TONYA DAILEY?s love and admiration for children shines through every photograph that she takes. Her gift for keen observation and capturing life?s most poignant moments is evident throughout her portfolio, and makes her one of Houston?s most sought-after children?s photographers. Recognized as a true talent and a true artist among her peers, clients and subjects, Tonya Dailey?s work remarkably captures children?s journeys from birth to their teenage years, and embodies the hope, honesty, magic and true essence of childhood.

Even as a child, Tonya Dailey possessed a passion and creativity for capturing the world around her. From uncompromising candids to compelling, contemporary portraits, she began building an impressive body of work and eventually transitioned from a hobbiest to one of the industry?s most dynamic professionals. Every brief moment captured by her lens leaves a lasting, indelible impression. Her work is the truest expression of what it means to love what you do, and to share that love with others.

Tonya Dailey launched Our World Photography in 2005, and has earned a reputation as a leading photographer in Texas and Florida, specializing in lifestyle, editorial and commercial children?s photography. By working strictly on location, she captures her subjects in their everyday surroundings, and uses natural light to showcase her subjects? fascination and pure delight in the world around them. Her ability to connect with even the shyest child enables her to earn their trust, and reveal the beauty, unique personality traits and special gifts of her subjects. Additionally, many of the child actors and models she?s worked with have booked life-changing auditions and jobs based on headshots that she?s taken of them.

Her compassion, gentle spirit and undying patience are essential to her specialized craft, and are the backdrop for every photograph she takes. Her trademark professional service, unparalleled work ethic and high quality, exceptional images are just a few of the reasons that she?s regularly requested to capture some of family?s most tender moments and treasured experiences. Having the honor of preserving families? most cherished memories, and big hugs from her tiny clients are her greatest professional rewards.

Widely published, Tonya Dailey?s work has been featured in prominent local and national print publications, including Fort Bend Parent, Katy Parent, Kid Trend Weekly, Tot Trend Weekly, and two books, Child Models: Your Little Superstar, and Little Redheads Across America. Her work is also featured in My Little Angels Kids Wear, and on ChildModelsAdvice.com, and she is a favorite of Click Models and MPE Model Management. Some of her most important work has been with a local adoption agency, showcasing the hearts and souls of children in need of loving families.