Harper Photography - Lebanon, Tn - Families, Children, Babies, Pets, Weddings

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About Us Harper Photography is a studio and location photography business in Lebanon, TN and proudly serves portrait and wedding clientele in Wilson and surrounding counties. Tara Harper, the photographer, graduated in 1996 from Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in Business Administration. While working in the corporate world for 10 years, Tara decided to take additional collegiate courses after work studying photography. It was definitely a dream becoming reality when Harper Photography was born in 2005. Tara is proud to be a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Tennessee Professional Photographers of America, and the Middle Tennessee Professional Photographers of America. Tara currently serves as the President-Elect for the Middle TN guild. She is anticipating becoming a Certified Professional Photographer very soon. This widely-recognized designation consists of a lengthy exam plus a submission of images to be judged by a panel. Also, Harper Photography has been a member of the Wilson County Chamber of Commerce supporting local businesses since 2006. Even though Tara has studied photography in depth, she still continues her education to ensure that the business is up-to-date on the latest in technology and trends. Tara is married to John, a general contractor and owner of Advanced Construction, and has a stepson, Peyton, who attends the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tara also enjoys spoiling their two family pets, Tigger and Gypsy. A Big Thank You Goes To...

John - It's for sure I wouldn't be here without you! You are my biggest cheerleader even when I don't feel like cheering myself. I couldn't ask for a better life companion and husband than you. God really blessed my life when he sent you my way. Thank you for all the painting, lifting, and all the other million little things you do to help make me successful in this crazy journey we are on together!
Peyton - I never had a clue that I would one day be a step-mom, but I sure got lucky when I married your dad and joined your family. You are so smart, and we are both so proud of all of your accomplishments. Thanks for always taking interest in what my latest project is and making me feel important to you. You are the best!
Mom and Dad - I know it made you REALLY nervous when I left my "real" job to pursue this mission full-time, but I am so grateful for your belief in me during the last five years. Your encouragement has meant more than you will ever know! I am a lucky girl for sure...
Sara and Jesse - You girls know how to read my mind when we are tackling weddings together! Even though most everyone else around us is stressed, we manage to keep it cool during these grand events. Thanks for knowing exactly what I need and when I need it. You 2 Rock!
Mary Jo - You are my #1 sidekick at all of our marketing events each year. I often wish I had all of your energy! You are truly irreplaceable, and I appreciate so much all you do for me!
Also, thank you to all of my family, friends, and clients near and far for your inspiration and immeasurable moral support that keeps me headed in the right direction. Each one of you is very special to me!
A short quote by Erma Bombeck sums it up best -
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me". Kind Words
Kind Words o " My oldest daughter got married at absolutely the busiest time of the year! Christmas! We met with Tara to schedule Harper Photography for our photos; she has the PERFECT personality for this business...very professional yet caring. She let us know exactly what to expect the day of the wedding. The big day arrived, and she was there early and made sure everything went off just as she had told us on the front side. Tara captured every precious moment of this special day, but did so in a fashion that we hardly knew she was even at the church! We are very pleased with the images - and Tara - and will use her again for our next special event. Thanks Tara, you certainly made an anxious Mom feel like she had made the wisest choice for one of the most important details!" - R. Johnson, Mother of the Bride o "Everyone loved the pictures. I was so excited to get them back in time for Christmas; everything worked out GREAT! You work hard and do a wonderful job. The photos look like a work of Art!!! Thank you for making her senior pics super!!!” – T. Sullivan o “The whole family loves these pictures and everyone at work, too! My daughter felt so relaxed that she didn’t even feel as if she were "posing." You made the most of her ideas and enhanced them while offering other perfect suggestions. I think you add such wonderful artistic quality to the pictures; you genuinely have an eye for photography and capturing the true beauty of your subject. So thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!! You made it such an awesome, wonderful, joyous, amazing, tremendous, unforgettable, special moment in our lives that we will have and remember forever!!!! You're the BEST!!!” – S. Allen o "Enjoyed the video very much. Nice work. Very nice." – J. Klingler, Father of the Bride o “Harper Photography has photographed our son since he was 1 month old. As parents, we want to get that “perfect” picture, but children don’t always cooperate! However, as a result of Tara’s patience, she has taken many “perfect” pictures of our son. Before changing a backdrop or his outfit, she always ensures that she’s gotten good pictures from each setting for us to choose from. We are more than satisfied with the work Tara has done for us, and she will continue to photograph our family for years to come!" – K. Kirby o “Just wanted to let you know how much we love the photos. I love sitting at my desk and looking at the family portrait. We have had so many comments on them. All good! I do hope you are getting more business than you can handle. We are so glad to find you as our family photographer." – T. Boothe o “Harper Photography is the best! She knows what the bride and