Terra Tabbytosavit Photography

I hate doing head shots. Hate ‘em. I’m no George Clooney. BUT… they’re important in my business, so occasionally I just have to GRIN and bear (not BARE) it. I saw that Terra is a wedding specialist, but if she can make nervous grooms and giddy brides look natural and like they’re having the time of their lives (they’d better be), she can do the same for a reluctant businessman. I warned her ahead of time that I’m very picky about my pics, and with that we were off. Of the 25, I liked 2 (she liked several more). Don’t misunderstand, 2 = a BIG WIN for me. I sincerely appreciated her graciousness after I told her which two I was most happy with. «Thanks, Terra, you have a great, calming personality, and I’d recommend you without hesitation.»

We used Terra to take some «family» photos — my husband and I + our two beautiful puppies!
I cannot say enough great things about Terra. She was on time, professional and an absolute joy to work with.
Our puppies are not exactly well behaved and Terra did not get frustrated for one second. She worked her tail off to get the perfect shot with both of them looking at the camera. I couldn’t be more impressed. She made all kinds of funny sounds to get their attention and never gave up. I am absolutely thrilled with the results.
One other thing that I appreciated very much about Terra was her turnaround time to get the pictures. It was only 2 weeks until I had the edited photos in my inbox. That was a great surprise for me. I’ve worked with other photographers where it took MONTHS to get them back so this was wonderful.
The cherry on top with Terra is that she went above and beyond by providing examples of how we might display our photos in our home. She sent a mini guide with ideas and also said she would help select the pictures, grouping, cropping, etc to create the perfect group of photos. I appreciate that so much as I do not have a very creative eye but can’t wait to display the photos.
Terra is a top notch professional and I definitely would recommend her to anyone!

My fiancé and I are not models nor do either of us take flattering pictures, so finding a photographer for our engagement photos wasn’t at the top of our list. We were looking around from site to site and weren’t impressed with some of the portfolios and rates other photographers had to offer. After looking around, my fiancé asked a co-​worker and behold, it was Terra. After some communication and questions, we knew and put our trust in Terra and to no surprise, she did not disappoint.
From beginning to end, Terra never once made my fiancé or I uncomfortable or hesitant of a pose which made the photo shoot go smooth and easy. She did her best to capture the perfect lighting for that perfect picture and to catch us at our most calm and relaxed moments to help with capturing the subtle moment of our expressions.
Terra is easy going, has great enthusiasm and is confident in what she does. She is worth every penny for her service in creating great photos. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for quality photos and great captured moments in time.

We hired Terra to do professional headshots and a group photo for our insurance agency. After reaching out to three different photographers, Terra’s bid not only offered the most competitive price but her email communication was the most clear about what that price included.
On the day of the photo shoot, Terra did a great job of making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, and she provided great advice on how to pose in order to get the most flattering shots. She was also able to get a lot of quality shots in a short period of time, so we were able to get back to work quickly!
When we got our photo proofs back (a little over a week after the session), we were very pleased with the final results — each of us had several great photos to choose from!

If a picture is worth a thousand words, just look at all the beautiful work Terra has done and trust that you’ve gone with the right person. From the first time I saw her photos, I just KNEW that I wanted to have her photograph my wedding… and ahem… I wasn’t even engaged at that point! But I knew that if/​when I was, I wanted only her to do it… and when that happened, it would be magical… and it was.
How can I convey my appreciation, my gratitude, and my loyalty to Terra? She was there from the beginning… she made my husband (then fiancé) –who wasn’t a fan of taking pictures simply feel at ease, and he looked absolutely charming in our engagement photos. Then our wedding photos? We are by far no models, but she did a pretty darn good job at making us look like ones! A year later, she was photographing our newborn son. And to top off our one year anniversary, I was handed a copy of Real Weddings Magazine, featuring our wedding photos! I laughed, then naturally, I cried. She is amazing and I cannot wait for her to capture the many more memories I will share with my family…
Funny, easy-​going, and crazy talented. That’s Terra. Book her.

Terra, you were great! You managed to coax not just one smile but dozens of pictures with a genuine smile for my headshot — most of my previous photography has felt fake and tacky by comparison! You put me at ease, told me a few corny jokes that deserved a good laugh and before we knew it we were in a comfortable groove and the pictures just flowed naturally out of that. Thank you for taking the time to try all sorts of different poses. You had a way of connecting with what I like to do for a living and were able to draw out pictures that expressed the care and concern and enjoyment I bring to my work. You were courteous, humble and easy to get along with. A friend who reviewed the finished results immediately asked for your name, and I would gladly refer you to anyone looking for quality photography.

Getting a good head-​shot can be a trying experience. Especially for me — I get crazy clown grimace when I try to smile «naturally» in front of a camera. (and being in real estate I need head-​shots on a regular basis, lest I be ‘that person’ who is ten years older than their glam-​shot business card) Terra somehow got a bunch of great, flattering shots in 30 minutes — that’s a feat in my book. My partner and I each came away with multiple photos we loved. She managed just the right balance of «professional» and «approachable», which is what we wanted to convey. Fun and reasonably priced to boot.

Almost a year after our wedding, I STILL have people telling me that our wedding pictures are amazing. Terra caputured our special day with such skill and talent and I am so grateful. She was so easy to work with, especially with putting together our album. She tweaked the album to just the way I wanted, even down to the smallest detail.
Terra will definitely be my go-​to person for ALL my photography needs.

