TaraSierra's Blog bio picture
  • Love Through The Lens.

    This is the philosophy of Tara Hodgson, the woman behind the camera at TaraSierra Photography. She is not about staging moments or setting scenes, but instead committed to photographing her subjects as they truly are – happy, laughing, inquisitive, serious – resulting in photos that are authentic, real, and fresh.

    Tara believes love comes in many different colors. She believes in that one fleeting moment. For her, photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving, what she captures is forever...it remembers little things long after you have forgotten everything.

    Tara has been recognized as an International Award Winning Photographer and her work has been featured across the nation in both print digital media.

Nashville Wedding Photographer

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hammer…

Ashley and Charlie are just made for each other, with-out-a-doubt! They were married this past December in downtown Nashville at the West End United Methodist Church and then threw an incredible reception on a rooftop building in downtown. It was incredible! We were able to do the ladies/guys shots before the ceremony while there was still light but for the bride and groom portraits we had to be creative in the church with that lovely dim light…it was an adventure and we got some beautiful black and whites with the ambient lighting in the church. Ashley and Charlie are such a great couple and I know they will have a million days of fun in the future. Enjoy the photos:)

Orange County Wedding Photographer

Ali + Kev

Ali and Kevin are longtime friends of mine from college…Ali played soccer with me and Kevin was on the baseball time at the University of San Diego. In other words, they have an amazingly adorable love story. Soccer player meets baseball player and well I think the pictures speak for themselves. They got married at the beautiful Summit House in Fullerton right near sunset…both the ceremony and reception were gorgeous. I had such a blast with them and could not be more happy for the two of them! Hope you love the photos:)

Debbie Burdick( Aunt) - tara your images are beautiful… You really captured them in their happiest moments. Im sure there are many more.. How does one choose???? Aunt DebbieNovember 16, 2011 – 6:36 pm

Nashville Wedding Photographer

Presenting…Mr. and Mrs. Clifton

Mary Lauren and Chris were married at the Wolf Den Farm in Brentwood, Tennessee. It was such a great day from start to finish. Wolf Den was a gorgeous spot for the ceremony and reception…the ceremony was held at dusk in a nearby pasture while the reception took place in an actual working barn that was transformed into a beautifully rustic . The bridal part table was at the center of the barn while the individual tables were in the stalls lit by a vintage hanging chandelier. Mary Lauren and H three Events did such a great job transforming the barn into a rustic but still elegant spot to eat and dance with family and friends. We did a “first look” with Mary Lauren and Chris because their ceremony was so late in the evening we would have run out of daylight. It was perfect because we got to spend plenty of time on their bride and groom photos – the best part! Couldn’t be happier for Mary Lauren and Chris, thanks for letting us join in on the fun!


Lori Glennon - Absolutely beautiful in every way.November 3, 2011 – 2:32 pm

Anne folks - Wow, one of your best! Absolutely love the setting. Makes me want to come to Nashville. XO Hope you get this on your travels. God protect you!November 17, 2011 – 10:16 pm

Ann Nutt - These were the most beautiful pictures ofthe most loving couple I have ever seen Congrats!!!!November 25, 2011 – 5:25 pm

Ann Nutt - BEAUTIFUL!!!!!November 25, 2011 – 5:28 pm

San Diego Wedding Photographer

Deena + Kevin = Happily Hitched.

What an awesome wedding this was! Deena and Kevin were married at Founders Chapel at the University of San Diego and then had a ridiculously fun reception at the Bahia in Mission Bay. As you can tell, they are an absolutely gorgeous couple and it was so special to be able to be a part of their wedding day. It is such a blast to photograph a couple so in love, here’s to you Mr. and Mrs. Muno!

Ron Hood - love youOctober 20, 2011 – 8:49 pm

Maine Maternity Photographer

{Rachel + Jimmy …. and the soon-to-be little one.}

I love maternity sessions. They are so different from an engagement or a wedding, there is something just so uniquely special about them. Rachel and Jimmy are going to be having a little boy in the next few months, probably going to be a big time hockey player like his dad! I did their session along the coast of Maine at Hancock Point – the weather was gorgeous and so were Rachel and Jimmy. Hope you love the photos!

F a c e b o o k
T w i t t e r
H a p p y   T h o u g h t s