Tessa June Photography

w wanted for their wedding and just blew it out of the water! We had preview pics THE DAY OF THE WEDDING! That never happens! Every single picture was so breathtaking and gorgeous! Tessa worked with the videographer as if she’d known him for years (they met in the parking lot) and it was seamless! We left that day on cloud 9 and felt like we were family with Tessa and her team! Thank you Tessa for taking Avery’s day and exceeding every single expectation and then some!!

real emotions from you for every picture! The pictures are beyond stunning, and I get compliments on them almost daily! We’ll definitely be working with her more in the future!

her initial review of your request and really makes her services work for your needs. Her perfectly crafted “day-of” timeline set the stage for most of my wedding planning and I would have been lost without her guidance! On our wedding day she was an absolute rockstar- she kept everyone on schedule and did so in the most graceful way. Our bridal party, family, friends, and guests raved about her expertise and friendliness. She was one of our most complimented choices!!  Tessa takes her work very seriously (in the best way) is and SO FUN! She made my husband and I feel very comfortable in front of the camera to produce great shots, despite neither of us being photogenic. Her results speak for themselves, and we could not recommend Tessa more! Her hard-work perfectly captured our favorite day yet.  

n for what she does. Meeting her for the first time felt like we were catching up with an old friend, that's how comfortable she makes you feel! We knew right away there was no one better suited to capture our wedding day. Tessa is sooo fun to work with and is incredibly talented!! She worked her tail off to make sure our day ran smoothly, and she was very intentional about keeping the focus on my husband and I throughout the entire day. Her care and attention to detail made all the difference! Our wedding gallery is beyond anything we could have dreamed of. When we got our photos back, my jaw hit the floor!! Every picture perfectly captures the emotion, joy, and magic of the day. It is so amazing to be able to relive the best day of our lives through our photos. We will cherish them until the end of time. It might sound cliche, but I mean it when I say it would not have been the same without Tessa. We are so thankful she was able to be a part of our wedding day and capture the wedding of our LITERAL dreams! We would recommend Tessa to anyone looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond. It makes me sad that we live out of state, but we are dreaming of future travels back to AZ to hopefully have Tessa capture all the special moments of our lives! She is simply the G.O.A.T of photographers!!!

ook amazing engagement photos and always was quick to answer any little questions we had. The wedding pictures were incredible, creative and professional, and just perfect. Tessa was like a day of coordinator. She was in charge without being bossy and kept everything flowing smoothly and flawlessly. We highly recommend her!

the wedding. The day of the wedding she was incredibly helpful and experienced it made me feel at ease. Our wedding guests/bridal crew/family loved her energy and direction throughout the whole day. I will continue to recommend her to anyone who is in need of a photographer!

arm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable—she helped guide us through our timeline with such thoughtful suggestions that made the whole day flow beautifully. Even before we booked with her! In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Tessa was so thoughtful and organized, sending helpful reminders and personal touches that made us feel so taken care of. On the day itself, she was a total star—working seamlessly with our vendors, adapting to changes effortlessly, and bringing such a calming and joyful presence to everything. She also made taking photos so much fun! Even my husband, who normally isn’t into being in front of the camera, kept saying how much he enjoyed it. The next morning, she sent us a whole batch of preview shots—such an amazing surprise! We were blown away, not just by the photos (which are absolutely stunning), but by how genuinely excited she was about them too. It made us even more excited to see the full gallery. Her edit is timeless yet bright and airy. We feel so lucky to have had Tessa as our photographer. She’s incredibly talented and such a joy to work with—we can’t recommend her enough!

hink it would’ve went as well hadn’t it been for her. She answered any and all questions, and gave so much reassurance. She helped us schedule our entire itinerary for our wedding day based on lighting recommendations and so many other things we wouldn’t have thought of. My hair and makeup cancelled two weeks out. A literal destination nightmare. Within an hour, Tessa had reached out to and found at least 7 different available options from her contact list. Like what?? Day of, she just lit up the room immediately. She was efficient, but so patient when we would be held up. She watched during my final hair and makeup touches and made sure that there wasn’t anything missed that might’ve made me self conscious. She directed the family photos perfectly, and even thought of a few that I would’ve missed. Our bridal party photos were SO fun! She brought a speaker to keep the energy up and had so many fun ideas. She even took adorable little clips of some of the shots on her phone for us to enjoy. Now, our bride and groom photos… are un. real. Literally look straight out of a magazine. The lighting was incredible, and she even offered to take us off site for the most breathtaking photos I’ve ever seen at the local state park. And it was so much fun!! We were laughing and smiling the whole time, and I didn’t want it to end. We had our sneak peaks within days and our entire album within weeks. So incredibly quick, unbelievable with how amazing the photos turned out. And her social media presence is amazing!! She’s in tune with the trends and made us the perfect posts. 11/10. 6 stars. We could go on and on.

