5 out of 5 stars and 90 reviews
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(90)Best of Weddings (8x).All of South Florida from Stuart to the Florida Keys
About this vendor
Palm Beach Photography is a wedding photography company based in Palm Beach, FL. Owner Tonya Laker is a self-confessed hopeless romantic. She absolutely loves her job, and she would like nothing better than to provide you with exceptional photographs, filled with memories you can treasure forever.
Tonya adores rainy days, Jane Austen, and witnessing precious wedding moments. She puts her whole heart into her work. Knowing that she has helped to tell the story of a couple’s love gives her the best feeling in the world. She would be honored and delighted to share in your special day.
Tonya is always looking for opportunities to capture emotion in new ways. Her photography is not merely a record of light and shade. It is a celebration of real moments. It is a celebration of the beautiful, genuine feelings that a wedding celebration evokes.
Tonya is available for weddings, destination weddings, portrait sessions, and engagements. She believes that her clients deserve nothing less than the very best that she has to offer, so she accepts only a limited number of bookings per year. Tonya’s wedding package is designed in accordance with your particular needs. Available options include albums, access to digital files, online proofing, photo enlargements, and social media sharing.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Tonya/Palm Beach Photography did an amazing job helping us throughout the planning process and make us feel so comfortable on our wedding day. She went above and beyond when it came to capturing the moments that we wanted, and I am so so so happy with how our wedding photos came out! She really cared about us as a couple and took the time to get to know us. We also did our engagement photos with her about a year before our wedding, and she kept in touch with us the entire time. I I would highly recommend her and hope to work with her again in the future! (Baby photos, one day!)
I couldn't imagine my special day without Palm Beach Photography! Tonya's dedication to detail and her ability to personalize each experience for her clients is unbelievable. She captured our wedding and rehearsal dinner and made each moment different and special. She was able to capture all moments - romantic, sexy, fun, silly, breathtaking – and no picture felt repetitive. I can honestly say that my biggest struggle now that the wedding is over is to decide which pictures to frame since we have so many unbelievable options. Tonya went above and beyond and even visited the wedding site before in order to better understand the lighting and the space. She was by far one of my favorite vendors and I would recommend her to anyone (including engagement photos, rehearsal, wedding or even just special events). She also did a great job with learning the names/faces of our family members and friends before so she knew who to capture on the day of! I couldn't be happier with my experience :)
Beautiful photos! Tonya is wonderful to work with - she is very professional and has a warm, positive personality. And I love her work! Our photos are beautiful. Very happy we went with her!
If you want a photographer that knows what their doing and is extremely responsive, TONYA IS YOUR GIRL! Everything about photography was a breeze. I can't wait to see my whole album, the teaser photos have me soo excited! THANK YOU TONYA AND TEAM!!! YOU LADIES ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!
Tonya was absolutely incredible to work with leading up to and on our special day. Planning a destination wedding there were a lot of unknowns, but Tonya took great time to get to know us from a far and understand our wedding day vision. She gave amazing suggestions regarding local vendors and crafted the perfect wedding day itinerary for us. On the day of, Tonya and her team made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera to the point that she captured amazing formal photos but also endless spontaneous, love-filled moments full of emotion. We recently received our stunning wedding album and the photographs instantly took us back to the most special day of our lives. We can’t thank Tonya and her team enough for capturing those memories so perfectly and I full-heartedly recommend her for your biggest day!
Tanya and her team did an amazing job on capturing the best moments throughout the entire day of our wedding. They were upbeat and very positive the entire time, even when it started to rain while we were taking pictures on the beach. Tanya and her team captured all of the big moments and did not miss a thing. She did a great job of communicating with us weeks before the big day and throughout the entire day, especially during the reception to make sure we did not forget anything. HIGHLY recommend Tanya and her team to anyone that is looking for a photographer. Could not have asked for anything more from them.
Palm Beach Photography was the perfect choice for our vow renewal. From our first phone call through to our personalized delivery of our beautiful photo book, Tanya was fantastic. She made herself available, saw and worked with our vision, and delivered truly beautiful pictures. As this was a vow renewal, I had learned some things the hard way regarding hiring a wedding photographer at our original wedding and I was very particular the second time around. Tanya stepped up to the plate and delivered all of the details we wanted. Their online planning and payment system was easy to follow especially since I’m a ‘do everything from my phone’ type person. It helped to make sure we had all the details planned out- both the ones we already knew we wanted and the ones we discussed along the way. Thank you for running from the rain with us, working your butts off to get our toddler to smile and so much more!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I can't thank Tonya and her team enough for the outstanding job they did on capturing our wedding day. From the first email, I knew Tonya was the one. Her energy is amazing and she is so professional and kind . She is quick at answering emails and putting all my concerns at ease. She coordinated with all my vendors and went beyond any photographer would. Her attention to details is what kept everything running smoothly and produced the most perfect pictures. She listened to everything I wanted my pictures to look like and to capture some special moments through the day and she did more than I ever dreamed of. My husband and I are so happy that we hired Tonya as our Wedding photographer! She captured every beautiful moment of our amazing wedding day! She's an amazing person to work with, and we absolutely love every picture! I can't wait to use Tonya again for all of our photography needs and I highly recommend her to any brides to be. Tonya, from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! - Viviana & Jason
Tanya and her team was amazing to work with.
