Bedford, Bedfordshire
I am a self employed photographer based in Bedfordshire but happy to travel for Weddings. All types of work undertaken from baby shoots to Weddings.
Your wedding day will pass by very quickly, but by having me there you can be rest assured that I capture all those details (big and small) that can go by unnoticed.
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55 customer reviews
Helen Denison
I've just received the photographs from my daughter's first birthday party, taken by Tara. Wow! They are beautiful. I am absolutely thrilled with them. Tara is delightful to work with and my daughter really took to her. She captured everything so naturally. We'll definitely be asking Tara to come back! More...
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Dannielle Cooper
Tara was amazing from start to finished. She made me feel so comfortable, as i don't like my picture being taken. Brilliant with all the kids. Literally she fit in like family. perfect pics so far can't wait to see the rest xxx More...
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Ellen Hudson
Just finished a lovely relaxed photoshoot at home with Tara Gillen. Can't wait to see the finished results.
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Debbie Hill
Thank you to Tara for the lovely photos she took on our sons first birthday! Produced our photos in speedy time and communicated perfectly with us prior to the photo shoot. She also managed to squeeze us in at very short notice. I would highly recommend Tara to all of my family and friends xx More...
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Tanya Daniels
Tara did our wedding photos. She is so warm and makes you feel so relaxed. We had an engagement shoot which helped us feel more comfortable behind the camera. The photos are absolutely beautiful . couldn't recommend enough! More...
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Emma Langton Charlton
Absolutely amazing ! Fantastic service, really attentive and just fantastic photographs. Highly recommend and will definitely use again for future events.
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Tara Holden
Thank you Tara for capturing our special day in beautiful pictures that will remind us forever of how perfect it was! Professional, unobtrusive, on hand with shawls when the weather turned (oh yeah I should return them! !) and just an awesome friend too! Thanks again for getting them to us sooo quickly. Xx More...
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Magda Zanaty
Great personality. Everyone on our wedding said how lovely she was. I loved the way she understood me and she was one with the guests.
I'm so happy I chose her to be my photographer. When I received my usb along with all these beautiful add ons I was so amazed. Great work and cheerful packaging.
Thank you Tara
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Jodie Loverock-Pates
Amazing photo's by Tara for our wedding day. She captured everything just as we discussed and also had some fab ideas of her own, really easy to chat with and felt like she was a guest rather than our photographer. Really impressed by her work, would definately recommend. Thank you, with love Jodie & Owen Pates X More...
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Lucy Speechley
We are so pleased with all of the photographs we have just had back of our son and his new baby sister - we will treasure these! (As will the Grandparents who are receiving photo gifts for Xmas!). Not only was Tara warm and welcoming during the shoot, the after service has been fantastic in particular Tara created some beautiful Xmas and baby announcement cards and offered good advice on where and how to get them all printed. We will be seeing you soon! Thanks again Tara X X More...
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Catherine Morgan
Tara is a fantastic photographer who I would not hesitate to recommend. She put us and our baby completely at ease and has really creative ideas for some unique shots. We are really pleased with the photos from both our Bump and Baby shoots. Thank you, Tara!! Cat, Ian & Archie x More...
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Amy McLean
Tara has photographed two of my newborns, my wedding and a bump/family shoot :) Tara is truly gifted in what she does and is passionate about her work. The quality of her photography is second to none and I recommend her work to everyone looking for a photographer! I won't use anyone else for any of my family photos! Tara is friendly and welcoming and felt like part of the family at our wedding! Fabulous work! ❤️ More...
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Gemma Green
One of the best in the business, she know what I wanted and i loved every minute of it and I've even booked Tara for another photo shoot. Thank you and keep my your amazing work!! ���������������� love it More...
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Gareth Hunter
Tara has produced some stunning pictures of our new born, and together with our 5 year old daughter; a very patient photographer with plenty of ideas to capture that special moment.
The results are amazing.
We will definitely be using Tara again as the girls grow up together and would defo recommend. X
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Toni Casamassa
Tara really knows what she's doing and she's so friendly; she made my wife and I so comfortable throughout our wedding day! She's got some amazing shots - I would definitely recommend More...
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Rachael Rogan
The awesome Tara has proven, over and over, to be an absolute godsend in any situation where we need to capture a special day - be it business-related event photography or more personal photoshoots. Tara is the perfect combination of professional and thoughtful, putting everyone at their ease whilst offering subtle yet effective guidance, resulting in a wonderful portfolio. Thank you! More...
