TJ Ness Photography
TJ Ness Photography

TJ Ness Photography

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$225
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Responds in about 24 min

Introduction
**Please note I pay Thumbtack up to $150 for each inquiry, even if I do not hear from you or you do not book with me. Thumbtack does not reimburse this charge so I urge you to review my profile, prices, portfolio, and reviews before contacting me to be sure I am the right fit for your photography and creative needs. Thank you! Alternatively, you can contact me directly via my website or Instagram, which are both listed on my Thumbtack profile.** instagram.com/shotbytj_ I want to ensure transparency regarding my pricing. Portrait sessions like proposals, elopements, and engagement photos start at $400 for a 45 minute session and $600 for a 90 minute session. For weddings, the range is $2000-$2500 for a full 6-8 hour wedding day. Please inquire about any elopements or weddings that are not a full day! Those prices do not include any travel fees. I am local to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area, but do offer (and insist on) traveling to wherever you may need me. The Bay Area, Yosemite, Southern California, and Las Vegas are the easiest places for me to offer the most affordable travel fees as of now. Capture the magic of your special day with TJ Ness Photography, the premier choice for destination wedding photography. Specializing in timeless imagery with an editorial storytelling approach, I carefully curate stunning, emotive photographs that uniquely tell your love story. With a passion for capturing intimate moments and genuine emotions, I strive to exceed your expectations with exceptional service and attention to detail. Contact me today to discuss how we can preserve your cherished moments beautifully and create lasting memories of your wedding day. Hello there! My name is TJ and I have a passion for photography. I first picked up a camera a decade ago, but it took time to cultivate the relationship I have with it now. The desire for my photography style is to capture honest moments and document a genuine story. I understand the importance of documenting life's fleeting moments so we can always reflect back and relive our special days. Capturing a photo for me has always been a moment where the world pauses and I can catch my breath. My favorite part is being able to create a feeling in time others can find emotion in. At the end of our time working together, I hope for you to have sentimental photographs which are meaningful to you. Due to my passion & care for the craft, I am able to delve into every project with ambition and a creative lens. I am based in the Reno, Nevada, and the Lake Tahoe area, but am willing to meet you wherever you need me! It is my goal to make your photo experience light-hearted, comfortable, and authentic and to bring your dream to fruition. Contact me today to discuss how we can preserve your cherished moments beautifully and create lasting memories of your special occasions. I look forward to capturing your visions!
Overview

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Hired 45 times

4 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

2 years in business

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2023

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148 photos

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Juliana B.
May 18, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

TJ was absolutely fantastic to work with and we’re so glad we hired him for our wedding! We booked a one hour photo shoot outdoors before the event to have just pictures of us as a couple. TJ has such a great eye and picked out wonderful spots for us with such artful framing and lighting. He was also really great at directing us and posing us to create some really gorgeous shots. We also hired him for an additional 2 hours to take candid shots of the event and he did a wonderful job of capturing beautiful moments with our guests. He even stayed late to capture additional shots for us! He was super responsive and easy to work with and helped us capture such gorgeous images of our special day. He also had a very quick turnaround time, and within a week sent us a link with digital copies of all our photos, making it easy to download and share with our friends and family. If you are looking for a photographer, definitely hire TJ! He will not just take photos, but capture works of art for you and your loved ones to admire.

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Nathan S.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

TJ did a phenomenal job on our engagement photo shoot. He was very responsive beforehand and had great suggestions of locations. On the day of the shoot he made us feel comfortable immediately. He was personable, professional, and well-prepared. He was open to our suggestions and had a ton of his own ideas. TJ spent an hour shooting with us and we honestly and had a blast. Then he got our photos edited very quickly and professionally. We love the photos, they look fantastic - and we were pleasantly surprised at how many photos TJ took the time to edit and send to us. I would recommend TJ to anyone in the Tahoe/Reno area looking for a photographer.

Details: I'm flexible • Natural or environmental • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • At the pro’s location

Engagement Photography
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Kaleb c.
Jul 30, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

The most comforting photo shoot my fiancé and I have ever experienced. Tj was very open to any ideas and his personal ideas were also amazing. He is such an amazing photographer that captured the special moment that will last a lifetime.

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Traditional posed • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Kelsey W.
Jun 27, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Thomas was such an amazing photographer for our June 1 wedding in mammoth lakes ca . He vibed with both our families and friends and took amazing photos of each family . I love all the memorable moments he has captured ! His artistry in photography was so creative and we gave him an ideas of what we were looking for and he captured it and we enjoyed watching him do his magic ! So nice and kind and great communication through out the whole wedding he even hung out with us for a bit ! I would definitely recommend him . Would love for him to come to our baby shower ! We did the reception at campground and ceremony in the mountains .

Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Vanessa T.
Nov 8, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

We took some wedding pictures and our photographer TJ was so wonderful! Really nice person and delivered exactly what i had hoped for. Although it was soooo windy he still managed to capture some beautiful pictures. I am so thankful!

Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Thomas Ness Pavlinsky

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    My base price is for a 45 minute session, which is usually enough for most jobs except weddings. I also require a 20% deposit to book and reserve a session and date. This is non-refundable, but will be used as credit toward your invoice. Once you fill out the booking form, I will reach back out to you within 48 hours for us to plan the details and book the session. I do require a 20% non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking to secure your date. Your deposit is included in the cost of your total payment. We will also schedule a consultation to go over the details and be more comfortable and accustomed before we meet the day of our photoshoot. For weddings and elopements, I will send you a contract to sign as well as an invoice for payment. I have a discounted package if you book both your engagement photos and wedding day with me. Any jobs that require me to travel outside of my typical area is eligible for a discounted travel package and should be inquired about through my website.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    If you are looking into working with me, you get a free 20 minute consultation to discuss your vision and ask any questions you may have about the process.