Teresa Johnson Photography

Teresa was absolutely amazing!! I can't say anything more than the fact that you will love her, her team, and her work! Our wedding photos so far (recently married in October) have been amazing. Left me speechless, they look like they are straight out of a fairytale, and I couldn't be happier. She takes wonderful photos that tell a beautiful story (as she describes her style of work). She is truly passionate about her work and it shows. Working with her was great and I am so excited to see the rest of our photos!

You will not regret choosing Teresa as your wedding photographer!! We prioritized photography as the most important vendor and I cannot say how thrilled I am that we chose Teresa. She was amazing from the very beginning - from the first video call, to our included engagement shoot, to our wedding day. She even squeezed us in last minute for the engagement shoot since we were traveling on short notice. That experience was great - we aren't used to taking photos but she asked us questions about eachother to get us laughing and smiling naturally. I thought it was even just a fun cute experience for us as a couple. She is extremely thoughtful, organized, friendly, and funny. She goes above and beyond - it almost felt like having a wedding planner with how organized and helpful she was. She was the only vendor for our wedding (including the venue) to share a well-organized visual timeline. She was attentive to every aspect of our day and our family dynamic. She was very thoughtful and creative with how she would take photos of us throughout the night and we looked forward to when she would ask us to go for some shots. After the wedding we recieved our sneak peek within 2 days of over 100 photos and we were so excited they came out so great. We were surprised to have so many sneak peeks to look through so soon. Her photos are vibrant and she has a great mix of candid and prompted photos. I cannot recommend Teresa and her team enough. We are going to get to relive our wedding through these photos every time we look at them and I could not be happier with our decision.

Hiring Teresa and her team was one of the easiest and best decisions we made when wedding planning. She was wonderful to work with and from our first Zoom call together I just knew she understood our vision. I am just blown away with how she, Katherine, and Olivia were able to capture so many special moments with our people on our wedding day. She and her team pivoted amazingly well through changing plans due to weather and other minor challenges through out the day. Even with a rainy, windy day we had the best wedding pictures I’ve ever seen! Each photo shows all of the love that was in the room during our wedding and I am so grateful to be able to relive our day forever thanks to Teresa and her team.

Teresa is an amazing photographer and person. We are a couple and two families who hate to have our pictures taken but Teresa made it so easy. She was easy to work with, made it fun, and just did an unbelievable job. Her pricing was wonderful as well. She also helped us with recommendations. You can’t go wrong with her.

Teresa and her team were the first vendors I hired after finding a venue - I wasn't sure what angle to take for pictures, vibes, themes, etc. - planning a wedding is overwhelming! Teresa made it so easy to just take pictures, enjoy our day, and got these magical shots that I am just in disbelief how beautiful they came out. Moreover, Teresa and her team were complimented up and down by my bridal party, parents, friends/family for her quickness of getting us a sneak peak (!!!) the outcome of all of the photos, fun, creativity, and general pleasantness (she did have to wrangle about 20 people since our bridal parties were huge lol) On a personal note, Teresa was aware of my terrible wedding morning in which it not only RAINED for my planned outdoor ceremony (lol) but my dog was very ill the night before and was in the emergency room. Teresa handled some calls with my venue on behalf of me to help ease my responsibilities, and somehow got pictures of that morning where I looked happy! (UPDATE: all is well with my dog!!) Highly recommend - will be contacting her for any future photoshoots (if she'll have me back of course).

Teresa has been absolutely amazing to work with! From our engagement shoot - where she made us feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera and made us laugh a lot! - to helping plan everything for a smooth day-of. For our actual wedding day, Michelle was our lead and Catherine was our second photographer and they made the day fun and easy. They were both so kind, made us feel amazing and were just fantastic to work with. And they were serious troopers because it was chilly on our wedding day and their smiles and good cheer never faded. And the photos have turned out better than we can imagine!! Teresa and her team are 100% the team you want with you on your wedding day, or for any photo session - they’re patient, kind, and will produce photos that genuinely show your personality.

