Tara Thackeray Photography

I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing Alena and Chelsea for their engagement session, and let me tell you, it was a dream! We started their adventure right at their charming home in North Portland, capturing some sweet and intimate moments before heading out to explore some of my favorite Portland spots. First stop: McMenamins Edgefield . This quirky and historic venue provided the perfect backdrop for some whimsical portraits. We wandered through the gardens, explored the grounds, and even snuck in a few shots with the iconic Edgefield sign. Next, we headed up to Crown Point for some breathtaking views.  Alena and Chelsea were so natural and relaxed in front of the camera, and their love for each other was truly infectious. It was an absolute joy to capture their connection and document this exciting chapter in their lives with engagement photos.  Congratulations to Alena and Chelsea! I can't wait for their wedding day.  

Hey there, I'm so excited to photograph Shelby and Matt's wedding this June in Washougal, WA! I had the best time getting to know them during their engagement session on Officers Row in Vancouver, WA.. They are having an Americana Summer wedding; which I totally dig! We incorporated that Idea into their engagement session using sparklers and an American flag with a national historic location. So much fun! Engagement Session Date: July 19, 2017 Wedding Date June 30, 2018 How did you two meet? I used to work with his mom and she introduced us! How did he propose? We were vacationing in Denver visiting another couple who's good friends of ours. We were all driving through the mountains and stopped at a turnout for some pictures. Matt took the opportunity to surprise me and dropped to one knee and proposed! The backdrop was gorgeous - the view was a vast mountain range sprinkled with snow. Unforgettable! Tell me about the details you're most...

Chemistry... Alex and Clay came to me a couple months ago for a wedding consultation and I instantly felt a connection with them. Their love is so genuine and they are two of the nicest people I've met. Their proposal story is one of the BEST! They went on a trip to Disney and when they got there Clay got down on one knee and asked Alex to marry him! --- I thought "DISNEY, are your freaking kidding me?!?!" That has got to be the coolest location I've heard of! (maybe it's just because I love Disneyland and Disney world so much) Just talking with them at our consult, I was so excited and inspired by their love story that I couldn't wait to work with them. Then, we scheduled the Engagement Session.  Alex mentioned an Enchanted forest theme so I took them to one of my favorite local parks and we shot during golden hour. The light and location were perfect. I had the best time with the two of them and we laughed a lot! Alex is absolutely gorgeous and I can...

::Emily and Dakota's Engagement Session:: Wedding Date August 19, 2017 How did you two meet? Dakota and I met in band at Mountain View High School. We both played the alto sax and were in the same band class when he was a junior and I was a senior. We had many mutual friends and loved to hang out together. How did he propose? Dakota proposed on top of Wind Mountain in the Columbia Gorge. We love to hike and explore new areas, so it was perfect! Tell me about the details you're most excited about for your upcoming wedding! I am very excited to have all of our family members celebrating our marriage with us! And besides marrying Dakota, I am very excited for the food! :)  Sometimes I make a silly suggestion and my couples just go with it... And then this happened 😜😜 Engagement photos: What kind of look were you going for? Our goal was to be able to look at the photos and feel like it really showed who we are and our personalities and re...

"Sometimes you just know!" That's what Mark said to me as he explained his marriage proposal story. I listened to him as he described the experience and I watch her face light up with the most beautiful gleam. Totally and Completely in L O V E.  (All the feels people seriously!)  The way he spoke about Lindsay and how much he loves and wants to marry her-- I thought to myself "I have to photograph this wedding"  I'm such a sucker for love.. but sometimes I have these clients that I just completely fall in love with!! (who am I kidding.. I love all of them) But- this particular couple just made me so excited to document their special day. Seriously- I'm so honored that I get to photograph their wedding at The Country Garden Estates this summer!  These two just hit the road and moved to Sunny Arizona. With about a week's notice, we managed to squeeze in an engagement session just before they left. It was a super yucky rainy forecast-- One I'm p...