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Emma Moorhouse
Tara photographed our wedding this year, she made us feel totally at ease and wasn't intrusive at all, she has taken beautiful relaxed photographs of our whole day and captured moments that we will treasure forever. I would highly recommend Tara to anyone looking for great natural photographs from someone who fits naturally into your day. She even saved some little nick nacks from our day and made a beautiful frame which she sent us us which was so personalised and such a lovely surprise. More...
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Rachael Frossell
We used Tara to take some family shots when my brother and his family visited us from the USA. We had a location in some woods on our family farm where we wanted the pictures taken. Tara was so accommodating, put everyone at ease and produced some pictures that we will all treasure. I would not hesitate to recommend Tara - she is very talented. More...
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Jill Taylor
We chose Tara to photograph our wedding and the photos were amazing. My husband is a professional photographer and he said that he wouldn't have anyone other than Tara photograph our day. Tara was friendly, very accommodating with all our weird requests (including climbing up to the top of a bouncy slide to get a high shot!) and her pictures were just brilliant. She is very creative and perfectly captured the fun we had on the day too. More...
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Vicky Glenister
Oh My Gosh Tara Gillen is FABULOUS! We had an autumnal family shoot in Bedford with Tara. My children warmed to her straight away and it showed with the pictures, and considering my husband and I were so awkward and stiff, you really couldn't tell in the photos! Tara, I can't thank you enough and wish I'd met you before I got married! X More...
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Gemma Cantwell
Well our pictures just arrived from our wedding and wow! Tara is amazing we have used her before for family shoots and she manages to just capture such wonderful pictures. She has captured every moment of our special day and the feedback from everyone is that they are amazing and what an amazing photographer she is. Would definitely recommend her to anyone who asks. Looking forward to getting them framed and on show you everyone. Thank you Tara xx More...
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Laura Ann Edwards
Tara came and took photos of my baby son when he died in hospital last year just after he was born. She did this as a volunteer on behalf of a charity called Remember My Baby.
Tara captured memories we would never of thought of and I have the most wonderful pictures of my son to treasure forever. I would reccomend Tara's photography to anyone to captures those all important memories, what ever the occasion.
I meet Tara as a result of one of the worst times of my life but I now call Tara my friend.
Thank you Tara x
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Debbie Shaw
Hello Tara. I just wanted to write to you to thank you for making my Son Ashley and my daughter in law Jessica Mead so happy with the photos that you took on their special day. They are amazing, such quality and do different. You are a very talented photographer you are amazing. Thank thank you. I have given one of my work colleges your number as she has booked Bassmead Manor Farm next August for her wedding. It's a beautiful venue. The photos you took of Ash & Jess were stunning. My absolute favourite was where Ashley is holding Jess's face ready to kiss her. The black and white photo made me cry.... happy tears. Thank you so much for making their day special. Ashley's mum Debbie xx More...
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Cassie Casamassa
Well where do I begin? Tara has been absolutely incredible, from our engagement shoot all the way through to our wedding on Thursday! She is such a lovely lady inside and out and my new husband and I can't thank her enough! We both feel very uncomfortable being in front of the camera, but she put us both at ease and we had so much fun! We are now lucky enough to have gained a new friend with a camera that we hope will be able to capture all the amazing memories still to come in our married life!! We only have a sneak peek of our wedding photos, but they are unbelievable! So stunning! Can't wait for the rest! Lots of love Tara, and thank you so much �� xxx More...
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Colin Mackenzie
You provide amazing portfolios.. you have an eye for detail and are clearly talented at what you do, capturing that pure moment. Your photos are dramatic, creating a real impact with the viewer and I would highly recommend your photography business to anyone. Thank you for what you have done for us over the years! :) X More...
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Hannah Smith
Tara was our amazing Photographer at our wedding 3 weeks ago. We met last year and she captured our engagement shoot September of last year, we new straight away she was going to be good.
She put us at ease when we both were feeling silly and nervous and made the whole thing from start to finish so enjoyable and fun. On our wedding day she was just amazing we couldn’t wait to see all our photos, and she did not disappoint. We have over 500 amazing photos to choose from and love ever single one of them.
Thank you so much Tara, you work so hard and we can’t thank you enough �
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Emma Gibson
Our photos were amazing. The album is stunning and the presentation box it came with was fantastic xx we love the natural feel to the photo's thank you xXx we'll treasure forever the captured memories.
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Cheryl Bosher
Just a little note to say thank you, I've just got some of our photos printed out and we love them- they capture our family beautifully. Memories we will treasure X
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Gareth Hunter
Tara has produced some stunning pictures of our new born, and together with our 5 year old daughter; a very patient photographer with plenty of ideas to capture that special moment. The results are amazing.
