The One Where You Find The Photographer You've Been Looking For

your photos should be something that light you up

Laid back, fun and intimate...
The goal is to create an environment you can be yourself in.
Creating moments and imagery you can look back on for years to come and still feel yourself in that moment.

When you hire me, you hire someone who...

Does more than click a button and throw on a preset.
Captures  your most special and treasured moments.. The ones that take you back.. The ones that otherwise might happen and you'll sit back and say "dang, I wish I had a photo of that". 
Hiring me as your photographer is kinda like hiring a new friend, hype woman and teammate- all in one.

I am Tia Esther

INTUITIVE PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Capturing love, laughter, and the in-between moments that matter most.
I’m Tia, a California photographer who thrives on turning fleeting moments into timeless keepsakes.

My approach is relaxed, genuine, and all about making you feel comfortable so your real story shines through. If you’re ready for photos that feel like you—let’s create something unforgettable together.


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"The stories you tell of others that are influenced by you."

Jennifer Moher | Photographer

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pricing...

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$385

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Small Fam

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$500

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Couples

$600

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Large Fam

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$400

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$500

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package 05

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Maternity

Newborn

Soul Sessions

$550

$2500

$1800

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Engagements

Weddings

Elopements

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"Tia you are amazing! How kismet it was to find the perfect person for my witchy party. You fit in perfectly and completely captured my vision of the night."

"Tia thank you so much for all the time, effort, and love you put into us throughout the process. Thank you for always being there to answer all our questions no matter how big, small, or silly they were."

"Each session was fun and relaxed and didn’t feel like a chore that most photo sessions are, which worked well for our two toddlers! We won’t hesitate to use her for family pictures for years to come ❤"

"Having Tia photography your family is like hanging out with your best friend. She has a way of making you feel comfortable instantly. She is your personal cheerleader."

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FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE

cinematic moments brought to life from authentic interactions

Details

Creating images that reflect you starts in the details. It starts with you and what you choose to make these photos a significant reflection of you, in this moment. My work is in providing you with tools and prompts to get the results you want. Providing an environment that is welcoming, fun and relaxed is priority in order to feel the most at-home as possible. Whether we are at a fancy location or in your backyard, comfort is the most important aspect to bring out natural emotion and interactions providing cinematic images.

DELIVERING THE UNEXPECTED

your life... through my lens

invest in the moment

There is nothing like arriving to a shoot and feeling like we already know each other and being able to dive right into the session. Your images are not just pictures on my camera, they are lifelong heirlooms and I plan on treating them as such. Carefully taking my time photographing intentional moments and editing them with utmost care and attention to detail. When you become my client, you become part of my circle. With mutual trust, respect for my work and communication on expectations, we will make a dream team! Documenting these special moments for you is something I do not take lightly and delivering them to your satisfaction is my goal.

I aim to give you the best experience possible from inquiry to gallery delivery. 

Unexpected

delivering the

You can't put a price on timeless images and money is an energy exchange.

When booking your session/time with me, it's important to remember that you're not paying for me to click a button and throw on a preset. Anyone can do that. If everyone did what I do, it wouldn't be worth what it is. You are paying for an experience and someone to guide you through the process of having photos taken. It can be daunting and thats understandable. That is why I am here. Creating an environment you can be comfortable in to bring out the most authentic version of yourself is not something that you can find just anywhere. If you've landed here, I believe you resonate with my point of view on photography and this journey. Making your photos your own, not something cliche everyone sees on Pinterest. That's what I do here. 

let's do this!

invest in the

Journey

Let's connect: @tiaesthercreative