She was very professional, always on time, she did a great job taking our wedding photos, we did have some last minute issues with our venue location at PGA National but that didn’t affect her job, she took over and make everything good, she planned great
We truly love her work.
I love seeing the photos, my husband love her work and positive attitude
She capture the joy and the love on our special day!!
Once again Thank you Tanya
You did a great job I truly recommend you as a professional photographer
Clara E Langley
Palm Beach Photography was definitely a great choice. Since Day 1, my husband and I felt that Tonya addressed our questions and concerns in a timely manner. I really appreciate the way Tonya and her team worked on our wedding day. They definitely were able to get all the sweetest of moments and remain low key and respectful. In a wedding venue such as ours, there were so many different angles in which Tonya worked to get some cool shots so the photo gallery contained life and simply told a story. We really appreciated them being so prompt and quick and most importantly responsible as a wedding is a busy day! Tonya is amazing at what she does and I know that her business will continue to flourish as she is definitely talented and provides you with natural photos and still so detailed and has a good eye for the essence of the wedding day in each moment. There were definitely plenty of photos to choose from and our gallery told the story all within the course of hundreds of images. Thank you Tonya to you and your team. We loved working with you and hope to get the chance to work with you again in the future!
Tonya was amazing, my first photographer canceled on me 3 weeks before my wedding date. I sent Tonya a message and she responded immediately and made me feel at ease. She started working on my timeline and made me feel comfortable through the whole process. She also recommended two ladies for hair and makeup that were outstanding. Tonya captured everything I wanted and more. It was an elopement wedding so pictures meant everything to me. I had confidence in her creativity and I was amazed at the results I got.
Tonya from Palm Beach Photography was everything we could have hoped for in a photographer for our special day. During our planning process, she was available whenever I had any questions at all. Tonya was a great reference in Florida for planning our wedding from Illinois. Her experience shined through the weeks before the wedding as I was panicking about last minute details. Her photo schedule was my sanity in knowing the day would go as planned. She and her associate were so energetic, upbeat and fun! At the same time, they kept the day flowing in an organized manner. We love that Tonya felt more like a part of the family than someone we just met. Despite the rain and some minor mishaps, she captured the true meaning and reason for our special day.. OUR LOVE. We love that Tonya encapsulated our love in such timeless and beautiful photos. We are so thankful to have had Palm Beach Photography be apart of the most important day in our lives.
Tonya and her assistant Carrie were both so wonderful to work with. Tonya is incredibly talented and captured the love and joy of our special day. Not only that, she and Carrie were a pleasure to spend time with. That is so important when it comes to your wedding photographer, as you really do spend a great deal of time with that person on your big day. Tonya was incredibly organized and communicative throughout the wedding planning process- she made sure that we were on top of planning the logistics of who would be in which pictures- so when the time came for photos we were quick- it was easy- and we were able to jump into all of the festivities very quickly after the ceremony. Tonya had a fantastic attitude and was such a hard worker- we found her on the property the day before the wedding scoping out ideal angles and backgrounds for the photos!! We are so glad that we went with Tonya and recommend her without hesitation to anybody considering Palm Beach Photography!
Tonya and the Palm Beach Team were amazing from the very beginning! They were one of the vendors that was involved from the very start. From the moment I spoke with Tonya, I could tell her excitement, enthusiasm, professionalism, and the willingness to work with our needs was exactly what we wanted at our wedding. Having a destination wedding, Tonya helped with making everything so seamless. Coming from two people who are not comfortable having photos taken of them, Tonya made us feel more comfortable than we ever could of imagined. We were blown away by the engagement photos Tonya took back in January, and we could not wait to see what she could do for our wedding photos. Being a very emotional day, Tonya and her team were very comforting, accommodating, and it was as if I knew Tonya for years. Our photographs are memories we will have forever, and we are beyond happy we had Tonya and her team with us on our special day. I still can't believe these are images of us (I have to pinch myself every time I see a photo). I only wish we lived in the same state so that Palm Beach Photography could capture our life events to come. We cannot thank you enough for being able to relive the best day of our lives over and over again through your amazing, beautiful and stunning photographs! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
My daughter and son-in-law's destination wedding was absolutely perfect. Getting ready with my daughter the day of was such a memorable experience, and looking back on the pictures allowed us to relive every moment. The photographs were gorgeous! Working with Tonya and her team was so easy, comfortable, and efficient. They honored my daughter's wishes and made the day so relaxed. We are so happy to be able to look at the photographs and see how happy everyone is!
We were incredibly happy with the photographs and the work of Palm Beach Photography. Because I like photography, my wife had me choose our photographer. I loved the style of the photographs. It was the best day of our lives, and I'm glad I chose them to capture the day.
Palm Beach Photography was exactly what we were looking for in capturing our wedding day. From the beginning, Tonya not only worked with our budget, but assisted me with everything from what we wanted the feel of the wedding to be, to organizing the entire day’s schedule down to the minute! Her organization skills and her professional ability to keep the day running on-time and stress-free allowed for us to enjoy our time spent taking pictures with the bridal party and our families. Tonya even directed us how to pose and what to do, taking all the awkwardness out posing for pictures. Her team was polite and we instantly felt like they were old friends. Palm Beach Photography captured all our wedding day moments and provided us with the most beautiful memories of our wedding. Would most DEFINITELY recommend!
