The best photographer I have ever encountered. If you want out of the box non-traditional photos, Poprock is where it's at. I have used Tonya for all types of events and I am always blown away by her work. Best in the Biz for Headshots. Prices are BEYOND reasonable. Call her today for your next adventure that needs capturing. Or if you need to update that profile pic. read more

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My 1500 review is dedicated to PopRock Photography! I do want to preface this review and say that Tonya is a good friend of mine ever since we met on Yelp. I had been meaning to take advantage of her talents behind the lens for the longest time, so my nephew's first birthday party was the perfect excuse to get some family photos in the books. Tonya is a total professional and will deal with a multitude of personalities, from crying one-year-old princes to (cough, cough) some people with more life experience and are set in their ways. Her photos are gorgeous and they really capture the moment. Tonya takes her experience as a seasoned traveler and really applies it to her work (and life in general). There's an ease of how she really can capture a person's spirit in a moment in time. I've also gotten to see Tonya's work with Weddings where I was the best man in a wedding in Charleston. Weddings, in general, are so stressful, but, more than one time during the weekend in Charleston Tonya really "saved" us. From being flexible in location shooting (June in Charleston.... everyone was sweating), to simple logistics of time and schedule. The pictures turned out amazing and the newly weds were super happy with all the photos. There was also a freak thundershower during the reception, but Tonya just rolled with the punches. Tonya has a really good eye for setting up her subjects for success. No matter what they are (food, people, animals, etc) she captures them all in the best way imaginable. read more

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I've known Poprock since before I was ever an Elite Yelper. Tonya was "old school" Charlotte Yelp before there was even a Charlotte community manager! I've seen her handiwork and she's taken pictures at Yelp Elite events through three different community managers (Nicole, Ben, Nikki). And not just Yelp events! I've seen Tonya's great photography selected in local bridal and wedding magazines. She does some real quality work with her camera. She is calm, she is professional, and she is a great picture taker! Oh, and if you're ever lucky enough to go out to dinner with Tonya, let her order the Indian food. She's amazing! read more

She just seems to get the best frame of everyone. Despite all the photos I post on Yelp, most of them are of Food. Isolating a slice of humanity takes skill, patience, and the personality to draw someone into a shot. While I don't have much of that expertise, Tonya is a master. Poprock does a ton of events throughout Charlotte, as well as weddings. Whatever the need or wherever the venue, she makes it work. Honestly, I usually HATE getting my picture taken, but she just has a way to make the scene comfortable, fun, easy. Aint no event like a Poprock Photographed event. If you want energy and a perfect package of photographs, holla' at Tonya. And do it quick, this girl books up fast! read more

Uhhhhhhhhh, don't know why you don't have hundreds of reviews. Tonya's bubbly personality along with her ability to capture "the moment" makes her a staple at all yelp event and I'm sure that talent follows her where ever else she goes. If a picture tells a thousand words, then this post would be a never ending story. She seizes every opportunity to document the small things in an artistic manner, while still grabbing the beauty of the focal point of the occasion. I think I just said that perfectly, going to end the review on a high note. Will review again some time. read more

Tonya is AWESOME, love her to pieces! Tonya has been a huge presence at yelp events & manages to capture the fun & essence of each event. And her timing...she generally posts pictures from the event within hours of it ending! I also enjoy looking at weddings / food / other events on her Facebook page. Like Jeff S. said, she manages to capture ordinary objects & make them look really cool. She is an absolute joy to be around; fantastic personality & has such a good sense of humor. I cannot wait for her to do my personal pictures! I have verbally committed her to take pictures of my dog, boyfriend & myself, along with our (future) wedding. read more

