SneakPEEK {Saturday*Night}

Here's a shoot I did last night of my friend Dylan & Valerie and Valerie's twin brother Mark & Nicole. Before they went to dinner and then their Homecoming dance!

 These guys were super fun to photograph and we had a blast! Hope you enjoy this teaser as I'll have the rest up this week. Just wanted to show you some!

Hope ya'll enjoyed! 

Cheers,

Tessa Harvey

New Growth {Real+Authentic}

I've been a little on a "non" creative kick for a while and I believe that I'm almost out of the dry season and about to enter into a season of great fruit and joy. Whether that's in buissness or just my own personal growth. I'm ready. I'm entering a new season of life today. God is challenging me and revealing so many wonderful things to me in his word. It speaks so loud but only to those who want and desire to hear it. Not sure what your past is or walk of life you come from but I, I will tell you that the life lived with Jesus is unlike any other. I know this from personal experience. He desires a relationship with us so deeply, and if we only took the time to listen and respond to Him we would know it and truly "believe". We call our self's believers but half of us don't truly believe. We have not truly encountered the living breathing almighty God that is at work on this earth, the ultimate creator of all living things desires our hearts. woah. With learning about how much He truly desires our hearts I've also been learning to enjoy the little things in life...

... thunderstorms, clouds, rain, laughter, candles, glitter, paint, trees, wind, twitter ;-/, chocolate, earrings, water, sugar, salt, light, fire, blue sky, paper, shoes, silence, photographs... 

... my list could go on and on but I'll stop at photographs for now. 

I'm learning to appreciate these things because we are so blessed. We have been given so much and yet we always want... more.. we are always dissatisfied with what we have because they come out with a new model right after I buy the product and there's always something new.

Photos are a memory for some of us our mom's have TONS of them from birth-present. Most of them are snapshots of time for our mothers to hold onto as we grow up and become who we are meant to be. Other times it's to remember important days of our lives such as weddings, newborns, family, children and love stories. These moments all deserve to be remembered and what better way to remember them. To remember the look your husband gives you as you walk down the aisle, or 10 years after marriage and you look back on your engagement photos and remember that love you felt for one another because photos come to life in our minds as we remember that time again. When you baby grows up and is no longer a baby, you have photos to look back and see there cute bottoms or feet and little fingers. To witness one of God's wonderful blessings to life. 

As a photographer I want to be able to capture not only a photo but life's precious moments for you to cherish and have forever. Not just a photo but a piece of art for your wall at home. Photos that for years to come you can still smell the flowers or feel the wind that day. I strive for real and authentic in every shoot I do.  I desire for my clients to experience real and authentic when they look back on their photos and see not just, "cheese" click. Done. But feel movement and life in that moment in time.

You may think I'm being cheesy ;-) but I truly desire this type of photography for everyone. It's called these days, Lifestyle Photography and that's what I want to bring to you. 

Thanks for reading what's been going on in my heart and my passion for photography. And what's a post without photos? So here you have it. Here's a collection of photos I've taken on my iPhone 4 with the camera+ app. over the last several months.

I hope you enjoy and will too start to appreciate the small things in life!

Sigh, love a good storm rolling in.

Good Ol' Texas rain. These are our cars! Yay, Go Subaru & Ford!

It's a beautiful journey and I'm so glad i get to share it with you all.

Cheers,

Tessa Harvey

My Big Brother

This is my brother Eric! He lives in NYC and works for Delta Airlines. He had some vacation time and used some of it to come see Derek and I! How awesome! We enjoyed having him in our cute little apartment! Here is a collection of photos I took of my awesome brother while he was here in Texas! Hope you enjoy!

Cheers!

Tessa Harvey

P.S. Also, check out our "How Crazy is That!?" blog, just had a new post today!

Louis [frenchmen]

Ten years ago Louis came to America for the 1st time and he's been back every year. My brother speaks french fluently and met Louis through his high school foreign exchange program in 2000. Louis has been apart of our family and us his. We have traveled to France and have been able to get know his wonderful family.

Here are some of the shots while he was here this summer. Hope y'all enjoy!

This one is of Louis when he first came!

Cheers!

-Tessa Harvey

P.S. Hopefully I'll have a logo soon! Some of my friends are working on some designs for me!
Check these guys!
Westin - http://nitsew.com/
Leygh - http://www.alivedesignphotography.com/

Northwest {Summer Sizzle}

I sure do miss the northwest this time of year. Houston is hot & humid. BUT I'm grateful for the season I'm in right now. I know that Derek and I are where we are suppose to be at this time. We are so grateful for all the amazing people that surround us on a daily basis.

I enjoyed my visit home to see family and friends. Got to hang out with my dad a little bit and our awesome friend from FRANCE. I have photos I'll post later. And hung out with my mom, it was so good to see her and spend some quality time with her.

My best friend Ashley got married this Saturday. It was sizzlin'! Such an amazing wedding. Below is a photo taken after the bride and groom's rehearsal picnic! It was a splendid event that day and enjoyed the fellowship and great BBQ!

Jonathan & Ashley Post

Their going to New Zealand for a year! How awesome is that. Their taking the scriptures literal when it says, leave and cleave.  Praise God!

Anyway, here is Jonathan's sister Cynthia Post. She lives in Chicago and works at a vegan restaurant. She loves photography and performing arts! We got a long great! Here is a shot of her wearing Ashley's bridesmaid's gift. An exquisite necklace made specially for Cynthia and earrings to match. Ashley made each bridesmaid their very own unique piece. I wish I photographed all of them but here is one that is amazing!

Next up, My dearest friend since high school.

Jessie Anne Fouts. So refreshing to see her. Had this spontaneous photo-shoot outside my dad's house in Tacoma before we went to Ashley's bachelorette party!

FACT: She bought this car for $200 and doesn't she look perdy with it?! 

Well, new things are cooking and some very exciting things are going to happen. I hope when all the details pan out I'll let you know! ;-)

Also, Derek and I started a blog together. Derek is an amazing writer and this opens up a great opportunity and outlet for creativity, for the both of us. So enjoy!

Check it out! 

HowCrazyIsThat! 

Love Ya'll! Check back for an exciting update! Coming soon!

Love,
Tessa Janae Harvey