Hey y'all. I'm Tara Lynn.
Photographer, dog lover, mom of three, and former TV news reporter.
For 15 years, I told breaking news stories on camera—capturing the highs, lows, and everything in between. But these days, I get to tell my favorite kinds of stories—the ones filled with muddy paws, wild giggles, and the kind of love that makes your heart ache in the best way.
I’m here to help dog-loving families and brands celebrate what matters most with vibrant, joy-filled images…
Because life moves fast, and your love deserves to be remembered.
My Story
If I were a secret agent, my missions in life would be titled:
- Operation Dance Party Starter
- Operation Make a Friend
- Operation Pet all the Dogs
- Operation Hold a Stranger’s Baby <true story…did that in a restaurant so the new parents could eat using both their hands)
I love life. I love sunshine. I love loving on people. But I’m still learning to love myself.
There was a time where I would pray each night asking God to take my life so I wouldn’t have to.
I survived because I had a dog with a tiny bladder that forced me out of bed.
I survived because there was always that one client session that hadn’t yet been edited and I couldn’t leave them hanging.
This dark time gave me one obsession: the transformative power of love.
A dog pulled me out of one of the darkest seasons of my life. That kind of love is powerful—and it’s why I’m so passionate about honoring the bond we share with our animals.
My battle with depression also taught me that life doesn’t have to be picture-perfect to be beautiful, but it deserved to be documented all the same.
That’s why I love telling real stories of love, laughter, loss, and life – capturing the transformative power of love for dog-loving families and brands.
Let’s capture your story.
Why I photograph
dog-loving families & brands
If you’ve ever loved a dog, you know the kind of love that changes everything. You know what it means to laugh harder, love deeper, and show up more fully—because dogs teach us how to live in the moment and love without hesitation. That’s the heart of my work.
I photograph dog-loving families and brands because these stories deserve to be seen, celebrated, and remembered. My images honor the bonds that shape us, bringing light and color to the everyday magic that might otherwise slip by unnoticed.
Long after the toys are packed away and the paws have stopped padding down the hallway, your photos will still be here—offering comfort, sparking laughter, and keeping joy alive in your home.
My family
I grew up in Chesapeake, VA where I fell in love with my very first pet, a cat named Tigger. He was my faithful sidekick from the age of 2 to 17.
I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and started my tv news career as a reporter, anchor and talk show host at WCBD in Charleston, S.C.
I moved to the Triangle in 2011 – Most days, you’ll find me wearing pjs far too long and playing outside with our rescue dog Boone, and our three silly and sweet kids.
Favorite Things
I almost always have a Fresca at my desk with sour gummy worms. I could eat endless bowls of lobster bisque with southern biscuits, paired with Riesling, and finish with home-made chocolate chip cookies.
I only want to be outside when temps are 68+ degrees. You’ll find me at the beach, eating grits in Charleston, planting flowers, volunteering at my kids’ school, cheering on the Tar Heels and going for family walks or the to NC Zoo.
Favorite Places
My childhood home in Chesapeake, Virginia.
My alma mater – UNC Chapel Hill’s beautiful campus
Charleston, South Carolina
The “forever home” my husband and I purchased in 2020 – a safe, fun, and loving place for our kids.
Europe – Florence, London, Sevilla, and Normandy.