Tonya and her team did an outstanding job capturing the best moment of our lives. During this whole process I never once lost faith that she wasn't going to deliver. Having her during our big day was like having another wedding planner. She was well organized, prepared, and full of excitement. The images taken were not just pictures. Tonya captured moments, memories, emotions, and most importantly US. She captured US not only as two people on our wedding day, but as who we are on our wedding day. We could not ask for more for our day and we would highly recommend that you choose Palm Beach Photography for your special moment as well
Choosing Palm Beach Photography for our wedding photography was the best choice we could have made. Working with Tonya and her team was effortless. They made everything so efficient and easy, which was really important to us as we wanted time to be with our guests. We had a year and a half engagement, and Tonya was in contact with us throughout that whole time! As a bride planning a destination wedding, it can get stressful making sure all the details are covered. She answered all our questions throughout and made us feel reassured, especially since we were doing a destination wedding. Numerous guests told us how friendly and accommodating our photographers were during the whole day. When we got our photographs back, we were blown away. The images truly captured our love for one another. The editing was exactly what we wanted: soft and natural. We had so many images to choose from and they truly captured all the important parts of the day. Wedding photography was very important to us as it's all you have to look back on and relive the best day of our lives. We are so happy we chose Palm Beach Photography!
We can’t say enough good things about Tonya and her team at Palm Beach Photography. Professional, timely, concise and they made us feel comfortable as well as our family and guests. They captured our day perfectly, directed just enough so we didn’t feel awkward, but also just let moments happen. All this clearly showed when we received our photos just a month after our wedding. A MONTH! Most of our friends had to wait multiple months to get their entire album. You get what you pay for and in this case we feel like we got more than what we paid for! We have already referred this amazing company to others and will continue to do so. Thank you Tonya and the Palm Beach Photography team for making our day amazing and for capturing these precious moments that will last a lifetime!
My daughter chose Palm Beach Photography for her wedding in December 2016 and it was a pleasure working with Tonya and her team from start to finish. As we began planning her Big Day, we had many questions along the way and they were available to offer suggestions and guidance. Tonya created a timeline for us to follow for the Wedding Day from prep (8 a.m.) to party (past 9 p.m.). Tonya and her team were there with us, side by side, every step of the way — in the hotel getting ready, at the church for the ceremony, at the club for the reception. She had amazing fun ideas, such as a mistletoe picture with all of the bridal party since my daughter got married a week before Christmas! She kept our budget in mind and worked in tandem with our wonderful wedding planners to capture every moment and detail that we chose so carefully to create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Tonya was organized and responsive, working well with all the people involved, including the bridal party and guests. And it shows! The photos are amazing! So many pictures of happy people having a wonderful time celebrating with us. Choosing the photos for the album was difficult, as there were so many beautiful pictures from posed bridal party shots to stunning church images to candid reception pix. I wanted them all! The intense emotions of the day were remarkably captured on film. Tonya’s album design was creative and thoughtful, blending formal, family and fun pictures in attractive layouts. Black and white photos were mixed in with color shots, making a striking combination. My daughter and I are very attentive to detail so we made many little changes to assure that the final product just perfect! Tonya was very patient with us and helped us create a spectacular keepsake. I know we will smile from ear to ear as we look at the photo albums for years to come, reliving that special day and remembering Tonya and her team and all their efforts to make that day so memorable for us. Palm Beach Photography was professional, personable and the perfect choice for my daughter’s special day.
Planning a destination wedding can be difficult and you must rely on referrals. Our destination, The Cheeca Lodge in the Floriday Keys, referred to us Palm Beach Photography and we could not have been luckier. Not only are our picutres amazing, but our photographer, Tonya, was wonderful to work with. She spent so much time with us, genuinely cared and made us feel so special. She captured every moment and made our special day more beautiful than I could have imagined!
Tonya and her staff were absolutely amazing!! She was so thorough and professional! She knew how to calm me down and make me feel at ease! I didn’t have to worry about a thing! From the beginning of my wedding and until the end, Tonya captured every special moment!! Her pictures are so beautifully done and you can just look at them and feel like you are back at the moment! When choosing a photographer choose Tonya and her staff!!
Tonya and her team from Palm Beach Photography, Inc. were a delight to work with and captured every detail perfectly. I have photos I will treasure for years to come.
Palm Beach Photography was amazing from the very first day that we contacted them about potentially photographing our wedding. They worked well within our set aside budget for photography and exceeded our expectations with the service and attention they provided. The team was also available by phone or email whenever my husband or I had a question, which was a great stress relief for me as a bride planning her wedding in Florida while living in another state. The best part about working with Palm Beach Photography was how caring they were towards myself and my family on the actual wedding day. They ensured I looked flawless in each shot and even helped me carry my heavy bouquet. One of the things that was special to my husband and I was jumping the broom during our ceremony, and the Palm Beach Photography team made sure to capture this moment. That picture will be able to live in our family for generations to come. Overall, the Palm Beach Photography team was invested in making my husband and I happy from the start and I cannot thank them enough for giving us pictures that will last a lifetime.
