Tara Michele Photography & Custom Signs LLC

Tara Michele Photography & Custom Signs LLC T A R A M I C H E L E P H O T O G R A P H Y . C O M Since I can remember I've had a love art, poetry and photography. I also own and operate a Sign company.

I suppose it comes natural, my father and grandfather were artists. I remember always drawing and having a throw away camera in my hand snapping away pictures. As I got older I didn't pursue my passions because I was distracted by other things. All that I have been through has pushed me even further into my pursuing my passion. Over the years I've continued to draw and write poetry even though it

wasn't often but I didn't think much of pursuing photography outside of taking pictures of my family. A few years ago that changed, I brought a camera and it reignited my passion for photography so I began pursuing that passion on a professional level and created Pure Essence Photography which I later rebranded as Tara Michele Photography. I am passionate about photography and I am driven. I do my best to capture the best images that I can of my clients to insure they are getting the best quality photography services. It was originally owned by my father James "Mike" Triggs, the business was previously known as Art & Sign (est. 1980.) In 2005, when I was about 27, shortly before Mike's death, he passed the business down to me. I was not expecting his death and knowing nothing about running a business I had a lot to learn and quickly if I was the business was going to survive. I don't give up easily and it wasn't easy but I somehow kept the business alive and still own and operate it today. In 2018 I started the photography business. I now provide a variety of services through my businesses. I am 45 years old and a single mother of four amazing children, 17, 16, 12 & 9. Two of them have special needs (one has Mosaic Down Syndrome & Mosaic Trisomy 14 & my youngest child has Autism. They are all the center of my world. So when I'm not making signs or photographing my clients I am likely with my babies enjoying every moment I can because they grow so quickly. My hobbies are drawing, writing poetry, roller skating, lifting weights, swimming and pretty much doing anything fun. :)

This business is how I support them. So when you book a session with me know that I value YOU because without you I can not provide for them. I will always do my best to provide quality work and products to you. In 2012 I also founded a non profit that serves children with special needs and their families. To find out more visit Thisability.org.

Running a nonprofit can feel like you’re supposed to know everything at once funding, compliance, programs, marketing, b...
09/06/2026

Running a nonprofit can feel like you’re supposed to know everything at once funding, compliance, programs, marketing, board structure, fundraising, paperwork, and everything in between.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I now offer nonprofit support through Tara Michele Studio, including:

• Nonprofit Startup & Compliance Support
• Grant & Funding Research
• Organizational Reviews
• One-Time Strategy Sessions & Ongoing Mentorship
• Branding, Marketing & Promotional Materials
• Nonprofit Leadership Resources

a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) with professional training in Grant Writing and Entrepreneurship, 14+ years of hands-on nonprofit leadership, and 20+ years of business experience.
I'm completing my bachelor's degree in Public Administration with a minor in Psychology through Liberty University.

Free consultations are available.

Visit: taramichelephotography.com/nonprofitservices

Practical support for nonprofit leaders at every stage. Get help with nonprofit startup and compliance, grant and funding research, organizational development, mentorship, branding, marketing, and promotional materials.

🤍Congratulations to DeWarren and Candace! Their wedding day was filled with love, joy and unforgettable moments. It was ...
08/30/2026

🤍Congratulations to DeWarren and Candace! Their wedding day was filled with love, joy and unforgettable moments. It was truly an honor to capture their special day.
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August 22, 2026

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📸 Had the opportunity to photograph today’s ribbon cutting celebration for The Vault! Ciarra Morris & Tytwan WilliamsCo...
08/02/2026

📸 Had the opportunity to photograph today’s ribbon cutting celebration for The Vault! Ciarra Morris & Tytwan Williams
Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this beautiful space to life.
Thank you for trusting Tara Michele Photography & Custom Signs.
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📸 Had the opportunity to photograph today’s ribbon cutting celebration for The Vault! Ciarra Morris & Tytwan WilliamsCo...
08/02/2026

📸 Had the opportunity to photograph today’s ribbon cutting celebration for The Vault! Ciarra Morris & Tytwan Williams
Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this beautiful space to life.
Thank you for trusting Tara Michele Photography & Custom Signs.
❤

Some love stories don’t need grand words, they’re written in quiet smiles, gentle touches, and the way two people look a...
07/16/2026

Some love stories don’t need grand words, they’re written in quiet smiles, gentle touches, and the way two people look at each other when the rest of the world fades away.

Photography has always been my passion and a way of preserving the moments that matter most, and it was an honor to capture a small piece of this beautiful chapter in Fredericksburg. Here’s to a lifetime of choosing each other, every single day. 🤍✨

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135 West Tabb Street
Petersburg, VA
23803

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