There are truly not enough words to describe how Teresa and her staff added to how amazing and beautiful my wedding was. Teresa was such an easy person to communicate and work with. She loves all her couples and it shows with her love and attention to the couple throughout the process. Teresa was one of the first vendors I booked and oh how glad I am I found her. Teresa sadly was sick for my wedding but sent her second hand, Michelle and man was she so similar to the person Teresa was. Michele made everyone so comfortable and so easy to work with. Her assistant, Renee was also amazing and paid attention to every detail. She was there the second the wind decided to blow to mess up my hair! I am truly truly thankful for this team and I could talk for hours about them. If you’re considering them, please no you will not be disappointed at all.

We cannot say enough amazing things about Teresa! My husband and I were nervous about being in front of the camera for our engagement shoot. Teresa made us feel SO comfortable and it was like hanging out with one of our good friends! The photos came out beautifully and she really was able to capture us as a couple. Teresa is super responsive and answered all of my (many) questions leading up to the big day. On our wedding day, Teresa and her team kept a super calm atmosphere and kept us all on schedule, which we appreciated because we got to enjoy our own cocktail hour! I cannot recommend Teresa enough- she is the best of the best!

Teresa was the most kind and loving person to be around. From our engagement photos to our wedding, we couldn’t have asked for a better person to document our day. Our families could not stop raving about Teresa and how amazing and friendly she was. I am not one to like photos of myself, and she made me love every photo. I’m beyond grateful that she was apart of one of our biggest days. She has an absolute gift for photography. THANK YOU for everything Teresa.

Teresa Johnson Photography was one of the greatest decisions we made for our wedding day. Since first meeting Teresa over zoom back in 2020, we knew immediately we made the best choice. Teresa is so kind and thoughtful as she cares so much about each of her clients. When we did our engagement shoot with her before our wedding, she made the experience so fun and relaxing. The pictures turned out amazing! On our wedding day, we had the pleasure of having Michelle and Katherine being our photographers and they were just as outstanding as Teresa. They captured everything we wanted and more. The pictures are so timeless and beautiful and everyone has been so impressed! We cannot thank Teresa and her team enough for capturing everything about our big day. It would not have been the same without them!!

At the enthusiastic recommendation of our wedding coordinator, we hired Teresa for our engagement and wedding photos. She's a true professional, which was clear from our first Zoom meeting. My husband and I rarely take or pose for photographs, so we were nervous for our engagement shoot. Teresa miraculously made us feel relaxed and look natural, which was no easy task. Teresa and her team worked so efficiently on our wedding day, and kept us laughing through the chaos of a busy day. As she was leaving, she told us that we'd have a sneak preview within a few days. I expected that "sneak peek" meant 5 pictures or so. Not the case - she sent us nearly 200 gorgeous photographs within a week of our wedding, with more to come within a month. We couldn't believe how gorgeous the sneak peek pictures are, and that we got SO MANY!!!!!! She has an amazing eye, a fun personality, and a beautiful, artistic vision. We absolutely love Teresa, and you will, too!!!!!

Teresa captured our wedding on June 3rd, I just received the sneak peeks and I am in awe. From the beginning Teresa was so personable and we had so much fun on our engagement shoot. When the day of came she was so efficient, paid attention to all of the details, and her team Mimi and Butch were amazing. I just love Teresa and honestly was so happy to have her there the day of, it was like having one of my family members there. Book her now :)

I am so glad we went with Teresa. She is so bubbly and friendly and really easy to talk to (which helps if you aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera, like me) and it makes for a really positive experience. She is super professional and crazy organized - the weather was sort of uncooperative the day of our wedding, we had a couple of kids that weren't happy to have their pictures taken after the first couple of posed pictures, and our entire timeline seemed to have gone out the window and to this day, I still can't tell you how we ended up straying from our schedule, but she made sure everything that needed to happen happened. Her photos... She. Got. EVERYTHING. They're truly wonderful, so beautiful - we felt like we were reliving the wedding day looking through our gallery. I can't say enough good things about Teresa - all around awesome!

Teresa and her team are an absolute dream to work with. From the moment we met her we could tell she is passionate, professional and takes pride in her work. From when we first spoke to engagement shoot to the big day Teresa and her team were a huge part of making the day perfect. Day of my wedding Teresa kept me on schedule and my nerves calm. Above all the picture she took were beyond beautiful and we will cherish them for a lifetime. I would recommend Teresa to anyone and everyone!

