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Elmwood Images is a wedding photographer based out of Modesto, California. Tessa loves getting to know couples and their one-of-a-kind love stories. Through her photography practice, she delights in capturing each moment of her clients’ special day. With her relaxed demeanor and laid-back direction, Tessa strives to create a comfortable atmosphere for couples so that their authentic, natural chemistry can shine through.

Services Offered

Elmwood Images offers a variety of services to fit each couple’s unique needs. To preserve special moments leading up to their special occasions, Tessa can arrange boudoir and engagement sessions. On the big day itself, a second photographer can join Tessa and additional hours are available. After the celebration, this photographer is happy to direct a fun, memorable trash-the-dress photo session. Couples will receive their timeless images as digital files after the editing process is complete.

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Trash The Dress
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
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Reviews of Elmwood Images

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Ashlee H. Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Quality photographer

Tessa is wonderful! I am so thankful to have her as our wedding photographer. She was accommodating with the cancellation of our originally planned wedding (due to wildfires in the area). She took the time to make sure she got all the shots we requested. I truly enjoyed her enthusiasm, the fact that she was willing to get dirty to get the right shot & she was so easy to work with. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
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Kenna B. Sent on 10/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best quality and service

Tessa at Elmwood Images is a very professional wedding photographer. I didn't know what I wanted photo wise and she was able to direct us to get the most beautiful photos. I highly recommend her and will be using her for whatever else in the future when I have need of a professional photographer.
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Alexandria G. Sent on 09/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful work & not afraid to get dirty!

Tessa of Elmwood Images is amazing! We had the privilege of working with her on our wedding / engagement announcement photos. My husband and I have a hard time relaxing when we get pictures taken and it often comes across that way too, completely awkward. So we were nervous. We chose a place way back off of a dirt logging road in our area that has gorgeous view points and beautiful forest land. Tessa was actually excited and drove back on the dirt road with us. She even had us stop at several other locations she spotted to take pictures and didn’t mind how dirty and full of stickers her shoes and pants got. Tessa kept us laughing and relaxed the whole time she was snapping pictures. The pictures turned out perfect! We look relaxed and in love. The forest setting is gorgeous and she even captured a stunning sunset behind us. She even got the images back to us before the date she told us. I highly recommend Elmwood Images and am going to book another session this fall.
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Tessa Bota
Tessa Bota
Owner/Photographer

Tessa was raised in Calaveras County where she met and married the love of her life. After graduating high school she attended California State University Stanislaus on a scholarship for Track & Field. She graduated in 2014 with a BA in political science and a minor in english. From there, she began to travel with her then boyfriend and fell in love with photography. Tessa began documenting the landscapes of their travels and soon graduated to photographing concerts, people, and whatever she could to better her skills as a photographer.

During the time Tessa isn’t practicing photography she is either working as a 911 dispatcher, spending time with her son and husband or playing with her Rottweiler Ella

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Elmwood Images frequently asked questions

Elmwood Images includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Elmwood Images includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
Elmwood Images offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Elmwood Images offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Elmwood Images offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
Elmwood Images 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.
Elmwood Images currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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