Description: Art Director with 23 years of experience in all aspects of book, magazine and catalog design; including photography direction and styling
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Whether I’m conceptualizing a book cover, designing an interior, or directing and styling a 120-recipe photoshoot, I love using my creativity, 18 years of experience, and mad organizational skills to assist my clients—making their jobs easier and their projects beautiful and successful. After years of working as an in-house book designer for a major publisher, I said goodbye to my cubicle to work independently. Over the past 11 years, I’ve been involved in every aspect of book, magazine and catalog design,
"Tara has the rare ability of being able to provide exactly what the client desires and knowing exactly how to do it without asking. Her combination of technical skill and impeccable intuition make her one of the best in the book business. If all photo directors were as skilled and dedicated as her, best-sellers would grow on trees."
New York Times best-selling author