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you will capture on their wedding day.

Shani - Everything about this session ROCKS!!! The proposal, the pictures are awesome, and the couple is GORGEOUS!!!!! What a GREAT session, you totally rocked it! Keep it up girl!! :D

Jenny - What a neat proposal story! Cute couple. Poor infested Clyde.

Courtney - I have known Caleb since I was in 7th grade. These are great pictures. I really love your pictures Tara. You did a awesome job with Caleb and Jenna. I can't wait to see more and meet you at the wedding.

elise - woww! these are GREAT pictures such a cute couple! :) sooo sweeeet!

Dawn - 12th one from the bottom makes my jaw drop. PERFECT

Shannon - i cant believe how much that honey bee hive grew from this session to my bridals yesterday..thats crazy! these pictures are so pretty and the proposal is soooo sweet!!

Jerry Lanier - Tara, Great job. All of them are very good. You have a good eye. I meet Jenna last year, she is stunning in person and you captured her completely.

Hilary - Tara, I love your pictures. You did an awesome job on this couple. They are so cute. If I were them I would have a hard time picking my favs.

Reagan - GORGEOUS! very quirky but sweet proposal! love it! :)

Teresa - Tara..these are super!!! What a beautiful couple. I to am getting hooked on your blog. I have everyone at work hooked as well. What a God given talent you have. Can't wait until the your next session is up on blog :)

Cheryl, Zach and the baby bump

In about a week, Cheryl and Zach will welcome their new baby boy OR girl into their family. They chose not to find out the sex until the birth which made for some different maternity shots.. but it was fun! We just did a little bit of everything! :) This was possibly one of the most fun shoots EVER. I got to do so many different things including play with DEER!!! BABY DEER! O yea. Funny thing is that Cheryl is allergic. But we made it work! ;) Here are just a few from the shoot!!!

This one makes me smile. :)

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Cheryl is one of THE most beautiful pregnant women I’ve ever seen!!!

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Hehehe…. :)

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Is it a boy? Is it a girl? Is it a Deer? :)

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My “barefoot and pregnant” concept. :)

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Melody Mallory - Oh Tara! They are so so so so good!!

elise - aweeee :)))

Lindsey - I LOVE ALL OF THEM!!! They are so sweet!!!

Whitney Turner - tara omgaww these are amazing.. I love all the ideas..

Jenny - This is the CUTEST session I have seen yet. What a beautiful mother!! She makes pregnant look good! Haha. Cute, cute family!

Nicole - I absolutely love this session!!! The barefoot and pregnant, the deer, the truck shots! Love it!

brandi - I love these! Awesome job Tara.

Rachel + Cody’s wedding

You know that bride who’s been planning her wedding since she was 8 years old? That’s Rachel. You could definitely tell all the special little details that Rachel worked so hard on making perfect for their special day. She and Cody are such an awesome couple and I’m so happy that they chose me to be a part of their day. :) Here are a few of the faves from their wedding!!!!!

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Loved ALL these veil shots. :) So Dramatic.

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You have NO idea how hot it was..

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Rachel.. this ones for you! ;)

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This swan wanted me dead. No lie. Had no idea that the venue let 2 swans lose in the pond area. They were fenced in.. but I don’t think that would have stopped this blood thirsty swan. :) I was backed up against the fence.. waiting for the ceremony to start and I heard a “hissing.” I turned around to see THIS guy (or girl) staring me down. It (we will call it Cujo) kept cocking it’s head to the side and sizing me up.. like a rooster does. At first I thought it was funny… but once I started shooting the family and wedding party entering.. and STOPPED watching Cujo… he started APPROACHING me.. slowly but surely he was sneaking up behind me for the kill. I finally got far enough away from the fence.. and he decided to go for a swim. But I believe he was after me.

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FAVORITE SHOT OF THE DAY! LOVE!

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elise - gahhh what a beautiful wedding!!! :))) love the pictures!

Jessica Hall - YESSSSSSSSSS. One of the main reasons I stalk you is to look at wedding photos. I am obsessed with them. Wonderful job again my dear!

Amanda - beeeautiful wedding........ i love it!

Rachel - I have been stalking your blog ever since we got back from Mexico. These are GREAT and I can't wait to see the others. This is such a big tease for what is yet to come in the mail lol. We had a great experience with you in our 2 (and my 2) sessions. There will definitely be more to come down the road. You are an incredibly generous person and truly L-O-V-E what you do, which is hard to find in people these days. Your passion for photography shows through in every session that you take. Good luck and God Bless. Love, Rachel & Cody Stewart

Bonnie - Beautiful Wedding ... beautiful Bride & Groom ... you did a GREAT job Tara, can't wait to see the rest :)

Katha - love the pictures!!!!

Alicia - Tara, these are great! And you are almost right . . . . Rachel has been planning her wedding since she was 3. She would dress up in her play wedding dress and drag her little brother over for a pretend wedding. The real one was beautiful and was all she imagined. Thank you for making sure we have these memories forever.

lindsey brem - I love em as always!!! everything was great!!! Congrats again to my wonderful, seems like far away friends!!

Dusty - All of the pictures are GREAT! I am so happy for Rachel & Cody! The swan picture is funny.. It really didn't like you!I also love the picture of Cody with the "Beware of Dog" sign.. his face is funny! Great job!!!

Jennifer Snider - Hi, Tara! My name is Jennifer Snider and I'm Jenna's mom. I LOVE the pictures of Jenna & Caleb! You did such an amazing job! Everyone who has seen them can't say enough about what a great photographer you are. I'm so excited for her bridal's and the wedding!! Thanks again, Jennifer Snider