An elegant interior with a central mirror portrait of a woman in a white dress, flanked by two oval portrait mirrors of her in different poses, with dark walls, gold accents, and seating area, advertising a luxury portrait experience by Tonya Wells.
Silhouette of a woman's profile with floral design inside, featuring the initials T W and text for Tonya Wells Portraits.

“Unlock your inner beauty and confidence with an empowering portrait session, tailored to help you see yourself in a new light and feel empowered and confident in your authentic self.”

Unveiling the Magic: A Peek Behind the Lens of Luxury Portraiture!

At Poetic Grace & Co. Portrait Studio, we believe the portrait session is about crafting an experience as unique as the individuals we photograph. Forget the cliché of a photographer simply showing up and clicking away.

I am  in the business of building connections, understanding dreams, and curating moments that transcend the ordinary.  My studio is a place where photography meets personalized artistry, and every session is a journey of discovery!  

Experience the thrill, the laughter, and the sheer joy of creating timeless portraits that tell your story and your legacy at Poetic Grace & Co. Portrait Studio. 

It's not just about taking photos; it's about crafting memories and offering tangible print products that last a lifetime!  A portrait isn't just a picture; it's a timeless embrace of your essence, a cherished memoir that whispers your personality through generations, ensuring you're never just remembered, but truly felt. 

FINE ART Print Products…

Three oval picture frames with a woman in a white dress in each, set against a dark background. The woman has long, wavy hair and poses differently in each frame, standing among tall dried plants, creating a surreal, artistic effect.

Awards & Recognitions

The Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Associate Level Professional Portrait Photographer in Central Illinois
Contemporary Portrait Black & White
Contemporary Family Portraits
Contemporary Portrait
Outdoor Family Fall Portrait
Preteen/teen portrait
Individual fall portrait
Contemporary in Studio Family Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
High School Senior Portrait
High School Senior Portrait
High School Senior Portrait
High School Senior Portrait
HIgh School Senior Portrait
High School Senior Portrait
Contemporary Fall Family Portrait
High School Senior Portrait
Mother daughter portrait
Young woman with long wavy hair smiling, standing next to a stone wall, wearing a pink top, patterned kimono, and bracelets.
Black and white portrait of a woman and a girl smiling, with the woman having her arm around the girl.
A young woman in a white dress and denim jacket with a flower crown is standing outdoors next to a white horse, holding a lantern and a green lead rope, in a forest setting.
A woman in a light-colored shirt and blue jeans standing outdoors with three horses grazing on grass during sunset.
Brother Sister Portrait
A smiling woman with long red hair and green eyes, wearing a dark teal dress, sitting among green foliage.
A woman wearing a large black sun hat, a light pink blouse, and dark denim shorts, sitting outdoors on a sunny day with a blurred clock tower in the background.
Contemporary Portrait
Couples Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
Couples Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
Contemporary Teen Portrait
Father Daughter Portrait
Teen Portrait
Contemporary Family Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
Mother Daughter Outdoor Fall Portrait
Father Daughter Portrait
Two women with long dark hair sitting close together against a plain white background, smiling, one with ripped jeans and the other with plain jeans, both wearing white tank tops and necklaces.
Contemporary Portrait
Contemporary Teen Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
Contemporary Fall Portrait
Contemporary Family Portrait
Couples Portrait
A young woman sitting on green grass, resting her head on her knees, surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Contemporary Portrait
Contemporary Portrait
Mother Daughter Contemporary Portrait
A woman wearing a white dress and a wide-brimmed cowboy hat, smiling with her hands on her hips, standing against a gray background.
High School Senior Portraits
High School Senior Portraits
Young woman sitting outdoors wearing a large floppy black hat, a light pink blouse, and denim shorts, with a clock tower in the background.
A couple sharing a kiss on a bridge, with trees and water in the background, in black and white.
A couple embracing affectionately outdoors, with the man kissing the woman on the cheek. The woman is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and floral top, smiling at the camera. The man is behind her, wrapping his arms around her.
A couple sitting close together in the back of a vehicle, gazing into each other's eyes fondly.
A couple kissing next to a white pickup truck in a park-like setting with trees and a wooden fence.
A young woman with wavy blonde hair and light makeup, wearing braces, is resting her face on her hand and looking at the camera with a gentle expression. She is outdoors with purple flowers in the blurred background.
Young woman with curly red hair and blue eyes, wearing a beige hat with black band, pink top, white lace cardigan, and a pearl pendant necklace, outdoors with purple flowers in the background.
Two young women in graduation gowns sitting on steps, smiling at the camera.
Two women in lace dresses and denim shorts walk through a hedge maze, one wearing a black hat, arm around each other's shoulders, outstretched arm, back toward the camera.
Two young women with curly hair, one wearing a black hat and white lace dress, and the other in a tan top and denim shorts, standing outside among tall green hedges, smiling and embracing each other.
Two women dressed in pink gowns standing outdoors near green bushes, with a forested background and sunlight.
A woman in a pink, ruffled, off-the-shoulder gown standing on outdoor steps near greenery and a modern structure.
A woman in a pink, fluffy ball gown with a full skirt sits on a stone pathway in a garden, facing away from the camera, with a formal landscaped setting and statues in the background.
Young woman in a pink, off-shoulder gown standing barefoot on a pathway between tall, green bushes.
Two young women in pink dresses, one sitting on the ground and the other standing with an umbrella, on a stone path near ornate metal railings and greenery.
Two women in pink dresses sitting among pink flowers in a garden.
Two young women in pink dresses standing outdoors with pink flowers in the foreground and a hedge in the background.
A woman in a peach-colored ruffled dress sitting on a concrete ledge outdoors, surrounded by green foliage.
A woman in a flowing, light pink, ruffled dress dancing barefoot on a grassy path in a wooded area during daylight.
A young woman in a pink, ruffled, flowing dress sitting on a vintage chair outdoors surrounded by green foliage, smiling at the camera.
A woman in a pink, ruffled dress stretching on a decorative balcony surrounded by greenery, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
Woman in a blue dress and beige high heels sitting on a wooden step stool with a large black hat, posing in a studio with a dark background.
A woman with shoulder-length black hair wearing a strapless blue dress and a large black sun hat, posing against a dark background with a confident smile.
A woman in a blue dress and high heels holding a bouquet of white flowers, wearing a large black hat, standing against a dark textured background.
A woman lying on wet ground near rocks, wearing a blue dress with floral accents, holding a bunch of white flowers.
A woman with long dark hair sitting on a wooden stool in a shallow river, wearing a light blue dress with floral straps, eyes closed, in a tranquil outdoor setting with autumnal trees in the background.
A woman in a blue dress with floral embellishments lying in a shallow stream of water with trees in the background.
Young woman with blonde wavy hair holds a bouquet of dried flowers outdoors, standing beside a tree, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes poses outdoors in a grassy area, wearing a blue top and layered necklaces, with sunlight casting shadows on her face.
Living room with dark gray paneled wall, beige sectional sofa with multiple pillows, a modern black arc floor lamp, and three large framed photographs of a woman with long hair and floral headpiece, all illuminated by natural light from a nearby window with white curtains.

“Life is short.

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Drink the wine.

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Visit Us

112 E Locust Street
Fairbury, IL 61739

Hours
By Appointment

Phone
(309)660-6296

Wells.t.k.1@gmail.com

Cover of Bella Grace Magazine featuring a page titled "Our Bella Beauties" and a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting on a stool reading a book, with candles and a vintage stereo in a cozy interior.
Published in Senior Muse Magazine
Tonya Wells is on the List of Accredited Photographers with The Portrait Sytem