Tamara Kohno Photography

I didn’t even think of (and those are some of my favorites pictures and am extremely excited to have them). All I heard my guests and wedding party talk about was how attentive my photographer, Tamara Kohno, was the whole time, and they are completely correct. So when, not if when, you book her not only will you get affordable prices but also you will get this experience, which is the best experience we could of ever asked for!

y easy to work with and has a really fun loving friendly personality. At some points if the wedding I forgot she was taking photos! Hire her, you won’t regret it!

ng to emails. She was amazing throughout the entire wedding, She was so creative in all the poses we did and we feel she went above and beyond for us! We are so happy we booked Tamara and would definitely recommend to anyone needing a photographer.

re able to download them all with ease. We will definitely be contacting her again for all our family photo needs. 10/10 value and service.

the moment I spoke with Tamara she was kind, calm and accommodating. When our plans and location changed it was no big deal for her and she switched gears seamlessly. I had shared with her that I wasn't huge on taking photos and was worried that it would feel strange. She assured me it would be fun and to just follow her directions, which was perfect advice! I also last minute wanted to do a "first look" and she worked with me and my husband to facilitate that. During family photos she made everyone feel at ease while making sure we got through them in a timely manner (as I had requested). When we received our photos my sister-in-law said that, "Tamara perfectly captured the feelings of the day". Thank you so much, Tamara!

her I'm a huge fan of candids and while although I did want some posed photos candid moments are my favorite. She exceeded my expectation! I'm a very self conscious person and she made me feel so comfortable and honestly I look at these pictures and feel beautiful in them! She truly captured the day and is easy to work with! Highly recommend her!!

oved her work. We got the sense that she was professional, but not rigid in her approach (we're really laid-back and didn't want a photographer who would approach our day like a checklist). We were wholly confident that she would capture the spirit of our day. Flash forward to a global pandemic and we quickly made the decision to pivot to a zoom ceremony with a handful of people outdoors that would be socially distanced. We contacted Tamara and she responded that she would absolutely be able to not only still photograph our wedding, but she, too pivoted with us, changing the date and adjusting our contract, accordingly. I cannot say that I always dreamed of getting married in my backyard in a Zoom wedding, but I do not regret it-- it was an intimate, lovely day and I would do it all over again. Tamara was incredible. She seemed to be everywhere at once (socially distanced and with appropriate precautions, of course), but she was never in anyone's way. She ended up staying longer than we had anticipated her staying to capture some extra and very special moments, which was wonderful and so appreciated. Others also remarked on how easygoing and fantastic she was to work with. I could not agree more. It was such a hot day and she moved SO FAST. She is just so laid-back (but don't mistake me-- she is very professional!) and personable, she puts you right at ease-- I'm not a big fan of picture taking and I was really comfortable and able to be myself for the photos (it really shows!). I was just blown away when we got our photos. She captured so many incredible moments and the essence of who my husband I are is just in so many of these photos--it's just amazing how well she captured us. My four-year-old stepson is very camera shy and she captured some WONDERFUL candids of him, as well. She far exceeded my expectations because frankly, I didn't think we gave her much to work with in terms of the scenery and she ran with it. From the moments she was able to capture, to the framing, to the expert editing, I could not have asked for better. I am so very thankful that we chose her for our day and grateful for her work. I would recommend her to my friends, family and anyone looking for a photographer in a HEARTBEAT.

amara was responsive to emails and very helpful when I asked questions. On the day of my wedding, she arrived promptly and found myself and my bridal team in the hair salon with ease. The turn around on getting my photos after the wedding was so fast (4-5 weeks). When I finally decided what pictures I wanted (about 6 months later), she sent the albums and prints very quickly as well. The album book that is included with the photo package is breathtaking. It is of a very high quality. My favorite thing is that the middle of the album is a panorama shot of my whole bridal party. I highly recommend Tamara for your big day!

es on a cloudy, wintery day. We have so many great pictures it is hard to pics favorites, specially because of their great quality and how natural they look. We highly recommend Tamara and will definitely consider her for any future photography sessions.

