here are just some of my Senior photos from T.J Salsman!! his work is excellent and so is his personality read more

See all

T.J. is an absolutely amazing photographer! He photographed our rehearsal dinner and our wedding out in Napa and the pictures are stunning. Not only was he great to work with, but our guests couldn't get over at how professional and relaxed he was throughout the wedding day. The way he captures lighting and posed us for our wedding photos, I can't stop staring at them. Sharing the photos with family and friends, we are getting so many compliments on them. T.J. even captured great photos of my young nieces and nephews who are very hard to photograph. I would 100% work with him again and am finding it so hard to choose which photos to use for my wedding album because they are all so beautiful. Thank you T.J.! read more

A friend referred TJ to us for our wedding and I am so glad that she did!! From our first phone call with us he took the time to explain the process and answer any and all questions that I had and followed up with me the next week to see if I need anything else. When it came time for our engagement photos he listened to our suggestions to create amazing photos that both of us absolutely loved. I am a little shy with the camera and he captured both of our personalities and you could see our feeling's/love for each other in his pictures. On our Wedding Day he was so patient with our family pictures (we both have huge families) and took the time to be creative in our bride and groom portraits. All the little details that I had incorporated into our wedding were photographed along with all the special people in my life. He truly captured every special moment from our day!! I can't thank TJ enough for everything that he has done for us and we have decided that he is our photographer for life!! read more

See all

TJ was our wedding photographer this past weekend and he was amazing to work with!!! From the first phone call it was clear that he knew what he was doing. He guided us through entire process. And on our day he was there, got every shot, was so kind and easy going. Many photographers seem grumpy and intrusive, TJ was opposite, he was the best!!!! He even stayed late when we had an end of night picture idea.....I'm not getting married again but if I ever need professional photos I'm working with TJ!!!!!!! read more

My husband and I worked with TJ for our wedding last May. He was so professional, listened carefully to our vision, and was an absolute joy to work with. The albums he put together for us are absolutely stunning and we loved being able to give our parents mementos of the day. He made us feel so special and communicated well throughout the process to make sure we captured what we wanted from the day. I couldn't recommend him any more highly! read more

It's always incredible when you find someone as talented as TJ who is also an amazing person. We had a very small wedding - only 12 people in total - and every single person in attendance gushed about how great TJ was the whole day. He was super nice to everyone, laughed easily, and kept conversations going. It was wonderful. In addition to his amazing personality, TJ is an INCREDIBLE photographer. Even the pictures he showed us on his camera were the ones every bride dreams of having. I have seen only five or six edited pictures and I'm dying to see them all. I could go on, but I'll just say this instead: Look no further for a photographer, you have found the very best one out there! read more

You only get one wedding day, and with that, one chance to capture it. Don't screw around, hire TJ! He came highly recommended from our wedding planner, and we could not recommend him more. TJ's skills with the camera are obvious, but it's his innate ability to find irreplaceable moments during the day. He took a photo of my grandparents that I will forever cherish. He captured the entire personality and spirit of the day, giving my husband and I hours of smiles while discovering all the fun candids in our album. What's more, he's just a cool guy. He fit right in with our party, shared in with our fun, and indulged all of my husband's silly requests. I could go on and on. All I can say is that we are thrilled we listened to our planner and hired TJ. read more

TJ was an absolute JOY to work with! We really appreciated his professionalism, sense of humor, flexibility and mostly his creative eye to provide us with pictures that totally knocked our socks off!!! We loved having TJ be a part of our special day. We'd DEFINITELY recommend him to anyone in the Napa area!! read more

See all

We are from Houston and were looking for a photographer for our Napa Valley elopement. I wanted to make sure I got creative, artistic shots that weren't too posed. Our hotel sent me several suggestions. When I saw T.J.'s work, I knew I had found the right person to capture our special day. His vision and uniqueness was truly inspiring and I loved the fact that he used nature and the beauty of our surroundings as much as possible. He is a true artist and professional. Thank you for capturing my vision and our love in your work. read more

TJ. Salsman Photography - Napa Elopement - Session Photography Near Me

TJ was perfect for my surprise engagement shoot! He couldn't have done any better. Not only was the work perfection but hes a pleasure to work with. There are a lot of choices of photographers on the market and I would say by far you are in the best hands with TJ. TJ, thanks again for the amazing work; I am still in awe. -Robert read more

