Photographer in white button-down shirt poses with camera against concrete background.

Hello!


My name is Tyler Garlej! I am a portrait photographer located in Phoenix, AZ. However, I do love to travel as well. Throughout my life, I have always been involved with anything art-related, from performing as an actor, singer, and dancer on stage to being a visual artist with my drawings in 2D art to creating handmade sculptures in 3D art. However, when I first picked up my Nikon D5000 camera at the age of eleven, I instantly fell in love. I started my photography career first by taking landscape and nature photos. It was not until two years ago, I fell in love with portrait photography. From that moment on, I have been constantly taking photos of families, couples, graduates, headshots, and so much more! I love to capture what is important to me as a photographer, which is showing true emotions and moments through my photography.


 I was born in Tucson, AZ, but recently moved to the Phoenix Metropolitan area to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a Design Studies Minor  at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. I am a 10 year-old, portrait photographer, editor, traveler, and nature lover.


I have always loved learning about the art of photography. I have taken photography workshops and classes to always improve my photography. I have taken fundamentals of digital photography, shooting, editing, applications of lighting, and so much more. I have also interned and worked for local photographers during their sessions, to understand other photographer's way of posing, composition, lighting, and even editing. I would say that without interning and working for those local photographers, I would not be the photographer I am today. They truly inspired me and I hope through my photography that I inspire the next generation of photographers.


I have a passion for telling a story through the art of photography. Through my photography style, I am passionate about showing others to BE PROUD… BE BOLD… BE YOU! Through my deep understanding of posing, lighting, and composition... I can effortlessly showcase what is most important… YOU!

Handwritten signature in black ink on white background.
Creative portrait framing hands making frame gesture against white background.

Here are some personal photos from my life!

Student in ASU Sun Devils shirt making peace sign in desert landscape.
Group photo of friends sitting together outdoors at night in casual attire.
Car selfie showing person wearing sunglasses with sunroof visible in background.
Two performers in theatrical costumes expressing dramatic emotions during a stage performance.
Person in silver blazer posing on red carpet against blue backdrop with yellow logo.
Portrait of person in light denim jacket posing against brick wall in natural lighting.
Group of graduates in gold and maroon colored gowns posing together for ceremony photo.
Friends sitting together and smiling during casual hangout at night.
Group of fans cheering with orange pom poms at sporting event.
Person in black sweater adjusting sunglasses while smiling against neutral background.
Casual outdoor portrait of person in light shirt and jeans leaning against wooden post.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME!



  1. I love a good iced coffee or any coffee for that matter
  2. I am very passionate about the arts (Dance, Theatre, Singing, Art, and YES PHOTOGRAPHY!
  3. You will catch me always having on a gloss or my Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
  4. I love to travel
  5. Born and raised in the desert
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FOLLOW ALONG MY PERSONAL LIFE...

Person standing near modern wooden staircase holding camera indoors.

 

Let's document your story

 

LET'S GET AN INSPIRATION BOARD TOGETHER, PLAN OUTFITS, PICK A LOCATION, AND GET YOU ONE STEP CLOSER TO SHOWING OFF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE YOU!

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