a photography package just for us that was perfect for our needs, and at an absolutely unbeatable price. The package included 6 hours of on-site photography, a wedding album, a number of prints, and a free engagement shoot. Unfortunately we were not able to make our engagement shoot, but Tamara was so flexible and understanding when we had to cancel last minute. Going into the wedding, we were a little uneasy having not met Tamara in person before the wedding day, but within 2 minutes of meeting her, Tamara had put me completely at ease and I felt that I could completely trust her. Tamara is so approachable and friendly all the while being extremely professional. We had a large wedding party and we both have decent sized families, so I was nervous about getting everyone where they needed to be for pictures and being able to fit all the pictures in that we wanted, but Tamara was amazing at directing and posing everyone, and making sure everyone knew what they were needed for. My husband and I are also both a little camera shy usually, but both of us have never felt more comfortable in front of a camera than we were with Tamara taking our photos. She made us relaxed and made the portrait-taking experience so much fun! During the month after our wedding, Tamara had to close her studio due to the Covid Pandemic, but she still was able to get us our photos in a timely manner. Having now received our photos, my husband and I are both ECSTATIC with how they came out. Every single one is absolutely beautiful. Our experience with Tamara was incredible, she is professional, kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely talented. Her services are incredibly affordable - based on our experience I think her services are the best deal around, and we definitely recommend her!

ven during the stressful day-of-wedding moments on my part! I am grateful she was our photographer and would 100% recommend her.

le but pulled back and let us enjoy each other's presence while snapping shots. I've often heard people talk about how boring or stressful wedding pictures can be, but with Tamara, they were fun and memorable. Easily one of my favorite parts of the wedding. She captured some amazing moments with me and my husband, as well as our families. I find myself, nearly a year later, looking through the photos and smiling. They were so well done and showed just how happy we were. Thank you Tamara, for giving us these lovely memories that we can share with our loved ones.

ke sure she is doing the best job she can for her clients! Extremely talented and takes pride in her work! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion! We will be a repeat customer for sure! Thank you so much again Tamara!

amara and we paid a deposit of $100. I reached out to Tamara explaining the situation and, because she was unable to accommodate our new wedding date, kindly asked her for our money back. She has refused to return that initial deposit treating it as a cancellation despite the events being outside our control and because we have no other need for a photo shoot. Under normal circumstances we would completely agree a cancellation like this would not entitle us to our money back but those are not normal times. I do not recommend working with her – be aware that she will not refund your deposit under any circumstances, even during a crisis such as this. I can only say I am thankful it is only $100 we’re losing and although it’s being thrown away to her charity, it could be a lot worse.

nt and thorough from the get-go. My ideas weren’t so ordinary, and yet she was excited to take me on as a client. I found choosing a photographer via all of my various inquires to be dull and nerve wrecking until I saw Tamara’s full portfolio of work. I immediately went back to her and said, “I need to secure you now!”. This event was more important than my original wedding day and I so desperately wanted my envisioned photos to turn out well. I didn’t want basic. She’s far above standard quality for photos and her work stands out amongst peers. Leading up to the event, she was “on the ball” in every way possible (more than I was lol). The day of the event, she was full of responsibility, respectful ethic, thoughtfulness, and patience... all while carrying contagious enthusiasm with endless creativity! She “sees” things differently, in the most beautiful of ways. However she isn’t pushy (like my original wedding photographer was) and goes above and beyond to serve you and your wishes during the event. She consistently made sure we were satisfied at each location before moving on to the next series of photos. Trust me when I say *trust Tamara* to provide you your dream photos (and then some). Once I received my (timely) photos, I literally felt a physical response upon seeing them, and also never felt more beautiful in my life. My hub and I constantly hear how stunning our photos are. Multiple people have been brought to tears over the emotion they felt from them. My daughters also ADORED her. My shy one opened up easily to Tamara and her essence. I could go on, but I gotta stop somewhere! A TRUE ARTIST SHE IS. Scoring her would be one of the best gifts you give yourself and your loved ones. This review may be a little long, but it’s for very good reason! She is a treasure. Forever grateful for Tamara! ~The Love Family from Philly

and shy in front of the camera, but Tamara was helpful in guiding us, giving us directions, and making us feel comfortable. We were also confused as to how a city hall ceremony worked. Fortunately for us, Tamara had photographed at Cambridge City Hall before and was able to tell us where to check in, what to expect during the ceremony, and the good photo spots in and around city hall. I definitely recommend Tamara for all of your photography needs!

e photographed. She talked through the whole process, answered all my questions and provided recommendations so that we could enjoy our cocktail hour. What set Tamara apart from others is the instant feeling that she saw us like friends not just a client. Also, her ability to capture a short video footage giving us the best of both. She has such a great eye to get the moment. Tamara surveys the area and finds fun beautiful ways to capture it. On our day, that even included carrying a pair of gold Elizabeth style chairs out into the field for some family photos. I was impressed with how quickly and effortlessly she could get the shots. And kept us on track throughout the entire day – making sure that we could get all the photos we wanted. Both her and Dara captured the day without being intrusive and were genuinely excited to be there. You can tell that they love what they do. We were thrilled in the results of a handful of preview pictures. Steve and I are so excited to see the rest and to pick out our photos. We would recommend Tamara Kohno to other couples to capture their special day.