Tanya Malott is a fine art and portrait photographer based in Hudson, New York, with deep roots in New York City and a career that spans more than three decades. Known for capturing the spirit and energy of her subjects, she works with clients in the Hudson Valley, New York City, and around the world. Her practice blends editorial sophistication with a fine art sensibility, creating images that feel timeless, soulful, and alive.

If you’d like to know me better…

My work has evolved enormously over three decades, and only now am I able to name what has been true all along: I do not just take photographs, I translate essence.

I began as a fashion photographer, then a reportage-style wedding photographer, then a portrait and brand photographer. I have photographed women, men, families, spiritual leaders, changemakers, and even Malala. Over time, I discovered that these labels miss the heart of what I do. What matters is not what I photograph, it is who.

I am a highly sensitive empath with an eye for beauty and a gift for seeing energy. I capture images with my heart, not only with my lens. Whether I am photographing a woman, a family, or the ocean, my intention is always the same: that you feel the presence, spirit, and vitality of the subject shining through.

Every great portrait is a collaboration between subject and photographer. Cameras do not take pictures, people do. My role is to hold space so that you are not only seen by me, but by everyone who encounters your image. I want your portraits to carry your strength, wisdom, joy, and beauty into the world.

Working with me is not just about the photo, it is about connection. Some connections take time, others happen in an instant, but they always shape the images we create.

I have lived a life of contrasts: photographing royalty and refugees, marrying in a medieval castle and sleeping on an airport floor. I am both grounded and mystical, a mother, an adventurer, and a believer in alchemy. All of that lives in my work.

If you are ready to be truly seen, reach out.