REVIEWS
Alice Hunter
“They say there isn’t a single picture of you that accurately reflects the way you’re seen by the human eye. As someone who looks at herself on camera for a living, I'd agree. I’ve never been completely satisfied with it’s distorted interpretation of my face, the dulling of my eyes, the muting of my essence. That was until I met Tamara. We collaborated on a filmic photo series and she far exceeded my expectations. She is excellent on the fly, with an incredibly acute eye and a strong intuition for what’s going to make the magic. Besides her obvious talent, she’s simply a wonderfully kind and empathetic person who knows how to create space for art to breathe. I feel she’s only just began to discover how special she is and I’m happy I found her before she’s impossible to book!”
Mishka Shubaly
“When shooting, Tamara is so low key that it's like she's not there. But she's so intuitive, you can almost hear her listening to you think. The result is that she manages to capture you naked-- who you are in your thoughts, who you are in your dreams, who you are when you're preoccupied with a small chore, who you are when you're absorbed in a passion, who you are when there's no one else around.”
Brandon Trentham
“I previously worked in fashion for over a decade with the likes of the top photographers in the world and am pretty comfortable in front of the camera. I have seen great photographers and people that have no idea what’s going on or got lucky. Tamara is definitely on her way to becoming a great quickly. She loves what’s she is doing and does everything off the vibes and just goes with it. I was thrilled with the pics she did of my dog and I together as lasting memories!”
Bella Balsamo
“I was lucky enough to work with Tamara twice while in New York, and both times the experience was collaborative, inspiring and highly fruitful. Tamara’s vision shines through not only in the ever-stunning final products, but also in her process. She is a visionary and a creative force that is unmatched. My team and I were highly impressed by her resourcefulness and gumption, all in the name of art. Her movement to support gig workers during the COVID-19 pandemic gave young artists the opportunity to bathe in the glow of our passions, asking nothing in return. Tamara created a safe, collaborative space for my team and me to explore freely. It is no question that Tamara’s work speaks for itself in visual story telling and powerful imagery.“
Jed Bernard
“Tamara Lee is an enigma. Being a world traveler, studying equally the classics and modern.... she is in a league of her own. As a photographer, she can articulate and conceptualize a shoot and with her talent and finesse, she pulls off the impossible. I’ve had the privilege to sit for her a few times, and I’m always surprised how she can catch a look and mood from me, which I never knew I possessed. Aside from being incredibly disciplined with her approach to photography, she is quite warm, present and honest during the shoot. In short, I’ve been very lucky to collaborate with Tamara, and plan to continue making magic! Thank You Tamara!’
Patrick Llewellyn
“Working with Tamara is a joy. She is a natural collaborator who co-creates with her subjects, bringing out new facets that weren't seen before. She has a great eye and knows how to get the best from her subjects. I enjoyed the process more than any other photo shoots I've done. I felt safe to express and go to courageous places, cause she's courageous in her willingness to go there with me. I have done both portraits and her cinematic style and have gotten great response from both sets of pictures.”
Alexander Romero
“It was a pleasure to work with Tamara. She has a distinct way of holding loosely onto a specific vision to create a dynamic between order and chaos, which lead to some amazing images. Play is a major part of her process and it allowed me to feel free. This freedom led me to access a wide range of emotions during our photo shoots. She was very respectful of my practice and allowed me to collaborate with her. She was professional in her practice of nude photography and made me feel comfortable in my body, which made for some amazing photographs coupled with my paintings. She made each photoshoot a special experience and I could not be more happy with the batch of photographs that made the cut.”
“Tamara Lee has an extraordinary vision that she strives to share with others. She’s ready to go the extra mile just to be able to reach the desired result in every project. From working with her, I can tell that she is very professional, kind, and creative. I enjoyed our past projects and look forward to what the future has to offer.”