I hired TJ to "capture the moment" (engagement photos) and am thrilled with the experience and the photos. There was a decent amount of planning on the front end and TJ enthusiastically went the extra mile to ensure everything went smoothly for our special day. I am usually so bad at candid photos but TJ's relaxed demeanor made the process fun and easy. Months later, our friends and family are still in awe of the quality prints/photos TJ provided. I could not have asked for anything more and highly highly recommend TJ's services! read more

TJ helped my now fiance to document our surprise proposal. I remember walking past TJ on the Vineyard and not even once thinking that he was there for me. He is extremely professional and talented and the 100+ pictures that he took for us during that day are out of this world. I wish we lived in California so that we could use TJ for our wedding. Everyone who has seen our engagement photos are blown away by how gorgeous they are. We now don't need to do an actual engagement shoot! I am extremely grateful for TJ for capturing such an important and intimate moment for us. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a photographer (for any type of occasion!). read more

I hired T.J. to photograph my surprise proposal in Napa Valley. Being from out of town, I was very nervous about finding a good photographer in this area. My expectations were completely exceeded! T.J. was an absolute joy to work with. We had a phone conversation about a week before the proposal where we planned everything out. He did such a great job making me feel comfortable and listening to my wants and needs. On the day of the proposal, he was ready to go and very discreet. My boyfriend did not suspect a thing! He captured some amazing photos at the moment and walked around with us through the vineyard and caves to get more shots after the proposal. I could not be happier with the results. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and we will cherish them for a lifetime. read more

We were very picky with who we wanted to photograph our wedding, so when we met with TJ for the first time, we knew by the end of the meeting that we wanted him to photograph our wedding. He provided us with more than what we could imagine. Our engagement photos came out amazing and with only a sneak peek of our wedding day photos, I know that we made the right decision. He was there capturing every special moment and we will be thanking him for it every time we look at our photos. Thanks TJ! read more

TJ is amazing! I first found him online for my engagement & wedding photos in 2011. He did an amazing job! I loved every picture he took and I have continued to use him since! He as also done family photos for me as well. He is awesome with kids and very patient when they get rowdy! He is able to get amazing photos in all the chaos of kids being kids! TJ personality I feel is perfect for anyone. He is kind, patient and caring. He listens to your input and just makes you feel important. He is truly the best! read more

If you're looking for a talented, professional, fun, creative, and easiest/best experience from first phone convo to sneak peaks of magical pictures... look no further. TJ Salsman is your guy. He worked hard to make sure our vision was heard and executed. His eye for beauty and creative style are incredible! He also has a wonderful personality that made taking pictures painless and FUN! Book him NOW! read more

My grand plan was to ask my girlfriend to become my fiancé on a trip planned in Napa. The trip was in disguise as her birthday trip, but it was much more. We started the celebration at Scribe Winery, my favorite in all of California. All I needed was a photographer to pose as a blogger doing a piece on Scribe to interact with us, that's when I searched Yelp for someone. TJ was the first to call me back, had competitive pricing and was thrilled to take on the role as local blogger. The plan was executed flawlessly, TJ was a perfectionist with the shots and I was thrilled with the final product. He was the last key to my plan after having the entire winery and friends in on it. Thanks for a truly memorable experience, now captured on some pretty amazing photos. I highly recommend TJ for your wedding or engagement shots. Fun to work with as well!! We both thank you from the bottom of our hearts! read more

TJ. Salsman Photography - Love Captured - Session Photography Near Me

If you want to relive your big day over and over and over again, do yourself a favor and hire T.J. Salsman! Absolutely the best photos we saw when we were researching a photographer and it shined through in our album. Thank you T.J. for keeping the smiles on our faces long after we walked down the aisle! read more

TJ. Salsman Photography - Perfect shot to capture how we felt at that moment! - Session Photography Near Me

