Branding and lifestyle photography setup at Lumi in Birmingham Alabama | personal brand photographer

creative PORTRAITS for BRANDS, PEOPLE, AND SPACES

Creative headshot taken at Lumi Studio, Birmingham photographer

“To me, photography is an art of observation”

- Elliott Erwitt

Headshot of Birmingham-based photographer Tess Blackmon taken at Lumi in Birmingham, Alabama

Tess Blackmon is an Alabama based travel photographer focused on capturing stories through branding, portrait, and lifestyle imagery.

With a background in visual storytelling, she focuses on creating imagery that feels real and intentional. Less about poses, more about presence capturing connection with a sense of ease.

RECENT

WORK

Studio headshot of Southern photographer Tess Blackmon in downtown Birmingham
Wedding flat lay captured at TJ Tower Birmingham, Alabama
Headshot of Alexus Cumbie by Tess Blackmon Photography at Homewood workshop, near Birmingham, Alabama

Stay up to date with the latest highlights from behind the lens. From branding sessions and hospitality shoots to weddings and seasonal portraits , here’s a look at where my photography has been showing up and telling stories.

COATS WEDDING / 2023

ALEXUS PERSONAL BRANDING      SESSION/ 2024

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Photoshoot with women-owned businesses in the Magic City
BEHIND THE SCENE
Photoshoot with women-owned businesses in the Magic City
BEHIND THE SCENE

Creating together is kind of my favorite thing. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a content day with six inspiring women.

BEHIND THE SCENE
Cute Corners & Coffee Breaks
SPACES
Cute Corners & Coffee Breaks
SPACES

A cozy little café, soft light, and the kind of details that make you want to stay a while. Sharing a few favorite frames and thoughts on photographing coffee shops that feel like home.

SPACES
Photographing Coastal Escapes with Vacasa: Hilton Head to 30A
POSTCARDS
Photographing Coastal Escapes with Vacasa: Hilton Head to 30A
POSTCARDS

A photo journal from two cozy stays one tucked into the Lowcountry, the other along Florida’s 30A. Just a few slow days, local gems, and moments I wanted to keep.

POSTCARDS