Tara Kneiser

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SKIP

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Get To Know Tara

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hey, I’m Tara! I am so thrilled that you are here! Here you will find wedding photography, portrait photography and a bit of my commercial work as well. I have been a photographer in the East Tennessee area since 2006. Please get comfy and spend some time browsing through my website. I've curated some of my favorite images from the past years to showcase for you.

If you are moved by what you see, please don't be shy! Get in touch with me and let's create something wonderful together!

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WHAT I LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH

a collection of what moves me

Weddings / 01 Engagements / 02 Portraits / 03 Commercial / 04

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WORK WITH ME

My photography is so much more than looking at the camera and smiling, it’s documentation of your milestones. Let me provide your future generations with their most prized heirlooms.

CONTACT TARA

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FEATURED GALLERIES

Carolyn & Max

Wedding

Aaron & Kayla

Engagement

Dawn & Lee

Wedding

Benjamin & Erin

Engagement

The Wessell Family

Portraits

Britni & Kris

Wedding

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The Experience

CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS

Kim & Johnny

Tara is a pleasure to work with, and her packages carry a phenomenal value. Every package includes an album and a flash drive of all your digital files. Her albums are absolutely stunning . . . Tara captures the essence of your celebration; somehow, she finds the perfect candid shots that truly demonstrate what your day felt like. She is unobtrusive during the ceremony, and she does a wonderful job of floating around during the reception capturing the most beautiful moments . . . She is passionate about photography, extremely talented, and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

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The Experience

CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS

Candice & Greg

Tara did an AMAZING job on our engagement photos. My fiance was so nervous about posing for pictures but she made us feel so comfortable. It more just felt like you were hanging out! I can't wait to see how are wedding turns out. She is worth every penny!

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In The Press

Lee Bains III, Tara Kneiser, Alabama Wedding

SNIPPET & INK

Carolyn McGraw, Tara Kneiser, Lake Placid Wedding

GREEN WEDDING SHOES

RUFFLED BLOG

JUNEBUG BEST OF THE BEST

GREEN WEDDING SHOES

Virginia Wedding, Tara Kneiser, Maggie Sottero

RUFFLED BLOG

Cash McLaughlin, Tara Kneiser, Knoxville Wedding

JUNEBUG WEDDINGS

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