TJ photographed my wedding at BR Cohn winery last month and did an amazing job. He attended our rehearsal the night before and found a second photographer who could take shots of the boys getting ready while he was taking pictures of me and the bridesmaids. He's incredibly professional, but also clearly passionate about what he does. TJ just seemed to always take the extra step to make sure we were happy. The pictures of the wedding are GORGEOUS and he captured so many special moments. I couldn't be happier. read more

T.J. was a great photographer to work with through the wedding planning process. After considering a bunch of different photographers with my now husband, I kept looking at the images T.J. featured on his website and those posted on other sites that referenced his work. He was also referred to us by our planner after we had looked a several prospective photographers. After meeting with TJ, my husband was sold! We sort of knew what kind of coverage we wanted during the day and opted for not only all day coverage, but also a second shooter for the day of. Our second shooter was Sarah who was very fun and energetic! T.J. definitely listened to our thoughts on what kind of shots we like. We did an engagement session with him and the results were amazing. I highly recommend opting for the engagement session so that you can get a feel for how he works! On the day of the wedding both TJ and Sarah were great to work with. I cannot wait to see all the shots! My husband and I are chomping at the bit after seeing a few preview shots of our big day! If there's anything you want to invest good money in, it's definitely the photography!!! read more

Engaged couples, look no further, T.J. is THE photographer for your wedding! My husband and I were very fortunate to have T.J. document our wedding day this past June. There are thousands of wedding photographers here in the bay area, the market is seriously competitive. But T.J.'s work stood out the most to us because his pictures are bright (lots of natural lighting), warm (precious and emotional moments nicely captured on camera), and natural (candid shots rather than posed). After meeting T.J., we knew right away he was the one. T.J. used to be a newspaper photographer...he had documented many historical moments all around the country before switching gear to wedding photography. Because of his background and experience, he's amazing at capturing special moments and telling stories thru his photos. We absolutely LOVED all the photos T.J. took for us!! Our wedding was during the day, outdoors in the garden with a fountain, lots of green. Through his lenses, he framed the beautiful venue around us, reflected the amazing colors and natural beauty of the venue upon us. He captured so many tender moments throughout the day.....each picture told a story of its own. Now about T.J. - he's not only talented, but also super nice, easy going, responsive, flexible, down to earth, hardworking, and was willing to do what it takes to make us happy. He also works fast - turned around our wedding photos within 1 month!! We truly enjoyed working with TJ and will keep telling the world about him!! read more

My wife and I have had the incredibly good fortune to work with T.J. Salsman on three occasions, and each time he has given us nothing less than spectacular memories. But before I get into the details, it's worth noting that both my wife and I are in marketing and have worked with literally dozens of professional photographers over the years. So our bar was clearly set pretty high... :) We first found T.J. through an exhaustive search for wedding photographers in the Napa area. His work, more than just about anyone else we saw, wasn't about checking off a list of shots. What we saw in T.J. was the ability to capture magical, candid moments and expertly weave them into rich stories. A couple of phone calls later and it was clear T.J. was our guy. The passion he showed for his craft and the genuine interest he showed in us and our story created an instant bond. Our first project with T.J. was a "test shoot" of sorts, during which he shot some belated engagement photos for us. The idea was to make sure we had good chemistry and were on the same page about style before our wedding a few months later. He took us out to a mustard field in the midst of grapevines at the end of January - and the results were absolutely stunning. T.J. is a master of color and light and it came through in the spectacularly vivid shots he gave us. Following that, T.J. photographed the main event: our wedding celebrations, which spanned two days in June. T.J. put in incredible time and effort to cover the entire occasion. And without a doubt, he has given us a library of priceless memories that we will cherish forever. His ability to capture micro-moments of heartfelt emotion is uncanny. And just last week, we met T.J. in Napa to commemorate our 1st anniversary. T.J. spent an hour scrambling through high grass, brush, dirt and grapevines just before sunset to produce some phenomenal shots! To sum it up, I'd say that if you are looking for an event photographer in Napa, and are willing to open yourself up, share your story, put your trust in someone and really work with them - you will find no one better than T.J. Salsman. His technical skills are top-notch, and his personal touch and "sixth sense" as an artist are priceless intangibles. Every review of T.J. is glowing, and there's a reason for that. We can't recommend him highly enough! (Check his Instagram feed to see for yourself: @tjsalsmanphotography) read more

