Tess Schilke Photography Reviews
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Cassandra Sent on 10/23/2024The most stunning photographs I've ever seen
All we can say is that every single person who has seen our photos since we received them has commented on how they're the most incredible wedding photos they've ever seen. There's something that is so elevated and authentic about them, and it brings us so much joy every time we have a spare moment to click through. Tess is worth every penny and then some - cannot recommend her enough, especially if photos are the thing you care about most on your big day! -
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Erica Sent on 10/08/2024Beyond Expectations!
Tess truly is an artist, seamlessly capturing every beautiful moment with high-quality precision and creativity. From directing large groups with ease to working intimately with individuals, her ability to manage the crowd while creating the perfect shot was impressive. She brought such great energy and a calming vibe to the day, making the entire experience both fun and effortless. Highly recommend! -
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V & Sent on 09/01/2024Tess is OUTSTANDING - Photos of our dreams
There are not enough positive things to say about Tess and the quality of her work - she is a SUPERSTAR. Leading up to our wedding, Tess helped us guide us with our overall direction, and enabled us to build a detailed plan of our day that was true to our wedding-day goals. We felt prepared and confident going in to our big day. Each discussion point was natural, fun, and productive. On the day itself, we were blown away by Tess' professionalism and creative vision. Her energy is warm and fun, while also being fantastic at providing decisive direction - she will give you plenty of specific instructions, and also give you spaces to do what feels right as well as try playful things - all the while, she is extremely complimentary, which made us feel so comfortable and confident. All day, it felt like Tess was just another one of our great friends who just so happened to have a camera. She was everywhere - she captured the feelings that we felt on our day, intimate moments of love, and made them all look beautiful & elegant (and even some playful!). We are blown away by the outcome, and the various styles of photos that came out gorgeous - from warm portraits to flash/vogue-style shoots, to film-style black and white shots, to energetic dance floor captures, to beautifully captured small expressions of love that happened in an instant - Tess can do it all. We cannot imagine our most favorite day without Tess -
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Brittnee Sent on 08/31/2024The Balks Wedding
Tess was amazing!! she was so engaging and cared about making me have the best photos for our wedding day! I am so glad I found her!!!! I would highly recommend Tess for any special event!! -
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Caroline Sent on 08/11/2024Best wedding photographer!!
We had an amazing experience working with Tess. She perfectly captured our vision through her documentary style and strong management of the day's timeline. We felt confident in her hands beginning with our first meeting. Her easy going but professional personality helped us feel comfortable on and off camera. She remained flexible to spontaneous moments, while still making sure to capture all of our key shots. We received a sneak peak in 48 hours for us to share immediately and our entire gallery within a month! We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone! -
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Sophia Sent on 03/26/2024Tess exceeded all expectations (which were already high)!
Tess is one of the few photographers that can do it all. Her versatility and creativity is unmatched. My husband was very hesitant about the price, even after throughout the wedding weekend. As soon as he saw the photos, he agreed it was worth every dollar. She was able to capture all the emotions, the action shots, the beauty of the day and surroundings, and all the different vibes! I can’t emphasize how impressed we were by the range you captured from the emotions ceremony, stunning portraits, the carefreeness of the boat, the hype of the reception, the excitement of the after party in the pool. After the wedding, we got resounding feedback from everyone (friends, family, bridal party, planner) that they loved Tess and her second shooter. Everyone always felt super comfortable with being photographed and her prompts. In general, we all loved hanging out with you all weekend. I know it was baked into the contract but we’re all still so amazed at how quickly you provided the sneak peeks and the full album. She was also punctual and on top of everything in all communication and sessions leading up to the wedding. -
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Kerri Sent on 10/15/2023Tess is the best!
We had a long list of potential wedding day photographers and we were so happy we went with Tess (for an engagement shoot and for our wedding day). She's extremely easy-going yet clearly super talented so taking photos with her never felt stressful or awkward. We received so many compliments on our photos from family and friends. She captured our day perfectly :-) -
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Rebekah Sent on 05/11/2023
We loved Tess!