You may know Tonya from her pink hair. Or being a woman about town. Or photographing 99% of Yelp events. What you may not know is that Tonya combines her awesome eye and likable personality to bring a terrific energy and creativity to your events. Tonya captured striking images for both my wedding and engagement photos for a very reasonable rate. Wedding photography can be highway robbery. Tonya offered photo AND video and was seemingly everywhere even though she is just one (spunky) photographer. The resulting photos demonstrated raw emotion along with capturing our special events. Tonya really got photos we will remember forever. Plus she is a joy to work with! read more

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We hired Tonya to photograph our wedding, and she was so good and fit us so well. To say that I would hire her again if an occasion called for it is an understatement. I'm actually trying to dream up reasons that we can hire her again. I might have to offer to hire her as our vacation photographer, to tag along with us on our travels so that I can put down my camera and relax :) For Tonya, photography isn't a career or a job, it's just pure passion. She loves what she does, she loves the people she works with, and it makes all the difference. Her work speaks for itself, so I'm not even going to try to detail the genius behind her photos. Check out her Facebook page and you'll see for yourself. Her personality is the icing on the cake though. She interacts with everyone, and has a seemingly magical ability to connect with anyone. When we met her the first time, I knew she was gonna be perfect, because she was carrying on a conversation with us over dinner while her camera was up above the table going click click click, taking pictures of the server, of the food, of us, and not missing a beat in the conversation. She spent half a day with us taking our engagement photos, came to our rehearsal dinner, and came out for at least 8 hours (I think) for our pre-wedding photos and wedding/reception. After she shoots an event, there are usually photos posted on Facebook within a few hours. We were really amazed when a 1-1/2 minute video slideshow was posted of our engagement shoot the same night of the shoot, set to music. And we didn't even know we were getting that at all! For those more concerned with privacy, I'm sure Tonya would be happy to keep photos off of social media on request, but I discourage this, because I want to see her photos of you too! Our wedding was Oct 12, and we just got the full set of edited photos via DVD this week (Oct 30), which is a much faster turnaround than most photographers will be able to provide. Her prices are insanely low and she really could be charging double what she is given her quality of work, and I would happily dish it out. Just take a look at her webpage/Facebook, and meet her for drinks, and I think you'll be sold :) Thank you so much for everything Tonya. We love you! read more

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Many Yelpers have seen Tonya at events and parties taking pictures. She's the one with the pink hair who's always smiling and cheerful. She is Poprock Photography. And while the term is still moderately culturally relevant, she is, quite frankly, "da bomb". What you may not know, is just how fantastic she is. Did you know she travels all over place? NC, California, New York and Mexico, just to name a few. Yes, people hire her for weddings, commercial photography and private sessions, all over the country and abroad. Last week, we met with Tonya for a family session. She suggested we meet at Scaleybark, take the Lynx and head to 7th Street Station. Awesome suggestions! Wow! We walked around and felt like rock stars on a private shoot! Little did we know, but she was also taking short video clips and made an incredible little Holiday Greeting Card movie to a Squirrel Nut Zipper song. So I found out she has some crazy video editing skills too!! We just got a disc in the mail from the session that is pretty much chock full of simply amazing shots. Tonya doesn't just create just images, but wonderful memories. If you ever get the opportunity to work with her, make like Nike ya'll and "Just do it!" read more

I love Tonya & Poprock Photography so much, I'm going to write her a poem: Oh Tonya Oh Tonya, you snap such lovely photos, Of Barbies, of brides and grooms, even the occasional hobo. Your talent & skill are simply above the rest, When I receive your stunning photos, I feel so incredibly blessed. For images gritty, pretty or downright nifty, You need to call Tonya at Poprock Photography - even if you're a bit thrifty. But don't delay in booking your fab photo session, Because Poprock Photography is blowin' up, It will be your new obsession. Woooooot Poprock Photography! read more

