The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship: How to Overcome Depression and Thrive as an Entrepreneur3/3/2023 Dealing with the Dark Side of EntrepreneurshipAs a portrait photographer, you may be aware of the challenges and pressures of entrepreneurship. It's a roller coaster ride of ups and downs as you navigate the emotional challenges of running a business-from envisioning your future to paying your dues. From managing finances and building a client base to perfecting your craft and staying up to date with the latest technology, running a successful photography business requires hard work and dedication. However, the constant demands of entrepreneurship can also lead to stress, burnout, and depression. One of the most common issues faced by entrepreneurs is anxiety and depression, which can be caused by a variety of factors related to entrepreneurial experience.  In this article, we will explore practical strategies to help portrait photographers and other entrepreneurs overcome entrepreneurial depression and thrive in their businesses. We will discuss the unique pressures that portrait photographers face and provide actionable steps that can be taken to prioritize self-care, build a strong support network, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the right mindset and tools, you can overcome depression and create a thriving photography business that brings joy and fulfillment to both you and your clients. In this article, I share the lessons that helped me through some tough times and some practical steps for dealing with the unique pressures faced by portrait photographers today.
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Torrance Chamber of Commerce honors Tamieka Smith Photography as the winner of the Small Business Entrepeneur awardI am over the moon to announce that on March 2nd, 2023, I will receive the award for Small Business Entrepreneur from the Torrance Chamber as a family photographer serving Los Angeles County and the South Bay. It is a great honor to be recognized for my hard work and dedication as a small business owner. Let's explore how this award came about and why it is meaningful to me. Small business owners often face challenges and obstacles in their journey to success and growth. Still, the reward for their arduous work and determination is the recognition and validation that their efforts are paying off. This recognition is precisely what happened to me when the Torrance Chamber of Commerce announced me as the Small Business Entrepreneur Award winner.  Updated: February 18, 2023 I'm attending Imaging USA in NashvilleI wanted to give you an update on my experience attending Imaging USA. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the conference due to several unforeseen plane delays. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to make it to the event in time. Although I was disappointed that I couldn't, I'm thankful, I'll be able to attend next year in Kentucky for Imaging 2024. Tamieka Smith Photography is thrilled to announce that we will be attending the 2023 Imaging USA in Nashville, Tennessee. This annual conference and expo is the largest gathering of professional photographers and imaging professionals in the country, and we are honored to be a part of it. Imaging USA offers a wide range of educational opportunities and networking events, as well as the chance to see the latest equipment, products, and services from top vendors in the photography industry.  Family...What Makes This Season Worth Celebrating.It's that time of year again! The days are getting shorter, the air is getting colder, and the smell of pine trees fills the air. I know you're probably thinking that sounds like a great time to curl up on your sofa with a hot mug of cocoa and Netflix or a Christmas holiday movie on Hallmark—and yes! Possible even a cookie too. That totally counts as celebrating the holidays. Especially if you want to avoid and hide from the cold temperatures Northern Virginia can give off during the winter months. But there are also tons of ways to have fun with family, friends, and neighbors over this holiday season if you're not just cozying up inside all winter long. Here are some ideas:  Challenges with being a Professional PhotographerBeing a professional photographer is exciting, thrilling, and filled with many opportunities. As a professional photographer, we have the opportunity to photograph various people from all walks of life. Whether it's photographing a wedding, family pictures, a baby's newborn photos or more. We get to photograph many celebrations that life has to offer. From the outside, being a photographer seems rewarding, easy, and fun, but there are times and things many don't get to see or experience that are outside the glitz and glam.  |
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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.