Since setting up her own studio back in 1991, Tamara has won many national and European awards for her work.

In addition to gaining a B A (Hons) Degree in Photography in 1991, Tamara is also credited with the following accolades:

• 2007 – BIPP and Camerasure alliance Fine Art photographer- Winner
• 2005 – Winner of Fuji Film Cuba Competition
• 2004 – Fujifilm Professional Business Awards
• 2004 – CPT Fastrack Awards – winner in four categories
• 2004 – BIPP & Camerasure Alliance Fine Art Photographer – winner
• 2003 – Guest Speaker for Queensbury Albums Seminar
• 2002 – PTO Tunisia Fashion – winner
• 2002 – PTO Marbella Wedding – runner up
• 2002 – MPA Award of Excellence (David Mathias portrait)
• 2001 – Kodak Gold Award
• 2000 – European Black & White Photographer of the year
• 1999 – Kodak Open Portrait Photographer of the year
• 1999 – Agfa Black & White Portrait Photographer of the year

Tamara has taken a back seat from entering the awards to judge and train other photographers.