Tessa did an amazing job and was a pleasure to work with, as she was responsive and professional, and she did a great job navigating the complexities of our multi-day celebrations. The quality of the pictures was great, and she worked with us to customize the style and lighting. She was also fun to be around and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend!
Michael K.
5.0
We loved working with Tessa! She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and guided us every step of the way. She was open to all of our ideas and super flexible and accommodating when day of things changed last second. She did our engagement shoot and wedding day photos and they were everything we could’ve hoped for. If you’re on the hunt for an amazing photographer then stop right here because you’ve found one!
Kayla M.
5.0
About this vendor
Tessa Cokkinias
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Adelaide Street Photo + Film offers wedding photography and videography for couples who value presence, ease, and emotional honesty over performance or production.
My approach is calm and intuitive. I guide when it’s helpful and step back when it’s not, allowing your day to unfold naturally without constant direction or pressure. Couples often tell me they felt more relaxed simply knowing I was there, supported without being managed.
I focus on thoughtful pacing, quiet awareness, and connection-driven storytelling. The result is imagery that feels grounded and expressive rather than staged. My goal is to reflect how your wedding actually felt, not just how it looked.
I work best with couples who care about meaning, comfort, and trust, and who want an experience that feels intentional without being rigid. In addition to photography, I offer cinematic wedding films with a strong emphasis on audio and emotional continuity, creating a cohesive visual record of your day.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, I serve couples locally and for destination weddings.
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
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Meet the team
Tessa Cokkinias
Owner | Lead Photographer & Videographer
Adelaide Street was my childhood street growing up in a small town in Tennessee. I have fond memories of sunny afternoons in the backyard, riding in a little red wagon down the road to my grandma's house to play with my cousins. When I started photography full time in 2018, I wanted to cultivate an experience that felt like being at grandma's house. And I guess for me that means showering my couple's with love, snacks, photos of my cat, and lots of old lady jokes.I want you to feel actually, truly known and well-tended to. All our team members have a passion for people and can offer up all the Southern hospitality you could possibly handle.I can't wait to create an amazing experience for you and your partner. Just because you are you.
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Adelaide Street Photo + Film delivered exceptional photography and videography, praised for professional, punctual, and personable service. The team made couples comfortable, guided posing, managed timelines, and captured every detail with beautiful, fast sneak peeks. They were flexible, accommodating (including mobility needs), and excellent value—highly recommended.
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Michael K
5.0
5/30/2026
Tessa did an amazing job and was a pleasure to work with, as she was responsive and professional, and she did a great job navigating the complexities of our multi-day celebrations....
The quality of the pictures was great, and she worked with us to customize the style and lighting. She was also fun to be around and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend!
Kayla M
5.0
11/19/2025
We loved working with Tessa! She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and guided us every step of the way. She was open to all of our ideas and super flexible and accomm...
odating when day of things changed last second. She did our engagement shoot and wedding day photos and they were everything we could’ve hoped for. If you’re on the hunt for an amazing photographer then stop right here because you’ve found one!
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Kate V
5.0
9/29/2025
We had Tessa and her team at Adelaide Street take our wedding photos and video and we are SO impressed! They were punctual, kind, and gave great direction and kept things moving as...
fast as needed for the timeframe. We got pictures with everyone, family, friends, and a they made sure to capture all the details and precious moments we will cherish forever. Truly a professional and fun team to work with and the photos they captured are AMAZING. I haven’t stopped getting compliments about just how well they did. Thank you!! We are so lucky to have had such a wonderful experience on the most important day of our lives!!
Dawson H
5.0
9/25/2025
I absolutely LOVED my wedding photos! I was a bride on a budget so I had no day-of coordinator and both photographers just stepped right in and started capturing the moment.
We go...
t our sneak peaks immediately and getting back the entire gallery I was SHOCKED at how perfect literally every photo was (as someone who normally dreads how they look in photos).
They captured literally every detail I wanted and then some. I was even surprised at some moments that were captured because I didn't even realize they had caught them
One of the sweetest touches was capturing individual portraits of our grandparents. It was a genius idea I hadn't even thought of, and we will both cherish those photos forever.
