Timeless
Intimate, Romantic
Storytelling
PHOTOGRAPHS TO PASS ON FOR
GENERATIONS TO COME
If you’re looking for a wedding and family photographer who values storytelling, connection, and real emotion, you’re in the right place. Let's capture your most meaningful moments.
BEHIND THE LENS
ABOUT TESSA
Born and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains. I grew up on a cattle farm, where weekends were spent chasing tadpoles and lightning bugs.
I'm a 32 year old wife & mama to 4 kids and 1 doggo. Most days you can find me with a cup of coffee and a historical fiction novel, or watching Law & Order SVU. I'm a creature of habit and don't venture away from the things that make me comfortable.
MY PHILOSOPHY:
Storytelling & Capturing moments as they come
My approach is rooted in connection rather than perfection. I won't spend your session directing every movement or chasing a Pinterest-perfect image. Instead, I'll create space for genuine interaction and guide you when needed, allowing your relationships, personalities, and story to take center stage.
I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.
— MICHAEL J. SCOTT
ABOUT YOU
You want more than a few quick photos checked off a list—you want to slow down, be present, and genuinely enjoy the experience with the people you love. Most importantly, you understand that these photographs will only become more meaningful with time, and you can already picture yourself looking back on them years from now.
You're not afraid to be a little goofy, try something new, or leave room for the unexpected
ME AT A GLANCE
Sushi & Netflix Nights
Fresh Air
The Smoky Mtns
Enneagram 2
Crispy Coke
A GOOD BOOK
Oreos & Milk
Polaroids
35mm Film
COFFEE
FAMILY
Early Mornings
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