“My heart bursts its banks, spilling beauty and goodness. I pour it out in [photographs] to the king.”
All about you
Welcome
We can’t wait to provide you with a custom luxury portrait photography experience unlike any other.
Your comfort is our team’s main concern. You may be thinking how can that be when I would rather get a root canal than have my photos taken. Or you may be thinking you aren’t photogenic. Our core belief is that beauty exists in everyone and our job is to provide you with tangible proof via photographs. Our promise to you is a fun and luxurious experience with the most beautiful photos you have ever seen of yourself. Our talented team will style your hair and makeup so you look as good as you feel. Our award-winning artist will get to know you and help you decide what to wear based on your personal style and your marketing message. When she starts taking pictures, you’ll be ready.
Your custom portrait session
What We Offer
Initial Consultation
This is for you to learn more about the process. But, more importantly, for us to get to know you and understand the vision you have for your session.
Wardrobe Styling
As part of your consultation we’ll talk about your personal brand and we’ll help you choose the outfits from your closet that will show the best at your portrait photography session.
Hair Styling
The day of your photoshoot, you simply show up. One of our hair stylists will give shape and add volume to your beautiful tresses.
Makeup Application
Whether you decide to come with some makeup on or with a fresh face, our professional makeup artists will ensure your makeup is photo-ready. We’ll even add some eyelashes as well.
Guided Photoshoot
Saray's job is to find your best angles and guide you through a series of expressions until she captures your personality. She wants to tell your story through beautiful photos that you will gladly share all over your social media and gift to family members.
Multiple Outfit Changes
You’ll be with Saray for a while and that allows for several changes. Saray has found over the years that there is something liberating about putting on a different outfit that allows your confidence to come through.
Immediate Image Reveal
Daniel or Saray will show you the images right after your session. You will be able to select the images you want to take home and determine the level of retouching on your images
Professional Retouching
While the magic already happened during your photoshoot, every image is retouched as if it was going on a magazine. Rest assured that every little detail will be taken care of.
Digital Files & Prints
We believe in the power of a print. With the purchase of every digital file you also receive its matching matted print. Every digital file is delivered in color and BW.
create your own legacy
Our Why
Only the Best for you
Multi Award-Winning Portrait Master
Rest assured you are in the best hands. Saray Taylor-Roman is an accredited Master portrait photographer. As of September 2019 she is one of three portrait photographers in the world (North Dakota and Denmark being the other two locations) to hold Fellow status with The Portrait Masters. Her work has been published and exhibited multiple times and it also has received numerous awards locally, nationally, and internationally. When it comes to your custom portrait photography session, she believes the real star is you and it’s her absolute joy to get to know you. Her mission is to create the most beautiful images you have ever owned starring you and your loved ones.
Mission Statement
To see the divine beauty in everyone and provide tangible proof of its existence via photographs.
Philosophy
God created humankind in his own image: An image of beauty, strength, singularity, and full of creative power. I seek to photograph that in everyone.
Dancers
Let’s celebrate the years of sacrifice, discipline, and endurance you have poured into your passion through fine art portraits that capture in one frame the glorious and ecstatic art of dancing.
Senior & Grads
The end of school is not the end of life. It’s the beginning of something new. Together, let’s dream what the future holds for you. Senior portrait sessions include several outfit changes that allow them to express their personality and interests.
Personal Branding
You need a new headshot if you want to be seen as a leader in your industry. Our headshots are impactful and clearly communicate each client’s personal/ corporate brand. All sessions include hair, makeup, and wardrobe styling.
Family Portraits
We believe that families should exist in pictures. You don’t need an excuse to celebrate your beautiful family but if you have an anniversary, a birthday, or a milestone, we’d love to create timeless portraits for you.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Extraordinary Results”
“It definitely wasn’t your run-of-the-mill headshot experience! A business image is too important to be satisfied with average results. What I ended up with was extraordinary.”
Claudia Stallings
“I Felt like a celebrity”
“I felt like a celebrity getting my hair and makeup done professionally. Saray is a fabulous photographer. I have never received so many compliments from friends and family!”
Jill Irvin
“Talented & Knowledgeable about Branding”
“Saray has an eye for detail like no other photographer! She is not only talented but she is very professional and knowledgeable about branding, marketing and business!”
Maryann Azambuja
“Speechless”
“After going through a divorce, menopause, bankruptcy, I felt wiped out, haggard. A part of me felt old and used up. The day of the shoot I felt like a princess. But when I saw what Saray pulled out of me. I wept. Thank you Saray. If pictures can heal, yours did“
Tammy
Don’t Miss
Our News And Events
We meet amazing people here in Knoxville and all over the world. Here you’ll get to know them too. We will also highlight some of the publications, events, and awards we collect throughout our journey!
