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Hey there and thanks for visiting! I specialize in real, timeless and airy wedding and portrait photography. I am located in Rutherfordton, NC and I service the following locations - Chimney Rock, Forest City, Lake Lure, Lake James, Rutherfordton, Tryon and beyond. I'm also available outside of these areas, just message me for a travel quote!

I have been photographing weddings and portrait sessions for over 18 years, and I love it even more today than ever. I took a few years off, moved to FL, and focused on family photography while still shooting beach ceremonies. Now I'm back in NC and I'm excited to continue meeting couples and documenting their day! My goal is to capture your day without changing it in any way. You'll often hear me say "Just pretend I'm not here". I want you to feel relaxed and be as natural as possible. I am a huge fan of natural light, catching those intimate, candid moments, photographing the real you and your loved ones, anything that tells a story, that tells YOUR story. I want you, your parents, your children and your future grandchildren to be able to relive your wedding day many years from now.

My wedding collections include a consultation (phone or in-person), unlimited photos during your scheduled time, editing as needed, and a password protected online gallery to download and share with family and friends. I only accept a limited amount of weddings per month, so because quality is more important to me than quantity, I'm able to have client galleries ready in two weeks or less!

I cover everything from last mintute elopements, intimate courthouse ceremonies, small backyard weddings to church weddings. Every wedding is unique and there is never one package that fits every couple. We will meet to discuss your timeline - your vision - the exact coverage you want - and what is most important to you. I've worked with over 350 couples and each one is unique. We will decide together if you need coverage for one hour or 6 and design a package that works best for you.

Wedding planning isn't always easy so I can also help with the planning process as little or as much as you need. I have recommended vendors if you need those as well. Please reach out with any questions, I can't wait to hear your love story and hope to have an opportunity to meet you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Tonya Zawacki Photography

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Krishan Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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Sarah Sent on 09/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Tonya from JT photography did an awesome job photographing our August Asheville wedding. She is extremely friendly and patient and did a great job capturing our day! We wanted fun images captured in a downtown setting and she completely got what we wanted. We definitely recommend JT Photography for anyone needing a great photographer near Salisbury and beyond!
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Jeannie Sent on 10/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We have used JT Photography for Our wedding, Engagements, and family pictures. I absolutely love our photo's. I found out about Tonya on Myspace in 2009. I loved her work and immediately called to ask questions.After talking to her I knew she was the right pick for our wedding.I was right !! I love my photo's and always look forward to our next photo shoot. JT Photography is reasonably priced too. I recommend them to everyone I know. They will NOT disappoint
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User1363383 Sent on 09/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about Tonya and JT Photography. They were a pleasure to work with, and I absolutely LOVE my pictures!! Tonya and her assistant worked hard the entire night capturing every moment. They were very patient with my family, who I'm sure got a little annoying with their own picture taking. She was very quick to respond to any questions I had leading up to the wedding, and she was very well organized throughout the process. I had complete confidence in her, and would recommend her to any bride!
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Shawna Sent on 11/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Great pictures and great value. Tonya had tons of ideas and was very professional!
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Caroline Sent on 11/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We hired JT Photography for our engagement and wedding pictures and couldn't be more pleased. Tonya does an amazing job and really takes her time with her clients. We have only seen a "sneak preview" of our wedding photos, and they are so good, we can't wait to see the rest!
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Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I'm so glad we went with JT Photography, Tonya and her family were so professional and nice. My pictures are something i treasure and will look back on as the happiest day of my life. If your looking for good prices, wonderful people and great pictures, i'd go with JT photography. Nothing better!

Josh and Jen Turner- Wedding May 09'
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Jackie Sent on 11/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
JT Photography was awesome to work with. The quality of their work was outstanding, I would have expected to pay a lot more then their affordable prices. I used them for my engagement session, and my wedding day pictures and both were excellent. For my wedding, I had close to 900 pictures, and they were all beautiful. I also received a slide show of all of my pictures , which was really nice to have since we opted against having a videographer. I would highly recommend them to anyone, as I will be using them in the future.
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Jessica Sent on 11/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Tonya did such an amazing job during our shoot! She was wonderful with our boys, a brilliant photographer, and I would recommend her to anyone!
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Tyler Sent on 11/03/2010
4.9 out of 5 rating
They are very friendly and work very well with you. I had a great time during my photo sessions. Thier work is great and I would recommend it to any one.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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Tonya Zawacki Photography frequently asked questions

Tonya Zawacki Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Tonya Zawacki Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Tonya Zawacki Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Tonya Zawacki Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Wedding Portraits
Tonya Zawacki Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Tonya Zawacki Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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