Tonya from Palm Beach Photography was absolutely amazing! She met with us and showed us a whole portfolio of ideas for our wedding day. She worked within our financial goals and was very affordable and on our budget. Throughout the planning process Tonya always made herself available via phone and email. She responded immediately to any questions we had. Tonya and her staff coordinated our wedding photography with our wedding style. The photos came out elegant and beautiful. The whole team was hard working, accommodating, upbeat and fun! During my 1:1 bridal photos, Tonya lightened the mood and made me laugh when my nerves started to kick in. They delivered both artistically and a sufficient image, most of our home is decorated with photos from Tonya on our wedding day! They are a piece of art! The spirit of the day was captured in every shot. Tonya was emotionally invested in this most important day our lives!
I met Tonya from Palm Beach Photography almost three years before my wedding, and I believe it was fate. I immediately noticed how her photography and photo albums captured the most important details of a wedding day, which is a very important value to me. Her organization, attention to detail, and flexibility, along with her gorgeous, vivid photography, are some of the reasons I knew Tonya's team was 'the one' to photograph our wedding day.
I also included an engagement shoot in my package, and I am so happy I did. My groom is not comfortable in front of the camera, so the engagement shoot was a great way for him to get used to the camera and to meet our photography team. I was in touch with Tonya a full year leading up to my wedding day. I had some very, very, specific themes and ideas in mind, and Tonya was willing to listen and accommodate my requests. I love props, and Palm Beach Photography does too! Since I love props and holidays, Tonya was able to incorporate a Valentine's Day theme into our engagement shoot and a Christmas theme with mistletoe into our bridal party shots on my wedding day. (We were married December 17.) Let me also add that when Tonya incorporates a theme or a prop, it is tasteful and not cheesy!
On my wedding day, I was most impressed with how Tonya and her team were very on schedule. You hear nightmares of brides running late, however, Tonya was very involved in my wedding day timeline and she was able to capture every moment on schedule. Being on schedule results in a relaxing and stress-free day for a bride. I loved Tonya's assistant. Tonya was on site on my wedding day with an additional photographer and an assistant. Her assistant was the most organized and efficient person I ever met - again, this is great news for a bride to stay on schedule! Her assistant even surprised with me a Facebook Live video on the Palm Beach Photography Facebook page! Since I did not have a videographer and only invested in photography, this was a nice surprise. On my wedding day, Tonya and her team had to visit three site locations - the hotel, the church, and the reception location. They were able to be a part of all three sites and capture all of the special moments.
Thanks to Tonya, I have hundreds of wedding photos my husband and I will cherish forever. We ordered some of the photographs through Tonya's website, and they are amazing quality. The photos you order through her site are absolutely professional. Now we are working on the wedding album that was part of my wedding package. I am so excited with how it is turning out and can't wait to receive the physical album. Now that Tonya and I have worked together for two years now, we can easily collaborate on the album drafts, and Tonya very quickly interpreted my vision for the album, and knew which photos I wanted! Our wedding photos capture so many wonderful emotions and expressions that it just makes me happy looking at all of them. It will be so fun to review the album and photo gallery in future decades and on future anniversaries.
Thank you Palm Beach Photography!
One of our best wedding decisions was choosing Palm Beach Photography, Inc. as our photographer! What can I say other than perfection! We had a very small and intimate beach wedding at The Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada Florida. A beautiful venue and the perfect place for a wedding. Originally we were going to do our own photography just to save on cost. Thankfully we decided on hiring a photographer to have them professionally done. We are so happy we did because these photos are PRICELESS! No matter what the cost. We were very impressed with the way Tonya catered to our every need. While keeping the two of us separate until the "First Look" she kept me calm and gave me advise while at the same time keeping my groom in a nice cool air conditioned room to keep him comfortable. Tonya has an amazing eye and captured the moment in every single pose. The great thing is that she welcomes and idea you may have as well and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Her fun loving personality just made it easy. Our wedding photos are so beautiful we would love to just show them off to the whole world! We will cherish them FOREVER! We can't thank you enough Palm Beach Photography for making our "Special Day" a "Perfect Day" ~THANK YOU~
I can't say enough wonderful things about them. They were so professional the day of the wedding and they even helped out in situations where they didn't have to. They gave encouraging words and made sure everything went perfectly the day of. Extremely professional, creative, and overall good people. They were worth every penny. Not to mention the pictures came out stunning. Do yourself a favor and go with them.
All of our pictures turned out amazing and they were really able to capture how truly beautiful our venue was!
Having a small intimate wedding and a passion for photography, I was very particular in choosing a photographer for my wedding. When I saw Tonya's portfolio and spoke with her regarding my wishes I was confident she was the right fit. She worked with me to accommodate my budget. Additionally, She prepared an itinerary for the day and was able to capture breathtaking images in a variety of landscapes. Her photos were delivered timely and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Tonya for your photography needs!
Tonya and her crew are FANTASTIC!!! When my husband and I first met with Tonya and Lindsay, they listened to it all - when we first met, how we got back together, what moments we want to capture in our pictures...they are the best! We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our engagement shoot and our wedding day photos!!! Thank you, Tonya & crew!!
My wife and I chose Palm Beach Photography to photograph our wedding and were very happy with our pictures. I'm not very comfortable before the camera and Tonya and her team made the experience very easy and entertaining as well. She was reachable easily when we had questions and made the experience pleasant. We really liked her and her team.
