Serving couples in the San Francisco & San Jose Bay Area
All wrapped up in your unique heritage, impeccable style, and penchant for sublime cocktails paired with an irresistible dancefloor. And you want to keep it that way.
You don't want a stranger asking you to pose all day. You want to forget about the camera most of the time, trusting I already see the day the way you do. And that I'll boogie with you when the real party starts.
Decades from now, you want photographs that feel alive and artful. Full of your people. Full of celebration. Full of the seconds you'll want to relive again and again.
You’re planning your best day with your best people.
Lewis & Azalie
"She has a talent for recognizing the most precious aspects that will be cherished forever and captures them perfectly."
As seen in
I am a wedding & elopement photographer serving the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
Since 2016, I have focused on documenting weddings with a playfully candid yet elevated, fine-art feel. My aesthetic is a blend of film and digital, bringing an editorial eye to authentic storytelling, inspired by the everyday interactions that can often go unnoticed.
I show up like a familiar friend, present and warm, and ready to compose thoughtful frames to create portraits that feel both nostalgic and cinematic.
Your San Jose & San Francisco wedding photographer
Hello lovers,
my name is Tessa!
- Aubrey & Matthias
Tessa was wonderful to work with.
I really appreciated her warmth and enthusiasm that helped my husband and I feel comfortable even as a couple not keen on taking photos.
From her portfolio, I knew she would do an amazing job but the photos and highlight video came out better than I could imagine! The editing perfectly carves out the candid images with polished expertise.
It was perfect :)
"I really appreciated her warmth & enthusiasm that helped my husband and I feel comfortable"
- Jake & Christy
Could not recommend Tessa enough! Finding a photographer that not only has the style you like, but also a personality that meshes well and makes you feel comfortable was super important to us for our intimate wedding.
As for the photos themselves, she covered all the traditional moments you'd expect but wove in documentary and editorial shots exactly as we had envisioned together! Our final gallery was absolutely beautiful (both the film & digital shots were excellent). Could not have been happier with how everything turned out.
"Tessa was incredibly responsive the entire time - never left us wondering about what was going on"
- Amena & Carlos
We really enjoyed the entire experience working with Tessa!
It was our first time getting professional photos taken and we were afraid that we would be a bit nervous and awkward in front of the camera. Tessa made us feel comfortable right away. Tessa has a great eye for capturing genuine moments and found the perfect locations.
We can’t wait to use these photos for our wedding and would absolutely recommend Tessa to anyone looking for a talented and kind photographer!
"We enjoyed running around town with her & she made the whole experience light and fun!"
- Lewis & Azalie
Tessa is incredibly kind and easy to work with.
She has a talent for recognizing the most precious aspects that will be cherished forever and captures them perfectly.
She also took plenty of time to get to know us and what we were looking for beforehand which made the day itself so smooth and easy. And she got our sneak peaks and the full gallery of photos back to us extremely quickly.
We couldn’t recommend her enough! Thank you so much Tessa!
"She is a true professional, going out of her way to be a joyful presence on our wedding day"
- Ben & Dena
I’m absolutely in awe. We’ve been sitting with the sneak peek since you sent it, going through them over and over and reliving every moment!
Thank you so much for capturing us so beautifully. You made me feel beautiful, and these photos are a perfect example of why you’re so incredible at what you do.
I’m so grateful we found you, and I can’t wait to work with you again at the wedding in September. If this is just the sneak peek, I’m not ready for what the full gallery is going to do to me!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
"Every shot feels so authentically us while also being absolutely stunning."
Your family. Friends. All those months of planning. The creative masterpiece of your vendors. And I am here for all of it: the beauty, the romance, the dance floor. I've got you.
But, it truly comes alive in the moments no one rehearses. Some of the most cherished memories are made in the things that you never expected, that didn't go as planned, or that surprised you in the most beautiful way. I love to find them. And I'd love to join you.
Your wedding day is the culmination of love in all its forms.
The experience
I've photographed a lot of weddings and engagements in the Bay Area, and I've kept notes. Here you'll find my take as a San Francisco wedding photographer: favorite Bay Area wedding venues, tips for City Hall, and all sorts of advice you might find me nattering about over a glass of wine.