groom want because she takes time to know each couple before the wedding! All the right moments were captured perfectly; our album will be breathtaking!” – J. Fish o "Our final print order looks great...Thanks again for everything. I had hoped we could get a family portrait eventually, and it was a great experience…you kept it completely “anxiety-free”!!! You’ll probably see us again in a few years." – L. Franklin o "You are AWESOME - our engagement photos look great!!! I love the ones of us sitting in front of the water... they look really great in black and white, too! On the bridal portraits, the light turned out awesome on the staircase pics. The window shots are SO elegant, too. They are all really great- your artistry is amazing, Tara!!! You are definitely an artist at this, there is no doubt about it. I LOVE YOU- YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Thanks... again, thank you thank you thank you." – S. Ricketts o "This is exactly the style I have been looking for and have not been able to find anywhere! I am so glad you can provide the kind of photographs that reflect what I have been thinking. I am going to have a hard time selecting which one I want for the wall portrait.” – D. Greer o "Harper Photography is the best! My 2 year old daughter had pictures made, and they turned out perfect! On the day of the pictures, we chose to go outside. I thought my little girl was not going to cooperate and would want to play instead of getting her picture made....boy was I wrong! Tara had my daughter's attention the whole time, and my daughter smiled and grinned from ear to ear in every picture. I had not used Harper Photography before this day, and pictures I had taken previously of my daughter had never turned out as good. I will use Harper Photography from now on to get pictures made of my children and for any special event I might have. Thanks Tara!" – M. Alsup o “Tara is a wonderful photographer. She captures the essence of the child or who ever she is working with at the time. She has great people skills and really enjoys her profession.” – C. Judd o “We really enjoyed our portraits, and the time taken with us. We never felt rushed or that we could not express what we were looking for. They turned out great, and we were well pleased.” – L. Oakley o "My sister and I had never had professional photographs taken, but we wanted to do something special for our parents since we were getting older and hand-made cards just didn't seem as special. Tara made sure we were very comfortable and had a lot of fun while we were there. We used fans to get some wind-blown looks and cranked up some music for a fun atmosphere - and it showed in our photos. Needless to say, our mom cried when she saw them on Christmas morning. Thanks Tara, for the good times and lasting memories. We appreciate your passion and expertise in what you do." – B. Joynes o “Harper Photography has taken pictures of my children for three years. I feel she is constantly coming up with new and unique ideas. The quality of work and professionalism is by far the best I have experienced. I look forward to Tara providing memories for me and my family for years to come!” - M. Fuson o “Our experience with Harper Photography was awesome! All our pictures were incredible and told the story of our wedding perfectly. We still look back at our wedding pictures today and even though it's been over a year we still feel like we're there! Harper Photography will forever be our photographer. Thank you Tara for being an amazing photographer and friend. We love you!" - C. & M. McDonald o “We love the work that Tara does. She is very affordable, and her work is amazing. We have used Tara for our daughter's 3/6/9/12 month pictures, and she works so well with her. Tara makes it fun for the kids, and she really lets the customer decide what they want with the pictures. She will give her opinion when asked, but is not pushy. We will continue to use Tara for a long time!” – J. Bell o “Tara was so friendly and takes pictures that are of great quality. She was fantastic to work with and the pictures she takes are ones that you will treasure forever. She can capture the moment even when you are not ready for the camera!” - S. Rogers o “I have been very pleased with everything about Harper Photography. Tara does such a great job of capturing my granddaughter's unique expressions. Each picture reminds me of a different look I see in her. The quality of her work is wonderful. I always have such a hard time deciding which poses to choose, they are all so good and better than typical, standard poses.” – D. Williams o "Tara was incredibly patient with our two year old twins. She took her time and even brought special things with them in mind which made the process go more smoothly. It was truly a pleasure working with her." - K. Maggart o “The pictures just turned out better than I could have ever imagined! I will definitely be using my album for publicity for you if nothing else! You are amazing at what you do, and I have enjoyed working with you… Thank You so very much for all you have done and making our wedding memories so special. The wedding day was such a blur to me! I remember very little about it, and you captured every important moment on camera and that means so much!” – M. Furches o "Harper Photography does a great job with photos. I have a little girl that was born in September. Tara took time with my baby during her Christmas and 3 month pictures. She was very patient while I changed her and made her happy. Tara also took our family pictures and did a wonderful job. She took the time to find the perfect picture - we just acted naturally while she took the pictures. She is also easy to talk to and very friendly; she gets your proofs and packages back in a reasonable amount of time." - H. Carr o “Having two younger children, pictures are not always a stress free situation. However, Tara always takes the time and has the patience to make sure everyone is at ease which makes the session much more enjoyable for mom, dad, and the kids. And the photos always turn out great!” – K. Davis

