TESSA
DILEO
ATL PHOTOGRAPHER + sometimes painter
always mom
ABOUT TESSAI am an Atlanta-based photographer (but will travel). Family is at the heart of everything I do—mine and yours. We are here to experience life in its messy and spontaneous moments. I capture life in its most colorful form: genuine laughter, shy smiles, little quirks. I am active, playful, and believe our time spent together is an art over a business transaction.
My sessions are designed to be easy, comfortable, with minimal direction. I’ll let you know if you look awkward, but assume you’re doing it right. Expect me to blend into the background of your day or to get your kids moving and wild, whatever they need to feel comfortable. Real connections. Beautiful chaos. You’ve found your match.
joy: captured in color.
Perfectly posted, everyone-smiling in the same direction holiday photos? That’s not really my thing. But if you’re looking for the joy, the hugs, where your family’s true personality shines through—welcome!
be together.
PHILOSOPHYI don’t care what your house looks like. I care that you’re together. Let all the things that weigh on you at home: excessive laundry, chipped paint, clutter, those repairs that have been on the list for who knows how long. None of that matters here.
What matters is this: look at your family. Look at what you’ve grown. The love, the laughter, the favorite toys, the beautiful life you share—these are the moments worth remembering, just as they are. Relax. Breathe. Witness.
SERVICESReady to tell your story? I photograph families at home, or I’ll meet you at your favorite place.