Being raised in the mountains of Idaho made it effortless to love and respect the land, outdoors and this state. Attending the University of Idaho, I graduated with a BA in Journalism and Mass Media which opened my eyes to the power of photography. I've been fortunate to work with companies, decision-makers and professionals in the photography, marketing and publishing worlds including the late David R. Stoecklein, "Photographer of the American West", Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, Rocky Mountain Hardware, Zen Matcha Tea, and more.
I think of my work as creative with a photo-journalistic style that whole-heartedly captures a client’s moment, experience or celebration. When I'm not collaborating with clients, I’m somewhere outside, cooking, or somewhere near an alpine lake with a cold beverage. If you’d like to chat and continue the conversation, click here.
I thrive on outdoor weddings with adventurous, fun-loving couples who are passionate about their partnership, love and finding humor and laughs in every corner of life.
I tend to attract couples who love nature, adventure travel and have a fun-loving attitude towards life. Bonus points if they throw a great party!
Client experiences
She’s simply the best!
“Tessa was such a gift on our wedding day! What we really loved about her was her ability to capture US! She was able to tell the story of our love with her lens. Her energy settles you and encourages you to simply be in the moment while she captures it! We love her!!!!”
- Beth, wedding client
Professional, Talented and Personable
“Tessa comes with a highly professional yet very personable personality. Very easy going, fun to be around and had lots of insight throughout the wedding process.
We had a unique ceremony, and Tessa was able to capture all the special moments in a very beautiful way. We had requested to keep formal portraits at a minimum but still capture the extremely blended family we had. With her upbeat, no-stress energy, everyone enjoyed the process and the photos came out stunning!
Highly recommend Tessa for her wonderful talent, but most importantly, her kindness and professionalism.”- Nicole, wedding client
Amazing Wedding Photographer
When looking for a wedding photographer, my fiancé and I wanted someone who was easy-going, flexible and willing to accommodate our relaxed wedding. Tessa was all we could hope for and more. Tessa was able to capture so many stunning photos of us and our guests. She was fun to work with and listened to what we were looking for. She was able capture who we are as a couple without a lot of direction from us. Tessa was super quick to get our wedding photos back to us and we will cherish them forever!”
- Hannah, wedding client
"I have worked with Tessa on many photoshoots and her performance, attitude, and presentation are not only completely professional but results in some truly stunning, unique work. Tessa's attention to detail, from researching the type of photo she's taking to ensuring it is exactly what the client wants makes her a delight to work with!"
- Hayden, content editor, SVPN Magazine
“We loved working with Tessa. She was very responsive and prepared but laid back and easy to work with the day of- which can be stressful! She was organized, professional and efficient. We really wanted natural and genuine shots and had a few requests on styles and locations and all were accommodated and we’re very happy with the pictures! She captured the important moments, but wasn't intrusive to the intimacy of the ceremony.”
- Shannon, wedding client
"Tessa is the perfect balance of professional and fun. You can count on her to help you feel comfortable, bring out your best smile and deliver photos that are beautiful beyond your dreams!"
- Sara, portrait client
"Tessa is relaxed and fun to work with. She has the gift of shooting people in a way that brings out their uniqueness and individual personalities. She is fantastic with children and adults. Her photos are beautiful and have a natural/unposed look to them. We love our annual photoshoot with Tessa!"
- Portrait client