Tari Segal was born and raised in Chicago and immersed in the local jazz scene from a young age. Surrounded by great artists, such as Dizzy Gilespie, who frequented her father's legendary club, the Jazz Showcase, Tari was drawn to the expressive, improvisational elements and style of the music, which have inspired her work as a cinematographer.

After attaining a degree in cinematography from Columbia College - Chicago, she relocated to Los Angeles where she interned on the Oscar nominated film "Sideways." Soon after, she continued on as Director of Photography on numerouse shorts, music videos, and feature films.

Tari approaches her work with great artistic integrity and an innovative spirit. Her ability to apply a unique vision to a wide range of genres has brought on the opportunity to work on a variety of projects varying in style and budget. The independent film "The Harsh Life of Veronica Lambert" was shot with a current take on the french new wave style and was preceded by a thriller, "Deadfall Trail," which embodied a wide scale cinematic approach.

Tari continues to seek her own visionary blend of story and style, to explore boundaries and extend the imagination of cinema.