Great Woodland Photography

excellent job warming my husband and I up to getting our photos taken and being comfortable in front of the camera. Come wedding day, Taryn and her crew flew out to Cabo San Lucas for our wedding weekend. Needless to say, Taryn also served as my therapist and part time wedding coordinator on top of getting fabulous photos. Lastly, shortly after our wedding she sent us a beautiful blog post with all of our sneak peeks. Looking forward to future shoots!

dding photos told us that our photographer brought out a side of us that they only see when we are at our most relaxed and happy. Neither my partner nor I are comfortable having our pictures taken, and having Taryn as our photographer all through our wedding weekend made our photos look exactly how we felt — happy and relaxed. Hire her. You will not regret it.

ur wedding day, Taryn didn't treat us like just another job or just another couple getting married - she treated us with such kindness that I felt that she was celebrating our love with us. Taryn took the time to pull us aside before the reception to just sit, enjoy a cocktail and take in the emotions of the day - not being photographed, away from the madness. I am so grateful to her for that quiet moment in that day cause if not for her, we probably wouldn't have thought to do that. Our photos came before we knew it and we were blown away. Taryn perfectly captured all the big and small moments in the day, even some we forgot about or didn't know about. Taryn is a very talented photographer and I would absolutely recommend her to my friends and family!!

many great ideas on how to elevate our special day. I love how personable she is and how she always keeps in contact. I even sent her a text on a weekend evening to confirm a location and she responded immediately (sorry about that 😅) . On the day of our wedding, she arrived early and captured the most beautiful photos. Josh and I felt so comfortable with her. Even within the small time we booked with Taryn, we never felt rushed. She also sent us some previews same day! Not to mention, within a week 100+ photos were ready to go! Josh and I are so happy and excited for another opportunity to book Taryn again for a “just because” shoot. 😁 Thank you again for everything! - Arturo & Josh

ach wedding photography dreams come true! She is professional yet friendly and I would recommend her for any event.

knows how to roll with the changes. We are so lucky to have found her and hope to use her for all photos moving forward.

so very flexible with traveling, so would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing and affordable wedding photographer!

captured as such. Enter Taryn from Great Woodland Photography. Right off the bat, Taryn was FANTASTIC -- great communication, professional, and very detailed. She took the time to hear a little bit about what our ceremony would look like, explained how she would like to capture it, and how pricing would work. No guesswork, straightforward and honest! Exactly what we needed. From the moment Taryn arrived at my parent's house on wedding day, she was in ON! She quickly went through the timeline with me and made suggestions on how we could maximize our time -- and she did just that! We never felt rushed and she was so helpful in keeping us on schedule. From her unobtrusive photography style during the ceremony, to her calming and reassuring manner during portraits, Taryn was incredible in every aspect. All in all, you'll be hard pressed to find a photographer like Taryn. She takes her time and invests herself in your day. She is an absolute delight and was so, so fun to work with! Her light and airy style, her kind heart, her passion for what she does, her experience in the industry. She's it. BOOK HER!

nd tips to look our best on our most special day. When I was stressed, she brought a sense of humor and calm that helped me feel more comfortable. Taryn coached us through it all. We absolutely love our wedding photos! I'm so grateful I chose Great Woodland Photography for our wedding.

e taking photos of us, but Taryns charm and openness made it easy to get comfortable in front of the camera. We love both our wedding and engagement photos!

and you need more than one. That means the costs add up. Prior to us making a decision on who we wanted to utilize for photography, Taryn and I had a FaceTime meeting. I learned about her style which was just like mine and she calmed my nerves when we discussed pricing. She is upfront and honest and very reasonably priced. Most photographers I spoke with charged extra for an engagement session, but Taryn includes this in her package and pricing which was so awesome! To be honest, I didn’t even think I wanted an engagement session, but she talked me into it and man, I’m so happy she did! She traveled to the location of our choice which wasn’t entirely close to her, and captured not only beautiful photos of us, but memories. They are hung throughout my house! Our wedding day was perfect. No seriously, it was. Nothing went wrong! I arrived to Taryn already on property snapping away at the beautiful grounds. We chose to only have photography for 5 hours but I swear she was there earlier and even later! She’s a true talent and doesn’t miss an opportunity to capture something amazing. She made us both feel so comfortable which was especially important for my husband who’s a bit camera shy. You wouldn’t have even known that if you saw our pictures. We never felt posed, awkward or corny. Huge for me! I wanted to be as natural as possible. We were honestly so relaxed with her. Her suggestions were always accepted and appreciated. I truly can’t express how much we love her! When we received our wedding photos I don’t think I stopped smiling and/or laughing. Laughing because she captured the most fun moments of the night...the dancing, singing, break dancing, etc! I just totally lit up because I didn’t even think we would be able get those photos due to our 5 hours, but she got em! Brides, grooms...book Taryn with Great Woodland Photography. You will not be disappointed! I look forward to booking Taryn in the future for all other life events!!