Ready for girly omg-my-wedding-photographer-was-so-awesome gushiness? Yeah? Good, cos here we go. First let me just say, I like Tonya. A lot. She's hilarious, confident, cute, and extremely personable. Southern Belle-ish with a healthy dose of punkrawk. I also like Tonya's photography a lot - it, too, is hilarious, colorful, poppy. She loves crooked angles, peeling sign paint, pirates, graffiti, and bright colors, so her taste and mine align. But it's the Loooove and zeal she has for shooting that really makes her special. She gets into a zone and just goes and goes, gets the most cantakerous gramps to smile for el camara, cuts a lame joke to get a real smile (and it works! time after time!), all while showing up at every damn moment of your entire weekend, cute outfit on, camera in hand, smiling and hugging and buying you cocktails and telling you you're gorgeous. All for a reasonable price. Effing awesome. read more

Tonya is the quintessential event/lifestyle photographer. She knows how to capture each moment with energy and flair. We met Tonya when we were looking for a wedding photographer. I was adamant about NOT wanting engagement shots - just wanted the small, simple ceremony recorded for posterity, etc. But Tonya talked us into having engagement shots, much to my trepidation. I'm not exactly modelesque, and tend to have an abundance of awkward photos of myself. I don't even smile properly in photos, so I was less than enthusiastic about posing and having to look "cute." Oh Tonya...allaying my many fears, she photographed her way into my heart and we ended up with brilliant engagement shots in which our quirkiness and relationship shined. One of the reasons she prescribed an engagement shoot for us was so she would be able to get comfortable with us (and vice versa), and to see if there were any super weird aspects to our aesthetic that she would have to address when shooting the wedding. When it came to the wedding itself, she was totally in the mix with the crowd, capturing photos of our many friends, family and (yes, really) wedding crashers. Her professionalism is matched by her effusive personality, and she brings out the party in everyone. We had an incredible experience with Tonya and recommend her to anyone who even mentions getting married or needing event photography. She makes Charlotte a better and brighter place, and delivers top notch photos every time. 5 stars and nothing less. I wish I could give her 6. read more

Come rain or shine, Tonya will capture great photos! Since my time in Charlotte, Tonya was one of the first people I met. I was there during the beginning stages of what would become her epic adventure of taking photos and making the images come to life! It's fun to see her at the Yelp events. She helps ease any awkwardness between strangers to strike a pose. In addition, I recently hired her to snap some shots of my growing family: dog & chickens. She is a busy woman, but it's easy to set up a mutually agreeable time. Her energy is contagious and she easily directs you on what to do...camera shy or shutter bug alike. Lastly, the turn around time frame is insane! Many of the photographers I know don't deliver for weeks; it was less than a week and I had my digital images in hand...hand delivered in fact. Great personality, great shots...what more could you ask for?! read more

Tonya is a real rockstar photographer. I have owned a photography business so I know what to look for when looking for a photographer! You want someone who has an artistic eye and who knows their equipment. Tonya is fun and professional. She takes a real journalistic approach to event photography. I love her images and her personality. I can only imagine how fun it would be to have her capture your wedding. I met Tonya through Yelp, as she photographs most Yelp events. She always takes great, flattering photos and I totally plan on booking her for our family photos this year. read more

When the time came to choose a wedding photographer we both new right away that we needed Tonya and that is a decision I haven't for a second regretted, from the first flash through seeing the final product. Not only will Tonya go out of her way to make you look good and feel comfortable (even if you are like me and hate smiling for the camera) but she will get you shots you never knew you wanted. Not every wedding photo set has a shot of the bride and groom kissing in front of a hot dog sign but mine does and it's one of my favorites! She will also make the craziness you know you want a reality. Jake wanted a shot of the whole bridal party crossing Central Ave...at noon on Saturday. Tonya got it...and a video. I have heard nothing but the best from our guests. Everyone loved her and was al the more willing to play along and not hide from the camera. All in all if you need pictures I can't recommend Poprock Photography highly enough. She was the second best decision I made about my wedding...right behind saying yes. read more

