Tara Hassler Photography

Specializing in Modern Glamour, Headshots, and Private Events

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Headshots for Ellen

Meet Ellen Klaus Owner of The Finishing Touch here in Ligonier, PA. They provide quality gifts that not only meet, but exceed the needs and desires of their loyal customers. Since day one, a genuine love and passion for quality products and top-notch customer service has defined who they are! Stop in at 103 North Market St and check it out!

Ellen is also starting an exciting new chapter in her life. CONGRATULATIONS for achieving your Real Estate License! If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you can find her at Loyalhanna Realty LLC, also located in Ligonier.

Professional Makeup by Joy, owner of JL Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique.

Updated headshots for Cathy

Meet Cathy Graham! She is loved by many. Most recognize her empathetic, sympathetic, open heart. She’s been through so much, and has even beat breast cancer! 

She needed some updated headshots for her new career change that will follow in her father’s footsteps. Congratulations Cathy for receiving your Real Estate License! You can find her at Loyalhanna Realty LLC located in Ligonier, PA.

Professional makeup by Mary Beth at JL Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique.

Laurie’s Portrait Session

Meet Laurie! You probably recognize her from the Agway in Ligonier. She has been the bookkeeper there for 20 years! She is also very active in the BPW (Business and Professional Women). She is involved in the state, district, and is an asset to our Ligonier Valley local. Last year she was district director of our regional chapters. She has a warm smile, heart of gold, and a funny sense of humor. We’ve had many giggles together. I am glad to call her my friend!

Small Things Often

This was a fun project! Faith needed a variety of photos for her website and social media. She owns “Small Things Often”, where you are provided with therapeutic opportunities through her unique experiences. There is an office here in Ligonier where she offers counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. She also provides “couple” workshops. She teaches yoga and is a Grief Yoga Certified Instructor as well. 

Another offering she has is Mindful Outdoor Experiences, which is AWESOME! It involves walking through the forest with her guiding you to really be in the moment. What do you hear? What do you smell? Her next Nature Therapy walk is on October 16th. There are many events coming up and you can view them on her Facebook page above. Check out her website too at smallthingsoften.com.

Dr. Ben Carson

Despite the rain, we had another great event for Dr. Ben Carson! I look forward to photographing him every year. The Carson Scholars Fund awards students who have high levels of academic excellence and community service. 

Another amazing project Ben and his wife, Candy, created is the Ben Carson Reading Rooms. They provide funding to schools to build and maintain a warm safe place for children to discover the joy of independent leisure reading. They have over 250 of these rooms across the United States. See you next year!

Product Photos for BeauBiful Bras

Do you have a product that needs photographed for your website? I can help!

My friend Heather Juliussen created this new business and women with large breasts are going to want to read this!

This product is called “The Pillow” made by BeauBiful Bras. It will provide support, reduce frictions, and add comfort for a good night’s sleep. The Pillow provides support to the top breast (while sleeping) and prevents unwanted movement. That leads to a more comfortable and better night’s sleep. It keeps your breasts separated while you sleep, and that eliminates the friction. Without it, when you move during the night your breasts rub together. This causes skin on skin friction which leads to damage over time. Using “The Pillow” will eliminate this problem, and your chest wrinkles!

Try it out, I know you wont be disappointed! You can order your own pillow here: beaubiful.com

Updated Headshots for Ginger

Meet Ginger! She works in human resources at a new company and has recently been given a promotion! So of course, she needed some updated headshots!

Congratulations Ginger and thank you for using my services!

Professional hair & Makeup by Mary Beth at JL Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique.

Golden Hour with my Cub

I have been so busy the past month with private events and unfortunately, I cannot share them with you. I am so grateful for having these same events year after year. When I am not taking photos for my business, I am taking them for myself. This Cub right here is the reason for my existence. He is why I push myself every day to be better. To work harder. To grow and to learn, together. The two most important things in my life…my Cub and my Business. It takes A LOT to run a business, but it takes even more to raise a son. 

This is what we do…trail blaze through the forest, climb trees, and stop to smell the wildflowers. Life would be boring without him. I hope you enjoy these golden hour portraits. I am working on posting more of my life with you all.

Lyn Willy’s Mascot

Meet Gunner! He is the inspiration behind Lyn Willy’s children’s books. There are two books published, with another on the way! Here he is pictured in one of his favorite spots, because he loves going for rides! To purchase a copy of these books, go here.

Attorney Headshot

“Babst | Calland Attorneys at Law” located in Pittsburgh, PA welcomes newest member Emily Davis to the team! 

Their attorneys concentrate on the current and emerging needs of clients in a variety of industry sectors, with focused legal practices in construction, corporate and commercial, emerging technologies, employment and labor, energy and natural resources, environmental, land use, litigation, public sector, real estate and transportation safety. 

They are ranked the seventh largest law firm in Pittsburgh and have 5 locations on the East coast. You can find them here. 

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Tara Hassler Photography

Ligonier, PA
(814) 691-3346