Teresa was the best from the moment we met her. She arranged for a google meet to discuss our wedding plans and get to know each other. My husband and I got off the call and knew we wanted her to shoot our wedding. During our call it felt like we were catching up with an old friend. This comfort was great to feel going into our engagement shoot and wedding. As we planned our engagement shoot I was able to send her photos of the clothes we were wearing and get feedback about what would photo well. We were able to go two locations for our engagement shoot and we brought our dog. The photos came out amazing, we had a variety of shots some posed and some candid. The whole time we were talking and laughing it was a great feeling. Leading up to the wedding Teresa was well organized contacting us to arrange a timeline of events in order to get the most and best pictures. The day of the wedding Teresa came and while taking photos of my dress and rings she was able to get to know our wedding party. This got everyone to feel comfortable with her as she took photos of us getting ready. She was able to get photos of every aspect, I do not know how she was in so many places at once! A few days after our wedding we got our sneak peek photos and they did not disappoint. Everyone we shared them with loved the photos. We could not wait for the rest of our album which we joyful received a few weeks later. We have a great mix of photos showing people enjoying there time dancing and the most elegant photos of my husband and I in a variety of locations! I cannot say enough great things about Teresa! If you have the opportunity to work with her you will not be disappointed.

I had a great experience with Teresa Johnson Photography! Due to totally reasonable unforeseen circumstances Teresa herself was unable to shoot my wedding as was originally planned but she was extremely communicative during the whole process and the ladies who did photograph my wedding were fantastic and equally as pleasant to work with. I absolutely LOVE how the pictures turned out and I received everything so quickly. Highly recommended!

Teresa was amazing to work with! Super friendly, upbeat and overall just so much fun to spend the day with. Her photos are beautiful and she did a great job capturing every part of our wedding.

Teresa is amazing! I hired her as a photographer and left the wedding with a new friend and the most beautiful, timeless pictures. She captured so many emotions through out the whole day that I am so thankful for. I have gotten so many compliments on the pictures, and every time I look at them I find another detail of the day. She was so patient and helpful through out the day and was so easy to work with as a vendor. Highly recommend!

I truly can't say enough wonderful things about Teresa! Her photos captured the perfect moments on our perfect day! Teresa's style shows the little moments, that end up meaning so much more than the staged pictures. Her ability to have couples relax and enjoy taking their pictures is something special and I still look back to my pictures in AWE!

Highly recommend - her professional, charisma and talent is worth every penny!

Teresa was absolutely phenomenal. She is awesome to work with. The pictures were wonderful. We could not be happier. If you are getting married, I HIGHLY recommend going with Teresa.

We absolutely loved having Teresa photograph our small COVID elopement! Before the wedding, she was super friendly and prompt as we discussed our ideas and getting things in order. On the day of our wedding, she created a fun casual atmosphere that definitely felt more like hanging out with a friend than a serious or staged photo shoot. Because of this, our photos turned out incredible- very natural and true to ourselves. Our family and friends keep gushing about how beautiful our photos are! We had so much fun with Teresa and absolutely love our photos!! Would highly recommend!!

Teresa was amazing!! She was so flexible with us as we planned our wedding during covid! I was also so picky about how I wanted our photos edited, and she worked with me through everything, kept great communication, and DELIVERED! We are in love with our photos!! She was also just a great person to work with, and our family and friends keep complimenting how great she and her photos are!

It was complete luck that I found Teresa to take photos of my wedding. And I am so lucky I found her. She was recommended to me and I honestly thank that individual tremendously. Teresa you are not only a wonderful photographer. You are an amazing person. A kind heart with tough photographer skin. She got the job done and beautifully. And I can’t thank her enough for her time and patience. Thank you Teresa for not only taking my beautiful photos but for being apart of my special day. Can’t wait for you to take photos of my baby boy next!

Teresa captured our engagement photos and wedding day. She did an amazing job! She was very professional, organized and super personable. She created a timeline for our wedding day and followed it to a T. Our photos are stunning! I highly recommend Teresa!

I loved having Teresa shoot our wedding. Teresa is not only talented, she is experienced and can handle whatever situations might crop up. She won't even eat food prepared outside her house for the days before a wedding, just to make sure she won't get sick! And the photos we got are GORGEOUS. I've never seen better pictures of myself or my husband (which is obviously what you want from a wedding photographer). She captured our personalities and our love. And I treasure the pictures of our families. She's so easy to work with, personable, and flexible. You won't be sorry if you book her, whether you are having a wedding that's quirky or traditional.

