For me, photography is about capturing authentic interactions between you and your loved ones. For years, I have strived to create an experience that allows you to be comfortable and relaxed while I capture images that tell the story of your life at that moment.
I know how it goes, you and your family are in a beautiful place and you think to have a photo taken but can only manage a selfie where you can’t even get everyone in the frame… or if you fit everyone in, you can’t seem to do the background justice. That’s where I come in. I believe it is important to find locations where people can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery while I prompt them to do things that lead to laughter and genuine love.
Every love story deserves to be told.
Regardless of your race, religion, or sexual orientation, your love story matters, and as an inclusive photographer, I capture authentic love stories for you to cherish for generations.
Prioritizing responsible stewardship during every session.
After booking your session, I will recommend locations based on your interests and activity levels but you should expect to do some walking. My favorite locations are ones that are off the beaten path and get you out in nature. Before your session, I'll ask you to review Leave No Trace guidelines to ensure a sustainable future for our favorite photography locations.
Utilize the form here to contact me to schedule your session.
Take a look at the information below for an in-depth look at the sessions I offer and what the typical experience looks like.
Weddings
Weddings are one of my favorite parts of my job. From intimate moments with the couple to the joy of your guests and wedding party, there is never a dull moment on a wedding day. Every person's wedding is unique and I believe that's exactly how your photos should be. When you contact me, my goal is to learn as much about you and your wedding day vision ahead of your day so that I can capture photos that represent your day and all of the special moments that were a part of it.
Wedding packages with included engagement sessions are available. Details about packages and prices are available here.
Ready to get started? Contact me here!
The Process
Step 1
Client reaches out using the contact form.
I'll respond within 24 hours. If you don't hear from me, check your spam folder or reach out again using the contact form.
Step 2
Get to know each other
I like to connect with clients over the phone to get a feel for you and your vision for your wedding day.
Step 3
Recieve photography proposal
This includes a sample timeline and your package price.
Step 4
Review and sign the contract to reserve your date
I also send a wedding guide to help you prepare for all of the great things that come with the wedding planning process.
Step 5
Schedule your Engagement Session
Step 6
Wedding planning
Let me help you plan along the way. From refining the timeline in your initial proposal to working through the logistics of your day, I'm there to assist when you need it!
Step 7
Get married!!
Step 8
Receive your Wedding Gallery
Anywhere between 6 and 8 weeks from your wedding day!
Engagements
Congratulations on your engagement! Searching for a photographer was my favorite part of planning my wedding. I love seeing all of the excitement of newly engaged couples and it is so much fun to work with them.
I offer 90-minute sessions with couples celebrating engagements. Engagement sessions are available with some wedding packages but can also be booked separately. Contact me today to inquire about your engagement session!
All engagement sessions include access to my Engagement Session Guide that talks about everything you need to know ahead of your session.
Families
My goal when capturing family photos is to tell the story of your family at that moment. In my experience, that means letting the kids be kids and going with the flow.
Family sessions are 1-hour long and during our time together, we will capture posed photos as well as some fun ones.
Each family session comes with a guide to help you prepare for your session from outfits to the flow of the session, you'll be ready for a great session filled with memories that you'll cherish for years. Contact me today to book your family session!
Mini sessions are available throughout the year. If you are interested in a shorter session, reach out today to inquire about my next scheduled date and to get on the pre-sale list!
Client Love
What clients have to say about Tess Ender Photography...
"We had photos taken by Tess in early 2022. It was the first time my husband and I had done something like this, so we were a little nervous. However, Tess helped us feel at ease immediately and it ended up being a very fun experience. The pictures turned out more beautiful than I ever could have imagined!" - Ricky + Hillary
"Tess has been so great in our wedding planning process! We picked her as our photographer because we love that she got to know us as a couple, and that really rings true in our photos! I could not recommend her enough and we haven’t even had the wedding yet!" - Bethany + Harrison
"Tess is fun to work with, made us feel relaxed and in the moment, and created beautiful images capturing moments we will cherish always." - Wendy + Steve
"Tess is a wonderful photographer! She put both my husband and I (as well as our two dogs) at ease during our first look and wedding photos. She was bubbly, fun, and a genuinely kind person. I can't wait to book more sessions with her in the future! I was so impressed that she took the time to get to know us first, asked our expectations/visions and exceeded in capturing our special day. This was by far the best photography session I have ever experienced. The final gallery was so exceptional that I had a hard time choosing a favorite! I would recommend Tess to all family and friends!" - Olivia and Nick
"Tess did a north shore of Minnesota session with us and it was amazing! She’s easy to talk to and went above and beyond to make sure that we had an excellent session. Before we met, the communication was quick and extremely professional. She was great with our puppy as well. The photo turnaround after we met up was also very fast. I couldn’t be happier and would recommend her in an instant!" - Cait + Charles
"She had such an amazing vibe! She made us feel so comfortable and made us laugh so hard! She made it feel like she was one of our friends! And the quality of the photos were AMAZING! It totally captured our goofy selves and that is exactly what we wanted!!" - Katelin + Rob
"Thank you Tess for the fabulous pictures you took of my granddaughter. The time, patience and expertise in editing these pics that you took are very apparent by the quality. My extended family was so impressed by these priceless memories we we're able to share-Thanks to you, you're the best!" - Jenny
"Tess did such a good job with our maternity photos! She had great ideas for what poses would look good. Very professional and made us feel comfortable. She was very quick with the turnaround, we had our photos back within a week!" - Kayla + Lucas
"When the weather didn't cooperate for us to be outside; Tess, creatively captured some incredible moments for us in our home. Tess is extremely genuine and makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera!" - JP
"Tess is an incredible photographer. Her creativity in her compositions, ability to capture true "candid" moments, and editing skills make her a great choice for any life moment you'd like documented. My husband and I cherish our engagement photos and can't wait to have her do anniversary photos in the future." - Abby + Chris
"Tessa was fantastic to work with. We had no prior connection and yet she made the photoshoot of our daughter and her fiancé’s engagement very personal." - Deb