100000/10 recommend Adelaide street!
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 09/25/2025
Ahhh! Thank you so much, Annaliese! Photographing your wedding was such a joy, and I’m thr...
illed you love the images. It means the world that you trusted me to tell your story. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness — and I’d love to capture your next chapter whenever it comes. :)
Natalie W
5.0
6/24/2025
Tessa was incredible!!! She made us feel so stunning and confident as we took our wedding photos. We got sneak peeks back SO fast and we were truly in awe of the gorgeous moments s...
he captured. We couldn't recommend her more!!
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 09/25/2025
You guys! The honor was all mine! Thank you for allowing me to be a huge part of your wedd...
ing day. I’m so glad you felt comfortable and cared for on your day. I hope we can work together again soon!
Alexis S
5.0
6/09/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Tessa's team was on time, professional, and kept everything running smoothly. Tessa's creativity and joyful energy made the day even mor...
e special, and she was such a fun and easy person to work with.
The sneak peek photos are stunning and her pricing is very reasonable for the quality and care she provides. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and passionate photography and videography team!
Reid R
5.0
6/08/2025
Working with Tessa was a perfect experience. She took our engagement photos and did photography at the wedding — she was warm, easy to work with, quick to respond, and was *excelle...
nt* at finding the right angles and moments during the wedding. We had so much fun working with her and absolutely loved the photos.
Gabby S
5.0
4/15/2025
Tessa made my wedding experience so easy. I was super stressed out with everything else but she made sure her work wasn’t one of them. She is extremely professional and helpful and...
has an AMAZING memory when it comes to family. Everything I told her I wanted, we did and she made it work. My husband and I aren’t photo taking people, so she helped us get comfortable and even told us how to pose when we weren’t sure. Tessa also helped come up with a timeline for the day which took a lot of stressful planning off of my shoulders. Everyone who has seen the sneak peaks so far has been in awe of how beautiful her work turned out. I have already been recommending her to anyone I know getting married. If I have to say one thing to convince you to go with her, it’s that the money is worth it. Every single penny. She was absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t have picked anybody else! Thank you for making my wedding day special <3
Michelle C
5.0
4/14/2025
Adelaide Street Photo + Film is absolutely amazing!! I 100% recommend hiring them for your photography and videography needs. Tessa and her team are so kind, fun, and make the expe...
rience so comfortable and easy. The sneak peak she's shared already looks breathtaking and I can't wait to see the full album!
Keyah S
5.0
3/29/2025
Me and my now husband loved Tessa! I’m not too comfortable in front of a camera and she gave me and my husband the confidence to take really awesome pictures. Her visions for good ...
photos and the quality she provides is top notched and I cannot recommend her enough!
Ali M
5.0
12/22/2024
We are beyond thrilled with the work of Adelaide Street Photo + Film for our wedding! From our first consultation to the final delivery of our photos and video, the experience was ...
nothing short of exceptional.
Tessa took our engagement photos and we were absolutely blown away - we immediately booked her for the wedding. She is so funny and sweet, it feels like you’re just hanging out with a friend (a friend with a camera who actually takes great photos of you).
Tessa captured every moment of our wedding beautifully, from candid shots of our guests to the most intimate details of our ceremony. The emotions and joy of our day truly shine through in each image. The video highlights were stunning, perfectly edited, and truly captured the vibes of our celebration.
Tessa and her team were incredibly professional yet personable, making everyone feel at ease. They all have a wonderful eye for composition and creativity, and we couldn't have asked for better results.
We are so grateful to have these amazing memories documented, and we wholeheartedly recommend Adelaide Street Media to any couple looking for talented and passionate professionals!
Sarah Spence M
5.0
10/08/2024
I booked Tessa and her team for photography and videography for my wedding. Her team showed up organized and ready to capture all of the shots we requested and then some. I was wor...
ried about not having enough time after our ceremony to get all of the shots we wanted, but Tessa made it happen in record time, all while remembering everyone's names and all around being a delight to work with. We received our sneak peeks a few days after the wedding and cleary she has gone above and beyond. Highly recommend Tessa!
