"Nothing feels as good as something you do from the heart."
Tara is an equine photographer based on the West Coast California
Hi, I'm Tara (Arrowood) Pynn and I'm a photographer of horses and all furry creatures. I am a fine art creator of your precious memories.
My promise to you.....
My mission is to capture meaningful moments through my lens, preserving your real-life story forever.
I believe these connections deserve to be more than just captured and preserved but also displayed and celebrated; passed on from one generation to the next. I promise honesty, quality, and a personalized experience.
MY STORY
My mother was an artist and my father was an engineer…having completed a degree in engineering in 1993, I found myself struggling for the left/right brain career. Born in PA, I moved to San Francisco in 1993 and began assisting a wedding photographer in 1999. By the year 2004 I found myself taking the leap to follow my passion full time. I discovered that photography is the perfect technical and artistic balance.
After enjoying three successful years as a wedding and portrait photographer, I started to feel my passion for fine art photography slipping away. To reignite my creativity, I reached out to local horse rescue sanctuaries—and it worked! I found myself falling in love with photography all over again. I organized a few horse-themed art shows to raise money for the rescues, and it was incredibly rewarding. Soon after, I began booking private clients, capturing the beautiful connection between humans and horses.
In 2013, I had the pleasure of meeting my dear friend Ellie Price, who has dedicated herself to rescuing and caring for 250 wild mustangs. Since then, I have been photographing her amazing herd regularly. Our collaboration has evolved, and now we host photography workshops at her ranch in Elk Creek, California, sharing our passion for photography and these magnificent horses with others.
Jumping ahead to 2016, I was honored to be invited as the guest artist at Sonoma Horse Park. Following the creation of a large horse art installation, I started connecting with more clients who shared my passion for photographing these magnificent creatures. Today, you'll often find me photographing private clients at horse shows, capturing horse and rider portraits, and documenting ranch life at various ranches across the country!
I currently reside by the beach in El Granada, California with my husband and three French Bulldogs. When I'm not photographing, you will find me seeking airstream adventures with my family.
FUN FACTS
I BELIEVE IN LOVE.
I BELIEVE IN LOVE at first sight and marrying your best friend. The best thing you can hope for out of a marriage or whatever type of life commitment you make to another person is that you will grow together, bettering each other.
Life is about MAKING MEMORIES.
Life is about MAKING MEMORIES. It's about the people you meet and the memories you create with them. Our home is filled with three french bulldogs named (Chicken, Waffles and Latte) and a parrot named Jimmy (not shown here!).
FAMILY IS EVERYTHING
FAMILY IS EVERYTHING - both the one you're born into and the one that you create (furry creatures count). Never take them for granted. I just lost my mom suddenly a year ago. Life is too short for all of us. This is my mom's legacy. #Girlpower
DREAM BIG.
DREAM BIG and do what you love and do it often. Without big dreams, I wouldn't have had the experiences that I've enjoyed in my lifetime. This horse's name is Buckle Bunny and I can't actually ride a horse like this...but I'll try anything once and twice if I like it!
FOLLOW YOUR HEART.
I met my husband Travis at Burning Man in 2007. It was love at first sight. We came home from that adventure and moved in together a few days later. Three years later we married at Burning Man, under a dear friend’s statue - surrounded by strangers and our friends and family who were brave enough to make the trip to the playa to celebrate! I believe if you FOLLOW YOUR HEART, you will live the life you deserve.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
(I LOVE What I Do!)
Let’s be real. You deserve to feel loved. You deserve to be You; to express your love for your partner, family, friends; to indulge in your passions and look fabulous while doing so. That’s why Do What You Love is my philosophy. It’s less about me, and more about you when we’re working together. When you do something you love, you shine. It's about living a fulfilling life, a life with purpose. I want you to love what you do, love what you love, and trust me to capture life in the moment for you. You deserve to have tangible evidence that your life is beautiful.
