Life Long Friends | Manassas Portrait Photographer

Our time here is not always perfect or easy, but when you have “your people” you can get through any thing!! Today, I am celebrating my friendship with Lisa, 48 years of friendship to be exact!! Can I tell you HOW MUCH FUN THIS WAS!! I am so thankful for her and her friendship throughout my life.  You can even see that back in high school, I was having fun with posing. I shot the “Gloria Vanderbelt” ad with a tripod and self timer. Obliviously, there was no stylist on hand- because they would have said, “take off the socks”: ) But, it is a very fond memory!! If you have a few minutes, check out our video — I am so thankful we did this!! And I can’t wait to be looking back on this experience and thinking “we were so crazy when we had that girls weekend in 2018.” Take time to celebrate the loved ones in your world!! Wouldn’t you like to have a shoot with YOUR Best Friend??? (PS- thanks to my patient husband, who photographed us together!!)

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Mother and Daughter Portraits | Manassas Family Portraits

Coco Channel came in with her people!! I loved this shoot – and ALL these ladies rocked it — including 5 month old Coco! Ash is going to college this fall — what a beautiful way to celebrate this summer with a photoshoot!! They have beautiful portraits, keepsake boxes and an experience of a lifetime!!

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Paris and Normandy | Photographers Vacation

Well, what can I say… I LOVED France!! It was truly an epic trip. Paris has won my heart, the architecture, the textures, the fashion, and the BREAD! (and the wine) I am a big impressionist painters fan -not only for the artwork, but for their rebelliousness against convention. The impressionists really did pave the way for future artists to create their art as THEY experience it. Monet has always has been one of my favorite impressionists. To see his paintings in person, and to see his home and gardens of more than 40 years, was the highlight of my trip. I learned that he was an artist with his gardening as well as his painting; he planned every detail of  the landscaping! Some of the other places we saw, Notre Dame Cathedral (I loved the Gargoyle tour–great leg workout), Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint Michael, Chateau de Pirou, Giverny, Saint Mere Eglise, Honfluer and the beaches of D-Day. Omaha Beach, (which is first sunset photo) you might remember this beach from the movie Saving Private Ryan, was amazing to see in person. As I walked on these beaches, I was overwhelmed with a deep sense of reverence and a realization of the human cost of freedom. I hope you enjoy the photos – I can’t wait to go back!!

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Manassas Printer and Health Advocate

I met Tiffany many years ago when I needed to have a collection of save-the-dates and invitations printed for my husband’s parents. When I walked into the printshop, she was bubbly and so friendly! I immediately thought, I like this chick!! As I have gotten to know Tiffany, I realized she is one of those people that you want to always keep in your life!  She is one heck of a woman, entrepreneur, equestrienne, and now health advocate. She inspires me, and if you ever meet her, I bet you will feel the same way — and that’s why she is featured here as a “cool woman.”

Melzo DG- Pick 3 words to describe your work:
http://reborn-babies-dolls.com/reasons-for-keeping-reborn-baby-dolls/ T- COMMUNITY-FUN-REWARDING

DG-What is it that you want your work to do?
T-For my printing business, Evolution Printing,  I want people to be comfortable with us, to trust us to do a GREAT job every time. I want the community that I love to understand that ink on paper is a passion of ours, so we will always put everything we have into every job.

DG-What kinds of things do you like to do outside of work?
T-When I am not pedaling my printing and sign wares, I can be seen:

on the back of my horse practicing to get back down the centerline,

With my beautiful family, my boys and my husband, hanging around the house or traveling the country in our RV,

I am PASSIONATE about health and wellness. After being diagnosed with MS in March of 2018, I am on a one woman (along with my husband so a one woman, one man??) quest to reverse my symptoms and cure all autoimmune disorders through whole foods and clean meats. I also have removed and am still removing all toxins from my life, starting with foods and now using home made soaps, dishwashing liquid, detergent, lotions, toothpaste, you name it I will create it myself for me and my family if I can!

DG-If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self what would it be?
T-Let go and let GOD. He never meant for any of us to carry the burdens we put on ourselves. I would tell myself I AM worthy of love and a blessed life, no matter what the enemy whispers to me.

DG-What is something that inspires you?
T-My husband 🙂 We have been together since high school and he has persevered through so much. He is strong, mentally and physically and I am not sure I would have the healing that I do with out him fighting by my side and keeping me going on especially on those down days. He is the visionary behind Evolution Printing, and works tirelessly to ensure our clients needs are met, and of course at home that our family is well taken care of. He is the most selfless person I have ever met, always willing to lend a hand to anyone.

DG-What led you to becoming an advocate for health?
T-After my diagnosis, it didn’t sit well with me to just “take a pill”. I needed to know the root cause and as to why this was happening to ME. I was a healthy eater, I worked out 4 times a week, I worked my ass off for my business and for my family…why ME? I  know now God has put me on a journey of a lifetime and has led me to the most amazing people and stories, and is leading me to a full restoration…and in return all I have been asked to do is share my story in the hopes it helps so many other people. All the glory to God, I am just a messenger!

DG-What is your favorite place?
T- ON THE BACK OF MY HORSE!

Parisian Photo Shoot | Manassas Portrait Photography

This shoot was incredible!! I had a vintage Parisian vision. One of the looks we went for had a Moulin Rogue feel- I think we knocked it out of the park!  My friend Betty, a fashion barista, was on set as our stylist – and the makeup and hair was by Makeup By Dina. I really LOVE how this turned out! What do you think?

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