01 · Local care
Baton Rouge · Remote · Available for travel
PetsStay Happier at Home Main Character EnergyDemands the Spotlight Fictional WorldsNeed to Feel Lived-In
I’m Tess—grounding fiction in reality and untangling the complex spiderwebs of fictional lore. Step inside to explore my services, examine my case studies, and hire me for the work you need.
Services for practical and creative work
What do you need?
Sound is optional.
02 · Visual stories
Photography
Candid portraits and cinematic concepts that feel alive. View work & packages
03 · Clarity & momentum
Worldbuilding & Narrative
TTRPG, fantasy, speculative, and nonfiction worlds with depth and internal logic. Build your worldHover or focus a service to change the mood. On touch screens, tap once to preview and again to open.
The common thread
I notice what other people miss.
Whether I’m learning a pet’s routine, finding the frame that makes someone light up, or untangling a creative project, my work begins with attention. You get clear communication, thoughtful decisions, and someone who cares about the outcome.
More about me
Calm & dependable
Clear expectations, consistent updates, and respect for your space.
Open & collaborative
I open the dialogue with creative solutions and direct communication, helping the right vision come through clearly.
Creative and practical
Original ideas paired with a plan you can actually use.
Selected creative work
Building atmosphere into every detail.
My photography, narrative design, and worldbuilding all ask the same question: how should this make someone feel? Explore the work behind my creative direction and see how I turn an idea into a coherent experience.
Professional front door, creative side doors
Hire me here. Explore the rest elsewhere.
Three ways to build something together
Hire the work. Back the vision. Join the project.
You do not need to arrive with a conventional job brief. I am open to paid services, roles, sponsorship, production support, and collaborators who see potential in a project already taking shape.
01 · Services & rolesHire TessBook a service, discuss a contract, or ask about a role that fits my range.
02 · Sponsorship & supportBack a projectHelp fund, sponsor, or produce XYZTHIANS, On The Fly Network, or another developing idea.
03 · CollaborationBuild it togetherBring complementary skills, resources, access, or a project that needs an unusual mind.
Ready when you are
Tell me what you need.
Pet care, a photo session, a role, a project that needs direction, or an idea you want to back: start with a quick message and I’ll guide you to the right next step.