Portrait Photographers in Wilkes Barre, 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.

My goal is to create a professional end product that will 1) meet *and hopefully* exceed your expectations, 2) capture the special moments in your life in high resolution and 3) bring a smile to your face [maybe even a tear or three] I began photographing and filming events in 2013 as a side business but put it on hiatus to focus on my young family and career in 2017. Recently, with the kids being a little older and a supportive wife, I am able to dedicate more time and energy to this passion. *My main setup is a Sony a7IV paired with a Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 (as of September 2023)

My focus is to make people look the greatest of all time. I believe in providing clients with an unforgettable experience while providing high quality photos that will that will not only capture your best moments, but elevate them into timeless visuals you’ll be proud to share forever. At Goated Visionaries, it’s more than just photography—it’s legacy in the making.”

I am a photographer looking to make memories for my clients. I do weddings communions baptisms birthday parties etc. I put 100% into my work