y friends and had a comfortable relationship. She was able to capture fun and effortless photos to show the story of our day. She pays attention to details to make sure your photos look the best but also goes above and beyond to make sure the whole wedding day runs smoothly! She is SO SO SO worth the investment we had many guests compliment her after our wedding.

p to the day super smooth and always made me feel like she had it under control. Then day of she ROCKED IT! She kept us on time without making us feel rushed or anxious, and could take charge of the room yet still make everyone love her. We absolutely loved our wedding day and Tessa played a major role in that. The next morning my husband said “I truly don’t think we could have asked for a better photographer, Tessa is amazing!” And I couldn’t agree more. Tessa and I officially met the night before the wedding (as she traveled from AZ to IA for us) but felt like we’d been friends for years. She has an amazing talent to personalize your photos to you and your wedding crew, and even get you slightly out of your comfort zone for the most gorgeous shots. Then you get the photos back (previews super fast!) and WOW - you get to relive the whole day again. I’ve gotten so many compliments on our photos and can’t wait to get them hanging on our walls to enjoy for years to come!

She made sure everything with the day went smoothly and perfect! She communicated with all other vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page. Our pictures have turned out better than we ever would have thought! 1000% recommend!!

I could even bring my self to consider for taking our wedding photos but her! Tessa’s level of dedication to her clients is unmatched, she is the best of the best. If you haven’t counted you should, but look at how many photos she has of groups of people she has photographed weddings for. At one wedding she can have several other couples that she photographed weddings for. That shows how much people know and trust her and her workmanship. She truly loves weddings, she works so hard to make sure each Bride feels incredible on their wedding day, and there are no details left out! You may think that I’m full of it but I’m not, if you hire Tessa you will know it was the best decision you made for your wedding day. Thank you Tessa for coming to Clear Lake, SD the day before you moved to AZ to photograph my wedding. I truly couldn’t have imagined my wedding day without you there. I truly appreciate you and your friendship! Thank you for taking me under your wing so many years ago and teaching this youngling 😉 the ropes on how to set up my camera again..and again and again! I am so thankful we got to work so many wedding together! Reach out if you ever need another travel buddy! 😉❤️ ~ Allison

ok a photographer for my own. She is an excellent communicator, organized, and can keep a large wedding party on track on the big day. Her photos captured the warmth and joy of our wedding day perfectly and I will treasure them forever!

ding and is practically part of our family now. My relatives still talk about how amazing she is. We had so much fun with her, we felt so comfortable, and she captured the most gorgeous genuine photos. She knew exactly what she was doing, had great recommendations for timeline, helped keep everything on track, and was very organized. We are in love with our wedding gallery, booking her was the best decision we made!!

ngs this past year and I cannot speak highly enough of her exceptional talent and professionalism. Tessa played an integral role in ensuring the success of both events by not just capturing moments but actively contributing to the planning process.   From the beginning, Tessa’s commitment was evident. Tessa met with my daughters and their fiancés’ to build a comprehensive timeline for the wedding day including a checklist for photographs, ensuring no crucial moment was missed. This significantly eased the planning phase.   What truly sets Tessa apart is her ability to blend seamlessly into the events while capturing the essence of each moment. For example, she noticed our 95-year-old father on the dance floor most of the night and captured his many moves into a video that received over 45,000 views on Facebook. Having Tessa as our photographer was an absolute blessing. Her passion for her craft, coupled with her genuine care for her clients, made both weddings unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend Tessa June Photography to anyone seeking not just a photographer but a dedicated partner in capturing life’s most precious moments.