Teresa was amazing to work with from start to finish! She went above and beyond to make sure I was always feeling good and ready to go! We definitely connected!! She does AMAZING work!

Every aspect of working with Teresa was fantastic. Come day of, she was exceptionally well prepared for every eventuality. It felt like nothing was left to chance. The photos we got at the end were incredible - somehow, it felt like every moment was captured at exactly the right time and exactly the right spot.

This review is way overdue. I am the manager of a popular wedding band from Boston, so I've seen my share of photographers and their work. It was an absolute joy working with Teresa. Her abilities are incredible. When I first saw the photos of the reception, I was amazed at the vibrant colors, and how she captured all of the special moments of the day/night. She's truly a brilliant photographer. I will highly recommend her over and over again!

Teresa is not only so easy to work with, so understanding, and so kind, and flexible, but she is ORGANIZED. Which is everything when you are planning a wedding! I love that you can pay your invoices online with her, fill out all paperwork online, and even view your gallery and download pictures online! It’s truly a game-changer! Our family and friends also loved Teresa and her beautiful photos. She was one of the first vendors that I booked for my wedding and I have zero regrets!

Teresa is the most delightfully talented photographer I could have asked for! She feels like family and has photographed so many occasions for us, our next being maternity! I couldn’t say enough positive things about her. Every photo is taken with thought and love for her job and it SHOWS!!!

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was booking Teresa to do our photography! Teresa is not only a brilliant artist and photographer, shes also a wonderful director, coordinator, family wrangler, and a genuinely good person! Teresa worked with us and our ever changing schedule leading up to the wedding, and the day of we felt confident we were going to get all the shots we wanted for our special day! She was flexible, incredibly well prepared and easy going! She and her team gave us great direction and poses to get the shots just right. They experimented with different lighting tricks, made us laugh, and got genuine smiles from both of us doing our photos! AND! They were able to get photos of us with both our eyes open, which is a real trick for us hahaha. Lastly, we are an LGBT+ couple. When looking for vendors there is sometimes a fear that questions or issues with our relationships will get in the way of our day. Teresa quickly assuaged our fears. She was so happy and excited for us, it honestly made us forget that we were any different from any hetero normative couple. If you have any questions or doubts on who to book for photography, I cannot recommend Teresa highly enough. You will not be disappointed, and there was no one else we can imagine documenting our special day.

Teresa is such an amazing photographer and is wonderful to work with! She photographed our wedding and words cannot describe how truly beautiful and amazing they turned out. I highly recommend Teresa to be your photographer for any of your special events!

Teresa is awesome! She provides amazing customer service from the time you meet her through the time she delivers your digital album, 3-4 weeks after your wedding day. I clicked with Teresa instantly the day we met and she held my husband and my hands through the entire planning process leading up to the wedding. She even shot a mini-engagement shoot in the week before the wedding so that my husband could meet her and she could see us interact together. We were completely confident that our day would go smoothly photography-wise and boy, did it ever! Once in full "game day" mode on our wedding day, Teresa balanced being friendly and accommodating to our wedding party and guests with doing the necessary crowd control to get the shots we asked her to, plus so many others! Her full day coverage allowed us to have pictures from both of our getting ready locations, our first look and then the ceremony and reception at our venue: four locations and over 10 hours of shooting. After our bid day, we were psyched to see our sneak preview pop up in our inbox less than 24 hours after the wedding with 100+ photos! Even better, our full album came through at around 3 weeks post-wedding. From what I've heard from other wedding couples, this is exceptional turnaround time compared to the majority of the industry. The photos themselves are nothing short of amazing! Teresa was able to capture the happiness and love we felt on our day and looking through the photos transported us right back to each of the special moments of our day. From our intimate first look to the formal portraits, to photos of our DIY wedding details, to the dance floor candids and our sparkler send off, and everything in between.... WOW! We recommend Teresa to anyone and everyone we can!

