About Me

About Me

Hi, I’m Tess — an Adelaide-based photographer and creative director capturing people, places, and brands through a natural, story-led lens.

With a background across interior architecture, design, and visual storytelling, I’m drawn to the subtle details that make imagery feel something — light, atmosphere, texture, movement, and the quieter in-between moments that often hold the most meaning. My work sits somewhere between polished and personal, creating imagery that feels elevated and intentional while still honest, warm, and emotionally connected.

Whether I’m photographing a personal session, a brand campaign, or an architectural space, my approach is always relaxed and collaborative. I’ll guide when needed, step back when I don’t, and focus on creating imagery that feels effortless rather than overly posed. Coming from a branding and design background, I’m also always thinking beyond the image itself, how the work lives across websites, campaigns, social media, and the feeling it leaves behind long after the shoot is over.

Second Light was created as a space where thoughtful imagery, honest moments, and creative storytelling could exist side by side — capturing people, brands, and spaces in a way that feels genuine, emotive, and lasting.