Tara Whited Photography | Philadelphia Wedding & Boudoir Photographer

A black and white photo of a couple walking, with motion blur. The man is in a suit, and the woman is wearing a long dress or coat.

A bride and groom smile and laugh as they cut a wedding cake decorated with cherries.

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PHILADELPHIA
‍ ‍wedding & portrait PHOTOGRAPHER

ethereal & intentional
PA | NJ | DE | MD & anywhere your love takes us

A bride and groom holding hands outdoors, smiling at each other during a wedding ceremony. The groom is wearing glasses, a dark green suit, and a white shirt, with a boutonnière on his lapel. The bride is wearing a white dress with floral embroidery, and has her hair styled up with a floral hairpiece.

In the midst of the whirlwind, I’m here to bring a sense of calm, clarity, and intention.
The flowers will fade, the music will quiet, and your venue will soon welcome another love story.
But your photographs? They’re yours alone — an enduring reflection of your day, your connection, your truth.

With a thoughtful, artful approach, I’ll preserve the fleeting moments that matter most so you can return to them, not just to remember how it looked, but to feel how it felt.

Based just outside of Philadelphia, I specialize in wedding and boudoir photography for couples throughout PA, NJ, MD, DE, and anywhere your love wants to take us.

where bespoke experience
meets evocative artistry.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests clapping and smiling, with a white pavilion and green trees in the background.

A group of people dressed in formal attire, smiling and laughing outdoors during a wedding celebration.

A couple, a man in a tuxedo with a red rose boutonniere and a woman in a white wedding gown with a beige fur coat, dancing together on a city sidewalk at night.

A bride in a white wedding dress with lace sleeves, holding a bouquet, standing by a window with green and white curtains, in an elegant room with high ceilings and large windows.

A bride and groom holding hands on a white stone bridge during their wedding, surrounded by greenery in the background.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking down an aisle outdoors, wedding chairs and trees in the background, bride in a strapless wedding gown with veil, groom in a tuxedo holding a bouquet

Women in evening gowns outside a building, one holding a bouquet of flowers, preparing for a wedding or formal event.

A black and white photo of a woman in a wedding dress with an off-shoulder sleeve, and a man in a suit, holding her close. The woman's face is partly visible, and her long hair cascades down her back. The man is wearing a watch and a wedding ring, and is gently grasping the woman's side. The setting appears to be outdoors.

A bride in a wedding dress with a veil looks to the side while holding a bouquet of flowers outside.

Guests toast with champagne at a wedding reception dinner, seated at a long decorated table with floral centerpieces and candles.

It’s the quiet, thoughtful details that tell the truest story.
Capturing them with care and purpose is at the heart of what I do.
There’s nothing more fulfilling than witnessing your day unfold organically —
and preserving the raw, unfiltered beauty of who you are in that moment.

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Weddings

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average couple investment $5,900

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Bride and Groom exit their church ceremony surrounded by guests blowing bubbles at them. philadelphia pa

curated with intention,
elevated with emotion

A bride and groom dancing and holding hands at their wedding reception, surrounded by wedding guests in formal attire.

A bride and groom share a dance at their wedding reception with guests seated around them under string lights, captured in black and white with motion blur.

Group of men dressed in tuxedos, standing in a field, laughing and smiling together.

My work begins long before the camera comes out.
From the very start, I’m here to guide you, with thoughtful insight, curated location ideas, planning support, and a timeline that flows with ease.

So when the day arrives, you’re not thinking about the details — you’re fully present, free to feel it all. And I’ll be there to capture it with purpose and artistry.