Air Force Promotion Ceremony at The U.S. Capitol Last month, I had the honor of photographing Colonel Veeder's promotion ceremony at the United States Capitol building on the Speaker of the House balcony. It is a beautiful location as the balcony overlooks the National Mall in Washington D.C. In addition, the Washington Monument is in the background. That morning, there was an inch of snow on the ground, which provide a white ground surface.
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Updated: March 10, 2023
Avoid the Crowds and See the Cherry Blossoms
After many years of COVID, it's nice to have a beautiful season upcoming with the wonderful Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C. the area. Yes, congestion of cars and people will be the norm in just a couple of weeks. If you decide to travel down to the Tidal Basin to see these beautiful blossoms, pack your patience. However, if you would like to visit and see the Cherry Blossoms, avoid the Tidal Basin because of the crowds of people. Here are a few alternative locations to visit in and around the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area.
Los Angeles here we come | Los Angeles Family Photographer
As I write this post, I’m swelling with tears. So many of you know, my time in Northern Virginia is ending. We will be relocating to Los Angeles, California in May! Yes, I soon will be a Los Angeles Family Photographer. The city of stars…
Los Angeles Family Photographer coming in May
Friday Friday #19 | Upcoming 2019 Summer Movies
Who's gets excited about the upcoming summer movie lineup? There are so many great movies to be released this summer and I’m thrilled about so many of them. For today’s Friday Fives, I’m sharing a list of the top five movies I will viewing at my local Northern Virginia movie theater with my family. In addition how I will see them for $5 each (that's a $20 family date night).
What to Wear for Spring Family Pictures As a professional photographer in Northern Virginia, “What to Wear” is a commonly asked questions when families are planning their family portrait session. I totally understand receiving these questions, because everyone wants to look their best, and styles and color trends are consistently changing. I share these posts as I want to make things easier for my clients. In addition to sharing these helpful tips, I also let my clients know, I’m willing to come to their home to help create a style/wardrobe for their family pictures.
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Hello, I'm Tamieka, the owner of and photographer behind Tamieka Smith Photography a portrait photographer in Torrance, CA; serving Northern Virginia & Washington DC. I am happy you came to visit the blog! I hope you find inspiration and helpful tips.
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Tamieka Smith is an award-winning photographer specializing in family pictures, headshots, and National Archives portraits based in Torrance, CA near Los Angeles. Serving Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Beverly Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes, South Bay, Manhattan Beach, Washington D.C., Northern Virginia (DMV), Woodbridge, Fairfax, Arlington, Manassas, & surrounding areas.
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Due to the nature of custom photography, all sales are final.
All sales are subject to tax and are required by state and federal law. Prices subject to change without notice.