Absolutely loved our photographer! They were amazing to work with and love our gorgeous photos!!
Amazing work! That really describes Palm Beach Photography. I found Tonya on Facebook as a referral. I went to her webpage and immediately liked what I saw. Her use of color is what resonated with me. I met with her and told her my honest budget. She was able to work within my budget and give me two shooters - which was a key element for me. I met a few photographers during my planning and I just felt Tonya was the one. She helped craft the day and put together a timeline for us after a group meeting with the venue. I didn't have to do a thing except give the time lines to my best man and MOH. :) Our family loved her and her staff the day off. None of her team was intrusive - you didn't even know they were there. Our pictures are amazing and I'm glad we went with Palm Beach Photgraphy! I would highly recommend!!!
Palm Beach Photography was simply amazing! I am so happy I chose Tonya for our wedding and other events. The photos turned out beautiful and are something me and my husband can cherish forever. Toyna is amazing sweet and made my wedding day less stressful and captured all the wonderful moments. She covered my bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and wedding so beautifully.
I'm so happy we chose palm beach photography to capture our wedding! They were so easy to work with and really made it very easy. Tonya listened to what we wanted and made it happen so effortlessly! My pictures came out exactly how I wanted and I will be able to look at them so my special day lasts a lifetime!
I used Palm Beach Photography for my engagement photos and wedding photos. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of both events. They took the time to plan a timeline for the day of which we went over before the wedding when we did a walk through of our venue. The team of photographers were great and made the photos fun and easy. I would recommend them to anyone getting married looking for excellent service and beautiful pictures!
Tanya did a wonderful job artistically capturing our special day. Her images are always beautiful. Our wedding was the night before a holiday and we were thankful Tanya was able to be there.
Tonya and Lindsay were perfect! From the every beginning they worked with our budget and made sure we got everything we wanted! Once our wedding date got closer we were in constant contact and they made sure to plan everything down to the last detail as well as capture every moment. The day of our wedding I was so anxious and nervous and they made my girls and I feel so comfortable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for great quality work and a reasonable price.
Thanks again, Tonya!! We love love love our photos!!
My husband and I loved working with Tonya from Palm beach photography!!! Great, flexible people and amazing pictures!!!! You will not be disappointed!!
Weddings, especially destination weddings, can be extremely stressful: getting in town with ALL your luggage, obtaining the wedding license, and then meeting with nearly all of your vendors in the few days that you have leading up to the wedding, while still trying to have intimate, personal moments with each and every guest that traveled all that way for your big day. With that in mind: the vendors you choose are crucial, since they can either help or cause more stress… Tonya is the photographer to choose if you want to have a relaxed, fun day and be able to enjoy every moment!
Tonya and her team are fantastic photographers and people. I would highly recommend Palm Beach Photography to anyone getting married. They captured what words cannot describe, made the event timeless, gave great advice from the start, and had such quick turn around time in getting us the pictures. Tonya was very easy to reach at anytime and answered my every question, while calming my every apprehension that I had prior to our big day. We could not have been happier with how easy, laidback and collected she and her team were to work with.
I consider myself a pretty creative person, so I was definitely looking for this in a photographer as well. They blew me away with unique, gorgeous photos: from my dress on the pier, our rings positioned perfectly with shells (all props they brought – they were SO on top of things!), our “First NON-Look,” our beach ball exit from the ceremony, my Dad and I’s dance, the Sparkler Send-Off… the list goes on and on.
Sparkler photos are difficult; I’ve had many friends who have had a Sparkler Send-Off and were so disappointed with their photos. A lot of this had to do with the time line, and their photographers had them doing the Sparkler Send-Off during the day! I am extremely thankful that Tonya and her team knew exactly what they were doing with the time line, not only for the sparklers, but other photos taken on the beach, which needed an exact time of day for the perfect lighting for the perfect photo.
A HUGE shout out is necessary for coordinating all of the time line, minute by minute, for the entire day – it was all taken care of for me. She kept us on schedule 100% of the day! She prompted us for family photos, group photos, friend photos and everything in between so that all of our greatest moments through the day were captured. They even went above and beyond to keep both myself and the Groom cool with fans and refrigerated towels whenever needed - and that was needed constantly in the heat and dress I was wearing! I am forever grateful for them on that day!
I appreciate that they were always open to my ideas (rings on the date of the newspaper, a “First NON-Look,” the beach balls). I also appreciate that she would ask us what WE wanted. I felt in control, but in great hands at the same time. And that’s a very good feeling to have in your photographer.
Numerous guests at my wedding commented on how my photographers were all over the place, taking pictures of everyone, made the photos fun and were able to catch the happy moments that happened throughout the entire day. I will forever be able to remember how wonderful and precious that day was by just looking through my photos with all the memories captured perfectly.
I am so thrilled we chose them, and I absolutely give them the best reference. Thank you, Tonya & Palm Beach Photography, for helping make our wedding day unfortgettable!
