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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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 […]

From the very first sentence Brandi and Cameron used to describe their vision, I knew this day was going to be something special. They didn’t want a big production. They didn’t want a packed timeline or a crowded venue. They wanted something intimate, intentional, and rooted in the things they love most — which is […]

(Plus My Top 10 Favorite Western North Carolina Airbnb Elopement Venues) If you’ve been dreaming about an intimate and meaningful wedding day, an Airbnb elopement might be exactly what you’re looking for. Whether it’s just the two of you or you’re planning to include a few of your closest people, eloping at a beautiful Airbnb […]

When people think of elopements, they often picture just the couple, but for Ashley & Luke, their elopement with kids was a family-centered celebration that made their wedding day even more special. They embraced the adventure of eloping while including their four children, making sure everyone felt involved, loved, and celebrated. Their day was a […]

If you’ve been dreaming of a laid-back, adventurous elopement in the mountains, Victoria and Jacob’s North Georgia elopement is all the inspiration you need. They chose to get married on Valentine’s Day — a date that’s always been meaningful in their relationship — and every part of their day was full of love, laughter, and […]

If you’ve been dreaming of saying “I do” surrounded by the stunning North Georgia mountains, then a Cloudland Canyon wedding might just be perfect for you. Nicole & Alex’s elopement was nothing short of magical—filled with sweet moments, breathtaking scenery, and an adventure that felt true to them. In this blog, I’m sharing all the […]

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!"

If you’re feeling inspired by what you’ve seen here, I’d love to help you turn that inspiration into a day that feels entirely your own.

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