A young woman with long brown hair posing outdoors by a river with a camera in hand, kneeling next to a happy tan and black dog with a harness, near a waterfall surrounded by trees.
A woman in a black dress and white heels being photographed by another woman wearing a blue shirt, black pants, yellow and white sneakers, and a tiara, on a sidewalk with grassy fields and a church in the background at sunset.
A woman with curly red hair taking a photo of a desert landscape with a smartphone, in a rocky, red terrain with mountains in the background, with another woman nearby.
A white background with black handwritten text that says, 'Hi, I'm Tanyeli - your Joy Catcher!'

My love affair with photography started back in high school, shooting film and chasing light while living overseas. What began as a way to capture everyday beauty slowly grew into something bigger. In 2018, I planted roots in Wichita Falls, TX and turned that spark into a soul-filling career.

What brings me joy? Blending storytelling with sunlight. I love capturing real people in real moments, full of laughter, connection, and emotion. Whether it’s a golden-hour elopement, a quiet maternity glow, or a family adventure in the wildflowers - I’m all in.

Along the way, I’ve been honored to have my work featured in publications like The Photographer’s Magazine, Framed Photographer Magazine, Stellar Exposure, ENVYD Magazine, and Bold & Beautiful Magazine. One of my proudest moments? Being selected for an Editor’s Choice Award by Life Framer for my black-and-white portraiture.


I’m also proud to serve as an affiliated photographer with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, offering remembrance photography to families navigating profound loss—an extension of my belief that every life and every story matters deeply.

But the heart of it all? You.

The magic happens when we’re out in the world together, chasing light, creating beauty, and preserving memories that feel just like you.

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