Teresa was absolutely amazing to work with! We used her for our June 7th wedding at the Riverhouse. From our very first phone call with her to after the wedding she has been so wonderful to work with. Teresa is truly a talented photographer and invests so much into the couples that she shoots and her work. During our sessions prior to our wedding and especially on our wedding day she made both my husband and I feel incredibly comfortable. She also made our fur baby Louie feel comfortable during our engagement shoot and was so welcoming to the idea of incorporating him in our photos which was important to us. The day of our wedding Teresa made sure we had every photo taken that we had requested, offered amazing suggestions and provided us with a detailed timeline which helped move the event along. She was flexible, warm and truly made us feel at ease. We would totally recommend her to any couple looking for a kind photographer who does beautiful work and is both professional and personal at the same time. Teresa was such an important part of our day and we are so glad we chose her!

Teresa did our engagement photos. She is super responsive and fun to work with; we really enjoyed our session with her. Rather than taking a bunch of posed photos (that always look so forced,) she spent most of the session taking candid shots while providing some guidance. She expertly captured the loving, playful, affectionate nature of my fiancé and I. We love the results! Highly recommend!

Teresa was amazing to work with . She was very accessible and promptly answered any questions or concerns we had during planning. Our pictures came out even better than we could imagine!!! If I had to do everything over I would choose Teresa in a heartbeat.

Teresa is awesome at what she does. She made us feel very comfortable and listened to all our requests. She went above and beyond for our fall photoshoot and provided a great quality!

I cannot say enough about Teresa and her work! When we first met Teresa, we met in person to talk about the process. In that first conversation with her, I felt so comfortable with her-- like I had known her for a long time. She really listens to her clients so that she is able to deliver photos that they love. During our engagement shoot, we had so much fun! She had an effortless conversation with my fiance and I the entire time. She asked us questions and told us to tell her stories. Through this process, my fiance and I were laughing, and therefore, she was really able to capture the love we have for each other. I got my engagement photos back and, quite literally, cried. They are SO AMAZING! She is truly the BEST photographer EVER. I can promise that. My fiance and I did thorough research and talked to a number of photographers; instantly after we met Teresa, we knew she was the one that would capture this chapter of our lives. Our wedding is next year, and I cannot wait for her to capture our day!

Teresa is amazing!!!! I can not rave enough about how obsessed i was with how my wedding photos came out. She specializes in candids and we absolutely loved her work. She is also extremely easy to work with and listens well to your requests! She is so talented.... we now have so many amazing photos to choose from. LOVE her and recommend her 12/10. 😘😘

Let me star this review by saying, I hate having my picture taken. Words cannot express the experience I had with Teresa Johnson Photography. Not only did she ease my intense anxiety about being photographed, she seemed to provide comfort and support throughout the entire process of preparing for the day. Teresa firmly believes that all of her subjects are beautiful even if they do not believe that themselves, and this belief comes across in how she captures each moment artfully. The moments she captured are timeless, elegant and we could have never imagined how happy we could be with images from the day. As I share the images with family and friend, their responses are the same. Amazement of her talent, and the ever popular response, "I don't even remember seeing her". Teresa moved throughout the day like a ninja, barely seen by guests, but consistently there to offer guidance as we moved through different events of the day. Whoever is in need of a wedding photographer would do well to look at Teresa's portfolio. She became part of the family, captured each moment in a natural way, and at the price she offered for her service, I believe her talent is unparalleled.

Teresa was amazing at capturing the most candid moments for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! We couldn’t be any happier with her work. She is very creative and talented in what she does. Working withTeresa exceeded our expectations and it was a pleasure working with her. She was really sweet and really fun to talk to. She made the shoots fun and enjoyable. Furthermore, Teresa captured photos that were truly authentic. Her work is a reflection of her personality. Both my husband and I will definitely book Teresa for any future events to capture our next milestones!

Teresa and her team were amazing!!! They were pleasant to work with, extremely professional and patient. She did our wedding photos and captured all the beautiful moments. She was always at the right place at the right time. I highly recommend her and her team!

Teresa did our engagement photos and will be doing our wedding as well. From the beginning, Teresa has been so responsive and kind. She will not only take amazing photos, but she is willing to offer advice about any aspect of wedding planning, should you want it. We loved our engagement photos, she made us comfortable and the end result was amazing!

Teresa was amazing to work with! From the minute my husband and I met with her at our consultation it was like love at first sight! We knew she was the right photographer for us. Teresa has this special way about her she makes you feel like you are her friend and have known her for years. She actually cares about you. She was very responsive through the whole process, keeping my mind at ease. Teresa and Shannon (her second photographer) were like an extension of the bridal party and took the best shots that captured our day. They took pictures that will last a lifetime. I can’t wait to work with Teresa again! Please book her, you will regret it if you don’t! Thank you Teresa!

