Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tabor Little. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Tabor, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

For the majority of my life I was raised by my mom. My mom played every role there was and always showed up for me. She is an incredibly independent woman and I would not be the person I am today if it were not for her. She taught me resilience and that if I wanted something I had to do just do it. At an early age I was very self sufficient, Once I knew how to use the home phone I was setting up my own play dates, and as soon as I turned 16 I was grocery shopping and cooking for myself. I grew up fearless, truly, and that is because of her. She always made me feel secure and free to be whoever I wanted to be. This has allowed me to go through life with confidence. If it weren’t for that confidence I would have never tried going down a creative career path. I am thankful for her example and aspire to be the woman she is one day.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

For as long as I can remember I have always been fascinated by cameras. When I was 5 I started going to camp every summer for 5 weeks without any technology, besides cameras. One of my favorite rituals was getting a new camera to take with me each summer. I would always come home with thousands of photos, but scrolling through all of the photos and reminiscing will forever be a sweet memory of mine. When I was 15 I was gifted my first professional camera. Starting then I would plan random days for my friends and I to go out and take photos. This began to gain traction and family friends started to ask me to take their family photos. At first, it was very low pressure and it just came naturally to me. It wasn’t until my junior year of college that I realized that I could actually turn this into a career. I was hesitant for a long time because I didn’t want to lose the enjoyment of the taking photos. I created my name ‘tlittlephoto’ and launched my first set of graduation packages December of 2021. By January I was booked through June. This was extremely overwhelming but very rewarding. I would go to class in the mornings and spend my afternoons shooting and or editing. The feedback I received from my clients was nothing but positive. As time went on I gained more confidence in my work which allowed me to really step out of my comfort zone and take jobs in all areas of photography. When I was a senior in college I went to my first music festival. I instantly fell in love, I felt very connected to strangers and it was oddly comforting. As time went on I noticed photographers at these events and started to talk to them and ask questions. I knew that mixing music and my craft would be an absolute dream and it was something I really wanted to do. After moving to Florida, I started going to clubs and networking with artists and promotion companies and after some time I shot my first show. From then I began getting bookings through word of mouth, slowly but surely. I now have 3 festivals, a bunch of shows and a mini tour under my belt. It all really is surreal and I am so thankful to have the opportunities that I have been given. I am proud of myself for trusting my work and trying new things. While I love music and nightlife, I still love my portrait photography. That client interaction is truly what sets me apart. I have been told that I make people feel very comfortable in front of the camera, which is something I have spent my career crafting. That is so important, and being able to give direction is key. I want people to be able to go back and look at a photo and say “Wow thats me?!”

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For many people, being in front of a camera is extremely daunting, even for me. We are so hard on ourselves and sometimes we need to see ourselves through the lens of people around us to get out of our own heads. While it may seem silly to some, having photos of yourself, that you love, is practicing self care. My number one compliment is the way I make people feel during shoots, and that is something I really do take pride in. I love capturing raw candid moments and that is my niche. Just as I said before, we are our own worst critics and I fall victim to that too. I get lost in editing and sometimes question my own work, but nine times out of ten when I am not liking a gallery the clients are always extremely overjoyed. Knowing that I made someone feel beautiful or just excited about the way they look just makes me feel good, simple as that.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

Over the past two years, life dealt me some crazy cards and I began to lose passion for the art of photography, I had a bit of a creative block and I yearned for more in my career. I love being a photographer but I also love being creative and bringing ideas to life. Specifically in the entertainment industry, I just felt that I was capable of doing more in terms of creative direction. In December of 2024 I decided to reach out to a promotion company in hopes of being apart of their marketing team. Essentially, I pitched the creation of a sole marketing/media team specifically for an event they have been curating now for 4 years. They loved my ideas and hired me without question, giving me full creative freedom as well as allowing me to hire a team under me. Now, I am able to not only do photography but also step into a new realm of the industry and my career. Sometimes pivoting is necessary for growth, this one opportunity has already opened so many doors that I could have never imagined a year ago.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tlittlephoto.com/
• Instagram: t.littlephoto

Image Credits

Personal Photo: sarahckane (Sarah Kane)