Palm Beach Photography is a talented group of professionals who truly love what they do and are the best at it. Tonya Laker, owner, has a special touch to all of her photos. She brings out the brightness, the happiness, and emotions in the couple with her shots. From the very beginning of our first meeting, Tonya was approachable, communicative, and full of joy and life. Every time we called or texted, unless Tonya was on location, she answered any questions and concerns that we had. During our final walkthrough, every minute was accounted for by Palm Beach Photography. They were prepared for all family portraits and made everything run smoothly. Everything about Palm Beach Photography was a mixture of fun, energetic, youthful, and full of joy. Many photographers are more about quality than quantity but Palm Beach Photography is both. Every picture captures the beautiful moments of our wedding; every picture is full of love. Tonya uses color and angles to her advantage and she captures the emotion in all. All in all, Palm Beach Photography were invested in our day; they were there for us from the beginning and we cannot have asked for more from Tonya. Our grandfather was sick in the hospital, in the ICU, a couple weeks after our wedding. Knowing that we were still weeks away from having our photos sent to us due to quantity and all edits, Tonya went out of her way to send us a beautiful picture of us on our wedding day with my wife and her grandparents so that we could deliver this photograph to her grandfather so that he would have a chance to recapture our special day. Thank you for everything Tonya!
If you’re looking for a photographer in the South Florida area, stop your search! Tonya and the team at Palm Beach Photography are the only people you need to contact!! Tonya shot our wedding in Islamorada this year, and from the very first phone call with her, I knew we found the person to capture our special day. Tonya spent time on the front end to get to know us, our style, and what we wanted in our wedding images. From a planning perspective she was well organized (HUGE plus for me since our wedding coordinator from our hotel was inexperienced) and created timelines for everyone in the wedding party and for the reception! She was my most trusted advisor when it came to my wedding day, always giving great feedback on everything from our décor to picture locations; Tonya was very much my lifeline throughout my planning process and I cannot thank her enough for her support!!
All of that aside, where Tonya truly shines is in her photography skills. She beautifully captured every moment from our first look to our last dance. She made my husband and I, who are both uncomfortable being the center of attention, completely at ease. Her warm and caring nature coupled with friendly and fun attitude made the hours of photography before the wedding ceremony such a great experience!! She accommodated all of my family’s needs with such grace & charm, from my elderly grandparents to rambunctious nieces, and it all just came so naturally to Tonya; she is truly amazing!! I also have to say her coordinator was AWESOME! She came up with unique ideas to display our rings and incorporate props, plus she kept our bridal party on time; we loved her too!
Lastly, Tonya has shot weddings at our venue both prior to our wedding and recently following our wedding, and I think what sets her apart is her ability to capture each couple & each wedding’s unique spirit and style. There were no cookie-cutter images; I can’t find one image of my husband and I that used the same poses, setting, or style as any other wedding she had shot there. It’s truly remarkable! We had a more laid back, simple beach wedding and although she captured all of the little details that we as brides spend hours working on, she really focused on the smiles and laughs of our friends and family. Her attention was on the people who really make the memories, and I LOVED that about her!
We were so thankful to have found Tonya; her beautiful work PERFECTLY captured that day and will preserve these amazing memories for the rest of our lives!!
Tonya was Amazing! Very professional and very kind. She met all of our expectations. She photographed our engagement pictures as well as our wedding. We couldn't be happier with the results!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Tonya and her team!! Not only was she down to earth, sweet, upbeat, creative and easy to work with but she was genuinely excited for us on our special day. Tonya had originally taken our engagement pictures and we were blown away by the quality of her work. I knew instantly from there on, we had to use her for our wedding pictures. I cannot say enough good things about her. Tonya did an amazing job throughout our wedding, capturing every precious moment and getting every single detail. She has such a unique eye for what will look spectacular. Tonya also went to our wedding venue 2 weeks prior to our wedding day to scope out all of the gorgeous spots for our pictures. She really goes above and beyond any regular photographer and she seems like she always strives to surpass our expectations. You will definitely love her work. We certainly did. Thank you so much Tonya for capturing our special day!! Tonya and her team absolutely deserve 5/5 stars, we highly recommend them!
Tonya is just Wonderful! As a bride planning from a distance (literally across the country) I was worried about how everything was going to come together. She was so flexible and easy to work with, it made the whole process stress free! I feel so lucky to have found her! For my wedding planning, booking a photographer was the most important venue for me and finding her was a dream come true! Working with her and her team was so wonderful and her photos came out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! Tonya and her team were so professional and fun and it really shows through in their photography. My husband and I now have these incredible pictures to look back on to remember such a beautiful, special, and important event in our lives. We are so thankful for her and would recommend her to anyone! I wish we could fly her out to where we live for any of our future photography needs :). Worth every penny!
