Portrait Photographers in Harlem, NY

💡 Before you send a request — a quick note: I’m truly excited to connect and learn about your vision! Just a heads-up — Thumbtack charges professionals a fee for each request, even if it’s just for initial questions. If you’re still exploring options, feel free to look me up online to get a better feel for my work. I’ll be here when you’re ready. I love capturing real and honest emotions and the details in the everyday moments. I love photographing the connections amongst families. I love capturing authenticity. I look for the smiles, tears and comforting hugs. It’s my goal to make images that make you fell something, images that are timeless honest and real.

My focus is delivering the client’s vision. I have been a photographer for 6 years. I have extensive experience in portrait photography, events, lifestyle and fashion photography. Reach out to me with your vision and we can make it come to life!

***FEE WARNING Thumbtack charges a fee ($30-$100) every time you contact us for the first time, even if you do not hire us. Please only contact us here with serious enquiries. Feel free to ask any questions and check out the additional information on our website or IG. Thank you for your understanding*** Welcome to SMGM. Photography & Videography, where we specialize in turning moments into art. We are a husband-and-wife duo who blend professionalism with a dynamic and complimentary creative style. Whether it's a love story, fashion photography, lifestyle shoot, or your wedding day, we curate a unique visual experience that tells your story in a timeless and beautiful way.

Hi! I'm Tara Donaldson, and if you like photos that feel real and not forced, I might be your person. *Please note, though, that I'll be charged for every inquiry, so I'm grateful for only messages with serious interest. WHAT I SHOOT: Maternity, Motherhood, Couples, Engagements (but not proposals), Solo Portraits WHY ME: I love capturing moments of love, whether between two people, a mama and her unborn babe, parents loving on their little ones and everything in between. MY STYLE: I focus on storytelling with an emotive style, like bottling an intimate moment to save forever. I shoot in natural light and natural settings. FEEL WEIRD/AWKWARD ABOUT POSING? I can provide lots of guidance if you like or leave you to it if you're a natural! PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS: outdoors or in-home (location dependent). Studio rental is available for an additional fee. WHERE I SHOOT: In NYC IMAGE TURNAROUND TIME: Typically within 1 week LAST NOTE: I will always take the time to make sure what we create is something you'll cherish for a lifetime. Looking forward to hearing from you!