gs this past year and I cannot speak highly enough of her exceptional talent and professionalism. Tessa played an integral role in ensuring the success of both events by not just capturing moments but actively contributing to the planning process. From the beginning, Tessa’s commitment was evident. Tessa met with my daughters and their fiancés’ to build a comprehensive timeline for the wedding day including a checklist for photographs, ensuring no crucial moment was missed. This significantly eased the planning phase.   What truly sets Tessa apart is her ability to blend seamlessly into the events while capturing the essence of each moment. For example, she noticed our 95-year-old father on the dance floor most of the night and captured his many moves into a video that received over 45,000 views on Facebook.   Having Tessa as our photographer was an absolute blessing. Her passion for her craft, coupled with her genuine care for her clients, made both weddings unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend Tessa June Photography to anyone seeking not just a photographer but a dedicated partner in capturing life’s most precious moments.

whole wedding party. She makes everyone feel some comfortable and is such a hype girl! She has such fun ideas to capture real and raw moments that have been so fun to look back on to remember the day. I highly recommend her for her high quality photos, personality and professionalism that gives you one less thing to stress about on your big day!

my fiancé admitted how much fun he had. Highly recommend booking with her. Our pictures turned out amazing!!

best time and experience! She captured sooo many beautiful pictures! I loved them all! She also took our beautiful wedding pictures!!!! She keeps the day moving and makes life so much easier for a Bride! I did not have to worry about a thing. She also provides great tips and advice that myself or husband would not have thought of! She’s a 10/10! I would recommend her to anyone! She truly has an eye and gift for capturing beautiful and memorable pictures! We love her!

p touch up artist, bustle seamstress and overall hype woman! Tessa had great communication with us and we knew we were in good hands. The pre-wedding meetings were so helpful and answered all of our questions. After the wedding so many guests complimented how she brought great energy and went unnoticed during intimate moments but still captured them wonderfully. Tessa provided us helpful vendor recommendations which is how we decided on our DJ, florist, makeup artist, and bridal dress shop, and I’m so glad we did! Everyone she recommended was amazing! Tessa came to our wedding more prepared than us (oops) and had the cutest clear umbrellas for us in the rain that made for the best photos! She was also more than happy to help DIY bustle my dress with her jumbo safety pins. (THANK YOU!!) I love the amazing high quality photos we received that are fun, moody, candid, and timeless. And with a fast turnaround time! We received more than we ever could have asked for, but will keep the captured moments forever. We appreciate everything!!🩷

sful, and you have 101 things to worry about and do, but Tessa made the day such a breeze. I was so excited to have someone SO well organized and to go off of the schedule perfectly. Even leading up to the wedding, she was extremely thorough and we had multiple meetings to make sure everything was in order. I could not be happier with our pictures and will most definitely be using her again. If you are looking for a photographer USE TESSA!!! I promise you won’t regret it.

Her true to color editing style is beautiful and timeless, they will be photos that we will be able to cherish and display for years to come. She is so thorough and makes communicating with her a breeze. She is efficient, timely, kind and SO FUN to work with. We will most definitely be hiring her for years to come. We cannot recommend her enough!!

rofessional, it makes for a truly great partnership. Tessa helped put together a general schedule for our wedding day based on what photos were important to us for her to photograph, which was extremely helpful. We appreciated how she made the photo shoot experience so comfortable and easy, especially for two people who don't like being in front of the camera. On the wedding day, she not only did a great job directing people and getting tons of great shots, but she also used her years of experience to help everyone stay on schedule and make sure we weren't running behind, which was a huge help! We can't say enough good things about her and her work, and would highly recommend working with her!

lso how to have fun and have the people she’s photographing feel at ease. Highly recommend. You won’t regret having Tessa as your photographer.

since, and have loved all of her photos and all of the time we have gotten to hang with her. She kept our whole wedding day going smoothly, handled family and wedding party dynamics like a champ, and was our hype woman the whole day! Everyone in our family and wedding party has continued to talk about what a rockstar Tessa was at our wedding! We just got our gallery back and we are totally in love with all of the pictures!!!! She captured all of the emotions as well as personalities from the day SO we’ll, and the pictures are absolutely gorgeous. You won’t regret having Tessa as your photographer - I know she’s ours for life!

