Tessa Bruggink

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My photography is all about capturing your day exactly as it unfolds, the real moments, the unexpected emotions, the big highlights and the tiny, beautiful in-betweens. I work in a natural, documentary way, without posing or forcing anything. Instead, I follow your story as it happens, catching the energy, the connection, and the genuine joy between you and the people you love.

My style is vibrant, spontaneous, authentic and a little unconventional. I freeze time in a way that feels true to you: from the first look to the cake that didn’t quite survive. It’s not about perfect pictures, it’s about real memories.

Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?

Dordrecht

How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?

Since 2015. ABOUT 300.

Describe your "style" of wedding photography.

AUTHENTIC, EXPRESSIVE, LUMINOUS, STORY TELLING

What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?

Starting at 2250,- for 6 hours.

Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?

Mainly in person meetings, it works best for my type of photography.

What are your professional degrees, credentials, affiliations? Have you taken any recent educational workshops or classes?

YES, DEGREE AT THE FOTOVAKSCHOOL THE NETHERLANDS

Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?

I’m Tessa, a wedding photographer who loves real moments, honest stories and the kind of images that make you feel your day all over again. I’m calm, curious, a bit unconventional and always looking for the small in between moments that often become the favourite photos.

I don’t choreograph your day or tell you how to stand. I simply blend in, stay present and capture the energy and connection between you, your people and everything that makes your day uniquely yours.

Before photography I was a competitive alpine skier, so I have always been drawn to focus, flow and movement. I bring that same mindset to weddings by being fully present, sensing moments before they unfold and catching them as they happen.

I love relaxed couples, loose planning, unexpected humour and a wedding day that feels like you. If you want your story documented in a natural, lively and emotionally rich way, I’m your person.

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