The work of Tess Burris

Tess first picked up a camera to say what words never could.

March 24, 2026
Tess Burris photography
I think the biggest lesson I learned is approaching every photoshoot as if there is a story to tell.

This new language led to experimenting, editing, and chasing the feeling behind an image.

Photo of a rainbow by Tess Burris
Warmly lit photo of sunflowers and orange sheets on a clothes line taken by lifestyle photographer Tess Burris
Blurry lights at night by Tess Burris
Red flower growing through crack in sidewalk next to a red car taken by photographer Tess Burris

VSCO became her playground, the space where she could test ideas, define her style, and watch her vision take shape.

I want to engineer a new style of photography.
Headlight of vintage card in purple lighting taken by professional photographer Tess Burris
Hand balancing two small pink flowers taken by Tess Burris
Dandelion in pink lighting taken by photographer Tess Burris
Person standing in white long sleeve shirt with hands behind back in warm lighting

Over time, playful edits gave way to bold brand collaborations, each step teaching her to trust her instincts and follow where her creativity led.

My client really liked how I would make, like, a street corner, the side of a house, just normal things, look like something poetic.
Tess Burris

Virginia, United States

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