Taran works on a wide range of projects, from corporate brochures,ads, catalogs, and annual reports to cookbooks, calendars, and editorial features. Some of her clients include Marriott Corporation, Maggie Moo's, Ogilvy Worldwide, Balducci's, Relish, Betsy Fisher, The Magazine Group, Johnson & Johnson, Design Army, and Georgetown University. She has done cookbooks and calendars for Marriott, Virginia Seafood, American Diabetes, Australian Lamb, Sunnyside Farms.

Whether the subject matter is jewelry, food, or more intangible subjects, Taran's client's rely on her multi-faceted approach and strong sense of design. Her unique photographic style is characterized by evocative lighting, unusual props, and sophisticated use of contemporary color palettes.

In addition to photography, Taran conducts seminars about lighting techniques and marketing strategies at various schools, including the Corcoran School of Art, American University, and Northern Virginia Community College. She also supervises student photography interns from various colleges.