Visual Storytelling for people
who don't want to perform

A quiet way to be seen

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I create brand films, B-roll and visual stories for independent founders and soulpreneurs building businesses with meaning. The work is collaborative and unrushed — shaped around your pace, your environment, and what feels natural to you. Whether it’s for your website, social media, or a specific project, the focus is always on capturing something honest and usable, without pushing you into a style or persona that doesn’t fit.

Space to show up as yourself.

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ABOUT

MEET Tonya

I believe in real moments — the ones that happen when no one’s trying too hard. I work with people who care deeply about what they’re building, but don’t want to turn into a performance to be seen — the ones who want their videos to feel like them, not a version that’s louder, slicker, or more polished than real life. Presence matters. Trust matters. And when there’s space to breathe, the good stuff has room to show up.

I create brand films, B-roll and visual stories for independent founders and soulpreneurs building businesses with meaning. The work is collaborative and unrushed — shaped around your pace, your environment, and what feels natural to you. Whether it’s for your website, social media, or a specific project, the focus is always on capturing something honest and usable, without pushing you into a style or persona that doesn’t fit.

Ways I work :

  • Brand & CLient Films (B-roll & Direction)
  • Events & Workshop Filming & editing
  • Podcast Production & video editing 
  • editing for web & socials

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MY Work

One of my most dreaded things was how to do social media content, especially video content. I tried to research and copy what others were doing, but I just ended up feeling not good enough, pretty enough, and not creative enough. Working with Tonya helped me realise that I just needed to be me, instead of trying to be someone else. She made me feel so comfortable and shooting b-rolls felt more like play than a chore.

I HAD SO MUCH FUN!!

Jasmine Lau
Counsellor & Reiki Teacher

Thanks for making this shoot so much fun!! You really helped me reflect on what I wanted to say and showcase my personality so well! The astrobranding session and your understanding of my essence made it so easy for me to show up as the real me in my intro video! It was great working with you on it and excited for the next one
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made it so easy to show up as me!"

"The Astrobranding session

Rhianne Lovell-boland
podcast strategist & emcee

There are some people who make you feel safe to exist just as you are. Tonya is one of those people. She works with what is present rather than forcing a creative concept. She moves around like a ninja, quietly and with precision. I felt free to focus on my events just as I was, knowing Tonya would intuitively notice and honour the important details. I’m thankful she was there to support me in capturing meaningful moments, 

WHO I AM"

"She sees me for

Dionne Lim
Voice & life Coach

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