The Services
No templates, no scripts
Raw, real, and yours
The way I witness an elopement is nothing like the way I capture a family, and that's sacred. What matters is what you need these images to hold. Do you want to remember the weight of choosing each other under an ancient canopy with no audience but the wind? Do you need proof that your loud, imperfect crew is exactly the kind of beautiful that matters? Are you looking for the version of yourself that exists when the mask falls away? Tell me what calls to you, and I'll shape a session around it. No scripts. No borrowed timelines. Just you, me, and whatever light decides to show up. Below are the ways we can work together, but know this: every session moves and breathes to fit your story.
Family Sessions:
Let's capture All The Beautiful Chaos
I'm not here to line you up and make everyone smile on cue. I'm here to catch the mess, the tenderness, the way your kid won't stop moving and your partner laughs at something only the two of you understand. These sessions preserve the truth of who you are together right now, before everything shifts again. Because it will. And you'll want to remember these moments and your people, exactly as you were.
Family session mini
30 min | $350
-phone consultation
-1 location
-10 edited images
Family session 1 hour
$450
-Phone consultation
-1 location
-25 edited images
Family session 1.5 hours
$650
- phone consultation
-2 locations
-50 edited images
Couples
It's about tangled limbs, wild laughter, and the way you exist differently when you're together. I shoot couples who aren't afraid to be a little unhinged with each other. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary or just want proof that this thing between you is real and breathtaking, I'll capture it exactly as it is.
Couples mini session
30 min | $350
-phone consultation
-1 location
-10 edited images
Couples session 1 hour
$450
-Phone consultation
-1 location
-25 edited images
Couples session
Spend the day together $1150
-coffee date (on me) or phone consultation
-as many locations as have time for
-no time limit just vibes
-100 edited images
Portraits
Untamed & Unleashed:
be seen. Be captured. exactly as You are.
There's a version of you that only exists in the golden hour between who you were and who you're becoming. When the light hits just right and something ancient surfaces. When the facade cracks and the wild underneath breaks through like roots through stone. These sessions capture the haunting in your eyes and the magic living in your unpolished edges. I want you to see yourself through these images and remember you were never ordinary to begin with.
Portrait session mini
30 min | $350
-phone consultation
-1 location
-10 edited images
Portrait session 1 hour
$450
-Phone consultation
-1 location
-25 edited images
Portrait 2 hour session
$750
- phone consultation
-2 locations
-50 edited images
The day you choose forever
Starting at $3,150
Love That Refuses to Behave
Your wedding day is lightning in a bottle, chaos blooming into beauty, love that won't sit still. I shoot the moment your voice breaks during vows, the wild joy when all the pretense falls away. Moody, cinematic, dripping with magic that only happens when two people choose each other in front of everyone they love.
Starting at $950
When It's Just You Two and Forever
There's ancient magic in choosing each other with no one watching but the moss and the breeze. No order of service, no audience, just the weight of forever hanging between the branches. I witness the tremble in your hands, the silence that holds more than words. These images will be haunting and ethereal, soaked in golden light and shadow.
Starting at $350
Your Body, Your Rules, Your Power.
This isn't for anyone else. This is you claiming every inch of yourself without apology. The power you've been sitting on. The fire you've been taught to dim. I shoot the part of you that's been waiting to break free, the primal confidence you've forgotten you carry. Intimate and moody, drenched in shadow and light. Let me capture the version of you that doesn't ask permission to exist.
Let's Travel
Dream landscapes & magical destinations:
- Mountains & nature: Asheville, NC-/Boone, NC/ Blue Ridge Mountains/Joshua Tree/Maine Coast
- Iconic adventures: Las Vegas, NV/ Utah’s national parks
- International escapes: Iceland/ Ireland/Italy/Greece/Switzerland
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
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When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
What is your photography style?
My work is dreamy, cinematic, emotionally rich. A blend of candid moments, gentle direction and artful details. I focus on creating memories that feel like you can step back into.
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
How will my images be delivered?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
How do I reserve my date?
Once we’ve talked through your vision and you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send over a contract and invoice for your deposit. Once those are in, the date is all yours.
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
How will my images be delivered?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Absolutely. I’m based in Charleston, SC, but my camera loves adventure. From mountain elopements to seaside vows. Travel fees depend on location, and I’ll walk you through every detail.
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
How will my images be delivered?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
Can you help choose a location?
Yes! I have a curated list of dreamy Charleston spots, from mossy oak trees to hole in the wall dive bars to gorgeous flower filled parks. I love tailoring the location to fit your style and story.
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
How will my images be delivered?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
What should I wear?
I’ll send you a style guide filled with tips, inspiration, and color palettes that photograph beautifully. My best advice: choose something that feels like you and allows you to move freely.
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
How will my images be delivered?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
Can I bring pets?
Yes! Bernie Sanders (my dog) and Curry (my cat) would fully approve. Just let me know ahead of time so we can plan for breaks, treats, and pet-friendly locations.
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
When will I receive my photos?
Can I have the raw photos?
How will my images be delivered?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
Do you pose us or capture candid moments?
A little of both. I’ll give gentle direction to help you feel natural, then step back to capture those real, unscripted moments in between.
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
What should I wear?
Can I bring pets?
When will I receive my photos?
Portrait galleries are delivered within 2–3 weeks. Weddings take 6–8 weeks, with sneak peeks sent within a few days so you can relive the magic right away.
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
What should I wear?
Can I bring pets?
Can I have the raw photos?
I don’t deliver raw files because I believe every image should reflect the love, light, and intention I put into it. Each photo is thoughtfully edited to capture your story in its most magical form, ready to cherish, share, and display.
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
What should I wear?
Can I bring pets?
How will my images be delivered?
Your images will be delivered through a beautiful online gallery, fully edited and ready to view. Watermarked previews allow you to select the photos included in your package. If you fall in love with extra images or wish to purchase the entire gallery, that option is available for an additional fee — giving you full freedom to keep every magical moment.
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
What should I wear?
Can I bring pets?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Charleston weather can change in a heartbeat — rain, sun, clouds, all in one day. I monitor the forecast closely and if conditions aren’t ideal, we’ll find a better day or tweak the plan so your session shines in the most beautiful, authentic light possible.
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
What should I wear?
Can I bring pets?
Can I bring props or sentimental items?
I love when your photos carry personal meaning. Bring anything that tells your story. Heirlooms, favorite books, or little treasures — and we’ll weave them seamlessly into your session.
What is your photography style?
How do I reserve my date?
Do you travel for sessions or weddings?
Can you help choose a location?
What should I wear?
Can I bring pets?
The Faqs
"I always love booking photography sessions with Tara for any occasion I can."
"Not only are all the photos always stunning, but the biggest thing for me is how easy, comfortable & fun she makes the process. I’m never quite sure how to pose or exactly the look I’m going for, but she somehow always manages to envision what I see, & bring it to life perfectly, while also making it an actually fun outing." | Madeline P.
"Tara Leigh Photography captures magic in her pictures."
My family has worked with Tara many times. She is professional and makes you feel comfortable in any environment. She is able to bring out the beauty of simple moments and turns them into fine art. She is unbelievably talented, and I recommend everyone to choose her to capture your special moments. | Courtney B.
"I have had numerous amazing experiences during my sessions with Tara Leigh!"
"She makes you feel very comfortable with her easy going personality. Tara shows up to sessions with many of her own talented ideas however she is always open to creative ideas of her clients. She has a way of making her sessions fun and playful, you’ll truly feel like a friend is snapping your photos. Tara will capture your special life moments flawlessly creating timeless photos to forever relive." | Tori L.