TESSA WITCHELL

Modern portrait & Lifestyle photography

TESSA Witchell

Modern portrait & LIFESTYLE photography

My philosophy

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION OF YOU IS THE ONE WHO'S STOPPED THINKING ABOUT THE CAMERA

Before we even begin, I take time to help you arrive and to drop into your body, quiet the noise, and be present. Because the images that stop people mid-scroll are never the ones where someone is performing. They're the ones where you forgot anyone was watching.


Sōma is rooted in the somatic. The belief that when you feel at home in your body, it shows. That's what every session with me feels like. And once you feel it, you'll see it in every single image.

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Testimonials

"I loved working with Tess in my recent shoot. I'm such a nervous and awkward person when it comes to photoshoots but Tessa made me feel so comfortable and confident. She was the perfect amount of both gentle and empowering. And the photos turned out amazing. Pure artwork!"

JESS STRAUSS

"The way she leads you through the shoot is like nothing I have experienced before. She makes you feel so empowered and embodied in your true authentic nature. I am so deeply grateful for the opportunity to shoot with her. I couldn't recommend her enough."

MONICA SUPIC

"Getting photos with my son felt a bit daunting. I'm not one for standing in front of a camera but Tessa made it so easy. She got down to Kai's level, kept him engaged the whole time, and somehow captured these quiet little moments between us that I didn't even notice were happening. I look at those photos now and feel so much. Couldn't recommend her more highly."

STU + KAI

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"She made me feel so comfortable and confident in my skin. Her embodiment practice at the beginning helped me feel grounded and she guided me when needed. She captured the raw and real me so beautifully. To be honest she's the only person I want to shoot with now. I will be back."

TESSA WILDE

"As business owners we'd been putting off getting professional photos for years, always too busy, never felt like a priority. Tessa made the whole process completely painless. She understood our brand instantly, made us feel relaxed in front of the camera, and delivered images that actually look like us. Our website and LinkedIn have had more engagement since we updated our photos than in the past two years combined."

SALLY + GEORGE

"I needed updated headshots for LinkedIn and a few CV applications and wasn't sure what to expect. Tessa was so professional and warm... she helped me figure out what to wear, guided every pose, and made me feel genuinely confident rather than stiff and corporate. The images came back so quickly and I've had multiple people comment on them. Already got a job interview I'm convinced the photos helped with."

GEORGIE MORGAN

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"We booked Tessa for a couples shoot and honestly had no idea what to expect... neither of us are really 'photo people'. But from the moment we arrived she had us laughing, moving naturally, and completely forgetting the camera was there. The images are genuinely some of the most beautiful photos we've ever had taken. We look like ourselves, just the best version. We'll be booking again for sure."

ALICIA + TOBY

"As business owners we'd been putting off getting professional photos for years - always too busy, never felt like a priority. Tessa made the whole process completely painless. She understood our brand instantly, made us feel relaxed in front of the camera, and delivered images that actually look like us. Our website and LinkedIn have had more engagement since we updated our photos than in the past two years combined."

SALLY + GEORGE

"Tessa has been shooting me for years and there is genuinely no one else I would trust with my image. She knows my angles, she knows my energy, and she always pushes me to go somewhere a little deeper than I expected. Every single time I walk away with photos that stop me in my tracks. She isn't just a photographer, she's a collaborator, a hype woman, and honestly one of my favourite humans to be in front of a lens with. If you're thinking about booking her, just do it."

Yazmina  JADE

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