My husband said i have to write this review. And he refuses to leave me alone until I do. So here, here is your stinkin' review!!!! :D......except that I actually really do want to write this review....but i like to act like it's under protest, it's more fun that way. Let's face it, every one needs a good photographer, and not just a good one, an AWESOME ONE, but to find a good one, with reasonable prices, who will come to you, have fun, and be creative, and not act like they have a corncob shoved up their butt is just not an easy task. (Not sure why so many photographers have a diva complex, but i have met a bunch that do!) Enter PopRock....and you will LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE her. Tonya has an easy spirit about her that makes you at ease in front of her lens. Tonya has a great eye for photography, she does so well at capturing the spontaneous, and the mundane, yet making it a great memory, and she does equally amazing work with posed photos. If you're looking for exceptional photos with a fun, carefree photographer, you MUST contact Tonya. You will not regret one penny that you pay her! Her work is impeccable, and captures the true spirit of your wedding, reception, or whatever event or reason you get her. read more

I must lodge a complaint regarding Yelp. I have not been provided with enough stars to rate Tonya and Poprock. I need a sixth star! Tonya is incredibly talented - she has the creative eye to find the art in everything around her and catch it on film. Generally speaking, I hate having my picture taken-I usually look like a partially-retarded Ewok. But Tonya finds the photogenic side of everyone and is marvelous at capturing the whole person: their inner personality and the essence of a relationship when shooting couples and groups. When I have occasion for an event photographer (New York, December...I heard you!) I can't think of anyone I would rather have. read more

Tonya took pictures and made a video for our 21st year wedding anniversary at Fahrenheit it was beautiful she is fantastic she gave us a disc with all the pictures we wanted. We love her, she's unique, talented and diverse. read more

I worked with Tonya for my engagement shoot and my wedding. She is without a doubt awesome. She does a good job of providing non-scary photo coaching to help everyone look their best. She herded the family around with her forthright Southern charm. Plus her work is just stunning and beautiful. My husband can't watch our video from the engagement session without crying. I'm writing this review without seeing the full gallery from my wedding because I know it will be beautiful. read more

20 Reviews, seriously? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! So let me be Lucky 21 here..... First off, TONYA ROCKS! It shouldn't be POP Rock, but TONYAROCKS Photography! Just sayin.... Like all the other Yelpers have stated, Tonya has a natural flair for making everyone and everything look better. She's pulled the ULTIMATE Houdini with me, someon who just is NOT photogenic and acutally made me look half-way decent! WOW Tonya, what's next? Blood from a turnip? LOL... I've gotten to know Tonya well over the past year as I've become more active as a Yelp Elite, and it's always great to see Tonya and the Wild Hair show up, getting my Big Ol Southern Hug, and having fun posing for her pictures, and SEEING them for our Yelp events. Our Charlotte Yelp events would just NOT be the same without the lovely Tonya, as SHE SIMPLY IS AWE---SOME! read more

Tonya Russ Price is not only the best photographer, but through our experience working with her, she is now a friend. We loved her personality so much, that after meeting her at a friends wedding years ago, I contacted her when it was my turn to get married. She traveled across the country for the Wedding, and honestly made everyone's weekend. Her personality shines, she feels like part of the family, and we missed her more than our families at the end of the weekend! Now, let's not forget her pictures. They are candid, on the moment, action shots. She knows her stuff and will get you amazing posed shots that look natural as well. She works insanely fast, is everywhere at once (how she captured our entire weekend on her own is beyond me), she intuitive, creative & I love looking at the pictures she took over and over. She got us our video/picture reel set to music we requested in lighting speed, even though she was slammed with weddings & events the week after ours, just so we could show them at a 2nd reception our parents had for us the following week. I honestly went though withdrawal the weeks after the wedding because I missed Tonya so much. You will absolutely not regret working with her for your event. She is a rare gem, and will make the stressful time of wedding planning worth it! By bringing her baller photog vibes into your life. read more

