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this year’s joy…

i am cuddled up late in the night with my sweet adam boy right now…10:57 p.m.

the house is quiet…the fan hums over my bed…

and I am enjoying the soft little breaths and movements of my little guy beside me…

we are having a few concerns and so we are taking him to a pediatric surgeon in the afternoon…please don’t worry…

i know all will be well…but still…he is my baby…and there is nothing like our little ones…

i have been thinking about him…and my sweet little ones so much today…

family…

i am so redundant here on this blog of mine…

family is and will always be the most important part of life.

the same story…to different faces…same smiles…belonging to different families…

nonetheless…

the best part of life…

in a sequence of photos…

joy…captured…family

my friend alexandra introduced me to this awesome citrus grove last week…

it is a new favorite…for sure…

and was the perfect setting for capturing this year’s little chapter of her family…

you see once upon a time…she and her very handsome hubs married (i think they actually fell in love before they could actually speak the same language to each other)…

and they had 3 very very very beautiful children…

the only boy, christian, looks exactly like his dad…and is very very very loved…

the youngest a girl…energetic…beautiful…and also favors her daddy so much…

natalia…

the oldest is eve…she is a classic beauty…she reminds me of her momma…gorgeous for sure…

both of them so full of life…so radiant…so happy…

they are in a good place…so lucky to have each other…

i love images like this…every photographer knows how impossibly hard it can be to get a picture with everyone actually looking and smiling at the camera…

i got so lucky with these guys…their kids were just so good and easy…really…you guys spoiled me!

this image is totally soft, but I love the capture of this little girl’s personality…watch out alex…i think you got a feisty one here!

and every mother knows how incredible it is to have a son…there is nothing quite like it…

alex you are so blessed!

you really embrace your role and responsibility as a mother and I admire that so much!

these kiddos are so lucky to have you…

when you are having a hard day…please look at these smiles!  really…print this image out…stick it on the fridge…when you are feelin really frazzled out…just look at the joy you have been given in your life…

you and jared have been very very blessed!

you two are perfect for each other…

and i may mention…it is kinda unfair how gorgeous both you are!

you two make beautiful babies…

you should think about 4 *wink wink*

enjoy each other!

thanks for sharing your fam with me!

xoxo

Tonya

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baby clare: 2 months

i can’t believe it has been 2 1/2 years since I first started bringing my camera over to the Dunst house…

the little angels bring me there :)

every time I walk through their door, I can’t wait to see how she has changed and grown more and more beautiful as the month goes by…

tammy and brett make beautiful babies…

clare is 2 months old….

having a baby in your home is such a gift…i know life gets busy, and crazy, and the life of a momma of little ones is not easy by any means…

but truly…

having this kind of perfection in your life…even for the short amount of time that it is…

simply one of the best things we will ever know…

happy happy baby…

Kate loves to play my assistant out on these shoots…and since she was 2 1/2 here we documented her in a few of the images…

keep growing baby clare…I will see you soon…

xoxo

Tonya

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no such thing as grumpy baby :)

i first met heather at my first photography workshop…she was among an amazing group of photographers…each of whom I was just delighted to get to know and spend the day with…
a few weeks after the workshop, her sister in law thought of the raddest gift for her for her birthday…a gift cert. for a session with me!
I was elated and so excited to get her and her gorgeous family in front of my camera…

you see…she is kinda sorta…well slightly…

beautiful…

’nuff said.

heather is a fabulous photographer…head over and check her out!

ok, her little warren is just about the cutest little baby boy I have ever laid eyes on…

i have a feeling that he is very very very well taken care of in this little family!

who doesn’t end a family session and swear their child did not smile one time for the camera?