T.J. was amazing and so helpful with my proposal pictures! He was very communicative and very helpful as I planned everything out for the big moment. He even went with me onsite to where it would all happen a couple weeks early to scout it out and plan how things would go. On the day of the actual proposal, he took amazing pictures (people have cried - good tears - looking through them) and he captured the event, the wine tasting afterwards and some close up shots of certain details (the ring, the wine, etc.) I would highly recommend TJ to anyone! He was really great. read more

From our first conversation where T.J. really took the time to get to know us, to the event itself, we couldn't be happier with our choice. Our pictures are magical and he is amazing with light and capturing authentic warmth. Also, you get the sense he really enjoys what he does - we felt like he was constantly thinking and working to capture the moment without ever being intrusive. We HIGHLY recommend T.J. read more

If you are looking for a photographer who will listen to you, be creative and artistic and catch the "perfect" moment, TJ Salsman Photography is it! He has an incredible eye and an attention to detail that I have found lacking with past local photographers. You will be happy you choose TJ to photograph your special day. read more

TJ's work speaks for itself - he is an incredibly talented photographer. My husband and I were initially drawn to him because of the way he is able to capture emotions and add a unique, artistic touch to his photos. We were equally impressed by the way he made us feel so comfortable, his flexibility and his creativity from our engagement shoot to our wedding day. We had a big wedding day - with three venues - one where we got ready, one for the first ceremony and another for the second ceremony and reception. We also had three outfits for the day and wanted photographs in all of them. TJ never missed a beat. He and his assistants were there to photograph every moment, whether it was getting ready, our first look, moments throughout the ceremonies, reception and everything in between. Despite the many moving pieces and tight timeline, TJ always had a smile on his face and was ready for anything. Our second ceremony ran late and he still managed to sneak in some gorgeous sunset photos. He even had us hop into his car to drive to an area of the winery that we had said we wanted photos in right before our reception. His ability to shuffle around photo opportunities to adapt to unexpected changes in our timeline was so helpful and let us focus on being in the moment and not thinking about what happened with our planned photos sets. We got all of the photos we could have ever wanted (and more). TJ was one of the highlights of our wedding and we will forever remember our wedding day through his amazing work. read more

Amazing photographer who came recommended to us by our planner. We love all of our wedding and engagement photos, which turned out beautifully, and we can't wait to get our wedding album. Thanks so much, TJ! read more

Awesome and extremely talented photographer! I contacted him from out of state based on his ratings to help me plan my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Very pleasant and knowledgable about location options over the phone. Then when the day came, he posed as a photographer updating the vineyards instagram page, and she totally bought it. After that, he was able to capture all of the beautiful moments that followed. The pictures all turned out beautiful and both of us could not have been happier. Could not have completed this dream proposal without him. Highly recommend TJ! read more

My husband & I met TJ when looking for a photographer for our wedding in Calistoga, CA last May (2012). He agreed to meet with us months before the date to talk about his own style & our preferences. It was an instant fit. TJ is such a pleasant person to speak with, easy to convey your ideas and style to, and a true professional. He came prepared to the meeting with ideas and examples of different shots so that we could understand everything that was possible for our special day. And he sat with us for a while to listen to our ideas for what we wanted on that day. My husband & I wanted beautiful, non-posed, in-the-moment 'captured' photos that showed the beauty of the vineyard we chose to get married in & the special moments between us that day. Everything that TJ gave us in the end was all of that and more. I actually had the most difficult time choosing shots for any album because there were too many to choose from. We recommend TJ without hesitation for your special occasion, no matter what your style is. He is a great listener, a sweet person, and an incredibly talented photographer. I continue to be a fan of his work - shot after shot on facebook and his website - I look forward to any new posts. read more

TJ. Salsman Photography - TJ was so far away here, as were all the guests, that it was a really sweet intimate & private moment - very memorable. - Session Photography Near Me

To say that TJ is awesome would be a huge understatement! His work is incredible, his personality is fun to work with, he's extremely talented and very humble. I had high hopes for our pictures and each one that he shot far exceeded my expectations. He blended in with the ceremony and got the most amazing shots and angles, I didn't even know he was there most of the time. I will treasure the pictures from our special day and am so happy that we put our faith in his very capable hands. Thank you TJ!! You're the best! read more