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Karen Leather
We used Tara Gillen photography for our wedding this year and I cannot recommend Tara highly enough. Her lovely nature put us at ease from the first meeting and when we received our finished gallery all I can say is WOW.
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Jenny McCord
Tara took the most beautiful photos of my boyfriend and I last year and was just generally a very sweet and lovely person as well as a talented photographer! �
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James Smith
Booked Tara several times now and she is amazing, I wouldn't have anybody else photograph my little family now! Will be booking again soon!!
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Claire Perry
Tara photographed our wedding, amazing, gorgeous lady & gorgeous photos. Can't recommend enough x
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Sally Hughes
Had a fabulous photo shoot for my 11 year old daughter with Tara. It was fun, relaxed and informal. Tara captured some gorgeous pictures of us. What's more, Tara did this as a charity donation for a JDRF auction to raise money to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes which my daughter lives with everyday. Thank you Tara ❤️ More...
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Susie Fraser
Tara is amazing. I hate my photo being taken so was just hoping for one decent wedding pic, but I have some gorgeous pictures. I would highly recommend her to anyone. More...
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Agnieszka Orzel
Tara you made me feel so comfortable. Thank you. Really love the photos. Brilliant and so talented!!!!!
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Nicky
Professional, friendly and fabulous photographer.
Jonathan Taylor
Tara recently photographed my wedding celebration and the results were amazing. She's such a lovely lady who produced such stylish photographs my wife and I were totally delighted.
I have no hesitation in recommending Tara for any event be it wedding, engagement, party or family photography!
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Anne Dunphy
Phenomenal talent. Patient and creative. Would recommend for any type of shoot
Rita Gillen
Anyone who sees Tara's work are bound to love it. Always beautiful and imaginative images that will stand the test of time.
Claire Perry
Love Tara, so good at her work & so friendly. Listens to what you want & creates gorgeous pictures, definitely recommend!
Joy Fielder-Fenton
Tara is a very talented photographer and has produced some lovely photos from three different shoots for my husband and I. I would highly recommend.
Kevin impey
True friendly professional, she made the whole family feel relaxed and the final pictures from all our shoots where amazing.
Aleksandra
She's one of the nicest people to work with. She listens to your wishes and desires and makes your dreams come true in a very stylish and magical way...
Amanda Appleby
Fantastic, friendly, professional and gives a real personal touch
James Smith
Being a photographer myself I am very picky who I choose to do my family shoots - there is only one person that fits the bill and that's Tara! She is amazing at what she does and loves doing it, so friendly too! Highly recommended A++++ More...
jane clark
a very talented lady for thinking out of the box.....the photographs she has done for my family are beautiful....she see photographs everywhere which means very natural shots. ...we called her a giver of memories.....children grow...weddings over....but photographs last forever.....very proud to have my family photographed by her......xxxxx More...
Rachael
Tara slipped into our event seamlessly, capturing the energy and excitement of the day perfectly!
Kara Burgoyne
Tara came to our home and took some lovely pictures to help us welcome our new baby boy to the world! Love the photos so much, can't stop looking at them!
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BeWise Series
Thanks so much Tara for a wonderful time. The pictures are exceptional. Great Job & Well done
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Weddings
All size celebrations catered for from intimate / elopements to large weddings.
Pregnancy / Bump Shoot
Celebrate your pregnancy with a pregnancy / bump photoshoot.
Various locations to choose from your home, garden, park, my studio etc
Baby Shoots
Relax whilst I capture photographs of your beautiful new baby
Various locations to choose from your home, garden, park, my studio etc
Child / Children Portraits
Children grow so fast let me capture them whilst they are little to preserve those memories.
Various locations to choose from your home, garden, park, my studio etc
Model Shoots
Portraits for your business, social media, own use or a model portfolio.
Headshots
Professional headshots perfect for Linked in, websites, social media and more.
Brand Photography
Self employed and small business photography. I can capture behind the scenes, work in progress, products, services, social media, lay flats, portraits, headshots etc all with your brand image in mind.
Boudoir
This is a new service starting with Bridal Boudoir to offer a special surprise for your new husband or husband to be.
Other types of Boudoir Photoshoot’s will be considered so let’s discuss your ideas.
Cake smash / Birthday shoots
Popular for first birthdays and can be at my studio, your home or garden or local park. We can design and plan a fun birthday photoshoot.
Options include non cake shoot / cake smash / splash in a small tin bath / party shoot.
Doorstep Photoshoots
New for 2020 onwards!
Still want to capture your birthday, anniversary, family, valentines any occasion but we are in a lockdown!
Socially distanced and safe.
Locations include your Doorstep / front and or back garden / local park etc