Modernizing Local Government Technology with Abhijit Verekar
Abhijit Verekar started the company Avèro Advisors with the mission to modernize local governments’ technology.
Lina Kornmeyer Evans Is Driving Economic Opportunity with Bank of America
The Market Executive at Bank of America and a delegate of the Knoxville Chamber, Lina Kornmeyer Evans works towards driving economic opportunity and connecting people and the community.
Leza Barnard Brings a Unique Perspective on Real Estate
Leza Barnard is the Broker Owner for RE/MAX Excels and brings an entrepreneurial and customer service background to her profession.
David Ball: A Realtor with a Mission
David Ball is a realtor with Woody Creek Realty and is also running for Loudon County Commissioner. His unique mission sets him apart.
Brenda Murphy Follows Her Passion Through SailAway Learning
President and CEO of SailAway Learning, Brenda Murphy has a passion for the students who fall through the cracks, especially struggling readers. Her mission is to “Serve All in Love.”
Finding Confidence with Lara Conrad
Read Lara Conrad’s story on her career as a realtor and on finding confidence in herself after struggling for years with alopecia.
Meet the Sanchez Family
The Sanchez Family visited Taylor-Roman Portrait for a unique family fine-art portrait experience. They left with memories they’ll treasure.
2021 Holiday Hunt – Support Knoxville Small Businesses
KEC had their second annual Holiday Hunt designed to support Knoxville small businesses owned by women. Taylor-Roman Portraits was featured.
Portrait Highlight: The Patel Family
The Patel Family came to Taylor-Roman Portraits and left with photos they cherish and look forward to displaying in their home.
Meet Saray Taylor-Roman: The Woman Behind Taylor-Roman Portrait
Saray Taylor-Roman: businesswoman, entrepreneur, photographer, mentor, artist. Meet the woman behind Taylor-Roman Portrait.
The Knoxville Chamber Announces Delegates
Saray Taylor-Roman has been a proud member of the Chamber since 2020. She also had the opportunity to photograph other Chamber members.
Siobian Jones and The Mighty Wig
Siobian Jones is a wig expert in Knoxville, TN. She works with Taylor-Roman Portraits and creates wig masterpieces.
Five more merits for Taylor-Roman Photography
Taylor-Roman Photography adds five more image merits to her collection from the Portrait Masters. She now has a total of 136.5 accreditation points.
Saray Taylor-Roman Reappointed to the Mayor’s Maker Council
Mayor India Kincannon recently appointed Saray Taylor-Roman to the Mayor’s Maker Council to serve for two years on this prestigious board of Knoxville creators. Saray was previously appointed by Mayor Madeline Rogero in 2019.
The 2021 Women in Business publication features five more clients
Farragut Press annually recognizes about outstanding businesswomen who exemplify outstanding professionalism and inspire the Knoxville community. Previously, nine Taylor-Roman Photography clients were featured. The 2021 Women in Business introduces five more.
Knoxville’s Latino Entrepreneurs
Taylor-Roman Photography had the privilege of taking portraits of Knoxville Latino entrepreneurs. These hard-working and resilient businessmen and women raise the bar for entrepreneurs in our city.
Nine clients featured in the Farragut Press
Clients of Taylor-Roman Photography and Saray Taylor-Roman were featured in the 2020 Women in Business edition of the Farragut Press.
Knoxville photographer gets published in the Shutter Magazine six times
The Shutter Magazine publishes photographers’ images every month. Taylor-Roman Photography has submitted to a couple editions and has six images features across four magazine editions.
Taylor-Roman Photography wins four WPPI Honors of Excellence
Taylor-Roman Photography has submitted to the Children + Teenager and Individual categories winning silver awards for four of the submissions.
Feature: Saray Taylor-Roman in The Portrait System Magazine
Saray Taylor-Roman shares insight into her photography business in The Portrait System Magazine.
Taylor-Roman Photography has received 54 silver awards from the Portrait Masters
Taylor-Roman Photography routinely submits images to the Portrait Masters. After submission, a group of 13 portrait photography masters then judge the image and award merit points and accreditation. Of the many submissions, Taylor-Roman Photography has won 54 silver awards and 133.5 accreditation points over the course of 4 years.
Hours of Operation
MON – FRI
8:00 - 6:00pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
SAT & SUN
We are closed.
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