Meet Taylor Jackson of Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Taylor Jackson.

Hi Taylor, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My love for photography started when I was a little girl. I would always ask for a camera for Christmas, and whenever I visited family members, I admired their cameras and asked if I could take pictures or record with their camcorders. If we went to a department or electronics store, you could almost always find me in the camera aisle, hoping that one day I would have one of my own. Then camera phones came along, and I became the person using up everyone’s memory taking pictures! Even now, my phone is filled with pictures of everyone else and barely any of me. I’ve just always loved being behind the camera and capturing the people and moments around me.

There was a point in my life when I lost the desire to actually become a photographer, although my love for photography never really went away. That passion was reignited last year when my mom trusted me to do her photoshoot for her 55th birthday. Picking up the camera for that session reminded me of something that had been a part of me since childhood. From there, I decided to take my passion seriously, and that ultimately led me to building Taylor’d Moments Photography. I’m still growing and learning, but now I get to pursue something that little-girl me had been drawn to all along.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a completely smooth road. My biggest struggle has honestly been trusting myself and believing that I could actually do this. During my young adult years, I became afraid of what people might say or think if I told them I wanted to be a photographer. Somewhere along the way, that fear caused me to put something I had loved since childhood to the side.

Even now, one of my biggest challenges is getting out of my own head and trusting my creativity. I’m learning that I don’t have to have everything figured out or wait for everyone else to believe in what I’m doing before I believe in it myself. Starting Taylor’d Moments Photography has challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone, put myself and my work out there, and give myself permission to pursue something I’ve always loved.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Taylor’d Moments Photography is about capturing people and the moments that matter to them. I photograph everything from families and graduates to headshots, branding, events, and special occasions. I don’t necessarily specialize in one specific type of photography because I genuinely enjoy the variety. For me, it’s about taking someone’s vision, personality, or special moment and bringing it to life through my camera.

What I’m most proud of is my ability to take the person who says, “I don’t know how to take pictures,” or the person who feels completely awkward in front of the camera, and make them feel like it’s their moment to shine. I love watching someone start a session feeling nervous or unsure and then slowly open up and become comfortable in front of the camera. That’s what Taylor’d Moments is about. It’s not just about getting a pretty smile—it’s about creating an entire moment and tailoring that experience to the person in front of my lens.

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I honestly try not to focus too much on where the photography industry is going over the next 5–10 years. Trends will change, technology will evolve, and there will always be something new, but my focus is on where I want Taylor’d Moments Photography to go.

I want to continue growing, creating experiences that are personal to my clients, and becoming better at my craft. Whatever changes happen within the industry, I want Taylor’d Moments to evolve without losing what makes it Taylor’d Moments—the connection, the experience, and making every person in front of my camera feel like their moment matters.

Contact Info:

• Other: https://linktr.ee/taylordmomentphoto