TJ was beyond outstanding!! I just proposed to my girlfriend in Napa Valley and had TJ capture the engagement. His pictures are incredible and he captures the emotional feel of the moment. He was extremely professional to work with. He coordinated with the Vineyard where I proposed and made sure everything was seamless! All I had to do was show up, propose, and enjoy the great pictures! read more

Ok, can I say that I love TJ without being weird!? He is an amazing photographer/photojournalist!! We just celebrated my hubby's 50th birthday up in Napa and TJ came and took photos of our group at the house that we were staying at and then followed us to a winery. The photos were beyond amazing!! He has a knack for blending out the background and making the colors so crisp, everything just pops in the photos!! I am beyond happy with what TJ did for us. He is not your typical photographer because my family has had many professional photos taken and some photographers have that thing that makes them exceptional and that is TJ!! I mean I could probably go on and on but you probably get the point...STELLAR!! read more

I am so happy to have found T.J to document our small destination elopement in pictures. The photos are truly awesome and exceeded my expectations by far. He captured the mood of the day perfectly and transformed my vision of the wedding day into images I want to look at again and again. T.J was very professional and responsive from the time I contacted him the first time to the moment we met at our wedding day. He got the eye to find the perfect location in a bliss just minutes after he arrived, made us feel very comfortable during the shoot and was a joy to work with. Even so he was very busy he still sent me a few images just the day after. I highly recommend T.J. Salsman photography for special events. read more

TJ is a true artist who came recommended to us via our fantastic wedding planner, Sonja Beazley Burch (Intimate Weddings-Napa). We had our wedding September 16, 2012 at the Beazley House in Napa and the day was completely perfect. TJ felt like part of the family that day- an incredible personality and true master of his craft. We had our reception on the Napa Valley Wine Train; a personal dream of mine was to have a black & white photo of my husband and I kissing on the back of the train with a "Just Married" banner on the back- a timeless photo that would represent the love and excitement we felt on that day. I can proudly say that my husband and I now have three framed differently captured photos of this picture, each uniquely exceptional, but similar image framed in our new home. We also have a few other of our favorites around the house & our perfect wedding photo book in our living room. It was a pleasure getting to know TJ the weeks before our wedding as we were planning our destination wedding with our "wedding team" (TJ, Sonja, & Jocelyn, my hair & makeup artist from Bella Bridal) from New Jersey. He was extremely speedy in delivering the complete edited photos & even helped us out by quickly delivering a few edits we could have in time for our wedding celebration back home (which got MANY compliments). We certainly hope TJ will photograph our family photos in the future....hopefully soon :) read more

The one good thing that has come from having my Facebook account was finding T.J. Salsman. T.J. is unbelievably talented. First, he is an amazing person, extremely easy to talk to and work with. Second, he is truly an artist who loves his craft. The moment he began shooting us at our engagement session, I knew we were in good hands. This realization was proved true as my engagement photos were magnificent! The background in each of our photos looks like a set: simply stunning. T.J. has an eye for beauty and it comes through in his photos. I was so happy with our engagement photos that I had hoped my wedding photos were going to be just as spectacular. They were, of course, and then some. The photos from my wedding bring tears to my eyes every time I look at them. They are gorgeous. Thank you T.J. for capturing our wedding so beautifully. You are a gifted photographer and we were so happy to share our day with you. Thanks again for everything. :) read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about TJ. I contacted him through his website and he promptly returned my call. We talked at length about what I was hoping to achieve. I appreciated that he was in no rush to make a quick sale and patiently described his approach and answered all my questions. At the photo session, TJ was equally patient (and funny!) with my nutty family. We were a challenging group of 14 - from people who tired easily (old & young) to those who had a hard time focusing... TJ was in control without being bossy, and made the whole experience fun for everyone. The photos of the day are even better than my wedding photos (if only I knew TJ 5 years ago). I can't believe he captured so many great shots in the short period we had him. I highly recommend TJ for two reasons - you will end up with fantastic photos and you will also enjoy his whole photography experience. What a great photographer and a great guy. You can't go wrong with him. read more