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Hello! My name is Tessie, and i'm a Professional Portrait and Wedding Photographer located in Christiana, PA. I have an Associate Degree in Professional Photography as well as in Visual Communications. My goal is to not only capture your images but create works of art that you would proudly hang on your wall and cherish forever! I'm not your traditional "posed" portrait or event photographer, and my work has a more photojournalistic and timeless feel to it. I strive to provide affordable, quality, photography, and that is why I am very willing to work with almost every budget to customize a package that fits your needs specifically. Thank you for looking and hope to talk to you soon!

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photography By Tessie

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Addison Sent on 11/28/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Tessie did an excellent job with our photos. She is the best option for the money hands down. Most people wont even do your photos for what she charges for you to have the rights to your photos. I couldn't be happier with her service. Getting the disks is a good call and I highly recommend it. I recommend Tessie to everyone I know who is getting married.
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Justine Sent on 11/02/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Tessie was fabulous to work with! My husband and I got married in Bethany Beach, DE and Tessie was so accommodating and even helped with setting up the wedding! I have not obtained the pictures from the wedding yet (has only been a month), but she had a preview at the wedding that was stunning! She is the best and I will be using her with other milestones in our life! Thanks Tessie!!
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Jessica Sent on 09/15/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Tessie was absolutely amazing, and I will definitely recommend her to anyone getting married. We were able to customize our package to make sure that we got all of the coverage we wanted while still staying within our budget. She was receptive to our ideas and respected our wishes to not take certain kinds of pictures, and in general she was professional and enthusiastic. I hope I have reason to work with her again soon.
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Beth Sent on 09/10/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I was out for dinner celebrating my engagement with some friends when the waitress overheard and referred me to Photography by Tessie. I checked it out and it work out perfectly for my. Tessie did engagement photos for us as well as our wedding. I only went through with the engagement photos because I wanted to make sure that I'd like to use her for the wedding. Well, the engagement photos certainly sealed the deal. We loved her. She was always prompt and responsive, kept commitments, and took great photos. We loved working with her and our families also enjoyed working with Tessie for the traditional family shots. We really loved Tessies non-traditional photo journalistic approach. I find some traditional wedding photos, you know those 'look at the camera, chin up, and smile' photos to be boring. Tessie was super creative. The hardest part was after the wedding, sorting through 600 beautiful pictures that Tessie provided and picking out our favorites because we loved almost every shot! If your experience with Tessie is even half as good as mine, I don't think you'll be dissappointed at all!
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Jon Sent on 03/13/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Tessie provided the photography for my first wedding. She comes highly recommended. If given the opportunity I would higher her again.

Tessie has a clear cut and very professional manner. She takes the time to understand and know her clients so she can adjust her specific style to cater to the clients to get the perfect shot each and every time. Her photographic style is elegant and a little unique but very memorable. Every time you look at her pictures for years to come your heart will melt all over again.

Tessie's composition is awesome. She is able to capture the moment and the emotion very well. The color in her photographs is very crisp and clean without losing detail. Being an amateur I could not forgive many of the local photographers sample photos looking washed out and loosing tons of detail in the pictures. Tessie's pictures look far better then of the Susquehanna valley photographers with very natural color and detail along with excellent angles.

Her candid shots are also really well done. These are the photographs that will bring the most memories. During the flower tossing she was able to photograph the flowers being thrown, hitting the ceiling, and blowing up with the detail of the flower pedals flying everywhere, ladies jumping mid air, and the surprised look on everyone's faces, again with excellent composition.

Tessie's prices, in my opinion, where cheap for the level of service she brings. Her photographs are far better then her competitors that charge so much more. Her demeanor was awesome. She wasn't grumpy and prude like a lot of the others I've meet around the area. Her sets were well done. She extremely versatile and flexible to handle any situation. And she very well prepared with one hell of a turn around time.

Not go off on my high horse people, but you would have to be a down right moron not hire Tessie for your wedding and trust the memories of one of the most important days of your lives to someone else.
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Regina Sent on 03/13/2010
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married in August of 2009 and Tessie was our photographer. I cannot say how great of a job she did. Tess was there the entire day and captured over 700 photos of our day. I remember saying to her- I want alot of candid photos and boy did she ever get exactly what I wanted. My photos were done and ready for purchase within a month (who wants to wait forever for their wedding pictures?). During my reception she had her laptop set up with proofs already on there for people to see of the pictures she had already taken. I thought that was pretty awesome. I love Tess to death and would recommend her to anyone I knew getting married! :)
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Julianne Sent on 09/16/2010
4.9 out of 5 rating
Tessie - You were a real pleasure to work with, professional, and we absolutely loved our photos!!! The engagement session was so fun and you were so easy going - we really felt comfortable.

You did a fantastic job and captured some really great shots of our day: us – which many people have commented “you can see the love”, our rings – which we love the artistic, abstract look and, our family and friends!

You are a real professional and we feel so lucky to have found you.

We were very, very impressed and all the pictures were just beautiful!!! Thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job for us!!!

We love you - Juli & Chad
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Kristin Sent on 07/14/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
Tessie has to be the best thing going right now. Her prices and professionalism is at the top. She is a very layed back and get all the pictures you need or want. I would recommend her and her photographers to anyone.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
RL Heller Photography RL Heller Photography Wedding Photographers

I have personally worked with Tessie, and she pours her heart and soul into capturing your perfect day! You won't be disappointed!

Rev. Pamela L. Brehm Rev. Pamela L. Brehm Wedding Officiants

Tessie is a dream come true for Brides and Grooms! Not only does she take exquisite photographs with a photojournalist's eye, she does it to fit any couple's budget! I was so happy to have met and worked with her! Tessie is a photographer I regularly recommend to my clients. She delivers service far exceeding expectations and her passion for her work is seen through each and every photograph!

English Garden Floral English Garden Floral Wedding Florists

Tessie is very personable and take a lot of interest in her brides.

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Photography By Tessie frequently asked questions

Photography By Tessie offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Photography By Tessie offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Photography By Tessie offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Photography By Tessie is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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