Our Founders
R. Brett Melius, Co-Founder & Co-Chair, A New York native and graduate of the 
NYC's, School of Visual Arts, Brett Melius started his career in photography over 10 years ago mentored by some of the most prestigious names in the industry. As a student Brett assisted professionals like, Bruce Wolfe and Guy Aroch. Brett has worked for international modeling agencies like Elite, Wilhelmina and IMG. To date, Brett can be found shooting some of the most talented Athletes, Actors, Recording Artists and Models around the world. Brett's work can be found in a variety of publications, including: Amsterdam News, Boston Herald, Flyer Magazine, Positive Community and Source Magazine. Brett's style has been described as documentary, with the ability to capture the "moment." With a focus on photographing celebrities and everyday people, Brett’s heart mission is to save millions of through increasing awareness through Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. click here to view some of Brett's photography
Shana Melius, M.B.A, Co-Founder & Co-Chair, Born in Manhattan, New York raised in the Bronx, NY and Winston-Salem, NC, Shana found out at an early age that leadership was in her destiny. Coming from an entrepreneurial background within her family, where both grandfather’s owned their own businesses. Shana began her career in the music industry at The Inc Records (formerly Murder Inc. Records) in 2001. She worked as one of Grammy winning artist, Ja Rule Manager’s assistants. She left in 2004 to start her own publicity and photography firm, Mac-Melius Agency, Inc. with now husband Brett Melius, where they have worked with celebrities such as Kansas City Chiefs Thomas Jones, artist Lil Kim, DJ Clue, . Shana’s mission has made it a life mission to save millions of lives through Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.
