Tonya Barnes Photography

03/07/2026

What a fantastic opening last night! Thank you to everyone that came out to support us artists!

ROOTED
March 6th, 2026
Hollister, MO

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03/03/2026

I designed this headdress to feel architectural - something that could hold its own under my style of lighting.

When you build the piece yourself, you understand how to shape it with shadow.

This was from a recent workshop exploring texture & structure at SMAC in Hollister.

Would you wear something this bold?

with model Alex McGee

03/02/2026

Projection study in light and alignment.

Classical calligraphy projection mapped across form - no body paint, no overlays & 5 minute edits.

The characters include “大力” - meaning great strength.

Which frame feels strongest to you? The first one or the monochrome?

Incredibly talented Model and coach MacKenzie Renfro
Creative Director Tonya Barnes

01/13/2026

Every artist should know Erté. If you don't know how he contributed to the art world, I suggest you look him up.

Amazing work! I was excited to shoot this Erté Inspired set with the help of model Jessica Thorn and Stylist Juliana Elena Medina. Wardrobe provided by the best little vintage clothing boutique in Arkansas, Dela Deville's Vintage.

Amazing set!

12/24/2025

What a wonderful time of year!

Have a wonderful Christmas Eve! Travel safe and enjoy your time with your loved ones!

With stunning model Moriah Saunders

12/22/2025

A little birdie told me...

Such a fun session with an amazing model and team!

Thank you to Laney of Flowers by The Stemmery for adding the beautiful rose focal point to this look!

Gown and Cedar Branch skirt Styled by Tonya Barnes and sweet little bird nest provided by Jan Johnson.

Stunning model Katy Rose Arnold.

12/18/2025

This was one of those "Bucket List" sessions for me. I loved every minute of working with these two.

Models Lacy Kelly & Eric

12/17/2025

Get you an amazing model friend who will travel and GO where you GO. Love this woman! You're the best Yvette Richardson-Worthington!

12/05/2025

Don't forget to download your Santa Session images! Also, I have decided to extend the Gallery Buy-Out special of $100! This year, all images are available for instant download!

All Sessions for the 6th Annual Santa EXPERIENCE have been completed and delivered! Please email me directly if you have not received yours!

***DON'T FORGET - YOUR INCLUDED IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD! Use the download icon to receive your 7 images instantly! if you want additional images, please "heart" your additionals and hit the SUBMIT button to send me the list of extras!

12/02/2025

All Sessions for the 6th Annual Santa EXPERIENCE have been completed and delivered! Please email me directly if you have not received yours!

***DON'T FORGET - YOUR INCLUDED IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD! Use the download icon to receive your 7 images instantly! if you want additional images, please "heart" your additionals and hit the SUBMIT button to send me the list of extras!

11/30/2025

And that's a wrap! Our 6th Annual Santa EXPERIENCE sessions are finished! What a wonderful successful year with so many familiar faces and so many new faces too!

Thank you to everyone who helps keep this alive!

***A few notes about this year's sessions! Please watch your emails for your session gallery. This year, I am skipping the proofing process and sending full galleries with Ready-to-download images! When you receive your gallery link, please use the download pin at the bottom of the email to download your 7 included images! Super easy! No need to heart any images UNLESS you want additional images. After downloading your 7 images, if you want more, simply heart them and I will send you an invoice. Once your additional images invoice is paid, your downloads will increase to the new number.

This year, the BUY-OUT gallery is on sale for $150! you can purchase your buy out gallery from the dropdown menu at the top of your proof images. once your gallery is purchased, you will have instant access to your full gallery images.

Please click on this link to find your gallery if you have not seen your email. Please be patient, I am working hard. ALL galleries will be completed and sent to you via email by the end of Monday, December 1st.

Click the link to see if your gallery is ready! https://www.tonyabarnesphotography.com/client-area/