Heather…I promised you…despite the cute little baby funk he was in, his near choking, and even puking on the photographer ;)

we got lots of joy outta your little guy…

(deep sigh) he is so darling…

I am sure he feel so comfortable and confident in this world…good on you for showing him love and goodness in the world…

i could have shot you two all week and on sunday!

you are so lucky to have each other…

and this little angel too…

(i love the way he is looking at you here)

enjoy the goodness you have been blessed with Heather…

give it back to the world :)

you and mark are so blessed!

give that little guy a kiss and a hug for me!

xoxo

Tonya

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just before they do…

these two were married just over a week ago…

and a few days before that…

this gorgeous bride-to-be put on her  beautiful gown…

and brought her handsome husband-to-be for a bride/groom session…

shelby knew she wanted to have some urban portraits of her wedding…she wanted lots of cool color to add some amazing texture to their collection of wedding images and memories…

i love that so much!

this location was so perfect for them…it showcased their fresh vibrant personalities and love for each other perfectly…

shelby…I can’t imagine how beautiful you were on your wedding day…

you are a stunning bride!!!

seriously gor-ge-ous!!!

this color combo is so so so pretty!

i think is my fav from the session…

downtown riverside has the coolest spots to shoot at…so so so amazing down there…

a little bonus was this amazing light that peeked through for a few minutes….love me some backlighting…

love me a random old cool car to hang out next to…i was hoping the owner would walk up so I could talk them into letting them get in the car for some…but no luck there…

you guys are so stinking cute together!

i was inspired to try something different with a hall of gorgeous chandeliers at the mission inn I spotted while waiting for shelby and josh…

i am so in love with the light that we found there…

shelby and josh…

I know your wedding day was beautiful!  I am sorry I could not make it to the event!  I am soooooo thankful you asked me to capture you guys in this time of your lives…

so many good things are coming…

enjoy each other!!

xoxo

Tonya

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Registration now OPEN Workshop No. 3!

Tonya Joy Photography Workshop No. 3:

“let them eat cake” marie antoinette

I am finding real quick that I have a passion for helping others in this business…to spend the day with other creative individuals laughing, learning, and loving the blessing that photography can be in your life.

I love what I do as a photographer…it blesses my life personally, as a mother, wife, and individual…

having the skills to creatively control my camera and use my surroundings and light to produce a beautiful image is a must…end of statement!  I love sharing what I know with others who are passionate about photography…

Workshop No. 1 introduced me to the teacher that lives in my heart and Workshop No. 2 had me hooked (click to see what we have been shooting, learning, and falling in love with)…

so I am launching registration for workshop No 3.!!!!!

ready to have your cake and eat it too?

SO HERE IS THE INFO!!!

TONYA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

WORKSHOP No. 3

DATE: October 16th (it’s a saturday)

TIME: 12:30 P.M TO 8:30 P.M.

LOCATION: CORONA CA

WHAT: A full day of learning, instruction, TWO amazing STYLED shoots (one to focus on families, full sun, and less optimal lighting) AND (one to focus on couple work and backlighting…this one will knock your socks off!!!), complete demonstration of photoshop/post-processing, workflow, and a discussion on business aspects of marketing/pricing/etc. (you may ask all you want about this in the q/a as well), and a candid and open Q/A session.  Basically, I open my heart, home, and business to you with a sincere goal to have everyone walk away with new skills, friendships, and a greater love and appreciation for what they are doing as photographers!  Dinner will be served as well as loads of snacks and goodies.  All note taking materials are provided.  Just come with your camera and any lenses you want to shoot with.

WHO IS IT FOR: The bulk of the day is completely demonstrative of what I am doing behind my camera and in front of my computer.  I focus on inspiration and techniques to creating beautiful images.  This workshop is completely suited for photographers as well as any individual who wants to learn how to use their DSLR to create gorgeous images and who want to find out how I am enhancing my images in photoshop.  Moms, Dads, Photographers, ANYONE…it is gonna be so amazing…I can’t wait!!!

COST: $345.00 * **

* if you would like to reserve your spot please send payment to tonyajoyphoto@yahoo.com via paypal.  If you would like to pay another way, please contact me and we can find an option that works best for you!

**I am reserving 3 spots for those traveling in from out of state that will have a travel credit.  Please inquire if you are interested.

I LOOK FORWARD TO ALL WE WILL DO, SEE, AND LEARN TOGETHER…

XOXO

TONYA JOY

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