I am buyin' what Tonya is sellin'! I'm a lookin' and I'm a LIKIN'! HUBBA HUBBA! All things above are applicable to PopRock Photography. Fun, fresh, affordable, and with the quickest turnaround for ANY photographer I've ever worked with, Tonya recently did headshots and knocked it out of the park! As a wedding professional, I've referred her to my best friend for her wedding as well as my own clients. I totally sound like a hair transplant ad right now, but seriously - I'm not only a professional, I'm a client! Cannot go wrong with Tonya if you're looking for candid, fun photos of your event, your dog, your kids, or your own face! read more

let's face it. there are lots of people who can take good photos. the digital camera has allowed us to capture sharp images of our favorite people and things. however, it's very rare to find someone with an artistic eye for detail wrapped up in such a warm, relaxed, caring person who somehow gets the best, most amazing shots. tonya has taken photos at my birthday party this year and also she took photos of my car (two separate occasions). the finished products were beyond my expectations. the birthday photos will always be cherished as a memento of that night. tonya brings out the best of her subjects and it shows in the photos. i love seeing new photos when she posts them on facebook, even though i don't know the people in the photos. she seems to capture the joy of the person and event and that's where her talent lies. her service is very reasonably priced as well....so hurry up and book a photo shoot with tonya! read more

Tonya has captured some great moments in my life. I'm glad I have such beautiful photos of my family, pets, and Elvis paraphernalia. Poprock rocks! read more

I can't begin to explain how awesome Tonya P. is - her photography really speaks for itself. She's fun, has an eye for creativity, can make anyone smile (naturally I might add), and the results are breathtaking. After noticing how great her work was at the Yelp Elite events we decided to hire Tonya to do our engagement shoot. My fiance is notorious for cheese grinning (cue Chandler jokes) in all of his photos...his family teases him about many of his family photos growing up. She was able to get some excellent photos of the two of us, I was really impressed. Whether you prefer funky photos or more Martha Stewart (guilty) she can do it all ... and for a super competitive price I might add. I can't say enough good things! read more

My wife and I met Tonya when she was the photographer at the Generous Pour, Yelp Elite event. I, like many others do not like to have my picture taken and can't stand your typical "professional" photographer who make you twist and turn yourself into all sorts of awkward positions to get it right. What I like about Tonya is that she blends into whatever situation you're in and takes "natural" pictures that really capture the essence of what you're doing. My family needed Christmas pictures and I wanted something different than the typical Portrait Innovations since they suck. We called Tonya and agreed to meet at a park close to my house with my 2 and 4 year old. Now, you've heard the term "Like herding cats?" That is EXACTLY what it is like trying to gather my 2 young kids for any type of picture outside, especially when there's all sorts of distractions AND a major highway nearby. Tonya was awesome. She said not to worry about posing and just to let them be. The end results were nothing short of wonderful. I have a CD of the absolute BEST pictures that anyone has taken of my beautiful family. She also suggested taking pictures with the Grandparents which also turned out wonderful and she in turn, created lasting memories for my children. You can go to the plain jane, normal places for pictures and you will have to deal with "Sitting Fees", "Packages", and untrained people who have been armed with a digital camera and you might get one or two pictures you will really like. But would I would suggest is to pick up the phone, call Tonya and have a fun filled time with a true professional and come away with every picture being knock your socks off awesome! read more

Tonya of Poprock Photography is beyond amazing! She flew from Charlotte, North Carolina to Sonoma, California to photograph my daughter's big fat Indian wedding! Her candid shots are absolutely beautiful! They do real justice to the fabulous couple, the colorful decor, the bright and beautiful outfits, and the lovely venue.Tonya's vivacious, warm, and friendly personality were appreciated by guests who had come from all over the world! The 100 degree weather did not deter Tonya from being a true professional! Her enthusiasm, flexibility, and professionalism were impressive! She even had henna designs on her hands, and completely fit in with our family. I hope we can hire Tonya for more events in the future! read more

