My experience with Tanya came unexpectedly. I have many friends who know her and post her work, so I followed her page a few years ago thinking, “If I ever decide to do this, I like her style.” I didn’t anticipate being diagnosed with breast cancer – but I immediately knew that one of my first steps would be to preserve my body as I know it with Tanya’s beautiful photography… I reached out to her for consult before I even had a biopsy to see what her availability would be like and she responded IMMEDIATELY. What I didn’t expect was the kind, compassionate, and undeniably caring woman on the other end of the phone who listened to my fears and did everything known to man to make my experience excellent. She told me what to expect and then scheduled a consult so I could bring my outfit ideas, hair and beauty research, and come see the studio beforehand. She is extremely organized, and I loved and appreciated everything about her method! Her studio was welcoming and gave me knowledge about what to expect, and her incredible wardrobe offerings even inspired me to go out to one of the stores in town and try on some things. I’m so glad for that inspiration because I took a few photos in the dressing room and those candid shots helped me figure out what I was comfortable in, what looked good on me, what parts of my body I wanted to highlight, etc. I have a lot of old lingerie that would have worked… but for me, a new piece to mark this chapter felt appropriate. We shot photos in something new, old, borrowed, and something pink… because, well, breast cancer, ya know!
On picture day, I had my hair and makeup done. Her artist was so light with the hand, I couldn’t believe how she transformed me! I felt beautiful when I went to change in to my first outfit. As Tanya photographed, she shared pics along the way, and some were so beautiful and breathtaking, that I cried about my diagnosis and what might become of my body. She was so fast with the hugs and tissues, my makeup didn’t even smudge. She talked me out of a dark place, and somehow, simultaneously, captured the moment as well. I will always remember how supported I felt in that moment.
The photos she delivered are beautiful and while I will treasure them for a lifetime to come, I am even more grateful that she helped me during such a tough time – both in the moment and following up afterward. She is a gem with an incredible talent, a fun personality, and a giant heart. I very much look forward to doing photography with her again some day in the future when I’m on the other side of this. I highly recommend her, her makeup artist, and her studio. No matter what stage of life you’re in, you’re worth it… and she’s the best person to...
Read moreI’ve done fine art modeling for over 20 years and have worked with a lot of professional photographers and makeup artists. I’m also a physician who lost myself in the demands of an overwhelming and broken healthcare system. So when I was introduced to Tanya by a mutual friend, I was immediately inspired by her creative vision. She is driven to help women see themselves through another lens. One that captures their beauty, softness and powerful sensuality. Aspects of ourselves that often get lost in the grind of trying to be perfect mothers or working professionals.
Tanya’s creativity and technical expertise for her craft is unparalleled by any photographer I’ve worked with. I was immediately comfortable in her lofty and well appointed Arts District studio. She has a closet full of immaculate clothes and props that I could put together only in my most delicious dreams! The furniture is lush and provides a variety of sultry backdrops. The floor-to ceiling windows provide beautiful natural light that she expertly augments with her own light sources.
Makeup can make or break a photoshoot and Tanya has the best makeup artist in the city! She made me shine like an absolute star!
The quality of the final products is nothing short of art. I received 2 glass mounted wall pieces and an Italian leather-bound book of the most beautiful photos of myself that I’ve ever seen. These are treasures that I’ll be able to look at for a lifetime to remind myself of the depth of inner beauty that I embody.
My experience with T. Marie Creative was so much more than a photo session. It was a therapeutic exercise that rejuvenated and energized every aspect of my personal and professional life. Words simply can’t express my gratitude.
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Read moreTanya was amazing to work with. She consulted with me and checked in various times leading up to my appointment to see if I had any questions or needed any assistance with wardrobe for my boudoir shoot. If I did have questions or concerns she was quick to answer and very professional. Upon arriving for my appointment, I felt welcomed and comfortable. The personalized welcome sign that was waiting for me was a nice touch and made me feel special. The fact that professional make-up was applied prior to the shoot was an added bonus! The make-up added so much to my photos and made me feel so beautiful! I don’t usually wear a lot of make up so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about having so much on, but it really made my photos SO much better than if I had done my own make-up. Tanya has a warm and friendly personality. She is really easy to talk to, which helped a lot because it was my first boudoir shoot and I was a bit nervous going into it. She made me feel comfortable during the shoot even when I was standing in little to no clothing. Tanya offered drinks and light snacks which I appreciated. I even left with a small gift bag filled with goodies, which was so kind and thoughtful! I loved how she asked me what ideas I had and took them into consideration in order to make them a reality. Most importantly, I LOVE how all my pictures turned out! She did a fantastic job and the overall experience was so positive. Even in this age of COVID19, she took extra measures to make sure I felt safe. I will recommend her to anyone who is looking for a...
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