Hi, I’m Tess

I’m a Brit/Colombian living in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, and I’ve spent my career using storytelling, film, and photography to elevate people—especially women—whose voices deserve to be heard and seen.

With a background in filmmaking and psychology, I’ve always been drawn to the way people express themselves, especially in spaces where they’re not always expected to take up space. I’ve worked in weddings, events, motorsport hospitality, and family photography—types of photography that might seem worlds apart, but all share one thing: a need for authentic, human storytelling. Whether it's capturing the raw emotion of a wedding day, the joy of a milestone celebration, the high-energy world of motorsport, or the drive behind women-led businesses, I aim to empower through creative, meaningful visuals.

I offer photography for weddings, events, personal branding, and creative campaigns—with a particular passion for helping women feel confident and comfortable on camera. I know it can feel awkward having a camera pointed at you. (Trust me, I’ve been there.) My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and always focused on making you feel seen, not staged.

Outside of my own work, I regularly collaborate with my husband, photographer Dan Bathie (he’s amazing—check him out: danbathie.com), coordinating automotive shoots and editing videos for car manufacturers. I also work with Spacesuit Media to capture the atmosphere and storytelling behind motorsport events around the globe. Being a woman behind the scenes in such a fast-paced, male-heavy world is something I’m proud of—and want to open the door for more women to experience too.

My work is all about celebrating people—your stories, your growth, your joy—and I bring that energy to every shoot, whether it’s for a wedding, an event, a brand, or a businesswoman on a mission.

THINGS I LOVE:

My black lab Hank, working with Dan, my garden, true crime documentaries, good curl days, autumn light, wine, holidays, sharks (from a safe distance), jet-washing videos, and lifting other women up in every space I can.

If you’re a woman building something bold—or want to feel bolder doing it—or if you're planning a wedding or event that deserves to be captured with care and creativity, I’d love to connect.