Artistic, documentary
style photography

For The ones who appreciate Authenticity and creativity.

Based in Joplin, Missouri but traveling across the globe wherever your love is! I specialize in weddings and elopements, but occasionally photograph families and couples who value a non-traditional, artistic approach.

A non-traditional wedding and elopement photographer

For those who want to skip out on all the fluff and tradition & get down to the nitty-gritty of creating photos that genuinely look and feel like you. Photographs with depth.

Your life and love as art.

Reach out

& I am already a huge fan of you. My heart is to photograph you and those you love most in an artistic, candid way--capturing moments like a fly on the wall, giving creative direction when needed, and serving the heck out of you. Inspired by natural elements, vintage colors, and emotional sentiments-- your  photo gallery is sure to catch your eye and tug on your heart strings.

HI, I'M TAYLOR JEan Roark!

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Weddings and elopements documented on 35mm film, medium format film, polaroids and digital photography.

Here to give you a digital version of The shoebox under your grandparent's bed-- full Of sweet memories, candid moments, and timeless images.

The Experience

LET’S MAKE PHOTOS YOU’LL STILL BE CRYING OVER 50 YEARS FROM NOW

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Taylor has been a blessing to us in ways beyond her talent and has become such a genuine friend. Having her photograph our engagement photos, wedding, (where we received 1,000 pictures in a week’s time), and now our first home, was by far one of the best decisions that we could’ve possibly made.

- Kirby + Jake

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Taylor is a literal angel and soooo talented. I love how willing she is to create shots that match YOU. Some photographers are all about fitting their own brand, but she is all about making your photos feel like YOU. She did such an amazing job with our engagement photos and made us feel so comfortable in front of a camera! I will always 100% recommend her. She’s just the absolute best photographer and I think her portfolio reflects that!!! But her heart is made of gold so you’ll just have to hire her to see that!

- Olivia + Oscar

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Taylor. She is the sweetest person EVER. I adore her and consider her a friend! She is so talented and has the most amazing ability of capturing perfect little moments that turn into pictures you can look back on and treasure. She’s intentional and thoughtful throughout the whole process and does her best to make the session as personal and natural as possible. I promise you if you book a session with her you will never regret it. She has to be the best photographer in this area, in my opinion.

- Anna

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Taylor is a true GEM! I can not recommend her enough! I found her through Instagram, and instantly reached out! Her work is so intentional, and is pure art! During sessions with Taylor, she makes it so easy to feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. It honestly feels like you are hanging out with one of your best friends. We are using her for our elopement in Colorado in 2022, and she has offered to help us plan out our day. She is truly more than just a photographer. Seriously just book her already!! You will not regret it at all!!

- Kylie + Ryan

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Taylor is literally the BEST photographer i’ve ever encountered. She is so creative and outgoing that it feels like you’ve known her your entire life! my husband who is normally very uncomfortable during family pictures was laughing, being silly, and doing funny poses because she made him feel comfortable and guided us the entire shoot — yet, let us be ourselves too! She truly brings so much to the table. If you want a photo shoot, hire a photographer BUT if you want an experience + everything else, hire Taylor!

- Meagan + Andrew

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Taylor photographed my wedding in September - let me just say... She was AMAZING! She met every expectation + more. She was so much fun to work with & had my pictures back to me so fast. I could not recommend her more and can not wait for her to continue to photograph us as time goes on. BOOK HER -- you won't regret it.

- Aspyn + Tyler

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SAY HEY!

Woo! Let’s get to know each other! I want to hear the story of how you met, your ideal Sunday afternoon date, and learn all the little things that make you who you are. 

DOCUMENT

Showing up for you in more ways than one on the big day. There to be your friend, your calming presence, and an artist capturing the moments you will want to relive over and over again. We will capture it all— the belly laughs, the happy tears, and the craziest dance moves with your person.

DELIVERY

An online gallery delivered to your email to let you relive your day over and over again. From here order a high-quality leather album, print the photos to decorate your home, and share your images with all those who love you most. 

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