Author Archives: Tara Donne

Good things come to those who wait! Designer Erin Flett and I have been waiting quite a while for the super colorful and sweet story about her family and their home to hit newsstands and it’s finally here with the May 2013 issue of Country Living. Yay! We had a great time in Maine with Olga Naiman and Erin’s lovely husband and beautiful two girls. So happy to finally be able to share it!

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Burger King Burgerfest

Let me know if you find this poster in a Burger King near you! Shot on location in Miami with Liza Jernow.

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Parents Magazine May 2013 Birthday Parties Feature

Here are some of my favorite tear sheets from an 11-page feature story out now in the May issue of Parents Magazine! I had a lot of fun with the high-energy cuties you see below. As always, great casting by the Photo Department! Prop styled by the infinitely creative Martha Bernabe with killer wardrobe by Sarah Conroy.

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Sweet Balinese Rice Pancake with Palm Sugar Syrup

Yes, yes, I’m still on a Bali kick. The ubiquity of gluten-free food there made me very happy. Almost as much as coming home with new gluten-free recipes! On our first morning in Penestanan, a village just outside of the town of Ubud, Rebecca and I wandered down our rice field path to discover a sweet little spot called Yellow Flower Café. We went back a couple of days later after yoga and tried both [...]

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My recent trip to Bali with my good friend Rebecca is encapsulated below — “Best of Instagram” style.

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Scholastic Parent & Child February/March cover, Movie Night

It’s a big week for new covers coming out! For the February/March issue of Scholastic Parent & Child I worked with art director Carolyn Veith and stylist Shana Faust. Carolyn is doing beautiful and fun things there and I’m very happy to be a part of it. Our two models were super sweet and energetic — and really good at pretending they were watching their favorite movie. I’m a little jealous of their cute jammies [...]

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Parents March 2013 cover, First Birthdays

I’m excited to share my first cover for Parents Magazine! It’s always a good day on set when one is surrounded by a bunch of one-year-olds with chubby legs and big grins. Thanks to Kristen O’Hara for producing a smooth shoot, Annie Nicholas for the super cute wardrobe, Martha Bernabe for just the right props, and Suzanne Lenzer for the beautiful cakes (sorry we had so much fun letting the kids destroy them!)

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Starbucks Blonde Roast campaign January 2013, coffee with milk

I’m super excited to share new images that have just hit Starbucks stores this week! I shot a campaign for their Blonde Roast a few months ago and am very happy to start the year with these photos out in the world. I’d be even happier to start my mornings with a milk pour this gorgeous every day. (I’ll keep practicing.) There are even more in stores so please check them out and let me [...]

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My newest app with Food Network has arrived just in time for your holiday baking! Check out Smart Cookies! before you settle into any cookie swap plans this year. There are loads of great ideas including some delicious gluten-free and vegan base recipes with inventive variations, the canonical classics and a nice handful of surprises! Find it in the newsstand on your iPad. Prop styling by Stephanie Hanes and food styling by Simon Andrews.

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This week I’m working on a pretty book for Taunton! Below, I go back to my hand modeling days while also holding a show card. If only I had a third arm for the cable release. Thank goodness for shooting from the computer!

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