I picked out the photos online for my friends wedding card, and every picture I short listed was taken by PopRockPhotography. cheers Andy from Australia read more

I can't recommend Tonya highly enough. We first met Tonya at our friends' wedding in N.C. We loved their pictures so much that when it was time for us to choose a photographer for our wedding we asked Tonya if we could fly her to California. We're so happy she said yes. Here is a quick list of things we loved about Tonya: 1. She takes incredible pictures. She took one of us as we were walking up the stairs just after getting married with all of our guests in the background. It's the kind of picture that we will cherish forever. She plays with light in beautiful ways and will give you tons of frame-worthy shots. 2. She has an excellent personality. Tonya is the kind of person you instantly like. She's warm and fun. All the guests loved her. But she gets right down to business when it comes time to make the magic happen. But there's something about the way she connects with people that allows her to take great photographs of them. 3. She takes video. I'm not even sure we realized it during our wedding, but Tonya was taking intermittent video as well as pictures. She made us an incredible wedding video. Forget getting a separate videographer, just use Tonya. 4. She turns the pictures around quickly. You won't believe how excited you get to see your wedding pictures. With Tonya you don't have to wait forever. She'll give you fun candids almost instantly and you'll get the whole ream of photos just about the time your coming down off your wedding high. Then the pictures put you right back up there again. 5. She's reasonably priced. Frankly, for what we got, I felt like we underpaid. Use her. You won't regret it. And your memories will thank you. read more

Tonya Poprocks!!! Poprock Photography handled our wedding photography this past September, 2013. During our time working together she was professional, courteous, kind and bursting at the seams with personality. She included engagement photos, rehearsal dinner pictures and the big day photographs for one amazing packaged price. Tonya really knows how to make people feel comfortable in front of a camera. She knows how to capture the main event moments and excels at capturing the in-between moments. We loved her candid, sincere style of recording life. My wife and I are still receiving comments from our family members about how much they enjoyed her style too! Tonya was masterful at connecting with all types of folks, from babies to grandparents. She somehow manages to be everywhere without being noticed (don't let her hair confuse you). Once the wedding was complete she was very quick in returning our photos. And unlike some other photographers- she gave us almost EVERYTHING. The moments most newlyweds are not privy to seeing we were able to enjoy. Even out takes that are not frame worthy have meant so much to us to be able to see. A bride and groom are much too busy to see very moment and it means so much to us to have these beautiful candid moments to look back on. We started with a photographer and ended up with a friend! read more

I've been hesitant to write my first review, waiting for something to blow me away. Lo and behold, I entered a hurricane with Poprock! When it comes to money, my wife calls me cheap, while I prefer the term economically efficient. When we discussed the wedding, she said a good photographer is something that's worth the investment because your photos are the key thing you will have to look back on when you get old. When we hired Tonya we didn't get good, we got great. As with most things with the wedding, I was clueless what we had hired Tonya for so I was very surprised when I saw her at the rehearsal. But like anytime I see Tonya, just seeing her put a smile on my face. I soon noticed it's not just me she has that effect on as she introduced herself to everyone in the wedding party and conversed with them. Throughout the evening, family would come up to me and tell me how they loved her after meeting her. The day of the wedding, my wife got ready at the Ballantyne Resort with Tonya catching every smile. Me and my groomsmen got ready at our house and every moment was caught by Jess. I forgot that part, Tonya called 2 weeks prior asking if it was ok if she brought another photographer. We said of course she could. Jess was great taking photos. He was so cool, we gave him the nickname Young J! During the ceremony, Tonya and Young J were every where taking photos and being helpful. Young J even danced doing the white boy shuffle. Who knew there was a white boy shuffle? lol. Poprock not only helped capture our special day, but they helped make our day even more special! read more

I have used Poprock Photography several times to capture important moments in my children's lives. I highly recommend Mrs. Russ-Price's services to anyone wanting unique photos. read more