Vincent D
5.0
9/30/2024
Tessa was simply incredible! My fiancé and I had a destination wedding, and we faced quite a few challenges along the way. Even after finalizing our services and vendors, there alw...
ays seemed to be some nuanced decision that needed our immediate attention, especially in the hectic days leading up to the event. This added unnecessary confusion and stress to a day we had eagerly anticipated for years.
However, Tessa was a true exception to this daunting experience. She guided us through every step of the planning process, going above and beyond to ensure we felt understood and supported. On the big day, her professionalism and calm but lively demeanor alleviated as much stress as possible, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in making our wedding a dream come true! And I haven't even mentioned the pictures! We knew we where in for a treat when we got our initial "Sneak Peak" shots just a few days following the event. We where absolutely blown away! Excellent professional service every step of the way and absolutely gorgeous photography. We couldn't be happier.
Sarah D
5.0
8/26/2024
I’m so grateful we chose Tessa as our photographer! We had a pretty rushed timeline and Tessa worked with us to make sure we got everything we wanted. We couldn’t be happier with o...
ur experience and would highly recommend Adelaide Street Photo + Film to any couple looking someone who will go above and beyond to capture your day!
Melissa L
5.0
8/21/2024
Tessa was wonderful! She knew exactly how to run things when it comes to weddings and wasn’t afraid to get the job done. I would book her again in a heartbeat! She was willing to d...
o everything we wanted and super knowledgeable about different shots and what looks great.
C C
5.0
8/14/2024
TLDR: she is great, and was very helpful as a disabled person needing some flexibility.
Tessa & her team photographed & recorded my wedding last weekend, and they were a dream to ...
work with. I am chronically ill & so I knew on my wedding day I could not be running around to different locations for photos, and Tessa was extremely mindful of that fact & made sure I was doing ok through the whole process. I was worried my limited mobility would mean my photos would be a little boring, but she's already sent a handful of pictures over for a sneak peek & they are GORGEOUS.
Tessa is a true professional but also someone who clearly loves what she does, which I think really shows in the quality of her work.
Cassandra M
5.0
3/17/2024
Tessa and Jess were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! They were both so kind and helpful, and not to mention incredibly talented. Getting ready for the ceremony, they were both so kind to m...
e and my family and were so willing to help! They made posing for photos easy and fun. They were both so incredibly fun and sweet, and will definitely be my go to photographers for everything now!!!! Thank you both so much! :)
LAUREN A
5.0
1/04/2024
We booked Adelaide Street Media for both photography and videography. Tessa's style fit exactly what we were looking for to capture our wedding. We initially met and had a conversa...
tion to see if it would be a good fit. We found Tessa to be very easy to work with and talk to and booked with her right away. Our engagement session went incredibly smoothly and the pictures turned out beautiful. She is really good about prompting scenarios to get pictures where poses don't look forced. It made it easy for us to get good pictures even though we were a little unsure and uncomfortable at first. The website she uses to share the photos is super easy to use and share with family and gives you the ability to order prints straight from the source or download if that is your preference. Prior to the wedding, we completed a questionnaire to help plan and ensure that we got all the shots we wanted for our big day. The day of our wedding, the team was super on top of getting everything done and corralling the individuals who needed to be in the pictures. The team was also very flexible with the schedule to work around the weather when it was raining on and off. Even though we had cloudy weather, it made the mood of the pictures and poses that were suggested that much better and now I would not have wanted it any other way. Following the wedding, Tessa was quick to send a sneak peek of photos and the video trailer. Everything has turned out even better than we could have hoped for. I cannot recommend Adelaide Street Media enough.
Audrey M
5.0
12/04/2023
Tessa is absolutely amazing!! She is super organized, passionate about her work and alway on it! We are super pleased with her work and how great she was on day of! She made taking...
photos easy and fun! Tessa by far was our favorite vendor we booked with.
