Pictures have the power to touch your soul. As a portrait photographer with 17 years of experience, my goal is to create high-quality images that truly resonate with you and reflect who you are.
I specialize in capturing genuine moments and helping you look your absolute best in every photo. With professional full-frame equipment and a detail-oriented approach, I focus on beautiful lighting, flattering angles, and natural expressions.
While some may offer lower prices, I never compromise on the care and attention I give each session. Your satisfaction with the final images is my top priority.
If you’re ready to capture meaningful portraits you’ll be proud to share and treasure, I’d be honored to work with you.
Overview
Hired 198 times
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2 employees
17 years in business
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Wedding
Birthday party
Corporate event
Reunion
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Stacy T.
Dec 5, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had family photos done at our home. Teresa was on time and immediately started visualizing where to set up and working with me on best places around the house. She put us all at ease and made it fun. Appreciate the wonderful photos and memories.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Home • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
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Lynnette m.
Nov 21, 2024
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Terese was very responsive, on time, and able to get 16 people in a pose with smiles including 2 children! Thank you for your quick response and for the lasting memories we made!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Home • Digital or online download • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Jude k.
Nov 15, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Theresa took time ahead of our photo shoot to better understand our family and our goals for the photoshoot. She suggested a wonderful location that enabled various yet unique backgrounds for a wide variety of pictures. At the photo shoot, she was ahead of schedule scouting out lighting and quickly made us feel comfortable around her. Her sense of humor is awesome and she was helpful suggesting posing options and body movements. The photos came back very quickly and were of high quality. We highly recommend Theresa and would definitely use her again!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Francisca K.
Jun 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a very a good experience during the section. We had a good rapport with the photographer.photographer was willing to change locations at the last minute.
Photographer helped us pick a nice location field taking our weddingphotos.
Details: Bridal portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Staci Y.
Nov 21, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
She is lovely and great to work with. She showed up early to walk around and get ideas on what and where she wanted to take photos. She worked great my son and dogs! Really happy with how the pictures turned out.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Home • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
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Teresa Cook-Thalacker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing includes editing and travel costs also for the price I quote y
I take as many pictures in the scheduled time as I can which gives more variety to choose from.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I think it is important to listen to the customer. I like to talk to the customer and get in idea of what they envision in their photo shoot, and after that conversations talk to them about my suggestions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I take professional graduation pictures and I have been taking family pictures for 15 years. I am trained in photoshop and lightroom