initial meeting with Tessa we both new she was the perfect fit. Tessa is kind, knowledgeable and beyond professional. Our engagement photos were stunning and our wedding photos PERFECTLY captured our day. Tessa helped us understand day of timing & laid out what photos will be done when. We stayed on time the whole day while also having fun. We had a large bridal party group family and everyone raving about their interactions with Tessa & her crew. We did opt in for a second shooter to help capture ample photos the bridal party & social hour and I am SO glad we did. The photos of our guests are so wonderful to look at. Timeline wise Tessa always was setting up meetings far in advance and we received our photos exactly when she said we would. Our photos are STUNNING and both my husband & I love the way our day was captured. I can not recommend Tessa enough. She is it. She is the photographer you want on your wedding day. She was the best vendor we hired & if I had to plan a wedding all over again, she would be my first call.

family after our wedding tell us how amazing she was too. She kept the day fun while still keeping us aware of the schedule. She was fantastic with everything the day of and her photos captured us perfectly. RUN don’t walk to book Tessa for your wedding or any life event you want captured. Both the experience of taking photos and the final product are incredible start to finish.

ire time. After our session ended we were getting in our car and a rainbow appeared, she immediately called me and asked us to come back for more photos! She went above and beyond the entire day and made it a moment we won't forget. If you're looking for a fantastic photographer for your wedding, elopement, engagement photos, etc. look no further because you've found the perfect one!

day, she maintained professionalism and was personable to the wedding party, family, and guests. An immense amount of photos were provided in a timely fashion, all of which turned out amazing! We received countless compliments on photos and service. Very happy with our choice and appreciative of the service provided.

e perfect schedule, and then adjusted it more than a few times for us as we added and removed events we wanted captured. And on your wedding day when your schedule inevitably falls behind, Tessa is there to assure you that everything is still good to go because not only is she calm in a storm, but she also strategically added buffer time into everything for this very reason. Personality aside, Tessa is an amazing photographer and was so receptive to all of our requests and questions leading up to the wedding and on our big day. If you aren’t hiring her, you are missing out:)

uper great communication, helped us put together our wedding timeline, and really cares about her clients. Our wedding day went so smoothly and Tessa was a huge part of that. She made sure that we didn't have to worry about a single thing and made us feel so special and at ease our entire wedding day. Our guests absolutely loved her. Both of our families rave about her every time we look at our wedding photos. Book her right now! You will be so happy you did! We sure are :)

nd has such a special way of capturing the most special moments of our lives. Words cannot describe how truly incredible she is at what she does. Thank you so much Tessa 🥹🤍

all - our wedding. I have followed Tessa's work for years and always knew I wanted her to capture my wedding day. Not only is her work top tier, she also became a friend to us along the way through our love story, and played an important role in perfectly capturing so many special moments for us in our life! Tessa is not only an amazing photographer and creates beautiful work, but is a kind and thoughtful person who makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and creates an environment where it feels like you are all just hanging out together! For our wedding, we really appreciated the pre-wedding meetings and check ins, and Tessa created a wedding day timeline which was SO helpful. This timeline shaped our entire wedding day, and allotted enough time for each portion of the day. This was also incredibly helpful when other vendors had questions about the timeline early on, it made us feel more organized. Our day was stress free knowing that Tessa and her team were capturing every moment we wanted (and even more than we asked for)! We received so many compliments from our wedding party, family, friends, guests, and all our vendors, about Tessa and her team regarding how professional, organized, and FUN they were & also the beautiful work she does. Tessa and her second shooter were there for every big & little thing we needed on our wedding day, and went way beyond their role as a photographer. They were our hype team and also kept us calm through the whole day! Without a doubt, Tessa would be the very first vendor I would book if you are seeking to have the very best photographer and experience possible. Thank you Tessa from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing such special moments with us and our loved ones. You made our wedding day the best day ever & we are forever thankful and grateful for you! - Willy & Ashlee

and many times played the role of a superhero throughout our wedding day. Her photography skills are clearly evident - from the way she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera to her ability to catch the small, meaningful moments we get to cherish forever. What her photos don’t show is the organization, attention to detail, and genuine care she shows all day long (and leading up to the big day!) We also got so many compliments from our wedding party on how great she was to work with - kind but directive, exactly what we needed for our big group. Thank you, Tessa, for making our day so amazing and for providing us with incredible still shots to always remind us of the joyous celebration!