About Us<br>About Us <b> Harper Photography is a studio and location photography business in Lebanon, TN and proudly serves portrait and wedding clientele in Wilson and surrounding counties.</b> Tara Harper, the photographer, graduated in 1996 from Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in Business Administration. While working in the corporate world for 10 years, Tara decided to take additional collegiate courses after work studying photography. It was definitely a dream becoming reality when Harper Photography was born in 2005. Tara is proud to be a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Tennessee Professional Photographers of America, and the Middle Tennessee Professional Photographers of America. Tara currently serves as the President-Elect for the Middle TN guild. She is anticipating becoming a Certified Professional Photographer very soon. This widely-recognized designation consists of a lengthy exam plus a submission of images to be judged by a panel. Also, Harper Photography has been a member of the Wilson County Chamber of Commerce supporting local businesses since 2006. Even though Tara has studied photography in depth, she still continues her education to ensure that the business is up-to-date on the latest in technology and trends. Tara is married to John, a general contractor and owner of Advanced Construction, and has a stepson, Peyton, who attends the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tara also enjoys spoiling their two family pets, Tigger and Gypsy. <b>A Big Thank You Goes To...</b> <dl> <dt><b>John -</b> It's for sure I wouldn't be here without you! You are my biggest cheerleader even when I don't feel like cheering myself. I couldn't ask for a better life companion and husband than you. God really blessed my life when he sent you my way. Thank you for all the painting, lifting, and all the other million little things you do to help make me successful in this crazy journey we are on together!<br> <dt><b>Peyton - </b> I never had a clue that I would one day be a step-mom, but I sure got lucky when I married your dad and joined your family. You are so smart, and we are both so proud of all of your accomplishments. Thanks for always taking interest in what my latest project is and making me feel important to you. You are the best!<br> <dt><b>Mom and Dad -</b> I know it made you REALLY nervous when I left my "real" job to pursue this mission full-time, but I am so grateful for your belief in me during the last five years. Your encouragement has meant more than you will ever know! I am a lucky girl for sure...<br> <dt><b>Sara and Jesse - </b> You girls know how to read my mind when we are tackling weddings together! Even though most everyone else around us is stressed, we manage to keep it cool during these grand events. Thanks for knowing exactly what I need and when I need it. You 2 Rock!<br> <dt><b>Mary Jo -</b> You are my #1 sidekick at all of our marketing events each year. I often wish I had all of your energy! You are truly irreplaceable, and I appreciate so much all you do for me!<br> <dt>Also, thank you to all of my family, friends, and clients near and far for your inspiration and immeasurable moral support that keeps me headed in the right direction. Each one of you is very special to me! </dl> A short quote by Erma Bombeck sums it up best - <br> When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me". Kind Words<br>Kind Words o " My oldest daughter got married at absolutely the busiest time of the year! Christmas! We met with Tara to schedule Harper Photography for our photos; she has the PERFECT personality for this business...very professional yet caring. She let us know exactly what to expect the day of the wedding. The big day arrived, and she was there early and made sure everything went off just as she had told us on the front side. Tara captured every precious moment of this special day, but did so in a fashion that we hardly knew she was even at the church! We are very pleased with the images - and Tara - and will use her again for our next special event. Thanks Tara, you certainly made an anxious Mom feel like she had made the wisest choice for one of the most important details!" - R. Johnson, Mother of the Bride o "Everyone loved the pictures. I was so excited to get them back in time for Christmas; everything worked out GREAT! You work hard and do a wonderful job. The photos look like a work of Art!!! Thank you for making her senior pics super!!!” – T. Sullivan o “The whole family loves these pictures and everyone at work, too! My daughter felt so relaxed that she didn’t even feel as if she were "posing." You made the most of her ideas and enhanced them while offering other perfect suggestions. I think you add such wonderful artistic quality to the pictures; you genuinely have an eye for photography and capturing the true beauty of your subject. So thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!! You made it such an awesome, wonderful, joyous, amazing, tremendous, unforgettable, special moment in our lives that we will have and remember forever!!!! You're the BEST!!!” – S. Allen o "Enjoyed the video very much. Nice work. Very nice." – J. Klingler, Father of the Bride o “Harper Photography has photographed our son since he was 1 month old. As parents, we want to get that “perfect” picture, but children don’t always cooperate! However, as a result of Tara’s patience, she has taken many “perfect” pictures of our son. Before changing a backdrop or his outfit, she always ensures that she’s gotten good pictures from each setting for us to choose from. We are more than satisfied with the work Tara has done for us, and she will continue to photograph our family for years to come!" – K. Kirby o “Just wanted to let you know how much we love the photos. I love sitting at my desk and looking at the family portrait. We have had so many comments on them. All good! I do hope you are getting more business than you can handle. We are so glad to find you as our family photographer." – T. Boothe o “Harper Photography is the best! She knows what the bride and