Home -

Hi I'm Tessa

…And I’m an Asheville wedding photographer, a single mother, an aspiring North West traveler (never been yet!) and sucker for silly, stupid romance stories!

Elopements and intimate weddings are my passion! I always get asked, “What’s your favorite thing to shoot/photograph?” I can answer that without a pause. LAUGHTER. Those belly laughs! When you’re laughing so hard that you’re rolling backwards or frontwards trying to stabilize your body. When you’re laughing so hard that you can’t catch your breath. When you’re laughing so hard that you have tears streaming down your face. Laughter is my favorite.

what our couples are saying...

Craggy Gardens

I absolutely LOVE everything about the pictures Tessa captured of Jeff and I! Considering it has been 5 years since we had our pictures taken, I was a little nervous about getting pictures that represent us. Tessa made both of us feel at ease! It was so refreshing to feel like you were just hanging out with someone you've known your whole life. The moments she captured are ones that mean so much more to me than a traditional posed photo. The whole experience really strengthened Jeff and I's relationship too. I can't honestly say when the last time we laughed so naturally and constantly with each other like we did with Tessa! I cannot wait to travel back to North Carolina OR have her travel to my hometown in Indiana to shoot again in the future!! If you are wanting effortless pictures without the stress of worrying, Tessa is your girl!

- Kendra + Jeff

Vintage Engagement

My fiancé and I have never had professional pictures taken and were nervous about our engagement shoot - especially since we weren't going to meet Tessa until the day of! From the moment we met her, our worries went away and it was like we were just hanging out with a friend (who happened to be following us around with a camera). She prioritized our ideas and made them look even better than we imagined. Tessa captures real moments and we will treasure these pictures forever! We would recommend her to anyone that wants pictures of genuine interactions - especially those who want to have a good time throughout the whole process!

- Brenna + Daniel

Fog + Rain Engagement

"My fiancé and I booked Tessa for engagement photos. From the beginning she was accommodating and responsive.
We planned on getting pictures on the blue ridge parkway. The day we booked was freezing, raining, and foggy. My fiancé and I did not want to reschedule and Tessa was such a trooper! We ended up changing locations but still being outside. Right away Tessa was extremely personable and made the photos seem natural – to people who have never had professional photos. Due to the weather we weren’t sure how exactly they turned out, but we were blown away!!!! We loved so many that our biggest problem was narrowing our favorites down. Needless to say we booked her for our wedding in September. Book her!!! We couldn’t be happier with her professionalism mixed while being relatable, her value, and most importantly with her incredible talent and style."

- Kelli + Paul

Sunrise Mountain Elopement

"When we first met Tessa we fell in love with her personality. Then, we saw her photography and knew she would be the one capturing this moment for us. From the first meeting on, Tessa has been a true artist and has become an even better friend. On the morning of our wedding, though the ceremony was flawless, there were some kinks in the plan that caused us to be left without a spot to honeymoon that night. Tessa came up with the brilliant idea for us to book an air Bed and Breakfast and then recommended a photo shoot at a local coffee shop, which was our favorite! If it wasn’t for Tessa’s quick thinking and adventurous heart, our wedding day would not have been nearly as exciting as the day we had! Tessa has a way of making you comfortable by meeting your expectations, but also far exceeding them with her creativity. Thank you Tessa for making our wedding day the most memorable and amazing day of our lives!"

- Emily + Timothy

Adventure Engagement

"From the very beginning Tessa was very helpful with any and all questions I had about her technique and style before booking her for our engagement/wedding. When it came to our engagement photos, I mentioned an idea and she was just as excited as I was about my ideas and location. I was so nervous when it came time for our engagement photos, but it was the most enjoyable afternoon/evening we had with a photographer, like ever. It wasn’t awkward or uncomfortable, we had such a good time we didn’t even realize how late it was. She also made sure I had every shot I wanted before leaving. In the end our engagement photos were better than any idea I could ever imagine. She truly captured natural beautiful moments between my fiancé and I. We had so many compliments about our engagement photos, how natural it was and not cheesy or posed. We were so happy with them it was so hard to choose which one we wanted for our save the dates. I can’t wait to see what our wedding day photos will be like!
Thank you Tessa!!"

- Melissa + Jake

Backyard Wedding

"Most people can easily become “camera shy” when they get in front of a professional photographer. On the drive to meet with Tessa, we were feeling excited but also asked the question “how awkward is this going to be?” But as soon as Tessa began talking to us, we lost all fear and shyness. Although she works wonders and takes incredible pictures, the talent is found in her ability to connect with you. We’re beyond happy with how our photoshoot came out. She effortlessly captured REAL moments because she passionately made REAL connection with us. If you’re just looking for a typical photographer who is just doing it for the money… Don’t go to Tessa if you’re looking to meet a really kind and loving friend who just wants to capture your story in means of a photo, she’s your girl!"

- Lindsay + Kelton

Leah + Joe
Asheville
Tiny Home

Latoya + Lee
Asheville Glamping
Elopement

Kendra + Jeff
Asheville, NC

Leah + Joe
Asheville Session

Craig + Julia
PROPOSAL!
Nashville, TN

Jessica + Kenneth
Asheville
Anniversary session

Andrew + Shannon
Asheville, NC
Anniversary shoot

Craig + Julia
Greenville, SC

Elli + Joshua
Charlotte, NC

Shannon + Andrew
Asheville, NC
Elopement

Drea + Josh
Raleigh, NC
Wedding

Kelli + Paul
Greenville, SC
Engagement