oo long after, I was beyond excited to find out she has our day open and that we were able to do so! Tessa is truly an absolute gem of a human and an even better photographer. She connects with her clients and is flexible with what they want, while also making sure to capture all of the important moments both posed and candid. She listens to what ideas you have in mind and also makes suggestions that you don’t even think about. Her eye for the surrounding environment is impeccable and really made our photos pop even more. She made us and our friends and family so comfortable throughout the day and also helped keep us on track/caught us up when we fell behind getting ready. She’s friendly, outgoing, personal, professional, and has such a love for photography that it shines through her work. I cannot recommend her enough!

s going to be your photographer, truly from the moment I emailed and inquired with her she has been so helpful and informative. As a bride, it is something you truly are nervous going into, learn as you go, but want everything to be so perfect and special as this is the happiest days of your life. From finding engagement photo outfits to stressing about us all being ready in time, tessa helps custom a timeline with you and goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable with that. She gives multiple opportunities to meet and check in along the way through her "system" she uses as well as the platforms. As much as I know business oweners prefer email, she always responded to me on instagram. Say YES and book her, I can't say it enough. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! -The Thompson's

t my own wedding one day. As one of my “must-have” vendors, I would have set our date around her schedule had she not already been available (we were first on the waitlist for our date when we initially inquired). True to her nature, Tessa was very flexible when we moved up our wedding date by five months and rescheduled our engagement shoot last minute due to poor weather. Tessa helped us create our day-of timeline and made sure we most efficiently used her time with us, which we greatly appreciated. Tessa not only captured our day perfectly, but she also went above and beyond her call of duty (getting us drinks from the bar was a highlight). She’s so easy to work with, down-to-earth, extremely organized, and a total wedding pro. Tessa made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and breezed through our shot list, managing our large wedding party, many family members, and doggo with gusto. We are so in love with our photos - every minute was well spent. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything, Tessa! - the Laus (April 2022)

natural. Nothing felt forced. There were a few tense moments because of family conflict but she kept me calm and focused on what really mattered. She brought my husband and me each our signature drink immediately following the receiving line, I mean that was amazing! Let's not forget her assistant was so fun and helped us with anything we needed as well! The memories we can now relive because of her amazing captures are priceless! I asked for candid unplanned pictures and she 100% delivered! I am so in love! She captured many moments that I didn't even know happened, and I am so grateful! Thank you so much, Tessa!!!

for everything that happens that day...unless you have Tessa has your photographer. She was SO much more than just a photographer at our wedding. She is incredibly talented with her shots but her ability to direct a large group of people, extreme attention to detail, and warm personality is unbelievable. The minute she arrived she gave off such calming energy and I could feel that she was going to take care of us! She is beyond professional but also has a way of making you feel like you have known her for years. The cherry on top of her wonderful service is that our pictures are PHENOMENAL. We are so in love with them!!! We would without hesitation recommend Tessa to anybody and everybody that is looking for a wedding photographer. We have said time and time again she was the best decision we made after deciding to get married! Thank you, Tessa! -Matthew & Abby Myers

how organized the entire day was and from talking to the bride it was clear that Tessa played a HUGE part in how smoothly the entire day. I can say the exact same thing from my wedding day. She is hands down the best investment you could make for your big day. She goes WAY above and beyond for her couples. Yes she is your photographer, but she really does so much more than "just" take pictures. She helped create our entire timeline for our day and helped coordinate exactly where and what time everyone should be on our day. She also makes you feel so good and so comfortable in front of the camera. Lastly, Tessa KNOWS weddings. I asked her SO many questions on the wedding day and the days leading up to the weddings about how things are supposed to go, what people typically do etc and she knew answers to everything. Tessa is honestly the GOAT of Minnesota photography and I would recommend her 1000 times over.

k you have the day organized, she's three steps ahead of you keeping you on schedule and making sure that everything is staying on track. She was extremely personable and everyone had nothing but positive things to say about Tessa on our wedding day. We are forever grateful that we have these photos to cherish and she captured moments that we weren't even around for. She's worth it, you will not be disappointed!

ct, I made sure she was available before even booking a date with our venue! Tessa was so positive and upbeat on wedding day! If there was anything we forgot, Tessa had it. My other vendors were super impressed with Tessa's schedule and organization. All of my family and friends were also so impressed with her on the wedding day and with her work. We love all of our photos!

on wedding day. She also did our engagement photos! On wedding day she was attentive, kind and supportive. I have been staring at the photos of our wedding day since she sent them back to us and it is nearly impossible to narrow it down. All of them are dreamy. Thank you so much Tessa for making this the best. day. ever.