Celebrating Adoptive Families with PortraitsMany of up may not know, but I'm an adoptive parent. My husband and I adopted our youngest son thirty years ago. We went through the adoption process during our last assignment here in Los Angeles. The process was long. It entailed lots of paperwork, home visits by representatives of the State of California, attending parenting courses, and more.
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Los Angeles Photographer (Torrance) | 2021 is officially over!! Bring on 2022!!!!Covid has impacted our lives in so many ways...good and bad. I'm not I'm not the only one, I went into 2021 thinking things were going to be a lot better than 2020. However, the year ended just as crazy as the previous year. Many families were hesitant to have their family pictures taken because of the unknowns dealing with Covid. However, once I announced a family model call, things began to take off! Because of Covid, many families were wanting and in need of new family pictures in the area.
Congratulations You’re Getting Promoted! Now What? | Washington DC Military Event PhotographerFirst, congratulations on your military promotion! Regardless of which branch of service you are getting promoted, your success is an amazing achievement and worth being commended. Did you know nearly 50-70 percent of the people qualified for promotion (based on rank) are promoted to the next rank (according to the Balance Careers)? That means several military officers aren’t able to celebrate the great achieve of obtaining and becoming a Field Grade Officer, no parties, no photographs, and more. However, as a new promotee, you have several things to consider and prepare for your upcoming military promotion.
Tamieka Smith Photography is Coming to Northern VirginiaDid you happen to see the live announcement made last Friday on Facebook? I will be traveling to Northern Virginia/Washington DC to photograph all the beautiful families that have been wanting to be photographed by my studio this spring. Washington DC and Northern Virginia is such a beautiful location in the spring for family pictures. With the Cherry Blossoms and other beautiful blooms it's a great location for that magical picture. Have you been wanting to get your family's picture taken, but you've been hesitating or resisting because you've picked up a few pounds during the Covid-19 quarantine? I got you! As a Mom, myself, I understand we can be insecure about our appearance and weight. So, I'll pose you so you'll be comfortable in your skin and ready to let your inner self shine through.
Air Force Retirement Ceremony at Andrews AFBWhen a military member first enlists or receives a commission, retirement isn't the first thing that comes to mind. It's usually how am I going to get through Basic Military Training (BMT) or Officer Field Training. However, retirement seems to sneak up on military members; especially when you're having such a great time and enjoy serving and protecting the country you love.
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