More Than Media... We're Storytellers
Every business, community, and organization has a story worth telling. At The Tarva Group, we combine strategy, creativity, and technology to help those stories connect with the people who matter most.
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Our Story
The Tarva Group was founded on a simple belief: great marketing isn't about flashy graphics or expensive equipment because it's about earning trust and telling authentic stories.
What began as a passion for visual storytelling has grown into a full-service creative agency serving businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, real estate professionals, and community organizations across North Carolina.
Today, we help our clients build brands, market properties, produce compelling videos, create modern websites, and develop marketing strategies that leave lasting impressions.
Because while technology changes every day, authentic stories never go out of style.
Lee Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Vision • Leadership • Strategy
Founded on the belief that creativity, integrity, and lasting relationships should be at the heart of every project, Lee set out with a vision to build something truly distinct. He soon began assembling a team to turn that initial idea into reality, and today, his leadership continues to shape the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
Meet Our Leadership
Behind every project is a team passionate about telling stories, building lasting relationships, and helping our clients succeed.
What Makes Us Different
*We Don't Just Create Content*
*We Build Relationships*
Every project begins with a conversation
Before we ever pick up a camera or design a website, we take the time to understand your goals, your audience, and what makes your organization unique.
Hope Harrington
Chief Operating Officer
Creativity • Design • Innovation
Hope joined the Tarva Group as Managing Partner shortly after its inception. Driven by a passion for turning creative ideas into meaningful experiences, she leads thoughtful website design, branding, and visual storytelling—helping clients bring their vision to life with designs that bring impact and engagement.
Mike McIver
Director of Client Services
Relationships • Service • Trust
Mike is passionate about building relationships and helping clients bring their vision to life. As Director of Client Services, he guides each project with clear communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional service. Drawing on decades of leadership and public service, Mike believes the strongest partnerships are built on trust, integrity, and delivering on every promise.
MEET OUR FLEET
From cinematic aerial footage to commercial inspections and municipal projects, our licensed pilots deliver safe, professional results.
Our team is made up of skilled photographers, videographers, editors, & drones! All of our drones offer unique perspectives and skills to our pilots.
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Maverick
Built as the flagship of the DJI Mavic Line, this drone has incredible versatility for daytime and nighttime shooting. Its payload includes an unrivaled Hasselblad tri-camera system!
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Hawk
Carrying a dual primary camera system, this drone flies during the day or night to bring wide angle subjects to life.
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Titan
Another tight space operator, this drone is also used for social media special projects due to its ability to shoot in the horizontal and vertical plane.
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Falcon
Love seeing those fly-throughs, this drone is our go to bringing you that superman feeling in.
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Spectre
Got a tight space or need a shot, our Mavic Mini is the go to! And, by the way, it can take off and land on water too.
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Shadow
This American made drone distinguishes itself with its unparalleled object avoidance system. For projects that require object tracking, this is our go to guy!