honest imagery for the moments that feel like home.
For the seasons that pass too quickly — new motherhood, growing families, little ones, and the love that fills a home.

Authentic, timeless documentation created to preserve these days and the feeling of them.
HOMESICK FOR A MOMENT.
Photographs to bring you back into that memory.
To see it again.
To feel it again.
Tess Passinault Leland
A photographer, homemaker, and lover of all things sentimental. Based in Michigan, with a soft spot for love, family connection, and home.
Photographing raw, honest moments you will yearn for.
With a decade of experience, my approach is real and intentional; just the people you love and the way you love them. Sessions are relaxed, gently guided, and centered around connection, with space for the little in-between moments to unfold naturally.
for those who want to slow down and consume every bit of the moment.
you'll wish you could keep them forever; the growing bellies, the little hands, the familiar faces, the way your love looks right now, and the seasons of life that seem to pass all too quickly.
photographs that let you come back to it all, just as it was.
Testimonials
"I can’t recommend her enough! From the moment we met, she was incredibly kind, welcoming, and made us feel so comfortable. She really knows how to capture the most beautiful, natural moments. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — every shot perfectly reflected our personalities and the love we share. Tess has a wonderful eye for detail, and her ability to make us feel at ease made the whole experience so enjoyable. If you're looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer, Tess is definitely the one!"
S. Fisher

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"She took the time to connect with us, listened to what we wanted, and gave us that and more! Tess captures love beautifully and really encapsulates how the moments feel. Her photos are time capsules of love and raw moments and we couldn’t recommend her more!"
G. Dietz

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"We were so happy to have Tess take our family pictures in our backyard. We all are rarely in the same place at the same time, so it was special to us. We had 11 adults, a toddler, and a dog so she had her hands full, but she was patient, kept things moving, and she got some great shots."
C. Lawrence

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I SWEAR BY TESS! She is so creative, extremely personable, and passionate about what she does! Her passion and creativity genuinely show through her work, she has an eye for details you wouldn’t even think about! I had my first session with her in 2019, and she’s the only person I’ve used for photos since then. I am never disappointed with how the photos turn out. I’m always more and more impressed as the time goes on!
B. Eastwood
