Meet Tari Fields | Owner of Qween Tea Photography and Freelance Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tari Fields and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tari, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
As a parent, I would have to say the most important thing I have done as a parent in terms of impacting my children would be to keep trying. I am a jack of all trades it was definitely a journey to get to where we are now but through all the ups and downs I continue to push and make leaps and bounds showing my children when one door closes another one opens and to keep moving forward with the things that make your soul happy. I have accomplished many things in my life I am 1st and foremost a mother of 2 great kids, I am a war veteran, I am a certified dental assistant, I have assisted in training service dogs, and I am a Classically trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu. I believe everything and everybody is around for a reason, a season, or a lifetime and different circumstances changed my trajectory throughout my life I am proud to have been able to accomplish all I have and this current path has landed me publications in over 20 magazines, a photography job at Super Bowl 57 and I have met some amazingly influential people. I will continue to be a dream-chasing example to my children.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Currently we are working on an installation fondly referred to as “What is your why- A cannabis story” we go and find people of all walks of life, all different professions, male, female and take their picture in an element that makes them comfortable, dressed however they choose that makes them feel most themselves, and how they chose to partake with Cannabis. As i photograph I ask them about their story, their why. We want to showcase the story the person who they are who happens to chose cannabis whether it be for physical, emotional, or mental health. What sets us apart is we take the time to get to know our clients and their stories to really be able to showcase the essence of someone you have to get to know them and that’s what we have strived to showcase in our what’s your why installation.

We have definitely had learning curves on the business side but we take it in stride and adjust and we comeback even stronger than before.

We have learned that all photoshoots aren’t created equal and I can’t put individuals in a box. So my price points are curated specifically for each client. We ask about all the elements of the shoot in our free consultation to give you the best possible price point.

We want everyone to know we care about each and every client and strive to make each client’s experience memorable.
With our installations our goal is to make a difference in people’s lives, provoke emotions and thoughts on controversial subjects to spark a conversation. But most of all we are a family owned business, we are veteran owned and operated just paving the way to support our family.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would firstly order cupcakes from Big Ant’s Bakery best cupcakes in AZ

I would plan to go to a Trap Culture Event

Head up to Sedona for some hiking

Flagstaff Extreme Obstacle Course

Antelope Canyon

Eat at AZ Taco King, Birria Truck, Tacos Califa

Go to a comedy show or Local artist concert

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First and foremost I would like to thank my husband Gary Fields for all his loving support on my journey of self-discovery and building my business after I had to close my first down due to the COVID crisis. My daughter Rosee who was my first model and always down for a crazy photoshoot. My mentors are Heather Scarlett @Rinspiration Photography. My favorite Teachers are Stephanie Burchett and Brendan Regan I am a more confident photographer because of how amazing teachers they are. Baker’s MMA and Fitness for creating a family environment and a place I could nurture my new curiosity and it blossomed into a beautiful business. Austin Wourms, Kayla Reagan, Enrique Barcenas, and Aaron Loya for being the most amazing friends and letting me shoot them for numerous different assignments and ideas. Sarah Kline owner of Moonlight on the Mountain Ranch and Baby Girl Organics for supporting my dreams and being an amazing friend. Brooke Andrew for being an amazing friend and down for some crazy photoshoots so I can make my visions a reality. There are so many people in my life that have supported my dreams of this business a business I can do that doesn’t affect my disabilities in any way that makes my soul happy. Anyone who I may have forgotten to mention by name please know that you are loved and appreciated beyond measure.

Website: www.qweenteaphotography.com

Instagram: @qweentea_photography

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarifields

Facebook: www.facebook.com/qweenteaphotography

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Image Credits
Modest Jones @modestjones on IG Chef Turtle and Earth @chefturtle420 and @earthsmokesalot2 on IG Aaron Loya @aaronloyamma on IG Kween Tina @kweentina_420 on IG Omy @ohmy_boricua on IG Ms Arlette and Jewel @hairloks on IG Umbrella by: Qween Tea Photography @qweentea_photography on IG Anonymous Headshot by; Rebekah Cross @rebekahc.az on IG Edit of headshot done by: Qween Tea Photography @qweentea_photography on IG