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Studio headshot of award winning Charleston Portrait photographer Tonya Brisson

"Portraits should preserve more than appearances.  They should hold onto personality, connection and story". 

I'm Tonya Brisson

the photographer and artist behind Brisson Imagery.  Since 2015, I've created intentional portraits for children and families throughout Mount Pleasant, Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry. 

Children's fine art portraiture is at the heart of my work

As a mother and grandmother, I know how quickly childhood changes and how often the smallest expressions, gestures and relationships become the things we most want to remember. 

My sessions combine carefully guided posing with room for genuine movement and personality

 The result is portraiture that feels polished without feeling stiff: true-to-life color, authentic expression and a touch of artistry.  Some sessions are quiet and timeless, others are imaginative, editorial and built around a story.  Every session is planned around the people being photographed rather than a formula.  

Where I photograph

In my Mount Pleasant home studio and on location throughout Charleston, including downtown, local gardens, clients' homes and the beaches of Isle of Palms.  I work with both studio lighting and natural light, choosing what best supports the mood and purpose of each portrait. 

What I Photograph

I also photograph newborns, families, high school seniors, couples, pets, professional headshots, branding portraits, as well as weddings and events.  Every client is welcome, and every session receives the same thoughtful planning and personal attention.    

Recognition and Publications

and I have been recognized by Expertise.com as one of Charleston's Best Family Photographers every year since 2018. Brisson Imagery was also voted Best Photographer by Mount Pleasant Magazine in 2025 and 2026.  I'm grateful for those honors, but the greatest compliment is seeing a family choose to display one of my portraits in their home. 

These photographs are meant to become part of your family's history

not remain forgotten on a phone or hard drive.   

Let's create something worth keeping.

 

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Awards and Magazines that I have been published in

Lowcountry Cuisine magazine Published Food Photography by Brisson Imagery in Charleston SC
Pinups and Pets magazine Published Pet Photography by Brisson Imagery in Charleston SC
Mount Pleasant magazine Published Dog Photography by Brisson Imagery in Charleston SC
Mount Pleasant magazine Published Photography by Brisson Imagery in Charleston SC
Mount Pleasant magazine Published Photography by Brisson Imagery in Charleston SC
Voyage ATL published photography and a bio on Tonya Brisson a Charleston SC Portrait Photographer
Tonya Brisson receives a plaque from Mount Pleasant Magazine for Best Photographer
Expertise awards Brisson Imagery with best Newborn and Family Photographer in Charleston SC 2021
Expertise awards Brisson Imagery with best Newborn and Family Photographer in Charleston SC 2021
Expertise awards Brisson Imagery with best Newborn and Family Photographer in Charleston SC 2023
Expertise awards Brisson Imagery with best Newborn and Family Photographer in Charleston SC 2024
Expertise awards Brisson Imagery with best Newborn and Family Photographer in Charleston SC 2025

The heart behind my work

Portrait of toddler twin boys and a toddler girl all wearing hot pink sitting on the limb of a Charl

My Grandbabies

Being a mom, grandma, and dog mom shapes the patience and emotional awareness that I bring to all of my sessions.  

Boston Terrier owned by Tonya Brisson

Bumble Bee

Portrait of a white standard poodle and a teenage girl.

MiMi with my daughter

My Photography Style explained

Editorial

Editorial

Editorial

Carefully directed portraits inspired by magazine features, with attention to styling, posing, mood, and storytelling.

Cinematic

Editorial

Editorial

Portraits designed to feel like a scene from a movie, using light, atmosphere, emotion, and composition to create drama and narrative.

Fine Art

Editorial

Painterly

Portraits created as artistic pieces, where the photographer's creative vision is just as important as the subject being photographed.

Painterly

Fantasy Portraits

Painterly

Portraits inspired by classical paintings, often featuring dramatic lighting, rich tones, careful composition, and timeless elegance.

Fantasy Portraits

Fantasy Portraits

Fantasy Portraits

Imaginative portraits that incorporate costumes, composites, special effects, or fictional elements to create a dreamlike scene.

Conceptual

Fantasy Portraits

Fantasy Portraits

Portraits built around a specific idea, theme, symbol, or creative concept rather than simply documenting reality.

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