President & CMO

Mike is the co-founder, President & CMO of TDC Main Street. He began his career as a corporate and interior/architectural photographer, went on to serve as the University Photographer at James Madison University for nearly a decade, then served as TDC’s Creative Director and eventual President.

When he’s not working, he can be found enjoying time with his wife and two children and riding his mountain bike.

Director of Real Estate Marketing

John was born in the Midwest and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba by a family full of photographers and filmmakers. He has been behind a camera for 17 years working through his college years at Eastern Mennonite University as a videographer, filming documentaries in 5 countries. He then started J. Ellis Photography in 2010 and has photographed over 300 weddings and thousands of portraits all over the US and Canada. He now partners with his wife, Annie, who is also a wedding photographer.

In his spare time he spends time traveling and exploring with Annie and their 2 daughters.

Director of Operations

Megan is the co-founder and Director of Operations at TDC Main Street. She handles everything behind-the-scenes and is present from start to finish of every single project.

Megan is a wife, mother of two sweet boys, a former 7th grade math teacher, and an entrepreneur at heart. When she’s not working, Megan enjoys playing with her kids, crafting, and trips to the beach.

Photographer and Videographer

C. L. Russell is a father, husband, and professional photographer. Born and raised in Front Royal Virginia, C.L. studied Computer Science at JMU. He started his career in computer science while raising his two sons. C.L. developed his passion for photography while snapping photos of the boys and honed his skills between park visits and playdates. Snapping photos soon became more than a fun way to memorialize his family's moments. Russell started to take on wedding and portrait commissions, capturing other family's intimate moments as well as his own. While he still does portraits and wedding photos, Russell has more recently expanded into real estate photography. He focuses on the flourishes found within each home, using lighting and contrast to showcase every stunning detail.

Photographer and Videographer

Lisa, a proud JMU alum, is a storyteller at heart. She uses photos, video, music, and words to bring each story to life. Owner of Lisa Houff Photography in Bridgewater, Virginia, she focuses on photographing Girls and Women to bolster their confidence with beautiful prints and wall art. She also photographs families, and does professional headshots.

Lisa and husband Terry raised two daughters – Jessie, an artist living in Baltimore, and Katie, a Stage Manager based in Brooklyn. When Lisa isn’t holding a camera, she’s devouring books about leadership, photography, and an occasional murder mystery. She’s a huge movie buff, and is also brushing up on French and Spanish. Lisa is thrilled and honored to be on The TDC Main Street team!

Photographer and Videographer

Zack has worked as a videographer & photographer for almost a decade, including 6 years in Washington DC, and 2 years at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX. He now lives in Harrisonburg with his wife Gretchen, son Simon, and dog Nova.

Zack enjoys shooting a wide variety of projects, but he specializes in video production, event photography, and real estate. He is also an FAA licensed drone pilot.

When he’s not filming, Zack loves to garden and play tennis.

Photographer

Chris Carrillo has lived in the Shenandoah Valley since 2009 and has worked as a photographer and professional musician for several years. He specializes in portraiture, sports, concert, event, and higher ed photography. When not behind the camera, Chris is a music professor at James Madison University helping young adults explore and develop their passions.

Photographer and Videographer

Christian Lucas is a photographer and videographer based in Harrisonburg. His eight years of experience has pulled him from a desk job and lead to start Christian Dante Media. He has expanded his photography and videography skills to reflect his creative inspirations. His work includes portrait, wedding, automotive, and commercial.

Never bored, Christian's passion leaks into every area of his life. In his free time he enjoys learning to suck less at golf, planning trips with his wife, Miranda and dabbling in the world of coffee.

Photographer

Marlise Lee is a photographer and artist with over 20 years of professional experience. Her work as a photographer has taken her all over the world, and her art and photos have been published in St. John Magazine, Digging for Answers; Prehistoric Archaeology of Northwestern Colorado, Bolivia Querida, Pipelines to the Past, and UNIGQUAT—Legends; Alaskan Alutiiq legends.

She owns and operates Cameo Fine Art & Photography, a unique art studio that offers high-end photography services as well as custom paintings and original artwork.

Photographer and Videographer

Tarik Begic is a Croatia-born, Bosnian-American videographer and photographer. Throughout his career, he has primarily focused on narrative filmmaking. In his free time, he enjoys writing, directing, and editing short films and documentaries with his trusted team of creatives. After graduating from Bridgewater College with a degree in communication, he has worked in various aspects of the photo and video industry.

When he's not immersed in film, video, or photo projects, Tarik spends his time hiking, collecting vinyl records, and skateboarding.