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Friday Fives #8 - Last Weekend Before School Starts

8/24/2018

It's Friday and yes, the last weekend before school returns next week. I know i'm not the only parent celebrating! So this weekend, i've been thinking about different things I could do with my boys to give them one last hooray before they pick up their backpack and walk to the bus stops. In today's Friday Fives, here are five suggestions for things to do before school returns on Monday for Prince William County Schools in Northern Virginia and other surrounding school districts.

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Creating Memories at Toys "R" Us - Northern Virginia Family Photographer

4/9/2018

Did you grow up singing this jingle?

I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid they got a million toys at Toys R Us that I can play with. I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us Kid, they got the best for so much less, you really flip your lid. From bikes to trains to video games, it’s the biggest toy store there is. I don’t wanna grow up, cause maybe if I did, I couldn’t be a Toys R Us kid…more games, more toys, oh boy! I wanna be a Toys R Us Kid.

Spooky Picture Tips

10/9/2017

Spooky Photography:
The Scarier, The Better

Fall season is our favorite for a variety of reasons.

The weather, the wardrobe, pumpkin spice latte and of course, beautiful foliage, Fall festivals and more!

We won’t be lying if we said that after Christmas, if there is one event that most people look forward to with this much enthusiasm, it’s probably Halloween. And we don’t blame them, after all it's the time to gather as much candy as possibly (especially chocolate) what’s not to love about candy?

There are fun costumes, parties and let's even get started on the sugar rush. And this is one reason why children seem to be the ones who are the most enthusiastic about Halloween! This could be a great opportunity for you to take pictures of your children enjoying the day.

So what are you waiting for? Here are some tips for you to take some excellent photographs this Halloween of your children or even your younger siblings!

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Things to do This Fall

10/2/2017

Fun Family-Friendly Fall Activities

There are only like a billion things that make Fall one of our most favorite seasons! We are not sure whether it is the weather, the color of the season, or it is the crisp smell in the air which makes us want to spend more time with our families.

Wanting to spend time with our families and actually figuring out what to do during that time are two very different things. Keeping that in mind we have got some super fun activities that you can do this Fall to make the most of your family time.

9 Year Old Portraits | Woodbridge Photographer

8/10/2017

9 Year Old Portraits | Woodbridge Photographer

My philosophy about milestone birthday portrait sessions is to simply allow your child to be themselves and photograph their personality. Their smile, laugh, the way they hold their head, etc... are all the things that quickly change as they grow up.

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How Many Times Will You Graduate?

5/15/2017

It's Graduation Season!

Whether you're graduating from pre-school, high school or college, graduations are a record of progress; a long ribbon of accomplishments pinned first on the graduate then extended secondhand to the parents, siblings and friends. No matter how long you plan to live, your history will contain more birthdays than graduations, and the quality that makes a graduation stand out, despite its limited appearance per lifetime, is the fact that you’re being celebrated for something you’ve accomplished all on your own.

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Are you ready for enjoyable family pictures? | Northern Virginia Photographer | Woodbridge Family Photographer

5/5/2017

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Are you a parent with kids? Do you want a recent portrait of your family? Do you have a CD of your last portrait session, but never had the time to get them printed. If so, you probably want lots of pictures of your children, because they're only children for such a short period of time. But oh my gosh, will my children sit still for a professional photograph? Will they smile? Will they be fussy? Will they listen? Will the photographer be a good mesh with my family? These are just a few of the questions you may be asking yourself. As a Mom, these are some of the questions I ask myself as a mom when I go to have photographs taken of my children and my family. Even to the extent of attempting to coach my kids into doing right and treating them afterwards...please tell me I'm not the only one.

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5/1/2017

Awe, the beauty of spring is such a wonderful thing. We meet on an early Saturday morning in Washington D.C. for their spring portrait sessions with the Cherry Blossoms. The cherry blossoms are what Washington D.C. is known for during the spring. We had just seen each other a few weeks ago for a promotion ceremony, so it was nice catching up to see what they been doing since we last saw each other.

We met at Hains Point for their session to avoid the crowds of the Tidal Basin. We had such a wonderful time, especially the children. I purchased and use Apple Boxes to create different height perspectives for families when I photograph them. The kids had a great time playing with my Apple Boxes. I never thought the boxes would be such a hit for the kids and how they just loved playing with them. By the time we finished their portrait session, I told the parents they just may have to purchase their own set.

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Grandparent's Portrait Session | Northern Virginia Photographer | Woodbridge Family Photographer

4/20/2017

Honor the grandparents in your child's life with an exclusive portrait session.

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Giving a portrait for Grandparents Day is a beautiful gift! I really can’t think of a better gift idea than family portraits, either as a gift certificate, or as a framed portrait print. Grandparents LOVE getting beautiful portraits of their children and grandchildren. However, what’s even better than that, is actually having grandparents in the portraits!! I love when clients ask if it’s okay if parent’s come along to the portrait session. Yes, absolutely; please!! There’s nothing more precious and beautiful sight to see than multi-generations in one portrait.

Spring is Here | DC Cherry Blossom Photographer

4/7/2017

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It was just a few short weeks ago and we were in the middle of 70° to 80° degree weather in the DMV area. With the cherry blossoms in the background, it was the perfect atmosphere for a family portrait. To avoid the numerous people that come to see the sights and scenes of the cherry blossoms near the Tidal Basin, we opted for Hains Point. This area provided us a private scenic view of the blossoms with reduced foot and vehicle traffic.

About Tamieka

Tamieka is the Owner and Photographer behind Tamieka Smith Photography, LLC. She is currently located in Woodbridge, Virginia (Northern Virginia) a suburb of Washington D.C. Metro Area. She is a mother of 4 boys, an Air Force Veteran, and a military spouse. Tamieka is looking forward to photographing you and capturing your timeless memories!

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Phone: (571) 250-5073
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 653
Lorton, VA 22199
Location: Currently serving the Washington D.C. metroplex (Woodbridge, VA)
Email: tamieka@tamiekasmithphotography.com

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