Weddings and Elopements
 
Now Booking
2027 & 2028
BASED IN East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina
Your wedding photographs should show more than how everything looked. They should bring you back to the way the day felt—the nervous excitement before the ceremony, the relief of finally standing beside one another, and the people who filled the room with so much love. I photograph weddings throughout the Tri-Cities, Knoxville, the Smoky Mountains, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina with a focus on the relationships, emotions, and unscripted moments that make each celebration personal.
 
Honest, Story-Driven Wedding Photography
I understand the lasting importance of those moments because I lost my father before my children had the opportunity to know him. The photographs I have of him now do something time cannot: they allow me to share a piece of him with them. My children can recognize his face, see parts of his personality, and connect with someone who is an important part of their story—even though they never got to meet him.
That experience changed the way I see wedding photography. Your portraits matter, but so do the people standing beside you. I’m watching for the way your mother looks at you before the ceremony, your grandfather laughing across the room, the friend quietly wiping away tears, and the arms reaching for you when the music begins. Some of these moments may feel small as they happen. Years from now, they may be among the photographs that mean the most.
 
Preserving the People, Emotion, and Story of Your Wedding Day
 
My own marriage has also taught me that love contains more than its easiest and most beautiful days. There are seasons when life feels heavy, when two people grow and change, and when choosing each other requires intention. Wedding photographs preserve a time when that choice was spoken out loud, surrounded by the people who loved you enough to witness it.
Throughout the planning process, I’ll communicate clearly so you always know what to expect. On your wedding day, I’ll offer natural direction when you need it and quietly observe when the moment needs room to unfold. You won’t be expected to perform for the camera or turn your wedding into a photoshoot. You can remain present with one another and your people, trusting me to preserve the story as it honestly happens.
Because someday, these photographs won’t belong only to the two of you. They will help tell your story to the people who come after you—and show them not only what your wedding looked like, but who was there, how deeply you were loved, and what it felt like when this chapter of your lives began.
Wedding Collections
 
Essential Collection
 
HALF DAY COVERAGE
Engagement session
Single photographer
Timeline assistance
Professionally edited, high-res images
Online gallery
$100 Print credit
Typically begins with Pre-Ceremony Portraits and ends with Cocktail Hour.
 
from $ 3150
 
MOST POPULAR
 
Classic Collection
 
FULL DAY COVERAGE
Engagement session
Timeline assistance
Second photographer
Professionally edited, high-res images
Online gallery
$150 Print credit
Typically begins with Getting Ready Details and ends with an hour into Reception.
from $ 3750
 
Signature Collection
 
EXTENDED DAY COVERAGE
Engagement session
Timeline assistance
Second photographer
Anniversary session
Professionally edited, high-res images
Online gallery
$200 Print credit
Typically begins with Getting Ready Details and ends with the Exit.
 
from $ 4450
 
Elopement Collections
 
Collection One
 
2 Hours of Coverage
Engagement session
Planning & Timeline Assistance
Professionally edited, high-res images Online gallery
 
from $ 2000
 
 
Collection Two
 
4 Hours of Coverage
Engagement session
Planning & Timeline assistance
Professionally edited, high-res images
Online gallery
$75 print credit
 
from $ 2500
 
AVAILABLE 2027 Dates
These popular dates below are currently available for weddings and elopements in 2027. If you see yours, don't hesitate to reach out.
Saturday, April 24th
Saturday, May 22nd
Sunday, June 13th
Saturday, June 19th
Saturday, September 18th
Saturday, September 25th
Saturday, October 2nd
Saturday, October 23rd
Saturday, October 30th
STEP 01
 
Fill out the form
Start by filling out the contact form with all the details you have so far. Don't worry if you don't have every detail figured out yet—that's what I'm here for!
STEP 02
 
LET'S CONNECT
We'll schedule a phone call, video chat, or coffee date to get to know each other. We'll talk about your vision, your priorities, and what matters most to you on your wedding day.
STEP 03
 
REVIEW COLLECTIONS
After our conversation, I'll help you choose the collection that best fits your day. You'll receive all the information you need to make the decision that's right for you.
STEP 04
 
YOU'RE BOOKED!
Ready to move forward? Simply sign your contract and pay the retainer, and your date is officially reserved. Then the fun begins!
Moments framed in time
 
Let's document your story
 
 
Meet Tessa
I’m a mama to 4 gorgeous babies and wife to my handsome husband. When I’m not photographing other families, I’m happily surrounded by mine. There’s nothing I love more than staying home and spending time with my tiny humans.
 
Based in East Tennessee
Traveling to wherever you are
 
Kingsport
 
Johnson City
 
Bristol
 
 
Jonesborough
 
Greeneville
 
Knoxville
 
 
Gatlinburg
 
Pigeon Forge
 
& beyond!
 
TRAVEL WISH LIST
 
Iceland
Since getting engaged under the "hidden waterfall" I've been dreaming of shooting an elopement in Iceland.
 
 
Glacier National Park
This is where I married my husband and it's such a special place to me. I've been dying to go back and create the same magic I experienced for someone else!
 
 
Cannon Beach, Oregon
There's something so dreamy about beach elopements & engagement sessions. Cannon Beach in Oregon has an element of whimsy, exacerbated by every young millennial girl's Twilight fantasy.
To shoot here would, quite literally, be a dream.
Boston, Massachusetts
Beacon Hill, Boston Public Library, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Cape Cod, Boston Public Garden...
Need I say more?