Hi, I’m Tanya…
Award-winning photographer, artist, theatre designer, and the owner of Tanya Eivin Photography. Together, we lay the foundation for your legacy through a series of powerful images that skyrocket your self-esteem and remind you that loving yourself is not a luxury, but a necessity. My magic power is helping you rediscover the long-lost excitement of being photographed, and experience seeing yourself the way you have never seen yourself before!












my philosophy
unapologetic chaser of LIFE’s AUTHENTIC MOMENTS
As a photographer, I firmly believe that the world around us doesn’t need a filter for us to see its beauty. All that is needed is a keen eye, passion, and the right tools to capture it in its raw preciousness. There is a picture around every corner, in every scene and moment, and I am an unapologetic chaser of these images, documenting and preserving the world’s beauty for generations to come.
Welcome to the Studio
portraits
Without us realizing it, our personal story defines the way we show up in pictures. I take it as a good thing because it reflects who we are up close in a genuine and intimate way. Together, we bring out all the things that fire up your soul so that I can capture it in a series of beautiful, deeply personal portraits.


branding & headshots
You are one of a kind, and so is your business. Your brand is a reflection of you, your personality, your values, and your pioneering spirit. Your branding images must showcase that in the best possible way.
ACTOR HEADSHOTS
As a performer, you are the face of your own brand. Acting is your business, and your headshots are your entertainment industry business cards. With a single look at it, anyone can determine if you take your own business seriously…


PERSONALITIES
During our photoshoot we have so much fun together, that it’s a must to conclude it on a high note! So, that’s how the culmination of each session looks like… you just being unapologetically yourself.
HER STORY™: AGELESS BEAUTY
Beautiful friend, you deserve to be celebrated. My camera becomes a mirror reflecting not just your physical beauty, but the fire within you – the resilience that’s carried you through life’s challenges, the strength that defines you, and the unique spirit that makes you one-of-a-kind.


Hey Stranger™
Hey Stranger™ is about reminding you that the stranger in the mirror isn’t a stranger at all. It’s the vibrant core of who you’ve always been, masked by the layers of life. It’s about rediscovering that spark, joy, that fire within, and recognizing that it all never truly gone away.
BOUDOIR
I am here to whisk you away from what you were taught to believe, and to get you to the other side of your personal transformation. To show you the new you that you probably haven’t met yet, through the affectionate and adoring lens of my camera as if it were through your lover’s eyes.

recent articles
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Hey Stranger™ Is About Meeting Yourself Anew (And, Maybe Someone New?)…
Hey there, new friend! Or, should I say ‘Hey stranger’? Nope, probably not. Because, in my mind, you are no longer a stranger. I already know that we must have…
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Set the Trend: Editorial Senior Portraits Austin, TX
An Austin mom stresses less about senior portraits every year. Here’s how an editorial studio session takes wardrobe, styling, and planning off her plate.
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Men Deserve Better Than This: A Photographer On Dating Profile Photos For Men
PHOTOGRAPHY · DATING PROFILE PHOTOGRAPHER · TANYA EIVIN PHOTOGRAPHY By Tanya Metaxa | Austin, TX & Long Island, NY-based photographer | There is a photographer telling men that women have…
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Beyond Dinner and a Movie: An Austin portrait Photographer’s Guide to Truly Unforgettable Date Ideas
As an Austin portrait and boudoir photographer, I spend my days chasing authentic moments and exploring the hidden corners of this incredible city. Over the years, I have discovered that the most memorable experiences are the ones that break from routine and invite real connection. Whether you are planning a first date or celebrating decades together, Austin has something extraordinary waiting for you.

