Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Story, Captured with Authenticity & Care
TCJ Design is a lifestyle and documentary photography studio founded in 2016 by Teresa, a dedicated professional based in the Washington, DC area. With a background in teaching high school English, journalism, and photography, Teresa brings a unique blend of storytelling expertise and technical skill to every project. Her work focuses on capturing authentic moments of connection, whether through weddings, family sessions, newborn photography, senior portraits, or headshots. Teresas approach emphasizes natural interactions and real emotions, ensuring clients receive timeless images that reflect their true stories.Her commitment to quality is evident in her meticulous preparation, personalized consultations, and use of professional-grade equipment. As a mother of three, she understands the importance of preserving lifes milestones and strives to make every session comfortable and enjoyable. TCJ Design serves clients in Washington, DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, and surrounding areas, offering tailored packages to meet diverse needs. The studios dedication to excellence has earned consistent praise for its attention to detail, creative vision, and ability to create lasting memories.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Newborn Sessions
Senior Portraits
Headshots
Engagement Photography
Milestone Documentation
Lifestyle Photography
Documentary Sessions
Portrait Albums
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of teaching and photography experience with a focus on storytelling.
- Our sessions prioritize natural moments and authentic connections over stiff posing.
- We provide personalized pre-session consultations and wardrobe styling assistance.
- We use professional-grade equipment and advanced editing techniques for consistent quality.
- We serve the Washington DC area with flexible scheduling, including weekend availability.
What people say
Real smiles and connections
Patient with children
Perfect timeline guidance
Heirloom-quality images
Stress-free experience
Services
Wedding Photography
TCJ Design offers comprehensive wedding photography capturing ceremonies, receptions, and candid moments. Services include engagement sessions, timeline coordination, and high-resolution digital galleries. Teresas documentary style focuses on authentic storytelling, ensuring couples receive timeless images that reflect their unique celebration. Packages range from 6 to 9 hours of coverage with optional albums and prints.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions held at clients homes or outdoor locations. Services include wardrobe styling, pre-session consultation, and curated image galleries. Teresa specializes in capturing natural interactions between family members, offering packages for maternity, milestone events, and annual updates. Sessions accommodate up to six people with optional extended family add-ons.
Newborn Photography
In-home newborn sessions focusing on safety and comfort. Includes posed portraits, family combinations, and lifestyle documentation. Clients receive access to props, wraps, and styling guidance. Packages offer full galleries or curated selections with print credits. Teresas experience with three children ensures expertise in capturing delicate newborn moments with patience and care.
Senior Portraits
Documenting pre-college milestones with personalized location sessions. Services include wardrobe assistance, dynamic posing, and print-ready images. Packages cater to individual needs with options for casual, formal, and activity-based shots. Teresas background as a high school teacher helps create relaxed environments that highlight seniors personalities and achievements.
Headshots
Branding and personal headshots for professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Sessions focus on authentic expressions and flattering compositions. Includes styling advice, background options, and retouched digital files. Ideal for business profiles, social media, and marketing materials, with packages offering varied shot styles and print credits.
People
Teresa
Owner & Lead Photographer
Teresa is a documentary-style photographer with over 20 years of teaching experience. She founded TCJ Design in 2016, specializing in weddings and lifestyle photography. Her work combines photojournalism techniques with a passion for storytelling, capturing authentic family moments and life milestones.
Questions
How do I book TCJ Design for my wedding?
Contact Teresa via email to check availability, complete a survey, and reserve your date with a $500 retainer. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the event.
What areas do you serve?
TCJ Design operates in Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and surrounding Maryland counties, with travel fees for locations beyond 60 miles from DC.
When will I receive my photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within eight weeks, often by the one-month anniversary. Family and senior sessions take about three weeks for digital delivery.
Can I purchase physical prints?
Yes, clients can order professional prints, canvases, and custom albums directly through their online gallery with print credits included in select packages.
Do you offer session styling help?
All sessions include pre-session wardrobe consultations and access to a styling app for outfit coordination, ensuring cohesive and flattering compositions in photographs.
