Tavla Studio

Exceptional 5.0(9)
In high demand
  • 19 hires
  • Based in Traverse City, MI
  • 21 years in business
  • Background checked

About Tavla Studio

For as long as I can remember, I have always had an innate need to create and express myself through art. As a child, the best present I ever received was a plastic art easel. It prompted me to spend hours practicing to be the next Bob Ross. Within a couple of years, I burned rolls and rolls of film as my best friend Dana modeled among the apple trees near our home. Then almost two decades later, I captured a grown-up Dana at her beachside wedding. Her mother said it was meant to be since I had photographed her all her life. I refined my love of photography by earning my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography from Western Michigan University in 2002. And I have learned more than I could have imagined working for commercial photographers, including 3 years as the in-house 2nd photographer, producer, & stylist for Jim Powell Advertising Photography. My artistic & commercial background allow me to capture your wedding as the unique event that it is, and make your photos truly one of a kind. I view my photography as more than just a way to make a living. My hope is that you are able to experience all the beauty in the world in a different way, that you are able to see it through my eyes. I love being a storyteller. I love the combination of my artistic sensibility with my technical knowledge.

Reviews

Thumbtack customerNov 2026

Fantastic price for quality of work, timely, professional, and helpful :)

Thumbtack customerOct 2026

Coreene was very responsive from the beginning! I had her take proposal photos and she was very helpful in keeping it low-key to keep my fiance from knowing I had hired a photographer. She kept it a surprise and met me at the location! Would definitely hire her again.

Jane K.Jul 2018

It was a pleasure to work with Coreen for our family pictures. She is adorable and very professional. With a family of 18, it is not always easy. The pictures are wonderful!

Jeremy K.Jul 2018

Tavla Studios was great to work with! Really appreciated her ability to work with a large group with different needs. Punctual and highly communicative!

Elizabeth B.Apr 2017

Coreen was absolutely wonderful. We had a large gathering of friends and family for my parent's 60 year wedding anniversary. I am so happy that we asked Coreen to take photographs at the event. Both the posed pictures and the ad-hoc shots will make for precious family memories both now and in the years to come

Thumbtack customerSep 2016

Had a great time with Coreene. She made us laugh and have a good time throughout the process. She also captured how beautiful the scenery was.

Services

Tavla Studio★ 5.0
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