I had a loose vision for my wedding day (destination wedding) and I wanted to figure out most of the details on location the day before! Tess was incredibly supportive of this idea and helpful with everything! She helped my vision come to life & the photos are so dreamy ◡̈ 10/10 recommend! -
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Amanda Sent on 04/14/2023Tess Schilke
Tess is the sweetest person and truly has a talent. She just doesn't take beautiful photographs, she puts her whole heart into them. I'm so sad everything is over, I guess I'll have to get married again lol! She's the best everrr!!
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Patricia Sent on 01/23/2023Tess is incredible!!
Tess worked with our team for a recent wedding in downtown Philly. She is a total dream come true when it comes to every category. She is down to earth, calm, positive, and talented. She goes above and beyond to ensure her clients have the best possible experience and her photos are absolutely unreal. She has an innate ability to capture emotion and her photos are perfectly true to color. We are so honored to have had the opportunity to partner with Tess for such a special day and cannot wait for our next opportunity to work together again soon! -
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Patricia Sent on 12/13/2022Phenomenal Experience
Tess is absolutely incredible at capturing love and emotion. She is a joy to be around and extremely professional. As a wedding planning and special events team, we look for photographers who capture the story of our couples in unique and captivating ways. Tess goes above and beyond to ensure her clients are comfortable and prepared for every aspect of their photography experience. She is extremely responsive via email, clear and concise with the bts process of planning, and quick to share both sneaks and final product images. We would highly recommend her to family, friends, and clients alike. We can't wait for our next opportunity to work together!! -
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Bedriye Sent on 04/23/2022Most down-to-earth photographer!
Tess is amazing at what she does. She made my shy husband and I feel so comfortable for our wedding photoshoot. She posed and directed us through the whole shoot. We genuinely miss the experience already. It truly felt like a close friend of ours was there with us. When we received the photos, we were blown away! When searching, we were drawn to Tess' photography style instantaneously and are so glad she was able to be a part of our special day. The lighting, framing, and editing of all the photos felt like they were from a magazine. Thank you Tess for making it an unforgettable night. We cannot wait to have you again! -
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Brooke Sent on 02/06/2022
She's da (photo)bomb!
Tess did an amazing job with our wedding! Out of all of the things to worry about with wedding planning, pictures are one thing you won't have to stress over. Tess was fantastic on communicating with us, from setting up virtual meetings to taking photos on the actual wedding day. It was reassuring to have someone like her help keep everything on track without feeling rushed! She took wonderful pictures that we absolutely love (trust me I'm not photogenic) and is just a great person to work with. Quit reading this review and just pick her already! -
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Adrianna Sent on 02/04/2022
Just book her already
Tess was more than a vendor for us. In the months and weeks leading up to the wedding she checked in and I was able to follow her current work through her Instagram (complete with many mini interactions that stemmed from this).
On the day of the wedding she went ABOVE AND BEYOND the role of photographer and offered wedding industry expertise that helped the day-of to be all that it was for us ❤️
She made taking pictures a comfortable and natural experience for two people that are definitely not used to being in front of the camera. Her final photos were everything I ever dreamed of and it felt like she turned them back in the blink of an eye (the whole process involved in transferring the photos was really smooth and easy as well).
All in all I would recommend Tess to anyone (and I have)🥰 -
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Rachel Sent on 10/17/2021
Tess is the perfect balance of professional & personable
Tess was an absolute joy to work with! My husband and I were so nervous that we were going to look/feel like potatoes, but she made us look amazing and was so down-to-earth and encouraging. She is the perfect balance of professional and personable. She is prompt at responding to messages, made us feel very comfortable during the shoot, and she sent us our pictures super quickly--and they were stunning! If you want romantic, dreamy pictures paired with a fun experience, definitely hire her! -
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Gina Sent on 10/13/2021
Dream photographer!
Tess was such a great person to work with! I was a fan of her photography from Instagram and when the opportunity arose, I was able to do an engagement shoot with her. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. Her turn around time for pictures was so speedy. We ended up going with her for our wedding as well and was not disappointed. She captured all the little moments of our day so beautifully. So grateful to have had her as our photographer. -
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Ana L. Sent on 09/11/2021Beyond our expectations!
