Biography
Experience
Tara has been a photographer for over a decade, having shot portraits, weddings and freelance assignments for publications that include the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Women's Wear Daily. Her writing has appeared in over 15 local, national and international publications.She has traveled to over 40 countries in six continents with her pen and her camera.
Tara with view camera in China
Education
Tara received her Bachelor's in Plan II and English at the University of Texas at Austin. After five years of teaching high school English, journalism, photojournalism, yearbook and newspaper production, she has returned to UT to work on her Master's in Photojournalism. She attended a Santa Fe Workshop for audio recording and multimedia presentations in July, 2008.
Tara with camera at Garden of the Gods
Skills and Resume
Tara is skilled in digital, 35mm, medium format, view camera and pinhole photography. She is familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, and she has extensive experience in desktop publishing. For specific information on Tara's experience, education, publication credits, awards, organizations and skills, or to contact her for assignments or questions, email her at thaelle (a) gmail dot com.
Tara portrait at dining room table