Tonya Volk Photography

03/19/2024

Grace made a wish and boy did it come true!!!

Yesterday was truly Perfection! Grace's boyfriend Nate booked her a surprise Branding Session with me since she is Graduating Cosmetology School soon but what she didn't know is it wasn't a Branding Shoot at all, it was SURPRISE PROPOSAL and it was SOOOOO PERFECT!!!

Of course she said YES!!!!...and the tears and smiles flowed, between everyone! What an honor it was to be a part of such a special time in their lives!! I absolutely adore these Incredible Souls and am beyond Blessed to watch them build an AMAZING life together!!

Congratulations Grace and Nate!!! I couldn't have loved this day more!!! I hope you Love looking back on this perfect moment forever!!! ❤

11/28/2023

I truly don't share enough of my work but this one has been begging me to post for quite some time now. So in an effort to simply share some of my favorite art I have created I'll be doing more of this. This session was not a styled shoot but could have easily been one. Haley, you are Perfection, just as this day was! Thank you for inspiring me!

01/15/2023

❤️ SO much fun!!!!!!🎉

06/22/2022

More from this seriously PERFECT day!!!
Which according to Paige's friends and family she's been planning this day since she was a little girl and I must say she didn't disappoint anyone!!!!💕

06/22/2022

I seriously Love these two and this day!

06/21/2022

Miranda and Kyle asked me to travel to Disney Springs to share in their perfect day and let me tell you, it was PERFECT!!! I love a small intimate Wedding with just family and the closest of friends. Speaking of Perfect the forecast called for 100% chance of storms and rain ALL day yet somehow it went around us completely until late in the reception so we didn't miss a beat, except getting to our cars and leaving the venue because of lightning, but hey....that just meant we got to party a little longer. ☺️ Hope you enjoy a few images from their Magical Disney Day!

06/21/2022

If your Wedding exit isn't this EPIC what are you even doing???

06/01/2022

I blinked....

05/06/2022

How do I even begin to explain the Love I have for these people and this stunning bride? I really can't to be honest and I've cried just trying to edit the previews.
The Navy brought these beautiful people into my life over 20 years ago and this precious bride was my sweet "little Sera". Her parents were and are some of my best friends on the planet and when I received the message that they'd like me to shoot the Wedding of the sweetest baby girl I've ever known (beside my own) my heart sunk. To say this day was special to me is an obvious understatement. I love my job so so much, even through I think of retiring daily....but this, THIS is why I keep coming back. I've made friends all over the Country and have traveled near and far to be part of the most beautiful and wonderful day of families lives. How blessed am I?! Especially when I get to photograph a child I watched take some of her first steps in life and now take her first steps into adulthood and marriage. Thank you Roland, Denise and Sweet Sera for this honor!! I love you all so much!! .....and now I present to you Mr and Mrs Brandon Ruppman!!!

09/15/2021

Jodie and Zach were MARRIED last weekend and it was true PERFECTION!!!! Congratulations guys and Thank you for allowing me and my team to be part of your amazing day!!

07/06/2021

How I spent my 4th of July...and it was so Amazing!!!

07/02/2021

Katie and Eric are MARRIED and what an honor it was to be part of their day!!!

This wasn't their original date, venue or plan (thanks to Covid) but I wasn't their original photographer either but as fate and a referral from a precious friend would have it they found me and goodness I couldn't be happier about it!!!

Here's just a few of my favorites from their Perfect day!!!

Oh and can we just make elopements and micro weddings a thing, I LOVE them!!! ❤

07/01/2021

If you're wondering if you should include your Fur-babies in your shoots the answer with me is ALWAYS YES :).

I seriously can't stop smiling looking at these!!! I don't know who's happier about Jodie and Zach's upcoming Wedding; me, them or their adorable furry babes!!! ❤️

06/19/2021

GUYS....One of my Best Friends from High School got married last week during a private ceremony in beautiful Cape San Blas, Florida and asked me to be there for her to capture ALL the moments and I'm still GIDDY over this one!!!!

I remember the first time I met Heather like it was yesterday, she was the new girl and I could already tell she was the sweetest and coolest (and SHE IS) so I asked her if she wanted to share a locker and the rest is history... Well not actually history, the story is just getting started with the love of her life and is sure to be full of lots of Happily Ever Afters!

So ladies, take note....find you a guy that adores you the way Scott adores Heather and says "Whatever she wants" as the answer to 90% of all questions. :)

Congratulations guys!!!! Love you so big!!!! THANK YOU for allowing me to be part of your day!!!

06/04/2021

06/04/2021

Give me ALL the Details!!!

06/04/2021

This may be one of my favorite parts of a Wedding Day. I love hearing the sweet words couples share at the start of their day to one another in handwritten notes. If you're not planning on doing this on your day take it from me, do it....so I can cry along with you behind my camera and remember just how special it is to love and be loved.

06/04/2021

I have been so crazy busy lately shooting, traveling and jumping back into business full force that I've not slowed down long enough to give some sneak peeks to some amazing clients (don't worry it's happening). So tonight I just had to sit still (thank you rain) and show you the goodness from Kat and Brandon's perfect day. Speaking of rain, this day was not exactly like the forecast called for but when you have an AMAZING wedding planner as your bride expect miracles and of course perfect ex*****on of plan B. Thank you Kat and Brandon for trusting me with your day, you guys are seriously some of my FAVorites ever and throw one heck of a Party....more from that coming 🙂.

Cake and desserts- almost heaven bakery

Cookies- Sweeten the deal

Catering- red sky cafe red_sky_cafe_obx

Makeup- House of Nataliah

Dress- Studio I Do Bridals Virginia Beach

Tuxes- Jos A Banks

Custom feather bowties - Tyed by Dede

Florals- clever girl florals

Linen- Classy Event Rentals

Event rentals- ocean Atlantic event rentals Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals