Tara Hassler Photography

Specializing in Modern Glamour, Headshots, and Private Events

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Headshot for Knepper

Meet Officer Shawn Knepper! 

You may notice him from the Ligonier Valley Police Department, he is also our School Resource Officer. Currently, he is seeking election for Magisterial District Judge, for Westmoreland county 10-3-09 PA. With a heart for public service and dedication to community, he plans to apply the law fairly and firmly with empathy and compassion. 

If you would like to help, you can donate to his campaign, or vote for him in the primary in May. He is currently collecting signatures to secure his name on the ballot. If you would like to sign his petition, please contact him before March 5th. His website is here: https://www.voteknepper.com/ and his Facebook page is: Knepper for District Judge.

Headshot for Bob, Website Designer

Meet Bob Madeley! Owner of BKM Web Solutions. They offer website design, search engine optimization (SEO), and pay per click advertising (PPC). He created and maintains my own website. You can find him here: https://bkmweb.com/

If you’re a business owner, and need a website at an incredibly fair price, look no further! He is very professional and good at what he does! Oh and did I mention, he is my brother!

Stage & Photograph the Darlington Cottage

I received a call to Stage and Photograph two local homes for Air BnB & VRBO. I also created rack cards for both. This is the “Darlington Cottage”. You will soon find it available for rental on both websites. It is located minutes from Idlewild Amusement Park in Ligonier, PA. Staging done by Connie, Owner of Hellings & Neal Design-Build.

Stage & Photograph the Rector Home

I received a call to Stage and Photograph two local homes for Air BnB & VRBO. I also created rack cards for both. This is the “Rector House”. You will soon find it available for rental on both websites. It is located in the heart of Linn Run State Park, one of my favorite places to hike. Minutes from downtown Ligonier. Staging done by Connie, Owner of Hellings & Neal Design-Build.

Updated Headshots for Joyce

Meet Joyce McIntire! She is the owner of McIntire Insurance here in Ligonier, PA. They are a small agency with a big heart and work closely with you, taking the time to understand your unique situation. Because they are an independent agency, they always search the insurance marketplace for the best prices and options. 

They have decades of experience and are ready to put it to work for you to help you protect what matters most! From home and auto insurance to group and individual health coverage, from workers’ compensation to life and disability insurance, they have the policies you are looking for at rates that fit in your budget. 

To schedule an appointment, contact at 724-238-9669 or visit their website at mcintireinsuranceservices.com.

Book Cover Photo

Meet J. Paul McCracken. He and his Cindie operated the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel in Ligonier for 44 years until they sold it in 2020. J. Paul has been the pastor at the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church for over 14 years and is also the Director of Spiritual and Pastoral Services at Bethlen Communities. He recently wrote a book called “Revelation, A Study of Understanding” which will be released worldwide in the coming months. He chose Tara Hassler Photography for his book cover photo.

State Farm Insurance Headshots

Meet Krysta Cornelison! She is the new owner at State Farm Insurance Agency in Mount Pleasant, PA! Her website and Facebook page will be finished soon, so stay tuned! Also, keep an eye out for her billboard in the future!

Professional Hair & Makeup by Mary Beth from JL Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique

Headshots for Loyalhanna Realty

Meet most of the team at Loyalhanna Realty LLC here in Ligonier, PA. Jean Case started this business 33 years ago and is ready to hand it down to her daughter, Tracey Pelesky. 

The first two GORGEOUS portraits are of the Mother-Daughter duo. Then we have Kathy Johnston and Lisa Cairns, who are also great Realtors and Broker Lorraine DiCecco. They all work as a team and have a close camaraderie. 

If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give them a call at (724) 238-3663.

Kokoska Family Portraits

Meet the Kokoska Family! They own Loyalhanna Estate Maintenance and do a fabulous job on my yard every spring and fall. I get a massive amount of leaves and they clean all of it up quickly! I love photographing them every year and watching Miss Kelsey grow. The stuffed animal is an exact replica of their dog Ben, who recently passed away and was Kelsey’s protector. See you next year!

B.D.’s Muscle Car Garage

This was such a FUN project! I was hired to photograph an incredible car collection. Each car (23 to be exact) had their own photo session. This included outside the car on all angles, the interior, the engine, detailed shots, and on occasion the underside and trunk. I also photographed Bill’s entire “Muscle Car Garage”. He sure has an eye for detail! Thank you, Bill Douglas, for allowing me to share some photos. Can’t wait to come back and photograph the GTO when it’s finished!

If you have a collection that would like to be photographed for Insurance or Estate purposes, please give me a call at 814-691-3346.

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Tara Hassler Photography

Ligonier, PA
(814) 691-3346