Teresa was absolutely wonderful to work with! She is organized, timely and listened to exactly what we wanted. We could not have asked for better photos! Would recommend her to anyone.

Teresa is absolutely phenomenal. Her talent has shown through in our engagement photos, and I cannot wait to see what she captures at our wedding in April! She takes wonderful portraits and excellent candid moments. I especially loved to see her mind at work when when it came to taking pictures of my ring - my fiance proposed at a coffee shop with my ring in a golden snitch from Harry Potter :) Teresa's artistic stills of my ring, the snitch, and two foam heart lattes are stunning. She listens to our ideas, often improving on them or making amazing suggestions we didn't even think of. She makes my fiance and I comfortable and you can tell we are relaxed and happy in our photos. I put my complete trust in her for our wedding day, which I didn't think was possible before we starting working with her. I know she will get amazing shots of the two of us, our family and friends, and most importantly, our three beautiful nieces. I'm excited to have beautiful memories to share with our families, and so thankful I found her. Thanks Teresa! You are truly the best and hope you have an amazing career!

We booked Teresa for our wedding next year, and we just had our engagement shoot last weekend at UConn! Teresa did a wonderful job, and she made us feel very comfortable and made posing for the pictures feel natural, which is exactly what we wanted. The quality of the photos were excellent, and we got them 3 days after our engagement shoot! We can't wait until our wedding next year with Teresa as our photographer!

We have just recently booked Teresa Johnson Photography for our wedding next September. We have already taken our engagement photos with Teresa, and absolutely love the results! From the first encounter, she has consistently shown professionalism. She promptly responded to our inquiry, spent 40 minutes on the phone answering our (many) questions, and ultimately helped us choose a wedding photography package that suited our needs. Her approach is natural and laid back (no awkward poses!). We essentially spent our entire engagement session laughing and getting to know each other, and the result was great photos! I have full confidence in Teresa's ability to deliver beautiful photos for our wedding.

Teresa’s engagement photos of my fiancé and I literally brought me to tears! She did such an AMAZING job and captured the love we share so perfectly. She is so easy to work with and she has a great personality that helps bring fun and joy into the photo shoot. We are so happy to be working with her and can not wait for her to photograph our wedding day!

Where do I start Teresa was a absolute pleasure to work with. She captures every moment flawlessly. She makes the whole process very easy and simple. Teresa took out engagement photos and wedding pictures. Teresa has a bright and sunny demeanor that is contagious we had a fun time working with her. She has a real knack for finding the right angle and the perfect shot. By the time we were done we felt like old friends. She is the best there is no reason to look any further. Do yourself the favor and go with Teresa. Teresa also has a quick turn around time for producing the images as well. Thanks Teresa for all your help!

Teresa was amazing to work with from our engagement shoot, to our wedding day, even with last minute changes due to weather, she was professional, timely, and so incredibly easy and fun to work with. My family, and bridal party loved her!! Our photos came out amazing! Can't thank her enough for capturing such special momemts!

Teresa shot our engagement session a few weeks ago and we couldn't be more ecstatic to have selected her as our photographer for our wedding. Teresa made us feel so at ease and truly captured the very essence of our relationship with every single shot. She didn't lock us into any poses we didn't feel comfortable with, everything she did was to organically make magic happen. We never had a professional photo session done, and I was afraid we would come out looking stiff or our of place. The result was the complete opposite and we love each and every picture Teresa took. Teresa is great to work with not only because she takes awesome pictures, but because you can really feel how passionate she is about the whole process. She is kind and helpful and always willing to roll with it when given any kind of curve ball. We sincerely can't wait for our wedding date and for Teresa to capture every memorable, funny, touching, crazy moment of it. Thank you for everything Teresa!

Our engagement and wedding photos were absolutely gorgeous! We loved working with Teresa, and can't say enough! Great experience!

We absolutely loved working with Teresa!! She made us feel so comfortable. She wanted to take more candid style pictures and let us just walk around and be ourselves. The pictures came out absolutely beautiful. I would absolutely recommend hiring Teresa.