I have been extremely fortunate to witness the excitement and anticipation that comes with preparing for a family’s first baby and it’s honestly nothing short of magic. Knowing that within just a few weeks, you will meet the person that will complete your little family is a feeling that I could not even begin to […]

I sat down about six times to write this blog post and I honestly didn’t know where to begin. Michelle and Justin’s entire journey has been something I have been blessed to witness from the beginning, and I cannot believe how lucky I have been to be able to watch it all unfold. Michelle and […]

One year ago on a snowy night, you were just a thought in our minds. “Wouldn’t it be so great to get a dog?” This thought soon turned into a mission. We knew that the transition from just us to a puppy would be difficult, challenging and a learning curve like no other. So we […]

Each year, usually around the end of wedding season, many of us suffer from what is known as “creative burnout.” We are tired, our brains are fried, and we need a spark of inspiration. For the second year in a row, I’ve decided to combat this feeling with a Passion Project, and set up a […]

Needless to say, 2016 was a HUGE year for Tesora Photography and weddings. There is nothing in this world like a wedding day. From the moment you wake up that morning to the very end of the day, the excitement and anticipation is indescribable. The one thing that all of my couples have in common […]

Friends, as we wind down the year, I find myself thinking back on 2016, from the very beginning to this moment. As I reflect on my favorite things about being a photographer, one of the biggest is photographing engagement portraits for my couples. This is the time when we really get to know each other, a […]

When I first meet with potential wedding clients, one of the most important items of discussion is the engagement session. In my opinion, the engagement session is absolutely imperative and has so many benefits. In fact, I think it has such important value that all of my wedding collections that I offer include an engagement […]

Truth be told, putting together this post was almost as fun as Ryan and Jackie’s wedding day. I was excited to live this joyous day all over again! This entire wedding season in general opened my eyes to many different types of love and has given me hope and happiness. But Ryan and Jackie’s love […]

I’m pretty sure I hit the jackpot of great neighbors when I met Matt and Liz. As fate would have it, our friendship really solidified the day our washing machine flooded through the floor into theirs and the four of us were throwing buckets around the apartments, trying to collect the water. That serendipitous winter […]

I recently ran into some old friends who wanted to know how I was doing. The answer seems to always be the same lately – “I’m extremely busy.” With autumn having arrived at full speed, the crisp air has caused me to reflect on where I’m going, what I’m supposed to be doing, and how I’m […]