Tonya Malay Photography

When planning our destination wedding in Florida we knew that hiring a great photographer was a priority for us. We knew the day would pass quickly and that having wonderful pictures to memorialize our wedding would be something we would cherish forever & that was very important to us.
We selected Tonya Malay Photography and we could not be happier!! Tonya is an Award Winning Photographer who takes her craft very seriously and whose mission is to capture your day as you wish. We spoke to many qualified photographers (& there were several), but Tonya really stood out from the start & we knew quickly that she was the best fit for us.
Tonya is organized, professional, communicates well (& regularly) and her priority is capturing your vision, which she accomplished beautifully!
We chose her services for 5 hours with 2 photographers, in order to capture all the special moments happening with us and around us. It worked out really well and we have 900 beautiful pics to tell the story of our wedding!! We absolutely love ALL of them!! Tonya spent a great deal of time selecting the best photos to present to us and even took the time to make minor photo enhancements, so the final result was just… WOW!!
Also, we met with Tonya for an engagement session a couple of months prior to our wedding so we could get to know her. This was a good move as it allowed us to become comfortable with Tonya & her style and vice versa. We think this made a significant difference in how our wedding pics turned out. I highly suggest you take the opportunity to have a quick 30 minute session prior to your wedding (with whomever you choose to use). We got to know Tonya and got some great pics in the process!

In addition, Tonya was very helpful and willing to make suggestions and provide recommendations that made planning from out-of-town so much easier. She provided great stylists & make-up recommendations that we took and helped us with our venue selection. And let me tell you, Tonya is well known and highly regarded in the SW FL wedding community - everyone we met was very complementary of her work, which made us feel like we definitely made the best choice in going with Tonya and her team.

We highly recommend Tonya for any wedding- big or small, indoors and out- doors - Tonya is an expert in all scenarios! Her pricing is reasonable and her skills are highly developed. As they say, she has an eye for that perfect picture! If you are looking for a seasoned professional for your wedding pictures who truly takes the time to scout out the best places at your venue, to take the most fantastic pictures -Tonya Malay should be at the top of your list!! She is easy to work with, experienced which will keep you organized and on track to accomplish the wedding album of your dreams. She’ll capture your special day the way you envision and provide you pictures that will make you smile for a lifetime! A timely, organized, experienced, professional who will put you at ease the moment you meet her and is simply a joy!! Tonya Malay Photography is one of best- You cannot go wrong by hiring Tonya & her team. Give her a look!

Tonya is a skilled photographer with a good eye and technical ability. She is an exceptional businesswoman who conducts herself professionally with a friendly demeaner. Tonya put us at ease planning for the professional photography of our wedding ceremony and reception. She provided an accurate timeline which allowed for a stress-free experience during our most beautiful day. We felt comfortable and confident that Tonya would take care of us and provide exceptional photographs of our special day. Thank you for your wonderful service and we love all the photos. Yours, Michael and Edith.

Tonya and Michael were incredible. Leading up to it we had calls where Tonya was so patient understanding our families and friends and the dynamics to make sure she got all of the shots that were really important to us. We had a welcome reception that night before and she generously agreed to be there for that even though that is a Saturday so it could be a big wedding day. On our wedding day she was on time, professional, recommended shots, was just so wonderful and the quality of her work in the end was TRULY AMAZING. I was blown away. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer or better pictures. We are SO grateful. I was too orange from a spray tan and Tonya made the pictures less orange. If you’re considering her vs another photographer, I promise you, if you choose her you will be so glad you did!

Tonya was a joy to work with throughout the entire process; from discussing ideas before the wedding, working through the rain, and editing all of the raindrops out of the final photos! She was an absolute professional from beginning to end and would recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth process and beautiful photos!

I would absolutely recommend Them to other people as well as use them again myself. They were very professional and were able to take photos at many different locations. My photos also turned out amazing!

My husband and I married July 2024 at JW Marriott Marco Island Resort. After research and recommendations, we reached out and secured Tonya. Tonya reviewed in detail our desires and wants for the wedding photography, along with providing excellent recommendations.
Tonya knew the area, worked great with the wedding planner and our tight wedding schedule.
Tonya captured everg special and stunning moment of our wedding with a classic/timeless touch. I’m beyond happy with all the photographs, especially the sunset pictures. Thank you so much. Very blessed to have you as our wedding photographer. We HIGHLY recommend Tonya for capturing your wedding or special event!

I would 100% recommend Tonya. We had a small wedding on a beach in Naples and she made the experience so special. Tonya is very detail oriented and thinks of everything before I have the chance to ask the question. She is timely, accommodating, clear on expectations and so great at her craft ❤️

We had a wonderful experience with Tonya! From the first moment of contact, to the wedding day, to the delivery of the photos ... everything went as planned -- and then some! Our wedding was held outside near the beach and while we had a beautiful, sunny day, the wind presented a challenge. Tonya handled the situation with wonderful professionalism. She knew just what to do -- catching issues before they arose, weighing down my dress with small weights (which were expertly "removed" from the photos), etc. She took all the required shots we requested (various family members and groupings) and captured key moments. Tonya also was attentive to the light, shadows and various backgrounds. I appreciated the way Tonya asked specific questions about the style/type of photos we preferred and how she prepared us with specific requests for still photos (shoes, invitation, etc.). All-in-all, we were very pleased with our photos of an incredible day. She captured not only beautiful moments -- but the love and heart of our wedding! You can't go wrong with Tonya Malay Photography! Thank you!

Tonya and her son were consummate professionals. They took every step to help make our day special, even going so far as to help when a button tore from my dress. And the pictures are wonderful!! We used her for both our engagement and our wedding, and we will definitely use her in the future for any special events!

We hired Tonya for our wedding in Naples, Florida at the Ritz Carlton on November 9th, 2024. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Tonya and her son, Michael. She was so friendly and a true professional. Her and Michael were organized and timely, not only leading up to the wedding but the day of us well. The day went seamlessly. On top of that, she delivered our pictures on time exactly as committed and they were PERFECT. They did both our welcome party and our wedding and each event was perfect. Every single photo was beautiful, and she did an amazing job with our sunset photos. Our day was captured perfectly. I cannot recommend Tonya Malay Photography enough!