Hey! I'm Tessa.
I'm a mama of three and I specialize in heirloom-inspired motherhood, newborn, and childhood portraiture, creating soft, storybook images filled with connection, beauty, and emotion.
Most days, I look at our little family and still can't believe it's real. Motherhood has opened my eyes to the quiet magic woven into everyday life—the way sunlight catches in a child's hair, the way laughter fills a room, and the beauty hidden within moments that often pass too quickly.
And if you're wondering about all the flower references, the answer is simple: my daughters and I share a love of gardening. Together, we plant seeds, tend blooms, and watch beauty unfold season by season. The Marigold Package is named after one of their birth flowers—a small tribute to the inspiration they bring to my life and work every day.
As for me? I'm a curious soul who rarely sits still. I can lose hours wandering through a bookstore, exploring a new place, or dreaming up creative ideas for my next session. I'm also a quiet observer by nature, and I believe that's one of my greatest strengths as a photographer. Being an introvert has taught me to notice the details others often miss—the tilt of a chin, the sparkle of mischief in a child's eye, the tenderness of a mother's touch, the fleeting expressions that tell a story all their own.
I find beauty in the in-between moments. The ordinary. The meaningful. The moments that may seem small today but become priceless with time.
My heart is especially drawn to creating whimsical, storybook-inspired portraits of childhood, motherhood, and family—images filled with connection, softness, and wonder. The kind of photographs that feel less like poses and more like memories.
Above all, I'm honored by the opportunity to preserve a piece of your story. My hope is that years from now, these images will bring you right back to this season—to the people you love and the life you're building together.
Let's create something beautiful.
(And trust me, if I could insert a high-five emoji here, I absolutely would.)
MY WHY
Photographs allow us to preserve the moments that would otherwise slip quietly into memory. They capture the tiny details we never want to forget: the wrinkled fingers of a newborn, the wild curls of a toddler before their first haircut, the way a child reaches for their mother's hand. They preserve joy, connection, and celebration.
But photographs also carry us through life's more difficult chapters. They become treasured reminders of loved ones we've lost, seasons we've endured, and stories that deserve to be remembered. Some of my most cherished photographs are those documenting my sister's journey through cancer—images that remind me of her strength, courage, and unwavering spirit.
Because of this, I believe every story matters.
Your story matters.
The season you're living right now—whether joyful, messy, ordinary, or extraordinary—deserves to be remembered. Your children, your family, your milestones, your laughter, and even the fleeting moments that seem small today all hold value.
My goal as a photographer is not simply to take beautiful pictures. It is to create timeless, heartfelt images that allow you to revisit this chapter of your life for years to come.
Because one day, these photographs will become part of your family's story.