Rain on wedding day—four little words that can send couples straight into panic mode, especially if you’re planning an outdoor wedding or elopement. The moment rain shows up in the forecast, the questions start rolling in: Is this bad luck? Will everything fall apart? Should we change plans? Will it ruin our photos? Take a […]

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I’m a micro-wedding and elopement photographer in Upstate South Carolina, capturing unposed, in-between moments and telling your story authentically as it unfolds.

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Pierina & Nick’s North Carolina Elopement was an intimate, dreamy elopement if I’ve ever seen one! It was seriously so meaningful and everything came together perfectly. Between the gorgeous a-frame, picnic and florals, this day was truly a fairytale! So keep scrolling to see the most beautiful North Carolina Airbnb elopement (and the cutest dog […]

Jesse + Hannah’s Blue Ridge Parkway wedding was truly magical! They were engulfed in the morning fog that the parkway is known for which created such moody vibes. Their sunrise elopement ceremony and private vow exchange may not have gone exactly as planned but it was filled with intimacy + lots of love. Jesse + […]

What is a Post Wedding Photoshoot? A post wedding photoshoot may also be referred to as a day after session or honeymoon session. They are all the same thing and refer to the same type of photoshoot. A post wedding photoshoot is essentially exactly what it sounds like… a photoshoot that takes place after your […]

Chattooga Belle Farm Photos Bridal Portraits Hope & Will got married at a small venue in Clemson, South Carolina but Hope knew that she wanted some amazing bridal portraits. She knew she wanted EPIC views of the Blue Ridge Mountains but that just wouldn’t be possible on the day of their wedding since the venue […]

Tips for how to have a Budget-Friendly Elopement Look, I get it, planning a wedding elopement can be so overwhelming and the costs can just add up to astronomical numbers. This can really push people to just sign a marriage license and move on. I HATE to see couples do that because your wedding day […]

Want to get married in South Carolina’s oldest city but not looking to have a big wedding? Want to do something quick & simple? Then a Charleston courthouse wedding is for you! Read on to find out more about how Kavya & Kenai made the most of their special day and how you can do […]

brandi and cameron

"Tessa was awesome!! When choosing to elope, we wanted it to be intimate and authentic to us but also have a little guidance and someone to capture our special day beautifully. Tessa was nothing short of fantastic!!! She was patient and determined to make sure our ceremony spot was everything we wanted!! Our hike was a blast and we felt very comfortable and at ease with her. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is an absolute sweetheart as well!! We are in love with our pictures and memories of our perfect day!! 🤍"

 "Tessa was nothing short of fantastic!!!"

mallory and joe

"Tessa is such an amazing soul and talented photographer. The shoot planning process was easy, organized, and personalized. During the shoot my husband and I felt so at ease with her. She gave us the perfect balance of freedom to be ourselves and creative direction. The pictures are absolutely stunning and we've received so many compliments on how beautiful they are. Cannot recommend her more highly!"

"Tessa is such an amazing soul and talented photographer."

haley and nick

"Photography was the one thing my husband and I both agreed had to be perfect and Tessa absolutely delivered. From the moment we met her for our engagement session, I knew I had nothing to worry about. She immediately put us at ease and made the entire experience feel effortless (both the engagement session and our actual wedding session). Not only is she incredibly talented behind the camera, but she’s also such a kind and genuine person, which makes working with her even more special. Our photos perfectly captured every emotion and memory, and I truly can’t thank her enough. I’ll always recommend Tessa to anyone looking for a photographer she’s simply the best of the best! 🤍 Thank you Tessa!"

"I’ll always recommend Tessa to anyone looking for a photographer she’s simply the best of the best!"

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