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"I was SO excited and antsy to see the pictures. I looked at them last night--you have talent! I love how you captured the essence of each moment and all the interactions and emotions so precisely. Some photos were so beautifully real it made me sad, but a happy kind of sad. It was so fun, and I know we will call you to shoot either our 10-year anniversary or my sister Sabina's wedding, whichever comes first. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!" Love, Mira and Andrew     NY, NY

" We received the amazing album today!!!!!  We really are so appreciative that you created such a beautiful album for us.  Not only does it showcase your beautiful pictures, but you were so creative in the layout!!!!  We absolutely love it, and are so happy we have something so memorable that we can cherish for ever.  Thank you again!!! You are the best!!!" Molly & Shawn     arlington, VA

"I loved the pictures...Loved...Loved!!!! Thank You so much, they were beautifully taken and I like that they weren't all posed. Some of my favorites are the ones that were all laughing in....just reminded of that great day!!!"
Kim & Jerrod Warner McDonaugh, GA

"It was an absolute pleasure having you there with us on our wedding day, and your pictures are beautiful. We loved working with you and the pictures were perfect. We love these pictures so much. I can't say enough to thank you. Every bride deserves a photographer like you. "
Sarah Woodward & Jim Griffeon San Francisco, CA

"I cannot tell you how pleased we are. They are just terrific!! Thank you so much -we absolutely love them."
Maura & Dave Kunz Washington, D.C.

"The pictures are exactly what I hoped they would be. I can't begin to decide which ones are my favorites there are so many incredible pictures. You absolutely captured the emotion of the day. I made the perfect choice by asking you to photograph our wedding. The photos are timeless and perfect. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! With utmost appreciation,"
Rachael & Peter Holt Grand Rapids, MI

"I can't believe how beautiful each picture is, and each captures something unique. The artistic talent of Tara is evident in her pictures. The placement of the frame is consistently perfect. However, it was her demeanor that really impressed us! She listened so well and was able to understand just what we wanted with little explaining. Her prompt and professional ways gave me full confidence on the wedding day. Everyone seemed to comment on how seamlessly she blended with the day. I kept finding myself saying, "Isn't she wonderful?" Tara seemed to know exactly who our families were and it was such a treat to see all the shots of them enjoying the day. We are perfectly pleased!"
Luke & Lindsay Rumohr Cadillac, MI

"You are a very gifted photographer Tara. We love our photographs, absolutely love them. On a day that flys by so quickly - you captured all of our favorite memories. Thankyou for making me feel both at ease, and beautiful in front of your camera. We are so pleased we the quality and variety of shots, and wouldn't have chosen another photographer for our wedding. Thankyou."
Kayla & Jonathan George

"I have to tell you that I set very high expectations for you for shooting our wedding based on your work that I had seen. My husband and I have looked at our photos, and you have exceeded our expectations! From candids to traditionals, you captured the flavor of the day and the genuine emotions expressed by the wedding party and family members. I truly appreciated how organized you were - both the day of the wedding and in advance."
Shannon and Eric Beach Raleigh, NC

"My new husband and I could not be happier with our choice in tara Mckinney Photography.From the moment we met Tara, we knew she was a perfect fit for our wedding celebration. We were in hopes of finding a photographer who would not only catch the image of our ceremony, but also capture our thoughts and excitement to hold on to for the rest of our lives. Tara was at ease on the wedding day, and listened to our ideas and had patience when things were not running smoothly! She is a unique photographer, not just trying to get the job done, but rather tries to make artwork out of your special event. She takes candid photos if you like, posed photos if you like, and basically really tries to meet the wants of the bride and groom. My friends and family have all said what a wonderful pick we had with our photographer, after our wedding day and again when they saw our pictures. I highly recommend Alliance Photography, and thank you Tara for a great album we can hold on to forever."
Jenny & Jeremiah Boerman Shelbyville, MI

"Tara, they turned out so beautiful I can't hardly believe it. You did a FABULOUS job capturing all the special moments, emotions and details of the day."
Jenna & Allen Messinis Sodus, MI

"The pictures are absolutely amazing. We have been awaiting them and could not be more pleased! Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful throughout this whole process. Your work is amazing and we adore your personality."
Corby & Toby Gates Alton, IL

"The pictures are fantastic. We were most blown away by the candids and unplanned shots that you took. You were really able to capture our personalities and our hopes for what our wedding day would be remembered as. The traditional shots are wonderful too but that was to be expected. We knew you had a great eye for such things after we got our engagement photos. We really liked the way that you worked with us and the bridal party to get the photos done. You were very professional but still fun and approachable for us as a group of young people. The timing was perfect and the traditionals taken after the ceremony were well organized. You helped the whole day go smoothly and kept us relaxed. We were very impressed, loved working with you and would recommend you to anyone looking for an artistic photographer who is fun and easy to work with."
Lizbeth & Dave Whipple Wilmore, KY

"We could not be more pleased with your photographs of our daughter's wedding. We had our doubts about what could be done photographically with the venue we chose. When we saw your photographs, we could not believe how you turned ordinary scenery (in our case a downtown setting with streets and buildings) into interesting backdrops that expressed the essence of the day. You seemed to perceive the personalities of Lisa and Clint and capture them, in picture after picture. You have an artistic eye, a talent that cannot be learned, in your ability to compose a picture that tells a story. We have the story of Lisa and Clint's wedding preserved for us, and we thank you sincerely for an excellent work of art."
Lonnie Corbin, mother of the bride Kalamazoo

"Nate and I love the photos you took. They are beautiful!!! You have such a great eye for the right shot and we benefited! Some of our family have seen them and they continually kept saying how great they were. You were wonderful to work with and we definitely will tell anyone getting married about you. I also loved the photos you put on your website. Thanks so much for making our memories so beautiful."
Nate & Debbie de Forest Grand Rapids, MI

"The photographs you took of Bethany and Matt's wedding were great. They helped capture precious moments that cannot be relived... wonderful memories you achieved through your professionalism. Guests commented to me on how you put people at ease and how you seemed to enjoy photographing. Thank you for making our children's wedding a day to remember."
Michele Somples, mother of the bride Kalamazoo, MI

"We just loved our pictures! The candid shots are just as good as the formal shots. We like how there are photos of different things that happened we didn't even know about. Great job!"
Bethany & Matt Finnerty Grand Rapids, MI

"The photographs are absolutely beautiful! We love them!! You did a wonderful job of capturing the emotions of the entire day!"
Tracy and Jason Reese Kalamazoo, MI