Photo Shoots in Bethlehem, PA

***FEE WARNING Thumbtack charges a fee ($30-$100) every time you contact me for the first time, even if you do not hire me. Please only contact me here with serious enquiries. Feel free to feel free to look me up online to get a better feel for my work. . Thank you for your understanding*** Storytelling Through Portraits | 10+ Years Capturing Real Emotion Hi, I’m Tetiana (Tess)—a portrait photographer who specializes in capturing real life, not just staged smiles. For over 10 years, I’ve helped families, couples, and individuals keep their most meaningful moments alive through images that feel honest, warm, and timeless. My approach is simple: I create a relaxed environment where you can just be yourself—no awkward poses, no fake grins. Whether it’s the beautiful chaos of a family session, a quiet engagement moment, or the spontaneous magic of a laugh you didn’t see coming, I’m there to catch the real stuff. I work almost entirely with natural light and edit each photo in my signature soft-toned style. Every gallery is carefully curated to feel personal, heartfelt, and completely you. Let’s create something meaningful—photos you’ll return to again and again, to keep those fleeting moments alive for years to come.

It’s easy to get caught up in the details and forget about the things that really matter. The lasting memories. These special moments will be cherished for generations. That’s why all photo packages I provide are customized specifically for your day and have no cap on delivered images. This means not only will you have beautiful, mantle-ready images. But the small candid and fun photos as well. I've been working as an artist for over a decade and understand how stressful it can be to hand over such important moments to a stranger. I will work with you in all aspects from initial ideas to edits along the way. Engagement, Proposal, Portrait, Adoption, and Mini-Sessions available!

I focus more on the artistic standpoint of photography. I let the client/subject have say in the shoot, so they don't feel left out. I make sure to let them feel like it is their art work as well. We all feel great when we create something, so having my clients left with that feeling is something important. Making connections, creating art, getting my and others ideas to light. Having others see through my eyes for that moment. And create imagery in multiple forms. Photography types: Family Portraits Model Portraits Engagement Portraits Weddings Events/Parties Landscapes If you have any questions, feel free to reach through my website on Instagram!!

Hi!! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Abby and I am a local photographer in the greater Philadelphia area. My passion is capturing the perfect moments that tell the stories of your life and I can’t wait to work with you!! Check out my latest work on Instagram @gailsamsphotography and my website gailsamsphotography.com I’m so excited to meet you!!