Southern California Storytelling Photographer

let’s capture your authentic love story.

behind the camera

I fell in love with photography when i got my first camera at fourteen and have been capturing this beautiful life ever since. seeing people and the way they connect with each other is just so sweet to me and getting to capture those memories for them to hold on to just makes what i do an absolute dream.

love notes / what you’re saying

  • We had the absolute pleasure of working with Tess for our engagement shoot, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! They captured the moment perfectly, bringing out all the emotions in such an authentic way. The ‘moody beach vibes’ style was exactly what we were hoping for, and it truly elevated the whole experience. From start to finish, Tess was a total professional. Communication was excellent, making the planning process so smooth, and they made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire shoot. If you’re looking for someone to capture your special moments with a unique, artistic touch, we highly recommend Tess!

    -Katy Nelson

  • Tess was amazing to work with! We were so at ease and comfortable. She captured our photos just as we had imagined. We would love to work with her again!

    -Courtney Adrian

  • Our shoot with Tess was one of the most relaxed photo sessions my husband and I have done. She captured the best in-between moments and had lots of prompts for us to do, so we never had to think about what poses to do. The final photos were so beautiful and had a very relaxed/candid feel about them which we love! Highly recommend!

    -Aubrey Margaux

  • Shooting with Tess was such a dream! She completely understood my vision and made the experience so fun. Better yet, the pictures she delivered turned out better than I could’ve hoped for!

    -Anne Hodgins

  • 10/10 recommend Tess!!! She made us feel so comfortable & captured all of the natural moments between us! She has those glowy, warm, and ethereal photos down to a T! Highly recommend to anyone that is looking to capture those special moments in life! I know we will cherish these for many years to come!

    -Lydia Stockar

  • f you’re looking for a photographer who is sweet, kind, and makes you feel comfortable, then Tess is your girly!! My daughter and I took some photos with her at the beach and they are still some of my favorite photos to this day! She captured motherhood so perfectly and I will forever love the photos she took!

    -April Beardsley

I am beyond excited to bring your joy filled story to life in a way that feels like a movie.

my pricing and packages

whether you’re looking for a couples shoot, engagement shoot, wedding, or elopement I am always here to create a stress free time for you! I know that everyone is different and I want to be able to show up for each person individually and meet whatever it is you need! I will be there for you the whole way from outfit planning, location scouting, creating a timeline, & posing! I’m here for you through every step!

  • -covers getting ready, bridesmaids and groomsmen, ceremony, family photos, wedding party, couples photos, reception, & send off!

    -a consultation call to plan and chat about your sweet day!

    -includes second shooter to capture all your sweet moments!

    -includes 1-2 film rolls or 1-2 minute video

    -a gallery of handpicked edited photos for you to cherish forever.

    -printing rights, sneak peaks, & unlimited access to your gallery!

    -starting at $3500

  • -includes up to four hours of coverage

    covers ceremony, couples photos, family photos, details, & anything else that captures your love story!

    -a consultation call to plan and chat about your sweet day!

    -includes second shooter to capture all your sweet moments!

    -includes 1-2 film rolls

    -a gallery of handpicked edited photos for you to cherish forever.

    -printing rights, sneak peaks, & unlimited access to your gallery!

    -starting at $2000

  • -up to one hour of coverage

    -a gallery of handpicked edited photos for you to cherish forever.

    -printing rights, sneak peaks, & unlimited access to your gallery!

    -location scouting and outfit planning with me!

    -starting at $500