Tara Lenehan · TaraLens Media
Press & Credentials
Tara Lenehan is a Denver-based documentary photographer working across live music, elopements, intimate weddings, retreats and destination campaigns. Her work has been published by PEOPLE, featured on multiple covers of RedRover's Companion magazine, and exhibited internationally through the 2024 Trieste Photo Days Fringe festival in Trieste, Italy.
Published & Exhibited
Published photography and international exhibition
| Publication / Venue | Work | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE | All the Best Performances and Portraits from BottleRock Napa Valley 2023 (Exclusive) | Editorial event and artist photography created at BottleRock Napa Valley 2023. The PEOPLE gallery credits Tara Lenehan for photographs of Lizzo and White Panda. Tara did not photograph every image in the gallery. | |
| RedRover Companion | Cover photography — five verified covers | 2018–2020 | Cover photographs for RedRover's quarterly member magazine, published by RedRover (Sacramento, CA). Verified covers: Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2018, Winter 2020, and Summer 2020. The work focused on rescue animals, animal advocacy, and the relationships between people and their pets. Tara Lenehan was cover photographer; she did not design the magazine covers. |
| Trieste Photo Days 2024 | Fringe Exhibition — La Preferita, Trieste, Italy | Five photographs selected for exhibition during the Trieste Photo Days Fringe festival. Featured works: Mirrored Man, Soul Song, Last Call, A Little Help, and Female Rage on Stage. Reflects Tara's documentary approach to music, performance, and live cultural experience. |
About the BottleRock Napa Valley 2023 assignment
In May 2023, Tara Lenehan photographed BottleRock Napa Valley as part of an editorial assignment for PEOPLE. The assignment included access to the festival's artist lounge, where she directed and photographed artists including Lizzo and White Panda. The resulting gallery was published by PEOPLE on May 30, 2023, with a direct photo credit to Tara Lenehan.
The full story of how the assignment developed — including the LinkedIn connection that led to it, the lodging and rental gear logistics, and what she learned from working in the artist area — is documented in the journal: How LinkedIn Led to My First People Magazine Assignment at BottleRock →
About the RedRover Companion covers
Between 2018 and 2020, Tara Lenehan's photography appeared on five verified covers of RedRover's Companion magazine, the quarterly member publication of RedRover — an animal welfare nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA. The covers spanned the Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2018, Winter 2020, and Summer 2020 issues. The Summer 2018 issue credits "Cover photo: Tara Lenehan" alongside an on-cover caption noting the shoot at Sacramento SPCA's Camp Kindness. The Summer 2020 issue credits "Cover: Yams the rescue dog, enjoying one of his favorite Sacramento parks. Photo by Tara Lenehan." The work focused on rescue animals, animal advocacy, and the relationships between people and their pets. Tara was the cover photographer; she did not design the magazine covers. During this period she also served as RedRover's Education Coordinator and contributed editorial articles to the magazine.
About the Trieste Photo Days 2024 exhibition
Five photographs by Tara Lenehan were selected for exhibition during the 2024 Trieste Photo Days Fringe festival in Trieste, Italy. The works — Mirrored Man, Soul Song, Last Call, A Little Help, and Female Rage on Stage — were featured at La Preferita (V le Venti Settembre 29) and displayed from October 25 through December 15, 2024. The selection reflects her documentary approach to music, performance, emotion, and the unscripted moments that shape live cultural experiences.
Verified Projects and Experience
Work supported by verifiable evidence
Only projects with verifiable external documentation or first-party evidence are listed here. Additional work appears in the portfolio.
RedRover Companion Magazine Covers
Cover photography for RedRover's quarterly member magazine, 2018–2020. Verified covers: Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2018, Winter 2020, and Summer 2020. Published by RedRover, Sacramento, CA. Summer 2018 verified via PDF cover caption: "Cover photo: Tara Lenehan." Summer 2020 verified via PDF cover caption: "Cover: Yams the rescue dog… Photo by Tara Lenehan." Additional issues verified via archived PDFs. Winter 2018 PDF not in public archive; verified via LinkedIn. See full archive: redrover.org/resources/publications.
BottleRock Napa Valley 2023 — PEOPLE editorial
Festival and artist photography, Napa Valley, California, May 2023. Published by PEOPLE on May 30, 2023 with direct photographic credit to Tara Lenehan for photographs of Lizzo and White Panda. Verified via published gallery: people.com.
Trieste Photo Days 2024 — International exhibition
Five photographs selected for the Trieste Photo Days Fringe festival, exhibited at La Preferita, Trieste, Italy, October 25–December 15, 2024. Featured works: Mirrored Man, Soul Song, Last Call, A Little Help, and Female Rage on Stage. Verified via official festival feature: triestephotodays.com.
Portfolio projects
Additional documented work is available in the TaraLens Media portfolio, including elopement and courthouse ceremony coverage, Japan hosted retreat documentation, live music and season-on-stage projects, and brand and destination campaign imagery. These projects are viewable at taralensmedia.com/portfolio.
Areas of Work
What TaraLens Media photographs
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Documentary coverage for couples eloping in Denver, throughout Colorado and worldwide. Courthouse ceremonies, city elopements, mountain locations and destination weddings.
Elopement services and pricing →Music & Touring
Live show, festival and tour photography for artists, labels and industry. Includes editorial assignments and behind-the-scenes coverage. PEOPLE credit: BottleRock 2023. Exhibition credit: Trieste Photo Days 2024.
Music photography services →Retreats & Hosted Trips
Multi-day documentation for wellness retreats, yoga retreats, adventure trips and small-group hosted travel. Available worldwide.
Retreat photography services →Brands & Destination Campaigns
On-location photography for hospitality, tourism, lifestyle brands and creative businesses. Assignments in Denver, Colorado and worldwide.
Campaign photography services →Base & Availability
TaraLens Media is based in Denver, Colorado and available for assignments throughout Colorado and worldwide.
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Editorial, commercial and personal inquiries
For editorial assignments, campaign inquiries and elopement bookings, reach out via the contact page. Responses typically within 48 hours.
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