16/09/2026
Well hello beautiful humans,
I know it’s been a hot minute (or ten) since I poked my head up on here…I’m emerging from my annual Winter hibernation, a time set aside each year to go deep, reflect on the season, take a breath, catch up on edits, catch up with friends & family - & this year - work on a brand new website, dropping soon!
I figured it’s probably time I re-introduced myself to all these beautiful new faces - hi, hello, welcome, thank you so much for joining me. ❤️
**although I cringed through every minute of this photo shoot, including hitting publish (it’s no accident I’m normally the one behind the camera!) Ali Bailey | Wedding Photographer aka wonder woman, worked her magic & made me hate the whole thing slightly less, so thank you**
I’m Tess. Travel enthusiast. Nature Lover. Extroverted introvert. Sensitive soul. I’m a country girl at heart, who now lives by the sea, on the edge of the city. My family is my world - I have 3 children & an equally energetic husband. The beach is our happy place. My favourite way to unwind is with a great movie & a perfectly mixed G&T. I’ve always been a lover of the outdoors, but this year I’m taking it up a notch, tackling my biggest challenge yet; Kokoda. Raising money for two causes close to my heart.
Photography is my other world. An outlet, a passion & a creative constant in my life. The storytelling, the connections, the fun that unfolds with my beautiful couples & families. For me, it’s as much about your experience on the day & the energy surrounding the celebration, as the gorgeous finished photos. The feedback that makes me cry the hardest (from my clients afterwards), are the ones who appreciated this part the most. There are so many amazing photographers out there, I think the secret is finding your person, who you connect with deeply and effortlessly. Nail that part, and the epic photos will take care of themselves. Xo