blu photographer of the year nominee

izi - yeah... Congratulations... Sooooooo happy for you... You go girl..... Honestly, no one deserves it more than you... Looooove the photo ;)

mary alice - DON'T BE SHY, TARA! I honestly can't think of anyone on the planet more talented or more deserving. You will NEVER know how much you have inspired me personally with your talent, your heart, your GIFT. It's incredible to think of all the others out there just like me who have grown exponentially just by watching you from afar. OWN IT, SISTER. You are amazing! And I am off to vote!!!

Justyna - I voted for you because your work rocks and so do you:)

Mama Cas - You're SIX feet tall?! Wow! I never would have guessed that. I've been following your photo blog for several months and I've spent many hours drooling over your archives. This is the talent that I dream of having. I voted....can't wait to see the results. PS...I just got my very first Canon Rebel digital. I know it's not exactly the professional model, but I am in LOVE.

michelle - Congratulations.... you already got my vote!

colbyevans@mac.com - DONE. cuz you deserve it!

michelle - Congratulations!! Your interview is GREAT and that is one crazy bunch of talented photogs!! Going to vote PRONTO! :)

Cheiron - I loved your interview..and love looking at your work everyday! I voted!

Devan - Never would have guessed that you are 6 feet tall, LOL. Congrats!

vivienne - done! wish i could vote a hundred times as i really think you should win this!

Misty - Congrats! You deserve this. I just voted for you. Good luck! =)

mrs boo radley - You got my vote! HoORaY!

Kim - Awesome! Congratulations! You deserve it! Hugs!

Isabel - Tara, you are the best !!!! I will obviously vote for you. Your photos are beautiful but I think what it is really special about you is the kind of mother, wife, friend and person that you are. Reading your blog for a couple of years, has been so inspiring for me in many ways. I began to work as a family photographer in Buenos Aires and in some way you were part of this to come true. Thank you for sharing your blog with us, it is a treasure !!!! ( sory for my english) Isabel

Claire - I voted for you , I love your work. You're the best ;-) !!!

stephanie - how freakin' cool and well-deserved is this!!! :) off to vote now!

bobbi - Don't be embarrassed... EMBRACE IT! You take pride in everything you do, and it shows. Love to you friend. :)

Denise in MN - I am sooooo excited for you! I just got my own website up and running thru Blu and was thrilled to see that YOU were one of nominees. I usually don't leave comments, BUT I HAD TOO THIS TIME! I have been reading your blog and LOVING your work for a long time. Congratulations and I VOTED for ya! Keep up the AWESOME work you are a true talent. You go girl. Love all the way from MN

stacymeyers - OF COURSE.....I VOTED FOR YOU MY DEAR!!! GOOD LUCK

Enjoy Birth - Tara, That is so awesome! I loved your interview and of course you know I love your pictures!

stacymeyers - me again! had to say that i loved the interview ALL of it but...really digging the dexter comment....love me some dextie!!

Rachel - Kudos to you! You shouldn't feel shy--your work is amazing--you are doing what you love and it totally shows. I am consistently amazed by the way you see such beauty in all your clients. Through your eyes, we get to see that too. I went over and voted for you. :)

Julie and Tess - Congrats Tara!

Heather - it's ok, you can be shy. we won't! i am voting loud and proud for you! Woop Woop!

christine. - you should be proud-your work is awesome

maile - congratulations Tara! you totally deserve it!

Katherine MW - just voted. you are my absolute fave. love your stuff. happy shooting. ps, are you coming to utah any time next year??

rebecca k - I followed your blog for a while and love your work. You goy my vote :)

suzanne - congrats & good luck! i just voted for you. {LOVE} your work!

Kate Callahan - I voted for you loooong before I saw this post ; ) I love your work.

Christina - CONGRATS!!!! You have my vote.

shelley e - very cool- good luck! :)

Yolanda - You deserve it. I have been a fan since your early scrapbooking days. You are so talented.

melissa :) - Voted! You go girl! :)

Shutter Daddy - Voted. Well deserved and good luck!

Alison Rowe - Wow! Congratulations! Very well deserved! Your work is awesome!

Kim - Your photography is amazing and I always look forward to reading your blog. You're an inspiration and you definately have me vote xxxx

Emma - Fabulous news about being nominated. Love the three things about you - I never knew you were 6' tall either! So you and Emily must have loved chatting nearly eye to eye. I'm 5' 11" and love looking across rather than down at people! Very best of luck in the comp. x

Shari - Tara - you TOTALLY deserve this!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

jenniferL - you totally deserve the nomination! hope you get it!

Pol - Congratulations! I was so chuffed when I saw your name there, that I had been following you before the nomination :)

Natalie Norton - Don't feel shy for a single second!! You are SO deserving!!!

Kristen - oh SO wonderful!! don't be shy. you're work is beautiful. i SO just voted. =)

Belinda - Done. I hope you win. (You should.)

em - i love you, you are awesome. i want to print this and stick it on my fridge.

matt sloan - congrats! :)

Betsy - Voted for you momma!!!!!!! : )