EXPERIENCE

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A Calm, Guided Portrait Experience in McKinney

Portrait sessions designed to help you slow down, feel at ease, and be fully present in the moments that matter most.

Each session includes thoughtful planning and gentle guidance throughout our time together, with the option to preserve your images through lasting artwork designed to hold these moments for years to come.

The Tonaya Noel Experience is intentionally designed to feel thoughtful, personal, and deeply meaningful. From careful planning to gentle guidance during your session, every detail is curated so you can settle in, connect, and focus on what matters most.

Begin Your Portrait Experience

The Tonaya Noel Experience: Slow, Meaningful, and Full of Heart

MY APPROACH

mckinney family photographer

TIMELESS \ EMOTIVE \ EFFORTLESS

I believe the most meaningful family photographs aren’t posed. They’re felt. My approach is rooted in natural connection, soft guidance, and creating space for genuine moments to unfold.

There’s no pressure to perform and no forced smiles. Just presence, movement, and light — captured in a way that feels true to your family and beautiful enough to live on your walls for years to come.

Before your session, I guide you through thoughtful planning from wardrobe to location and timing so everything feels effortless when the day arrives. By the time we meet, most families feel relaxed and ready to simply enjoy the experience together.
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"Because someday, these will be the moments you’ll wish you could relive."

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04. Let's connect

A session to enjoy

Your session unfolds in a relaxed and gently guided way, allowing space for connection, movement, and genuine moments to emerge naturally.

Turning moments into artwork

After your session, you’ll view your images and choose how you'd like to preserve them beautifully through framed artwork, albums, or a curated digital collection

Once you inquire, we’ll connect in the way that feels most natural for you — whether continuing the conversation by email or scheduling a brief consultation to talk through your vision and answer any questions you may have.

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PROCESS

02. Curating the perfect session

Together we’ll thoughtfully plan wardrobe, location, and timing so everything feels cohesive and effortless before your session day arrives.

BOOK YOUR SESSION

Tonaya was a joy to work with!! I had never taken professional photos with my family before and she made it a quick and painless experience

- dulce l.

PORTRAITS

THE TONAYA NOEL EXPERIENCE

Signature Session
$975

Reserve Your Session

Petite Session
$525

A $300 retainer reserves your session date and is applied toward the $975 session total.

A $200 retainer reserves your session date and is applied toward the $525 session total.

Heirloom albums and framed artwork are available for families who want to enjoy their images beyond the screen.

1 hour
40+ carefully edited images

30 minutes
20 carefully edited images
McKinney, TX

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY SESSION?

Every session includes thoughtful planning, wardrobe guidance, gentle direction throughout our time together, and a carefully edited collection of images. You'll also have the option to preserve your photographs through heirloom albums and framed artwork.

Yes, I offer studio sessions.
Studio rentals begin at $75 per hour and are added to your invoice at booking.

DO YOU OFFER STUDIO SESSIONS?

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK MY SESSION?

Most families reserve their session several weeks in advance, especially during the fall and spring when availability fills quickly. Booking early gives us plenty of time to thoughtfully plan your location, wardrobe, and the overall feeling of your session.

Up to 5 people are included in your family session.

I can accommodate extended family sessions for up to 8 people. A $25 fee is added for each additional person.