groom want because she takes time to know each couple before the wedding! All the right moments were captured perfectly; our album will be breathtaking!” – J. Fish o "Our final print order looks great...Thanks again for everything. I had hoped we could get a family portrait eventually, and it was a great experience…you kept it completely “anxiety-free”!!! You’ll probably see us again in a few years." – L. Franklin o "You are AWESOME - our engagement photos look great!!! I love the ones of us sitting in front of the water... they look really great in black and white, too! On the bridal portraits, the light turned out awesome on the staircase pics. The window shots are SO elegant, too. They are all really great- your artistry is amazing, Tara!!! You are definitely an artist at this, there is no doubt about it. I LOVE YOU- YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Thanks... again, thank you thank you thank you." – S. Ricketts o "This is exactly the style I have been looking for and have not been able to find anywhere! I am so glad you can provide the kind of photographs that reflect what I have been thinking. I am going to have a hard time selecting which one I want for the wall portrait.” – D. Greer o "Harper Photography is the best! My 2 year old daughter had pictures made, and they turned out perfect! On the day of the pictures, we chose to go outside. I thought my little girl was not going to cooperate and would want to play instead of getting her picture made....boy was I wrong! Tara had my daughter's attention the whole time, and my daughter smiled and grinned from ear to ear in every picture. I had not used Harper Photography before this day, and pictures I had taken previously of my daughter had never turned out as good. I will use Harper Photography from now on to get pictures made of my children and for any special event I might have. Thanks Tara!" – M. Alsup o “Tara is a wonderful photographer. She captures the essence of the child or who ever she is working with at the time. She has great people skills and really enjoys her profession.” – C. Judd o “We really enjoyed our portraits, and the time taken with us. We never felt rushed or that we could not express what we were looking for. They turned out great, and we were well pleased.” – L. Oakley o "My sister and I had never had professional photographs taken, but we wanted to do something special for our parents since we were getting older and hand-made cards just didn't seem as special. Tara made sure we were very comfortable and had a lot of fun while we were there. We used fans to get some wind-blown looks and cranked up some music for a fun atmosphere - and it showed in our photos. Needless to say, our mom cried when she saw them on Christmas morning. Thanks Tara, for the good times and lasting memories. We appreciate your passion and expertise in what you do." – B. Joynes o “Harper Photography has taken pictures of my children for three years. I feel she is constantly coming up with new and unique ideas. The quality of work and professionalism is by far the best I have experienced. I look forward to Tara providing memories for me and my family for years to come!” - M. Fuson o “Our experience with Harper Photography was awesome! All our pictures were incredible and told the story of our wedding perfectly. We still look back at our wedding pictures today and even though it's been over a year we still feel like we're there! Harper Photography will forever be our photographer. Thank you Tara for being an amazing photographer and friend. We love you!" - C. & M. McDonald o “We love the work that Tara does. She is very affordable, and her work is amazing. We have used Tara for our daughter's 3/6/9/12 month pictures, and she works so well with her. Tara makes it fun for the kids, and she really lets the customer decide what they want with the pictures. She will give her opinion when asked, but is not pushy. We will continue to use Tara for a long time!” – J. Bell o “Tara was so friendly and takes pictures that are of great quality. She was fantastic to work with and the pictures she takes are ones that you will treasure forever. She can capture the moment even when you are not ready for the camera!” - S. Rogers o “I have been very pleased with everything about Harper Photography. Tara does such a great job of capturing my granddaughter's unique expressions. Each picture reminds me of a different look I see in her. The quality of her work is wonderful. I always have such a hard time deciding which poses to choose, they are all so good and better than typical, standard poses.” – D. Williams o "Tara was incredibly patient with our two year old twins. She took her time and even brought special things with them in mind which made the process go more smoothly. It was truly a pleasure working with her." - K. Maggart o “The pictures just turned out better than I could have ever imagined! I will definitely be using my album for publicity for you if nothing else! You are amazing at what you do, and I have enjoyed working with you… Thank You so very much for all you have done and making our wedding memories so special. The wedding day was such a blur to me! I remember very little about it, and you captured every important moment on camera and that means so much!” – M. Furches o "Harper Photography does a great job with photos. I have a little girl that was born in September. Tara took time with my baby during her Christmas and 3 month pictures. She was very patient while I changed her and made her happy. Tara also took our family pictures and did a wonderful job. She took the time to find the perfect picture - we just acted naturally while she took the pictures. She is also easy to talk to and very friendly; she gets your proofs and packages back in a reasonable amount of time." - H. Carr o “Having two younger children, pictures are not always a stress free situation. However, Tara always takes the time and has the patience to make sure everyone is at ease which makes the session much more enjoyable for mom, dad, and the kids. And the photos always turn out great!” – K. Davis