I'm here to create art from your life with honest, emotive images.
What if your photo session felt less like posing for pictures…
No pressure for perfect smiles.
No expectations for perfectly behaved children. And certainly no stiff and awkward poses.
Just a chance to slow down, hold your people close, and soak in the season you're living before it becomes a memory.
And more like pressing pause on a season you never want to forget?
-Anastasia
Highly recommend Tanya! The whole experience was fun and comfortable, and the photos turned out absolutely stunning - just wow! She captured every moment beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with the results."
"She is such a talented photographer and so easy to work with.
-Gracie
Tanya was amazing to work with! The entire experience was great! The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and captured such a special time in our lives. I would highly recommend Tanya to anyone looking for a talented photographer who creates beautiful photos and a wonderful experience."
"She made us feel comfortable and confident throughout our maternity session.
-Adria
"We loved our session with Tanya so much! Our session was fun and easy going which led to amazing pictures of our family that we will cherish forever!"
"She made us all feel comfortable and was patient with our crazy 4 year old.
-Taylor
We had a great experience with Tanya. She was so sweet and patient with our kids!"
"She pays attention to detail and makes the whole experience fun and memorable.
Hey, I'm tanya!
I capture intimate weddings, elopements, and the beautiful chaos at every stage of family life in and around Wilmington, NC.
My focus is on crafting a relaxed and fun experience tailored with intentional prompts, natural movement, and a documentary approach that tells the story of each of your life' s seasons in an honest, artful way.
Whether you are a bride wanting to skip the rigid poses so you can focus entirely on each other, or a mom worried your fast-moving kids won't sit still— you can take a deep breath. I live for the wild energy and unscripted moments, catching genuine laughter and tender moments precisely when you are all just being yourselves.
Let’s skip the perfection, embrace the play, and document moments you'll want to hold onto forever.
I look forward to serving you!
What makes my packages different?
Every session package inlcudes:
Hand-edited
photos you can keep forever
Session planning & style guidance
Custom
planning consultation
Personalized location recommendations
Guided & fun session experience!
Direct access & full support by Tanya
Creative GIFs included in your gallery
Heirloom photo album designed by Tanya
Newborn
Sessions
Family Sessions
School Portraits
Weddings & Elopements
Maternity
Sessions
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1 hour sessions at a location of your choice with your immediate family members.
Relaxed, fun, fully guided
Family Photography
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1 hour sessions at a location of your choice with your immediate family members.
Relaxed, fun, fully guided
Maternity
Photography
1-2 hour sessions in the comfort of your home with immediate family members.
Relaxed, unrushed, baby-led.
Newborn
Photography
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Intimate weddings for 40 guests or less and elopement packages for couples who want a custom and highly personal wedding day experience.
Intimate
Wedding & Elopement
Photography
Children are given space to relax and be themselves, creating a positive experience while producing beautiful, heirloom-quality portraits for families to enjoy for years to come.
Fine Art SChool
Photography
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Services
Fill out a simple inquiry form to share your vision and what matters most to you. I’ll send you my Pricing & Experience Guide, along with a link to schedule a call so we can get to know each other and explore ideas for your session.
Personalized Sessions
How Does It Work?
Step 01
Inquire & Connect
Together, we’ll create a session tailored to you—from location and timing to meaningful activities and thoughtful details. After our call, you’ll receive a booking link to select your date, sign your contract, and secure your session.
Step 02
Plan & Personalize
On session day, I’ll find beautiful light and guide you with gentle, natural prompts that help you relax and feel like yourselves. With plenty of room to play, connect, celebrate, and simply enjoy the moment, I’ll capture your story with artistry and authenticity.
Step 03
Show Up & Be Yourselves
-Wedding Client
Not only has she been blessed with eyes to see different perspectives and have her own creativity- but she’s also a sweetheart to work with. The day we had was LONG and HOT but through the whole thing she was beyond patient and caring, worrying about me in the process. The photos came out so perfect. She guided and directed some photos which really helps when you don’t know what to do and she even caught candid moments that I mentioned to her were my vision for the photos. You won’t go wrong with hiring her for your pictures!!"
"Tanya’s work is incredible.
I created a practical guide to help you show up and feel confident so that you walk away from your session with photos you'll actually love
Not quite ready to reach out, but want help feeling confident for your session?