We had our wedding in Miami South Beach at the Palms Resort and Spa. I found Tonya and the Palm Beach Photography on the knot and since I don't live in Miami (we live in Vancouver Canada) I contacted her about her services. She was so helpful from the start. She skyped with us and went over everything in detail. Her warm and energetic personality really stood out to me and made it an easy decision to hire her as our photographer. We had looked at a couple other photographers but they were way more pricey and didn't seem to have the same passion that Tonya had. Prior to our wedding Tonya went out to our venue and took photos and looked for spots that would be great places to shoot for the day of the wedding. This really was an extra step she took to make everything flow smoothly for our special day. She texted me pictures of the venue which was really exciting as I had never been there before and I got a sneak peak at how beautiful the venue was. She also assured me that the venue was beautiful which put my mind at ease. On the day of the wedding she had an extra photographer with her and they were amazing. I had so many of my guests come up to me after and say how amazing they thought the photographers were. They were awesome and making everything on time and run smoothly. They took photos of my hubby and his groomsmen while the girls got their makeup and hair done and then photos of us once we were all dolled up. They took the time to go around and take photos of all the beautiful details of the wedding which I also really appreciated. I am usually the one holding a camera at any event and I take a lot of photos! ha so I didn't know what we would have and if I would feel like they captured everything. when I got the photos from the wedding I was so pleased. they captured everything! All the emotions from our guests and from my husband and I. They even caught a very special moment I shared with my mother in law and grandma in law. I was so pleased to see that moment captured and couldn't believe that they were there to capture it. They didn't make us pose throughout the wedding which I also really appreciated. They let us enjoy the party and just captured all the beautiful moments naturally which made the pictures amazing. An extra step they did during the party was they got on a latter and took a picture of everyone dancing and cheering. such a cool shot to have. Overall great photographers! My mom cannot stop talking about how amazing all the photos are and how professional they were! Definitely no need to look any further if you are looking to hire a wedding photographer.
Tonya and her team came highly recommended from the wedding coordinators at Cheeca Lodge! I did my own research and negotiating and we came up with a deal that worked for both parties involved. Tonya really worked with me in regards to my budget. During the planning process she was readily available for any questions or concerns we had. She was just a pleasure to work with all around. She was able to envision my aesthetic and help develop my dream wedding photos! I felt as if she was just as excited as I was for my special day. The day of, the palm beach photography team was exceptional. Everyone loved working with them because of their upbeat and fun disposition. I can't say enough about much I appreciated them! A+ all around!
I must start off by saying that I did not see the value of professional photography for our wedding. I HATE PICTURES!! Tony came recommended by our wedding planner and I am so very happy we went with Palm Beach Photography.
We had long chats on the phone prior to meeting and she displayed real interest in getting to know us. This kind of personal attention was completely unexpected. She convinced me to trust her and trust her is what I did.
Working with Tonya was a dream. She made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera! Words really can not express the gratitude I have for Palm Beach Photography! We have the most wonderful images of our wedding. Her timing and eye for detail are impeccable. Tonya had such great ideas and used the venue in was that only a true artist could. She explored the venue on our first meeting and found the most awe inspiring backdrops for our "First look" pictures. It truly felt as if we were in a world of our own.
The PBP team takes such good care of their clients even after the wedding. All of the little extras really made me feel appreciated. when I saw our "Sneak Peak" gallery, I was FLOORED! The images look like something straight out of a magazine. There was a great mix of posed and candid moments. She didn't miss a thing! She managed to capture EVERY emption on film. From nervous to anxious to excited and overwhelmed; I have a picture for every emotion I felt that day.
Tonya stuck with her schedule and made every moment count. EVERYONE that has seen our pictures has raved about them. I love her work so much that we have already started planning our anniversary shoot with her. 5 star service.
I can't even begin to express how happy my spouse and I are with our engagement and wedding photos. Since we’re from Michigan, it was a bit of a challenge in selecting vendors over the phone. I interviewed and looked through the portfolios’ of several photographers in the area. As I glanced through Palm Beach’s photo albums online, I admired the uniqueness of each couple’s photos. No two albums were the same. We contracted Palm Beach Photography to photograph both our engagement and wedding pictures. Prior to our engagement session, Tonya spent a good amount of time getting to know the two of us. I loved her excitement and interest she displayed towards capturing the essence of what we wanted in our photos. During our engagement shoot, we honestly had a wonderful time taking pictures with her! Her creativeness and attention to detail was incredible. Our photos turned out amazing and we had a really fun time in the process! I was very impressed with the different poses, lighting and quality of the images. Most importantly, she captured our personalities! Prior to our wedding, Tonya spent a great deal of time with me on the phone coordinating all the details. She created a detailed wedding day itinerary and even took the time to visit our venue prior to the wedding. Tonya and her assistant, Lindsey, were just simply wonderful to work with. They’re both energetic and genuinely care about your wedding day. Both went out of their way to make the day so incredibly special for us! And they gave us the best gift of all, beautiful pictures that captured every magical moment of our wedding day!
Palm Beach Photography was an excellent company to work with. Tonya worked with us and our financial goals and she was always available to talk to and meet with throughout the planning process. She helped to coordinate things with my wedding planner and made decisions based on my individual needs. The Palm Beach Photography team was accommodating and extremely fun to work with on my wedding day! The pictures of my wedding came out perfect and I definitely recommend the team for photography!
From the beginning, Tonya was fantastic! She spent time to get to know me and my fiancé, and gather a full understanding of everything I wanted and what was important to us. She was able to modify a package and itinerary to fit within our budget but still get all the shots that we wanted. On the wedding day, I couldn't ask for her to be more prepared and helpful. Tonya and her assistant kept everything on time and made sure we got all the shots we asked for. Our pictures turned out more beautiful than I could've ever imagined, and was so grateful to have a huge selection of "sneak peaks" shortly after our wedding.
My wife and I used Tonya for our wedding at The Cheeca Lodge last July and every time we look at the photos it makes us feel like we are still in the moment. I keep telling my wife I'd never had a perfect day until then and Tonya's attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile portrayed everything perfectly.
