Tanya Jo Photography

05/29/2026

☀️ Lunch with a view (and a laptop)! 💻👋🏼
Taking advantage of this gorgeous day with a quick lunchtime editing session down by the creek. The sound of the water is the perfect backdrop for putting the finishing touches on some brand-new landscape prints hitting the shop soon! 🌊🌲
You might also notice a fresh look on the screen—I’m absolutely loving how my new logo design is coming together. It feels so aligned with the heart of my business!
Back to the digital 8-4 for now. Have a beautiful afternoon!
OutdoorWorkspace

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

There is something so magical about capturing love in its most natural element.

My greatest joy as a photographer is documenting real-life moments outdoors—the kind you can look back on and feel the exact emotion of that day. Being asked to capture Dani and Xuan’s engagement session at the iconic Cypress Tree Tunnel was such an honor!

I love when sessions feel like an adventure rather than a staged photo shoot. Seeing them interact naturally against the Point Reyes backdrop was pure magic. Combining my passion for travel with their love story made for memories I’ll cherish just as much as they will. 🌲🌞🌊

Are you planning an engagement or a special session?
I’d love to help you capture the "real" moments. Reach out with any questions about booking—let's create some beautiful memories!

05/11/2026

🌊 The Silent Sentinel of the Pier📸
There’s something incredibly soulful about a pelican in profile.

Spent an afternoon at Point Reyes National Seashore, and while the rugged cliffs usually steal the show, this local resident was the real star of the pier. These birds are the ultimate masters of the coast—one minute they’re perched in stoic silence, looking like seasoned sailors watching the tide, and the next, they’re showing off that incredible engineering with a precision dive into the surf.

Whether they’re tucking their wings for a high-speed plunge or just preening their feathers against the moody California mist, pelicans bring a prehistoric elegance to the shoreline that I never get tired of capturing.

Point Reyes reminds me that travel photography isn’t just about the “big” views—it’s about those quiet, feathered moments in between.

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04/29/2026

Seeing the redwoods for the first time ever. Crazy that these trees don’t fit in one frame. 😍🌲📸

04/24/2026

Pitt to San Fran travel pics to come soon can’t wait to see these views 😍📸🌞

04/16/2026

✨Nothing beats the sight of wild horses running through our national parks and grasslands. These amazing souls are the definition of an untamed spirit—living completely wild and free.

I’ve added some of my favorite captures of these beautiful animals to the shop. If you want to bring a bit of that "wild and free" energy to your walls this spring, go take a look!

Click the link in the comment below 👇to see the full collection.

04/15/2026

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." — 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 🐾

Teddy clearly got the memo!
Just look at that "𝔂𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝔀𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭" gaze he has for his Mamma. So thankful to have been asked to capture these special memories🥰✨

Our pups give us 𝟏𝟎𝟎% of their hearts every single day, asking for nothing but a belly rub in return.

Capturing these bonds are my absolute passion. Every dog mom and dad deserves to have these "𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱" memories to look back on for a lifetime!

Let's celebrate the best friend who's always by your side!
More info & how to book a session at Tanyajophotography.com

04/10/2026

Better late than never, right? 🎨

While Pennsylvania is just starting to show its first signs of spring, I’m finally diving into my backlog of photos from trips last fall. There’s something so meditative about the vibrant greens of the Beaver Marsh in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

I found this handsome pair of Wood Ducks just catching some rays on a log, surrounded by a thick carpet of duckweed and algae. It’s amazing how even the “messiest” parts of nature create the most stunning palettes. 🦆😍📸
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