“We don't always realize a moment's weight until it becomes a memory.”

THE PROCESS

  • Say Hey!

    It all starts with a "hello." Fill out the inquiry form and tell us all the things—your vision, your "definitely-nots," and everything in between. We can’t wait to get to know you!

  • 2. Connect + collaborate

    We’ll follow up by email or schedule a quick call to get to know you, talk through ideas, choose a date. We’ll talk shop and share a few helpful tips for shoot day. Building a game plan that feels 100% like you.

  • 3. Create

    This is where the magic happens. No stiff poses here—just a relaxed, fun environment where you can breathe, laugh, and let us do the heavy lifting.

  • 4. The Goods

    The best part. In about 2-3 weeks from the session. You’ll receive a curated gallery of final images. Your final gallery is delivered, packed with honest moments you’ll keep forever.

    WORK TOGETHER

We believe the best work happens when you’re truly at ease—because when you’re relaxed, it shows in your photographs. Our process is a partnership where we welcome your vision, your preferences, and your "definitely-nots" with total candor.

By keeping things low-pressure, we let the atmosphere do the work. This creates the space for you to be 100% yourself, allowing us to capture the honest, polished moments that feel most like you.

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COME AS YOU ARE

  • Tessa and Jacob are incredible, I have had the joy of working with this duo for dance photos and our wedding. They are professional, friendly, fun to work with but most of all amazing at what they do. I will always recommend Machmer Media to anyone in need of photo or video.

    Abby and Tyler Black

  • Holy sh**, The pictures are absolutely insane. Actually, they're perfect!!! Thank you so much for your hard work and care put into these keepsakes.

    Trevor W.

  • “Wow! Tessa and Jacob are incredible! Their photos have astounded us. I can't articulate how much it means to have these stunning, artful, and sensitive photos of our wedding. They look how it felt, which is the highest compliment I can pay to any image. They are true masters of their craft. All of my insecurities and vulnerability was washed away and I feel as if I get to relive that beautiful day all over again.”

    -Julie Rooney

  • “We are blow away. These photos; they are fantastic! It is so exciting to get to see the whole evening. The dancing photos are completely full of life and we feel so fortunate to have these as a keepsake. We can’t thank you enough! We loved working with you both!"

    -Emily Morgan

  • “Thank you so much! These images are absolutely amazing and so well-captured. Tessa has an amazing talent and we're so happy to have worked with her on our special day!”

    Samantha Bagwell

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