Palm Beach Photography far exceeded our expectations. During my search for a wedding photographer I was referred to Palm Beach Photography. After reviewing many photography options, I was drawn to the artistic pictures. I contacted Tonya via e-mail. She called me to ask about what I was looking for before sending a quote. I was initially impressed by her attention to detail and could tell she really cared about her work. The quote was more than I had budgeted but I really loved her pictures and organization. She was willing to work with me to meet our budget. Prior to the wedding she sent forms to be filled out to plan what pictures to take and where she was going to take them. She also sent a timeline for our big day to make sure we stayed on track and got all of the pictures we wanted. On our wedding day, Tonya and her assistant were AMAZING! Armed with a camera on each shoulder, Tonya worked her magic like a true professional. She had thought of all details and even arrived early to preview the location and set up shots. She and her assistant helped coordinate our pictures, keep us on schedule, and even carried a towel to wipe up our sweat from the South Florida heat in June. She is great to work with and has an easy to get along with personality. Within a couple days of our wedding she posted some teaser photos. They were amazing! We were anxiously awaiting all of the pictures. Our USB (which is the most gorgeous USB drive I have ever seen made of glass and etched with the company name) of the pictures recently arrived. My husband and I can't choose which pictures to hang up since there are so many wonderful shots. Everyone that sees our pictures says they look like they are from a magazine. I completely agree!! We loved the pictures so much we have just ordered a custom book. I can't wait to see what Tonya comes up with. There is no doubt it will be spectacular. I only wish Tonya lived closer to me as I now want her to photograph everything in my life, new baby, etc. You will not be disappointed. This was the best money we spent on our wedding. If you are an organized person looking for a photographer to compliment your needs, look no further.
Palm beach wedding photography Inc.was an absolute pleasure to work with.Tonya and Christina were extremely organized and focused on getting breathtaking pictures at each special moment of our wedding. We were treated with such care and attention to detail, it was a flawless day and our photos show their hard work and dedication.Our dream destination wedding with our fourty guests at the cheeca lodge and spa was captured by palm beach wedding photography so incredibly. I can feel all the love from that day pouring out of our photos.The response from family and friends at home in Nj that couldn't attend has brought me to tears of joy more then once.We couldn'the have been more pleased with their hard work.Each photo captures our personalities and the love we have for one another and our family. The photographs from that day my husband and I will cherish for a lifetime.
I am not the typical bride. I'm not 22, so I had different expectations about what I wanted in my wedding photos. It was important to me to capture the joy in our day and our family and friends. I wanted to be natural and look natural in our photos. Tonya was truly wonderful to work with from beginning to end. I couldn't be happier with pictures and the experience we had. We look at our album all of the time and love them!
I used Palm Beach Photography for my wedding on 8/2/14. Tonya and her entire team were absolutely amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They showed up early and were incredibly organized which helped me feel relaxed. Tonya was very helpful leading up to our event and she made me feel at ease. The pictures are incredible and I have recommended Tonya and her team to all of my friends. - LP
Yes...the bride finally has time to write a review! What a rewarding experience it was to work with Palm Beach Photography, Inc. Tonya worked with me from the time we met at Panera Bread for a consultation to this very moment, almost four months after the wedding and making sure I am at my happiest with my photos. I am very detail oriented and know what I want and how I want it, Tonya exceeded every one of my expectations!! Our wedding day wasn't full of sunshine, but even with the rain our pictures turned out to be beautiful! The "old fashion" umbrellas that they brought with them made one of my favorite pictures! My wedding party was full of high energy, playful ladies and gents, but Tonya and her crew adapted to their style well and maintained their professionalism but still had fun. There wasn't a moment of the day that the photographers weren't by my side and capturing the memories. The day was full of love, family and friends and you see and feel that in every picture. Anytime I show someone my pictures they are blown away and say that I had a fairy tale wedding and absolutely love the quality of the pictures and the skills of the photographers. I called, texted and emailed Tonya throughout the entire pre and post wedding period and she has answered without any hesitation. Thank you Palm Beach Photography and especially everyone that helped us on our special day. We love our pictures and will cherish them forever!!
As a wedding planner, I have been in the business for years and I have worked with numerous wedding photographers. I have seen the way they interact with the client prior to and during the wedding, how they interact with guests, how well they listen to the clients wants and vision, how well they adapt to that vision while keeping the integrity of their work intact, as well as the final product. When it came time for me to make the choice on my photographer (which I believe is one of the most crucial vendors to choose) there was no other choice. Tonya and her team at Palm Beach Photography, Inc. have always provided all of the above and so much more... and my wedding was no different. She captured the magic of the day and allows my husband, myself and our family to relive these moments over and over again! The team at Palm Beach Photography truly loves what they do and you can see it not only in their work but through the smile on their faces throughout your special day. Tonya lived and felt every moment right there with us, all the happy tears included. She made us feel so comfortable all day long and in the end, produced gorgeous, timeless images that we will treasure. Palm Beach Photography is also very affordable compared to other photographers. But, you receive quality service and professionalism that you won't find with other start up photographers. All in all, if you are looking for a professional, you need not look any further. Tonya and her team and Palm Beach Photography have it all!!!
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