A New Take on Family Pictures and How to Describe ThemHere in Los Angeles, CA, we’re starting to get back to some sense of normalcy. Imagine this Memorial Day weekend is your first holiday back home with your friends and family after a long time without seeing each other; especially since the COVID quarantine. As dinner wraps up, somebody might take out one of the old family photo albums to reminisce. The following hour or so will involve storytelling about the family memories the pictures captured. This stroll down memory lane will bring up a feeling of happiness, excitement, and warm nostalgia that may leave a person or two with wet eyes.  A Los Angeles photographer takes a candid family picture as they prepare a meal.
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The Ultimate Guide To MastermindAs business owners, many times we have a small team of people or it may be a team of "I". That’s why it’s great to be a part of a Mastermind group. You may be wondering what's the definition of a Mastermind. Have you read the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill? In this book, the word "Mastermind" was first used. It’s where a group of two or more business owners/individuals come together to exchange knowledge and encourage one another. Simply put, a Mastermind group’s purpose is to be a group of committed business owners who agree to meet regularly and help each other grow in both their business and personal lives. In this blog I will answer questions about the mastermind definition as well as how you can find one, the top reasons to join and mastermind group and how to start your own mastermind group.  NEWS: Latest After COVID SmackdownDear friends,
With the states of California and Virginia reopening soon, I want to check in and make sure you and your loved ones are doing ok! I also want to let you know Tamieka Smith Photography will be opening for business May 15, 2020, offering family, military event and headshot photography that comply with state and local guidelines of maintaining adequate physical distance among 10 or less people. Family Quarantine BingoThe last few weeks have been interesting and I've been looking for ways to entertain my kids and when I find interesting ways I enjoy sharing them with you. Today, I'm sharing my family Quarantine Bingo card and by quarantine bucket dream list.  Download a copy of the bingo card. This game is great to place with kids during this time of quarantine. At the end of the week, the winner can watch their favorite movie or something else.
What to do with kids during Coronavirus?
The kids around California and Northern Virginia are out of school; now what? If you’re like myself and most parents, you’re looking for activities for your children to get engaged in that can be done safely inside the home. Especially since the state of California is now in full self quarantine mode.
Here are a few recommendations: 1. Play a board game. Whether is a traditional board game or a game on an electronic device, it can be a mind shifter. Do you have a favorite game? I love playing Scrabble on my phone. It keeps the score and we just pass the cell phone around to each other. 
Play Board Games
Our Community Comes First - COVID-19Dear TSP Readers, As you know, COVID-19 is affecting our daily lives and community. Just moments ago, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that events with over 50 people either be cancelled or postponed (for the next eight weeks). I know this time may be difficult for you and your family. I want you to know that I am here to fully support you. Here is what that support looks like: Postponements If you need to postpone your event or portrait session, please email me with the new date and time. I will transfer your event/session date for you if I have the date available on my calendar. I’m happy to transfer all payments to your event/session date within one calendar year.  Cancellations
If the unthinkable happens and you end up having to cancel your date, unfortunately, there are no refunds. However, email me and let’s work together to make the most of this situation. I don't want either of us to be left empty-handed. Jacebox Storage Food ContainersMoms do you have countless food storage containers and looking for something that is more sustainable and will keep your food? Have you heard of Jacebox? If you haven't, I highly recommend checking them out. This containers are great! Their mission is to reduce the amount of waste produced as well as provide an amazing food storage container. In addition to being a stainless steel container, they are oven safe, freezer safe, and dishwasher safe. To top it off, the owner of the company is a military spouse.  Capturing Everlasting Moments in Timeless PhotographsFamily pictures tell stories; the story of our family. Yes, words do the same, but pictures capture important moments along with the emotions being – for the lack of better words – emoted. In the age of smartphones, everybody takes pictures of the smallest moments. This includes food. Let’s think about it, you care what food you ate at 15 years ago? I know I won’t. However, the way your child smiles will be something you will always want to remember. Especially when they have teeth missing.  Black Leather Promotion Album - StullHaving your promotion ceremonies at The National Archives Museum is an amazing venue but once you have your digital images, the next step is determining how you would like to remember those memories. A luxurious leather album is a great choice. This black leather album was designed for Colonel Stull and his family. The leather is soft to the touch and is exquisite.  |
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Hello, I'm Tamieka, the owner of and photographer behind Tamieka Smith Photography a Los Angeles family photographer and Northern Virginia/National Archives Promotion Ceremony photographer in Torrance, CA. I am happy you came to visit the blog! I hope you find inspiration and helpful tips. In addition, to a peek into my life as a family photographer.
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