couple, wedding, california, backyard, backyard wedding, lei, haku, drinks, ceremony, couple portraits, natural lighting, love, family

flowers, studio, studio portrait, flash photography, flash, fairy light, dress, portrait, smile

outdoor, natural lighting, flash, strobe, portrait photography, glamour photography, fashion photography, sunglasses, model

couple, forest, northern arizona, flagstaff, snowbowl, fall, spooky season, natural lighting, kiss,

family portrait, studio, flash, strobe, portrait photography, smile, mother and daughter,

portrait, poetry, princess, model, flash photography, strobe, studio, studio portrait, glasses,

Senior Portraits, Northern Arizona, Graduation, Northern Arizona University, Cap and Gown, Natural Lighting, Arizona

family portrait, christmas, christmas cards, family, babies, twins, snowbowl, natural lighting, strobe lighting, couple

studio portrait, gels, gel lighting, studio, strobe, flash, flash photography, gossip girl, sassy, classy, fashion, long exposure,

studio portrait, gels, gel lighting, studio, strobe, flash, flash photography, gossip girl, sassy, classy, fashion

Welcome to Tesa’s Photo!

Portrait photographer from Hawai’i who is currently taking snapshots of life in Japan. From everyday life to going on adventures, let’s capture your now moments!

Learn more about Tesa!

Quick FAQs to Get Started!

My work includes: headshots, the “basic” studio and location portraits, couples, engagements, and families. But this does not limit the opportunities you can try when working with me! I am always willing to try new styles of portraits that clients has in mind :) If you are unsure whether or not your concept fits into my current work, feel free to ask! The world of portrait photography has (almost) no limits!
No, sadly you do not. As there are many sessions I have to sort through, in order to make sure you receive your images in a timely matter I will select the images that I think represent the overall session. Depending on the session package you choose, the set amount of images you paid for will be shared with you following the editing stage via an online gallery. I do try to take into account what your personal preferences for the images will be, but ultimately the decision about what photos you will receive is up to my discretion.
Please inquire or email tesas.photography@gmail.com with the type of session you are looking to book, the requested date, ideal package choice, and any other details you think may be necessary. I will get back to you within 48 hours! If you prefer to contact via social media, feel free to message me on Instagram: @tesas.photo with the above information. Please note that there is a non-refundable deposit fee. Session bookings are on a first come first serve basis on who pays the deposit to reserve first.
No. It is uncommon for any professional photographer to give unedited or raw images. Being a professional photographer, my images are a representation of my brand, business, and photography style. All clients are and will be treated equally. The complete editing process takes up to several hours, so I would like to note I ask and require that you do not add any additional edits or filters yourself.
Rescheduling that is due to non-weather reasons will result in a rescheduling fee. Knowing that the weather is constantly shifting in the environments, I am always checking the forecast to keep clients updated. If the weather is bad leading up to your session, we can reschedule at no additional fee upon availability. In the occasion, that we are unable to reschedule, your deposit can be refunded. Please also note that if you are late or are a no show to a sessions without prior notice, you will not get a refund on the deposit fee.

I had an amazing senior session with Tesa and absolutely loved how all of the pictures turned out. She is patient and is very helpful in suggesting various poses to get the perfect shot. I’m not always the most confident when taking pictures but Tesa made me feel comfortable and was really able to capture my true smile. Thank you Tesa, I had a blast!

Madi M.
It was an absolute privilege to work with Tesa. I’ve worked with her many times. And I would for a lifetime. Her creative vision and drive to capture beautiful and memorable moments is really moving. She is not only the eye of the camera but she’s always listening for suggestions or ideas. She is open to trying new things just to get a smile out of anyone and everyone in front of the lens. I am really proud to see how far she has gone with her work, I can’t wait to see where she goes and what she does. Thank you Tesa for always going above and beyond.

Mia C.
I have worked with Tesa for the last 4 years. I hired her for both my high school and college graduation photos which turned out incredible. She also took couples, engagement, and wedding photos for my husband and I. She is always kind when directing us, is flexible with arrangements, and gives great suggestions. During our wedding, she managed each group efficiently and was able to work with every member of our family. We are very happy with every album we get from Tesa.

Fiona and Logan
It is always a great time doing a photo shoot with Tesa. She makes the sessions fun and makes sure I am comfortable by asking my opinion on things. The photos come out beautiful! She makes me feel confident in myself and my body. I look forward to our next shoot together!

Linzi M.
I’ve always wanted to have my own personal photos since I was a kid. My uncle dabbled in professional photography, and I remember falling in love with my little self’s photos— But I never could find another person to do the same thing. Tesa has made that old passion come true, and I cannot recommend her enough! She is very easy-going, open, and strives to achieve the look that you want, no matter what it is. No matter what it takes, she will make sure you get the photos that you deserve!

Joey I.
When working with Tesa, it doesn’t feel like a chore or a task to get your photo taken. It feels like a good time with no expectation except to have fun. Tesa always makes me feel comfortable and beautiful. She’s your personal hype woman both behind the lens and in front. Could not ask for a better photographer and hype gal

Bri G.
Tesa is a wonderful and creative photographer. If you’re a person who is not comfortable in front the camera, Tesa is the perfect photographer for you. She is funny and gives a lot of direction, which makes being photographed by her a breeze. Not only can she work in a studio but she can handle the difficulty of location. Her and I are already planing our next shoot together!

Bethany H.