Kind words from kind people — and proof that photo magic really does happen.
I’ve had the joy of photographing families, newborns, and small business owners all across Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Troy, and the Metro East Illinois area. From first-time parents to multi-year repeat clients, every session is built on trust, connection, and a shared desire to freeze time — even just for a moment.
Below, you’ll find testimonials from real clients who booked newborn sessions, family portraits, milestone packages, and branding shoots with Tara Lee Photography. Their words mean the world to me, and I hope they help you feel confident in choosing a photographer who truly cares about your experience from start to finish.
The Weinel Family
"Tara has beautifully captured over 8 years of our family's memories. Her creativity and eye for detail makes every session we've done amazing. Working with her has been fun and effortless and I look forward to continuing to have her capture our family year after year. The memories we have captured are something I will treasure forever."
The Backs Family
"Tara has captured so many of our family’s most important milestones over the last 8 years from newborn and family photos to numerous mini sessions for Easter and Christmas. Every time we have been blown away by how painless she makes the process and how amazing and natural the photos turn out! "
The Ernst Family
“We have used Tara for children and family photos for years and will continue to do so! She is so great with keeping the kids relaxed and smiling and is also efficient which is great for short attention spans. The hardest part of the session is picking our favorites once we get the pictures back!”
Eli Moore
"Working with Tara for my son's senior photos was an incredible experience. She made him feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, capturing his personality perfectly. The photos are amazing, and we’ll cherish them forever. Tara’s talent and professionalism truly set her apart!"
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