ific to work with. She took the time to get to know me and my husband and our sense of style before our engagement shoot, and put us at ease right from the get go. She also spends several days before the shoots (both engagement and wedding) on her own time to scope out various areas, lighting at different times of day, etc. You can tell she’s very passionate and knowledgeable about what she does and wants to deliver the best work possible for her clients. Also, it’s no secret that I am SUPER picky when it comes to photos, and from the start I had many many requests for Taryn, as well as some requests for editing a few of the photos afterward (solely due to my own stylistic preference). Taryn was incredibly patient with all of these requests, and put in SO many additional hours of work to make sure I was satisfied. She just went above and beyond. My husband and I are floored by all of our wedding photos…Taryn captured so many beautiful moments that tell the story our day just perfectly. You NEED Taryn as your wedding photographer – trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

aking our engagement photos a lot less awkward for my husband. Prior to our wedding, she visited the site to find the best spots for pictures and even notified us when she noticed the grounds weren't being kept, which definitely was above and beyond. During the wedding, she kept us on schedule and made sure get the photos we wanted. We're super pleased with Taryn's work and awesome personality. Have already referred her to a coworker planning a wedding next year!

natural backdrops would be at our venue, and she stayed precisely on schedule for all the photos we had planned throughout the big day. Nonetheless, I was very impressed by how organized she was. Our photos arrived within the timeline she gave us and everything came out beautiful. She perfectly captured how happy we were during the big day and all the special moments we shared between my husband and I, our family members, our guests and even our dog. She certainly took the time to make great edits to the photos to ensure they were delivered with the best quality. I highly recommend Great Woodland Photography, you will not be disappointed!

MN TALENTED! We chose Taryn because our entire wedding was outside and she specialized in natural light. The few photos I have seen from our big day brought tears to my eye, and I cannot wait to see the final product. Taryn is also very flexible and willing to make a contract that works best for you. She makes a package perfect for your needs and budget. Thanks Taryn, our big day would not have been the same without you!

d reassured throughout the process. She reminded me that everything was going to be ok and provided that professional comfort. Taryn possesses a warm, humorous, and much-needed assertive approach within her work, which seriously helps when you’re trying to herd a number of people. She was consistently consulting with me and flexible in learning what I was wanting to capture as well. Taryn has an eye for those hidden spaces that you wouldn’t think would be a great backdrop with amazing lighting. I genuinely have no idea how I would have gotten through this wedding experience without her. Taryn was complimented by my entire wedding party for her professionalism, ability to easily direct a group, and just being there to support everyone. I will definitely be calling on her for all my other photography needs in the future. Thank you for EVERYTHING!!

r vision come to life and we could not be more happy. We can't wait for the wedding!

ily and friends are loving them and we were able to put a few "sneek peek" photos on our wedding website within 24 hours. Taryn is also super flexible - I had to change the date of our session and she made it work. I can't wait for Taryn to photograph our wedding day.

I made for my wedding and value wise I feel like I got so much more than wedding photos. She went above and beyond and then some, she had the timeline nailed down and knew the ins and outs of the area, sunset, etc. She literally is the best, just let her work her magic!!! I am so glad I found her. Do one thing for yourself during the wedding planning and book her; you will not be disappointed I promise you! Thank you Taryn and your assistant Jax for making my wedding the absolute best day ever (totally cliche, but totally true!) I can't thank you enough and will send every person I know your contact information! Xoxoxo Wedding: 7/8/2017

e first few minutes I barely noticed the camera. Thank you for starting this wedding adventure off with a bang!