Portraits Are Best In Prints | Woodbridge Family Photographer

Pictures are in high demand lately.  You don't believe me!  Look at your mobile phone, I'm certain there's a camera.  What about your iPad or tablet, does it have a camera?  Do you have a DSLR or shoot and click camera?  Although we are taking countless pictures, we no longer print or display those pictures in our homes.  These images tend to stay in digital format whether they're on our computers, smartphones, or on the CD from our last photographer.  Don't allow your digital images to become lost or damaged.

Old Technology

Technology is constantly changing!  For example the diskette to the right has been obsolete for years.  Many of the devices we rely on and use to store our families history and pictures will no longer be available within 5 to 6 years from now.  Sadly, this means you will have to continuous transfer your portraits to ensure you don't lose them and hopefully they don't become corrupted. 

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Demand

We are taking photos more than ever, but they’re nearly all digital files with very few tangible prints being produced. By now we know that digital never means safe, yet millions of memories are currently being entrusted to servers, clouds and phones. The risk could be felt by our entire generation, as we grow up without a printed, photographic record of our lives. The most photographed generation of all time could wind up being the next Lost Generation.  This video is a great illustration of how powerful a print can be for our lives.
 

Why Print

It’s not just affecting today’s youth. 42% of people between the ages of 30 and 44 will likely look back and wonder where photos of their childhood, holiday get-togethers, relatives and friends have gone decades from now, and, reportedly, 67% store their photos solely on a computer or phone. Statistics show that a staggering 53% of consumers have not printed a photo in more than 12 months, 70% don’t have photo albums, and 42% no longer print photos at all.

It doesn’t have to be this way. We know that everything from candles, bicycles and vinyl albums have survived the “disruption” caused by technological advancements. We have to remember the value and importance of printed, framed, and mounted photographs in our lives and for the generations after us. Children love to see images of themselves around the house, newlyweds have fond moments when they see their wedding photo on the mantle or walls, and our most beloved pets are sealed in time…all thanks to the power of print.    

Be Proactive

How can you ensure your memories last for generations? Start by contacting the studio. We have spent endless amounts of time and effort perfecting our craft and working harmoniously with clients, like you.  When you need a photographer for that special day or special time in your lives, Tamieka Smith Photography can make all the difference.

• We offer print art.
  

Our families are priceless, and we want you to be able to proudly show off your family.  We offer a wide variety of different options to display your family.

• We have examples of our prints and can show you how great they are.

We believe when you hire a professional photographer, you should be able to receive a quality professional portrait print or canvas.  We offer our clients the ability to have a no obligation consultation to see how wonderful our professional prints are compared to a drug store print.

• We use professional grade portrait paper.

All of our portrait prints come with archival quality paper with uv protective coating and our 8x10 and over prints are mounted to give your portraits stability. 

• We offer several different price ranges.

We understand everyone's budget is different, therefore we have several different print packages available.  Contact the studio for full pricing.

• We can illustrate how your canvas or framed art piece will look in your own home.

One of the biggest improvements we've made is having the ability to illustrate to our clients how a portrait will look in their home.  It also helps deciding on the best portrait size to purchase.  We can show you different frames and color options. 

We understand life gets busy and we can help make your life easier.  We can take care of everything, from the beginning to the end.  Once your portrait session is completed, we will deliver your portraits, and also install them in your home.  It's another way we provide a great client experience.  Schedule your consultation or portrait session today.

Tamieka Smith Photography is a Northern Virginia (NOVA) family, maternity, and National Archives photographer.