Tonya Zawacki Photography

Tonya Zawacki Photography Lake Lure • Rutherfordton • Black Mountain
Western North Carolina Photographer
Families • Elopements • Weddings
Capturing Love since 2005

Rutherfordton/Forest City Families 👋🏼I’m considering a Spring Portrait Day in the park, simple outdoor child-only portra...
02/24/2026

Rutherfordton/Forest City Families 👋🏼

I’m considering a Spring Portrait Day in the park, simple outdoor child-only portraits for homeschool kids who may not normally have the opportunity to have school photos, or who just want something unique from traditional school portraits.

Open to homeschool + traditional school kids, preschool through high school ✨

If this is something you’d be interested in, comment “interested” or send me a msg here or email. Just gauging interest before choosing a date 🌻

[email protected]

02/24/2026

They chose Lake Lure for their intimate elopement...

Surrounded by a few of their favorite people and endless mountain views — this is what elopements are all about 🤍

Reach out to inquire ✨


Valentine’s Day will always have my heart.My daughter’s first steps.My almost-Valentine baby boy.My first date with my h...
02/13/2026

Valentine’s Day will always have my heart.

My daughter’s first steps.
My almost-Valentine baby boy.
My first date with my husband - and his proposal a year later, both on Valentine's Day.

And now I get to capture love for others.

Not the perfect poses, but the perfect feelings.

The in-between moments....

That’s where love really lives.

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️


Who's ready for spring? 🙋🏼‍♀️I'd love to see your favorite winter photo! ❄️
02/01/2026

Who's ready for spring? 🙋🏼‍♀️

I'd love to see your favorite winter photo! ❄️

The Towery family are troopers, let me tell ya...Who knew we would get an arctic blast with lows of 30° and wind gusts o...
12/04/2025

The Towery family are troopers, let me tell ya...

Who knew we would get an arctic blast with lows of 30° and wind gusts over 25mph. Two days before, it was 70°. But they handled it like pros. The kids were wrapped in blankets between shots, I told them the the cold breeze was just warm tropical air, then captured their faces when they said “NO WAY! IT’S FREEZING!” with their rosy cheeks.

I think we captured some magical stuff that day. Perfectly posed with no flyaways? No. But I think these speak for themselves. Memories every mom and dad will cherish. Especially when they are grown. Trust me.

My approach to family sessions has grown and evolved over the years. Posed portraits is what people wanted 15+ yrs ago. I loved delivering them, but something always felt off JUST delivering them. What about the realness of your family? What happens when the camera is not there and you are just being your silly self, your snuggling self, or whatever makes you, you?

My goal for family sessions is more than ever a perfect mix of natural poses and candid moments.

So please...bring the wildness, the energy, the authenticity, the running around laughing and giving bear hugs. I am here for all of it 🤍




Beautiful family + perfect location 🍂
11/10/2025

Beautiful family + perfect location 🍂






Ria + Rick's intimate wedding at the was magical ✨ This couple and this venue are just 😍😍😍
10/03/2025

Ria + Rick's intimate wedding at the was magical ✨

This couple and this venue are just 😍😍😍







Eight years. That's how long they've trusted me with their family photos. I ADORE this family 💕 ...
09/09/2025

Eight years. That's how long they've trusted me with their family photos.

I ADORE this family 💕









Grandparents ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ There's just nothing like them. If you had or still have great ones, you know what I'm talking ab...
08/04/2025

Grandparents ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

There's just nothing like them. If you had or still have great ones, you know what I'm talking about.

Loved meeting this sweet family visiting from West Virginia. We shot at , and as always, the perfect backdrop for any session 🌄

Can't wait to share more from their gallery!










Loved meeting this extended family at . It's always extra special to photograph multiple generations - and sunset sessio...
07/16/2025

Loved meeting this extended family at . It's always extra special to photograph multiple generations - and sunset sessions here are just magical ✨





Sending out some Monday love 🤍Photographed on the land where their future home will be built - what a special chapter to...
07/14/2025

Sending out some Monday love 🤍

Photographed on the land where their future home will be built - what a special chapter to document for this sweet family 🌄

Just a little preview for now, but there’s so much goodness still to come 😍




Just twirling into Tuesday ✨
06/24/2025

Just twirling into Tuesday ✨




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Hello! I’m Tonya Ritchie and I’m here to tell your story. I’m available for family sessions, proposals, couples, maternity, lifestyle newborn and weddings/elopements. I’ve been shooting professionally for over 15 years, and I love it more each day!

Located in Cape Coral, FL - Serving Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Marco, Naples and beyond. Available for out of state sessions, events and weddings.

www.jtphoto-online.com [email protected] (704) 975-9671