Turning Pain into Purpose One Picture at a Time: Tara Cory’s Story of Grief, Photography, and Healing

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess · Aug 9, 2026 · 45m

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode of Blended, Blessed & Always a Mess, we sit down with our friend Tara Cory to talk about grief, loss, and the unexpected ways pain can lead to purpose. After losing her mom, nephew, and brother-in-law, Tara discovered a deeper calling through photography—capturing precious moments for families walking through unimaginable loss.We talk about the messy reality of grief, why the ordinary moments become the most treasured memories, and why sometimes the greatest purpose can grow from our deepest pain.Take the picture. Say “I love you.” Show up…