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A Celebration of Military ServiceRetirement is an important aspect of a military career. After serving at least 20 or more years, retirement can be exciting and cause nervousness at the same time. It can be a time to reflect and enjoy more time with family and friends, but it's also a time to plan for the future. The Army, Navy and Air Force are some of the most honorable organizations in the world and they do a lot of things right. One of these things is a retirement ceremony. 
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Air Force Promotion Ceremony by Tamieka Smith PhotographyThe National Archives Museum in Washington DC is a highly coveted and sought after location for military ceremonies. For this military ceremony, the military member traveled from London, England to have her military ceremony. It was a beautiful September morning in Washington DC.  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.
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.  Army Promotion Ceremony Album for Army OfficerI always get excited when it's time to design and create an album from a military ceremony. This heirloom album was designed for a promotion ceremony that was held in Washington D.C. at Fort Lesley J. McNair for Col Perez-Marsden. This album is so luxurious by sight and touch. It has two leathers/materials combined into one to create a unique and custom album.  Army Promotion Ceremony at Inter-American Defense College A few weeks ago, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Perez-Marsden contacted me to determine my available to photograph her promotion ceremony in Washington DC at Fort McNair. We schedule a time to talk, so I could learn her wishes and vision for the upcoming promotion ceremony. Thankfully, I was already scheduled to be in Northern Virginia for another event, so I was thrilled to be a part of her ceremony by photographing it.
Cherry Blossom Family PortraitsSpring has sprung in Washington D.C. and do you know what that means? There are many families wanting to have their family photographed with the beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossoms in downtown Washington DC. Once you get pass the traffic, crowds of people, and find a parking space, the blossoms serves a wonderful backdrop for your family's spring photo. We met at Ft McNair, in Washington DC, where the National War College University is located right off the Potomac River. It was a beautiful sight with the blossoms on the trees, however the temperatures had us singing the burrr song. With the smiles on these bright faces; you wouldn't know the temperature were in the 40°s. 
Cherry Blossom Spring Family Shoot in Washington DC
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.
Avoid the Crowds and See the Cherry Blossoms
The Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C. are so beautiful, and they bring lots of people to 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 the Cherry Blossoms, but avoid the Tidal Basin and crowds of people here are a few locations to visit.
Tips For Visiting The Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.
We’re getting closer to the peak bloom of Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. Which means there will be an influx of visitors and an increase in traffic in the surrounding area for the Cherry Blossom festival. Seeing photos online of the pictures of the Cherry Blossoms doesn’t give the beauty of these flowers’ true justice; they must be seen in person. After several years of visiting the Cherry Blossoms in D.C., I want to share my experience with those traveling into the city. Below you’ll see some helpful tips to see the D.C. Cherry Blossoms as well as how to schedule your 2019 Cherry Blossom family pictures.
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MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHERTamieka
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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