Tessa Marie Cruz
Stylist, Fashion Expert, Model Coach, Photographer
I believe in taking risks. Why walk down the same beaten path when we can forge our own way? This is how I choose to live my life and this is also how I approach every photography session. When I work with our models, my goal is to create an experience unlike any other. This begins with the styling; I custom design a mood board and choose styles that tell a story. Fashion is an expression of an idea, it is art we wear everyday, and it can push you to be that confident woman (or man) we’ve always wanted to be. I spend hours researching new trends so I can bring something new to every session.
Before meeting Dennis, I coached indoor skydiving for five years. Though exhilarating and fun, what I enjoyed most about the job was pushing people to do something they never thought possible. The most rewarding moments were when I could comfort someone in a moment of panic and help them find the confidence to fly. When I began working with Dennis, I realized I could find that same joy in teaching our models. I educated myself by learning from the best, attending Coco Rocha’s model Camp in 2023. Now, I use the knowledge I gained to push our models to a new creative level. The most rewarding moments are getting to work with our clients before, during, and after our shoots and helping them to be a bolder, more confident version of themselves. Be bold and take risks; there is a beauty in imperfection.
From the time I was young, I would flip through the pages of vogue. I always knew I loved photography and the amazing images I would see. After studying biochemistry, fighting fires, and teaching skydiving, I met and married my husband and my life finally came full circle. Now I have the ability to create new art with my amazing husband, creating experiences that our clients will treasure for the rest of their lives.