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Portrait Masters | Award Winning Photography

What can I say about The Portrait Masters it was an incredible experience!!! Four days of world renowned photographers lecturing on their journey as photographers and more importantly their journey as people. Platon moved me to tears; Joyce Tenneson is challenging me to do more personal projects; Richard Wood, oh my gosh the creativity that he has is mind blowing… Parker Pfister took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions, such a talent!! Felix, the other Richard, Zack and Lola were incredible as well!! And then there was our host Sue Bryce –I would have to write a whole another blog post about this lady!! She is my mentor and an incredible business woman, but Sue Bryce, the human, shines so bright you need protective eyewear!! I thank her for her beautiful candor at her farewell Portrait Masters speech; she keeps it real and propels me to LEVEL UP in my craft!!! Not only did the conference have these amazing speakers, the ballroom was filled with 25 shooting bays with models  (see my two shooting bay images ) the bays were draped with Oliphant Backdrops (one day I WILL own one of these backdrops!!) there was ton of gear there to look at and purchase… AND …the fellow photographers!! What a beautiful community of people!! I miss it already– but already dreaming about next year!!

One of my favorite quotes from Platon: “I have failed more than the younger generation has even tried.” My friends whether you are a photographer or not, this quote is for you. It is okay to fail. Failing is where you learn, where you grow and where the strength of your success is BORN. Be brave and put yourself/your work out there. The world needs YOU!! So, with that– I submitted 15 images into the Portrait Masters this time around (compared to my first submission of 5). These images are judged by 5 of these world renowned photographers and there were nearly 7,000 images submitted. I feel very happy about these images — but I am ready to grow, I am ready to fail and I am ready for a Silver, or maybe even a Gold : )

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Professional Branding Photography | Manassas Photographer

Branding images are critical for your success!! Not only do I help you decide what to wear and guide you on what to bring, I am mindful of all the little details. Colors, backgrounds , the way you place your hands are just a few things that I am watching out for. All of these details add to the finished feeling of the image. The little details build on each other to convey your larger story!! This guy right here come in for a multi-purpose shoot. He is going places, I just know!! I would love to help YOU with your brand. I was a graphic designer for many years before becoming a full time photographer– let’s chat about getting you and your brand to the next LEVEL!!

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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.”

Ulanhot DG- Pick 3 words to describe your work:
buy modafinil usa 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!

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What My Clients Are Saying | Manassas Portrait Photographer

I am so honored to photograph people! I love celebrating the landmarks and milestones with my clients, helping clients brand themselves professionally through headshots and concept photography,  and when I can create a portrait where a woman can see her beauty as she is, without her self inflicted judgement – well, there are no words for this!! It moves me!! Here are a few things my clients are saying: 

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