Hi, I’m Tara — a documentary photographer based in the UK who works with families, newborns, and some pretty incredible people along the way. I picked up my first camera at 15 and built my career from nothing, no qualifications, no formal training, just a genuine love for capturing real moments. What started as a doorstep portrait project during lockdown grew into a full photography business, and now I get to do what I love every single day. I created this guide because I wished someone had handed me exactly this when I was starting out — so here it is.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​