Tess was AMAZING! She’s experienced beyond her years! She’s professional, extremely detail oriented, patient, understanding, and fun! If you want high quality pictures she’s the one to go to! I plan to use Tess to capture our future milestones! -
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Maci Sent on 09/07/2021
Truly amazing
My fiancé and I are awkward when it comes to the camera, but Tess made it feel so easy. Our pictures came out so amazing, and we appreciate her level of comfort with us to make the process easier! -
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Vita Sent on 09/06/2021
Hand down the best of the best photographer
Honestly, i don’t think words can describe how awesome/ talented Tess is!!!! This girl is underrated for sure with her skill! Tess is so talented and inspired. Have you met a photographer that carry your backpacks, her backpack and camera to climb through steep cliff to get you waterfall pictures because you told her that’s your dream?
My husband and I are usually terrified in front of camera and don’t know what to do to ourselves, but with Tess, it becomes a hang out day with a best friend that comes out with the most magical pictures that capture not only beautiful place and look, but when you look through pictures, they tell exactly how our personalities are, and how our relationship is. And that’s the priceless piece of art that you can’t find where else.
She makes you feel like you are having fun with a cool best friend who is down for all the ideas you want. The best way to describe her is to follow her website and instagram, her works will make you blow your mind!!! We love her so much that we will start having Tess with us through all our life milestones from now on, even if we have to drive miles to see her!
On bonus note: where else can you find a photographer that dances with you on the dance floor, laugh with you when you laugh, and compliment you even when youre ugly crying?! And somehow make all those moment into photos that look like a piece of art?! Also, she has polaroid camera to give you gift right there too! What else do you want?! -
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Callie Sent on 04/22/2020
Absolutely amazing!
I can not recommend Tess enough! She is so sweet, talented, and flexible. Tess really makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera if you are afraid of being awkward like myself. Our engagement and wedding photos were absolutely stunning. She even sent us a few pictures the morning after the wedding to hold us over until the whole gallery was done. The whole experience was stress free and amazing. You will not be disappointed! -
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Lindsey Sent on 08/25/2019The Best Pictures
I couldn’t have asked for a more suited person to capture every event on our wedding day. Tess is fun and energetic and has a real eye for catching the raw and “unedited” moments. The moments that capture & mean the most. She has such a pure talent and with her personality she is going to soar in her field of work. Tess is so easy to work with and makes everything flow and feel easy. I don’t have enough words to put together how happy I am with the photos she captured. I can say thank you over and over and it still wouldn’t be enough. -
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Amanda Sent on 08/24/2019So Talented!
Tess is an incredible photographer. She has an eye for detail and knows exactly how to find the perfect balance between playful and sweet with her clients. She is responsive, kind, patient, and fun. I absolutely love our engagement photos and the wedding photos we’ve received so far (we just got married last weekend). I highly recommend Tess. Go check out her website and/or Instagram page - they are beautiful and truly show her style. Thank you Tess! -
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Sarah Sent on 08/21/2019
Amazing photography !
Tess is an amazing photographer and person! She was quick to respond and friendly from the first time I reached out to her. She is insanely talented and patient and we are so happy we used her for our wedding day. She quickly sent us some “teaser” pictures the morning after our wedding and we are over joyed with the results ! -
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Aubrey Sent on 10/07/2018Tess and her partner we amazing to have as our photographers! They were very easy to work with and had creative ideas! They were flexible and professional with great quality! They captured our day perfectly and were accommodating to the style we were were looking for. We also had her for our engagement pictures which turned out beautiful as well! Tess made the whole prepress easy and stress free and we are forever grateful for all of her hard work.
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Eric Sent on 06/20/2018I highly recommend working with Tess! She's friendly, amazing to work with and always fun and positive! I feel relaxed and comfortable when having my pictures taken by her. Even if you don't know what to do, she will guide you! Once again, I highly recommend working with Tess! You won't regret it!!!
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Juliana Sent on 02/05/2022
A Great Experience
Between our engagement shoot and the wedding day, Tess went above and beyond to make us comfortable. For people who don't normally love to get our pictures taken, she made the whole experience so fun and exciting! Tess captured all the small moments beautifully. We absolutely love the photos and have received endless compliments from friends and family :) -
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