Meet the wedding photographer behind the lens! I am so excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, Tess of Tess Leslie Photography. Tess is a photojournalist and documentation photographer based in Austin, Texas. After quitting her first 9-5 job, she pursued a career in NY which led to her experiencing work-related panic attacks. Through this gig, she discovered that she needed to find a better work/life balance. This decision to walk away led her on a path to evolve from journalist to full-time photography – which was always her original passion. I am so excited for you to dive into our raw, vulnerable conversation about trying to balance it all and when you should ultimately choose to walk away.
In this episode, Tess and I discuss:
- Where she finds her confidence
- How her photography style differs from others
- What it’s like being a photographer in the height of Tik Tok and Instagram
- What happens when you allow the wrong people to speak into your dreams
- Why you should pay more attention to what comes naturally to you
- Breaking societal norms if it means improving your mental health
- How getting fired was the lowest point of her life but ended up being a blessing
- Why photographers shouldn’t be afraid to ditch the shot list
About the Guest:
Tess has been documenting the lives of her community since she was 13-years-old with a point-and-shoot camera. She graduated from UT Austin with a degree in journalism and cultural anthropology, and is now happily pursuing her dream career as a family and wedding photographer with a documentarian approach. She is most passionate photographing authentic moments as they happen.
Connect with Tess:
If you’re interested in inquiring about Tess’s travel availability, her services, or simply want to give this incredible human a follow, you can do so on her Instagram! You can also subscribe to her newsletter Behind The Lens, visit her blog, and check out her website!
Resources Mentioned:
- Stand Unshaken Collective – a Christian app jam packed with 300+ Christian yoga, barre & pilates videos. Get 30 days for free when you sign up with my code KAYLIE1240 or clicking HERE.
- Big Magic
- The Artist Way
- Cafe with Monica Podcast Episode: The Accidental Entrepreneur with Kaylie Ricks
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