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 12/04/2023
This is the kindest message 😭 I just loved hanging out with y'all and making your day jus...
t that much easier and fun! Let's do it again sometime! 🤍
Anonymous
5.0
11/17/2023
Tessa and Adelaide Street Media absolutely exceeded my expectations. We did our engagement and wedding pictures with her and she has a way of making you feel so comfortable even if...
you are shy in front of a camera. She brings out the goofiness in you which makes for the most amazing pictures. The way she edits the pictures makes for the most stunning shots. I would hire her a million more times. 10/10!!!!
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 11/19/2023
Emily!! You're the best. Thank you for such kind words :) Let's make an excuse for photos ...
again soon!
Katherine H
5.0
7/25/2022
I absolutely loved having Tessa photograph my wedding this summer! She did a great job making me feel comfortable, as well as getting all of our pictures done quickly in the summer...
heat. I highly recommend her for anyone!
Allison B
5.0
6/22/2022
Tessa was incredible all the way through the wedding process! She met with us at the beginning and got to know who we are as people and our true heart for the wedding. She was very...
organized and detailed and made sure to get all the info she needed about our day-of schedule to make sure everything went smoothly. We just got our photos back, too, and we are BLOWN away! Tessa is kind, professional, talented, and has a great turnaround time for photos! Highly recommend!!
Corey H
5.0
6/22/2022
I was glad Tessa was our wedding photographer! She took wonderful photos and knew a variety of fun ways to keep my lovely Bride and I intrigued by her fun photo ideas. She made our...
wedding day so much more special. Her skills and professionalism kept her on-the-ball with getting the best shots, all while maintaining a light-hearted and fun atmosphere for us, the bridal party, and all of the guests. We absolutely loved our photos!!!
Catherine B
5.0
6/14/2022
Tessa was a joy to work with! I’ve known her for years and It made my day even more special to have her capture it. She’s so sweet and patient with anything we wanted that day. We ...
felt comfortable and had so much fun! We absolutely love our sneak peek and cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us. If you need anyone to capture your special day or even someone to hype you up and make you feel beautiful all day long, Tessa is your girl!
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 06/17/2022
Aw thank you Catherine! I loved being with you on your wedding day. It really was special ...
:) You are kind and beautiful! Thank you for trusting me with your big day.
Madison H
5.0
6/01/2022
Tessa was an amazing wedding photographer! Her photos were very beautiful and professional. My husband and I both felt very comfortable taking photos with her. It was a joy having ...
her at our wedding. I would 100% recommend her.
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 06/17/2022
Wowowow. Thank you so much, Madison. I had such a lovely time hanging out with you and get...
ting to know your families. I'm honored to have been a part of your wedding day :)
Madeleine S
5.0
6/20/2021
Tessa was absolutely amazing! She truly felt like a friend hanging out and snapping pictures all day! From our first conversation, I knew she was chill and truly loved what she did...
and capturing the love of the day! 10/10 definitely recommend booking her!
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 06/22/2021
You are the kindest human. I really felt like part of the squad. Thank you for being you a...
nd for letting me capture one of the biggest days of your life! <3
Samantha R
5.0
11/25/2019
Tessa worked with my fiancé to capture the proposal and even included an engagement photo session right after. She does a fantastic job of making you feel comfortable and beautiful...
to capture those authentic moments of laughter and love. She is easygoing and has no shortage of photo ideas to recommend, and she also welcomes any ideas you may have. She aims to deliver beyond your expectations.
Her personality is easygoing, light, and cheery. She makes it known that these photos are about YOU and showcasing who you are. Overall, she is wonderful company and an incredibly talented photographer.
Brittany L
5.0
11/18/2019
What a gem! Tessa is a fantastic photographer whose talent is expressed in stunning photographs and videos! She captures the moments in such a way that is truly beautiful. Our wedd...
ing photos turned out better than I could have ever expected! With her detail oriented and creative outlook, every project she tackles is sure to be a success! Highly recommend!
Response from Adelaide Street Photo + Film on 11/26/2019
Oh my gosh! Thanks Brittany. You and Phil are the best. Thank you for allowing me to be su...
