Your Bradenton Photographer

Our Team

Maya Lazaro

Maya is a dedicated photographer's assistant and editor at Roohi Photography. She plays a key role in supporting photoshoots and ensuring seamless execution from setup to post-production. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, she enhances and refines images to maintain our Roohi Photography signature style. Additionally, Maya manages the brand’s online presence, creating engaging content and nurturing client connections through social media. 

In addition to her work at Roohi Photography, Maya is also the manager of Tierney Lane, our charming and versatile event space. She oversees daily operations, from client bookings to event coordination, ensuring that every occasion runs smoothly. Her dedication to organization, creativity, and client satisfaction makes her an invaluable asset to both businesses. 

Michelle Galletto

She is a solid listener, hearing the needs of her clients and using her knowledge to educate them on understanding the products best suited for each individual. She understands the importance of building one-on-one relationships to learn more about each of her clients and creating an overall experience specific to their needs. She draws inspiration from vintage styles and fashions, as well as modern-day looks to bring each of her clients' visions to life. Michele’s designs range from soft detail oriented to classic structured styles. She takes pride in all of the designs she creates, working hard to keep up with the latest trends in hair and makeup. 

Originally from Upstate New York, Michele is a graduate of the Aveda Institute of St Petersburg. She began her career in hair and makeup ten years ago, quickly realizing her biggest passion was creating unique and personalized looks for each of her clients. 

Danielle LaVallee

She’s been the perfect addition to our behind the scenes coordinating! She has spent the past year learning about our booking and scheduling process. She is helping take our company to the next level and creating systems to make booking with us as easy as possible. 

Danielle is new to the photoshoot world but comes with an extensive background in administrative work.

Megan Jachimski

Beginning her career in salons focusing on cut, coloring and formal hair, while training with top educators within the Redken brand. Megan shifted her focus to the photoshoot industry due to her strong passion for occasion hair and being apart of clients special days. Megan takes pride in the work she creates and is keeping up with the latest trends, techniques and products, along with expanding her portfolio. Listening to the client is the key in this industry and Megan works really hard to create the perfect look that makes clients feel beautiful for their photoshoot. Joining the Lasting Luxe team has brought her passion for creativity back and could not be happier to follow her dreams.

Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Megan graduated from the Aveda Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida 13 years ago.

Tara Schwartz

She has worked with a large array of clientele including celebrities, tv personalities, brides and much more. With over 12 years of experience in the beauty industry, she has been an incredible asset to have working with our team. Her personality shines and she is an absolute joy to be around! 

After spending a couple of years in NYC, Tara has moved back to the Tampa area and is continuing to do her passion of hair and makeup artistry.

Lindsay Travis

She has many certifications which include beauty makeup, tattoo/scar/bruise camouflage, custom lash application, teaching makeup lessons and theater makeup - including special effects and drag. 

In 2017, she expanded her portfolio to include hair styling as well as joining the Lasting Luxe Artistry team. She believes that delivering diverse styles in a professional, fun and free flowing manner is not only an art form but a core component for a seamless and memorable wedding day! 

Lindsay started her career in Maryland as a makeup artist in 2009 before moving to the Tampa Bay area in 2012. During her 8 years with MAC Cosmetics she had the opportunity to further her education as well as facilitate trainings for other artists up and down the east coast. 

Lauren Massemini

Originally from Rhode Island, she worked at a well known salon in the area until 2014 where she opened up her own salon. After realizing color and cuts weren’t in her future she switched over to beauty services such as eyelashes, spray tanning and of course, makeup. After working in the bridal industry in New England for several years she decided to relocate to downtown St. Petersburg! Lauren specializes in natural looks, "no makeup" makeup, soft glam, and super glam as requested. She is a self taught makeup artist who always researches new techniques and brands to fill her kit. Lauren has worked in the industry along with television, movie and photoshoot sets. She always puts her best foot forward no matter what the job may entail. As long as her clients feel beautiful, she is happy! 

Lauren’s career in the beauty industry started in 2010 where she attended Toni + Guy Hairdressing Academy.

Yanna Ma

Yanna has been working with the Lasting Luxe team since 2012. She loves all things beauty. She prides herself in staying educated in the latest products and industry techniques. When she isn’t busy doing glam makeup and hair, you can find her in the Luxe Beauty Co salon doing lash extensions. She is certified in classic and volume lash extensions.    

Her work reflects her passion and artistic ability to create the perfect look for each client.