About Staged Photography
We all have a story. Here is what we want you to know about ours… Photography is our passion. We take it very seriously. We are both wives and mom’s. We get it. It is the most important job you will ever love. Life is to be documented. The life and loves you have created should be documented. A photo can capture and reveal the truest part of who you and your family are, creating a treasured keepsake. We consider photography an art and as such are very particular about each session and image. We tend to the small details as much as the big details. We are perfectionists.
TANVI SKIBA
- Born and raised in Northern Virginia
- Married her soulmate Gene (actually they eloped 32 years ago)
- Proud mom to twins Dhyllan and Izabelle
- Is a structural engineer by trade. She designed and built bridges before finding her true passion in photography
- Photography statifies her wildly creative side while the engineer in her keeps her attention to detail in sharp focus it makes for impressive and captivating work!
- She cries easily commercials, movies, music, watching people hug and say goodbye at the airport. Almost every occasion requires tissues.
- Is a lifelong vegetarian but yet cooks the most amazing meat dishes ever (seriously delicious)
- A bit obsessed about her workouts (I was being kind with “bit”… totally obsessed)
- Loves fashion, makeup and keeping up with whats hot but yet has a classic style that is simply beautiful.
- Loves travel and adventure. Her favorite “I NEED to go back spot is Switzerland“ Her I NEED to get there spot is India.
- At the end of the day a cup of tea and a good book makes her happy.
LEEANN DISERAFINO
- Born in New York, spent her childhood in Savannah Ga, then moved back up north. She’s a New Yorker with a twist.
- Married to her love Lou for 25 years (and counting)!
- Mom to 3 spectacular kids. Olivia and twins Luke and Mia.
- Loves bringing new photography ideas to life and creating new set designs. She sees photography props and shoot ideas just about everywhere we go.
- Not just Italian, she’s Sicilian. Translate, passionate fiery personality (full of life) who loves meeting new people.
- Plays by her own rules, is down to earth and very funny.
- Loves country music especially Keith Urban and is completely obsessed with Jamie Fraser of Outlander (completely). A true romantic.
- Loves to travel and dreams of retiring to Italy.
Our pledge: We will work with you from start to finish to ensure the desired outcome. From wardrobe choices, location of the shoot, prop selection, posing and lifestyle images (sometimes kids just need to be kids and do their thing…silly grins, cheesy smiles, and pouts too). Right down to image selection and medium preferences, we will be there through it all. We know that photography is both an investment of time and money. We strive with each session to create something unique and beautiful. Our goal is to create art with the images of those you love and for you to hang them on your walls and treasure them. It's just that simple. We are honored to take family photos and help tell your story. We love creating moments and connections. It’s our way of freezing time even if just for a moment.
