Core Values of Tessa Marie Images
1. Remember we are examples of Christ.
2. We are blessed to be a blessing.
3. Acknowledge our shortcomings and continually ask, “How can we get better?”
4. Maximize our time and deliver results quickly.
5. Keep a positive attitude in every situation.
6. Communicate and encourage openly.
7. Have long term thinking, but remain with a day one thought process.
8. Stay humble.
9. Create an unmatched client experience and know we must earn trust.
10. Strive for excellence, always, and remember everything speaks.
Tessa Marie Images
THE TMI TEAM
Tessa Dilley
Owner & Lead PHOTOGRAPHER
I have been photographing weddings for the past fifteen. I began my business as a sophomore in college with a studio based out of Lancaster, PA. The next few years I developed my skills working in the field as well as continuing my Bachelor’s Photography studies at Tyler School of Art with a business minor at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. There, I learned sound technical ability, while being stretched conceptually in the fine arts. This training results in cutting-edge images that are unique and timeless. Today, I work with couples not only in the Lancaster and Philadelphia areas but in the surrounding states as well. I love my job. I love meeting new people and I have had the pleasure of interacting with some amazing couples. I look forward to working with even more!
Vicki Calloway
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER & album designer
Growing up in the small state of Delaware I never gave a thought to the big city just thirty minutes away from me. While working on my Associates of Fine Arts in photography from Delaware College of Art and Design, I knew I wanted to continue my education and obtain a Bachelors degree and that is when I found Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Before I had even finished out my first year in Philadelphia I knew I wanted to live the rest of my life in this city.
In my last year of college I was introduced to wedding photography, something I never thought I would find myself doing, but instantly I fell in love. From the small details to the couples love for one another it is always exciting to see how every moment of the day is unique and special to their personalities. My favorite part of the wedding day is our time with just the couple capturing their excitement and love on their wedding day. I am so thankful that I have found my passion at such a young age and look forward to all of the future couples I will have the honor of photographing.
erica thostesen
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
When I was a kid and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always ‘an artist’. Many years later, that dream has become a reality. Art has always been a part of my life and I have explored everything from ceramics, to jewelry making, to drawing, but photography has always been my ultimate love.
After graduating from Tyler School of Art at Temple University with my degree in photography, I quickly realized a passion for capturing love through photos. Whether that be familial love, romantic love, or self-love, photographs have a way of capturing and documenting genuine emotions that can be looked back on for years to come. Some of my favorite moments come from watching clients go from being shy to confident and excited about their experience in front of the camera. The relationships that I form and the reactions I receive, keep me constantly inspired to grow as a photographer as well as a person.
kristen fite
SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER
I spent most of my time in school and career focusing on how to propel forward and climb the corporate ladder. Now that I’m a wife and mom of four, I feel led back to my creative roots and after much prayer and consideration decided to pick up a camera.
I have been shooting families for the past year and while it had been a vulnerable process it has also been fruitful. I have grown to love the process of working with families and capturing their love for each other all while producing a final product that encompasses the beauty of this season of life. This year (’25) I am excited to delve into weddings and capture great beginnings!