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer, BOOK TERRA. I’m telling you, she is the best. We booked Terra 15 months before our November 13, 2010, wedding because I just knew I wanted to hire her. We had our engagement session in May 2010. She was so comfortable to work with and was constantly thinking of cool angles and poses. Our session lasted about 3 hours or so, but it went by really fast. (Tip: bring props — it’s fun and gives a cool touch to your photos.) She also posted all of the photos from our engagement shoot within 12 days (amazingly fast!). We ordered an engagement album to use as the guestbook at our wedding, so it does double duty and is worth every penny.
Our wedding photos looked absolutely beautiful, straight out of a magazine. The lighting and colors were perfect. All of our family and formal photos look nice and relaxed because Terra gives off such a nice vibe. She captured tons of our details and all of the important moments (her assistant, Michelle, got many awesome shots, too). I really felt like Terra truly captured the vibe of our wedding. I had several people, after watching the slideshow, tell me that our images felt «complete» and that she really took pictures of EVERYTHING from the beginning of the day until the end (which she did). We had about 8 «preview» pictures within 48 hours of our wedding, and received all of our wedding photos (about 1,000) just 3 weeks after our wedding. Our album was ordered only 1 month after our wedding. I was shocked at how fast we received everything!
To sum it up, Terra has a great personality, very artistic eye, great communication, and quick turn around time for your images — all of the things that you want in a wedding photographer. Her prices are also very reasonable too. We received an engagement session, 7 hours on the wedding day, an assistant photographer, engagement album, wedding album, and hi-​res disc of all of our images for about $ 3,200. And it was totally worth it — I would absolutely recommend her to everyone!

My Fiancé and I love Terra. She did an amazing job taking our engagement pictures :) Although we took pictures on a cloudy/​rainy day, she still manages to take excellent pictures of us. She takes the most random pictures and it actually looks good. Great Job Terra! Check out our video that she made of us!!!

Terra — you offered zero compensation for your bad customer service and attitude but you did offer a lot of personal excuses about why you couldn’t perform. You also chose to UP THE PRICE of the album on top of me alreadyt expressing that I was dissatisfied and offered no compromise to the price you gave me in writing… even after your horrrible service!
I chose to keep our communication via email because you’re extremely difficult to deal with and I prefer to keep things to the facts rather than dealing with your manipulative attitude. I’m sorry that your life went awry but multiple brides from the year before contacted me about your horrible service as well as brides from the summer/​fall I got married. I can forward your responses to my emails to anyone that has questions as to why I left that review. Thank you!

We got married July 25, 2009 and chose Terra as our photographer. She couldn’t have been any better. Not only are her pictures AMAZING, she really captured our emotions and personalities on film. She is professional, friendly, and extremely creative. She made Brian feel comfortable taking pictures, and believe me, he is not the easiest person when it comes to that. Knowing that photos are the number one most important thing for your wedding (in my opinion) choosing Terra is the best choice you can make! We love Terra and will use her for all the important life events in our future =)

Terra is absolutely fabulous. She photographed our wedding in May and the we just LOVE our photos. She captured our day so well — all the emotions. Just looking at the photos she took makes me so happy and brings me back to that oh-​so-​special day. We’ve gotten a lot of compliments about them from our friends and family.
Terra’s rates are also really reasonable. She’s very flexible and would customize her packages for you.
Finally, she was great to work with throughout the year in preparation for the wedding. And so laid back at the actual wedding.
Again, Terra is awesome!

Terra photographed our Labor Day weekend wedding and she did a mini shoot a week before so that my husband would hopefully be a little more comfortable in front of the camera on the day of the wedding.
1) Our photos came out great — the lighting and the colors were beautiful. Also, Terra scoped out the Presidio to find us a couple camera worthy sites which were unique and which I never would have thought of on my own.
2) Terra’s rates for a wedding are also very reasonable, especially given the high quality of the images we received.
3) Most importantly for us though, was the fact that Terra was so easy to work with. She is very responsive by phone and by email — I had tons of questions for her, which she very patiently answered and in great detail. Secondly, Terra worked with us to create a package that we were comfortable with given scheduling and what we wanted to take away from the day. Finally, my husband HATES posing for photos. He was pretty impatient about that portion of the day. He was also super opposed to any photos that involved anything even the slightest bit «cheesy». Terra was super understanding about it and worked with him in a way that made him comfortable. She chose poses he could stand and moved very quickly through all the posed shots without skimping on quality or missing any of the important ones that we wanted.
We’re very happy we chose to work with Terra. Weddings are stressful times… it’s just so much easier when you find reliable and talented people.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Terra is a hidden gem among wedding photographers! She has a great personality and an amazing knack for putting even the most camera-​shy people at ease. She is wonderful to work with and very talented! And on top of it all, her rates for wedding packages are very inexpensive for the amazing quality of the photos! Check out her portfolio on her website, you won’t be disappointed!
We’ve only had our engagement session with Terra, so far, but the photos were so fantastic that now I CAN’T WAIT to see what she does with our wedding photos!

Holiday Picture Time… My sisters and our significant others used Terra to be our photographer, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the level and quality of service we received from her. Terra was prompt, professional, fun and above-​all, talented. I certainly was happy with all the photos and her creativity with each background, and pose. (we took our photos with San Francisco in the background) We’re very happy with the quality of the photos that were taken and will certainly be using Terra in the future as our photographer.
Before we took these pictures my sister and her fiancé used her for their engagement pictures which came out spectacular… definitley would reccomend her to anyone who wants to capture that special moment and to have a fun experience!
OH YA… her prices are good too :)