National Museum of the United States ArmyDid you know there is a new venue in the Northern Virginia? The National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir is now open and available for service members to have their military promotion or retirement ceremony. This is great because The National Archives books out extremely fast and service members are consistently looking for alternative locations. With this venue coming online, it is a great first choice for many military members, especially Army service members. 
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Technology ChangesA few weeks ago, I made this post on Facebook regarding how technology changes, and you don't want to have your family's portraits get lost on obsolete technology. If you remember, not to long ago, CDs were the rave. You could find them everywhere; on your computer, DVD, car, etc. Families used CD to store their family pictures, to listen to music and more. Then we moved to USBs. Have you purchased a new computer recently? USB drives are typically not included in a standard computer purchase.  Loyola Marymount University Graduate PortraitsCongratulations to this 2020 Loyola Marymount University (LMU) graduate. Her Aunt reached out to me to photograph her niece’s graduation portraits. Due to COVID, we had to push the dates for the portraits until this year. We met on the LMU campus near Playa Vista, California.  Don't Forget to Go Big!What's the biggest size family portrait you have in your home? Can you image having a portrait that's so big it's almost as tall as you? Those type of family pictures are called an impact portrait. For some reason, we have become condition to having 8x10 family pictures and thinking the best size to have and display in our home. However, that's not always true. You'll want to have portraits on the wall that are perfectly sized for the space it's going in. Can you guess the size of this portrait? Yes, it's an impact portrait that will be the centerpiece of any room.  Air Force Military Promotion Ceremony in Fairfax, VA Have you been selected for military promotion and will be having a military pinning ceremony in the Washington D.C. or Northern Virginia area? I would be honored to photograph your event.
Earlier this year, Lt. Col Kiel, contacted me to determine my availability for her upcoming promotion ceremony. Thankfully, I was available, and we determined her wishes for the event. How to get more traffic to your photography websiteHave you created your photography website, but now you’re wondering how do I get people to leave social media and come over to look at my portfolio? Have you ever wondered how to get more organic traffic to your website? If so, you’re not alone. First let’s start with what is organic traffic.  Organic traffic is the visitors that come to your photography website from internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing. They are visitors who have typed in a photography related keyword that one of the search engines believed your website had the necessary information that the requestor is looking to find.  Air Force Promotion Ceremony Portraits in Story BoxThis beautiful Premium Window Story Box is a piece of art. Yes, it's standing up like a frame with the portrait of an Air Force Officer following her promotion ceremony in Fairfax, VA. This Story Box is made with Walnut wood and tempered glass window. That means the glass window is virtually unbreakable. The tempered glass provides a crystal clear, safe and easy to clean viewing window.  Mom & Son Portraits in Palos VerdesFamily pictures are priceless to have in your home. It's an opportunity to look at the person or people you love the most! Earlier this year, this beautiful Mom contacted me to photograph her and her handsome son. We discussed a potential date and location for their family portraits. We agreed upon Malaga Cove Library in Palos Verdes.  What is a family portrait session and why should I have one?Many families are reluctant to have pictures taken because of anxiety and fear that it won’t be fun. However, having your family picture taken is a great way to showcase your family’s true personality, relax, have fun, and create fond memories together. Portrait sessions are the perfect time to let your silliness come alive and create beautiful moments with your children. Making silly faces and skipping around is the perfect way to start the session and break the ice.  Memorial Day 2021In the United States, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. It’s when many families are able to gather together for a BBQ, a deep belly laugh, and family photos. Especially after the last year we had, many families are flocking to spend time together. Covid-19 has taken a toll on several families. So, this year is a great time to plan those family events and special moments that had to be postponed last year.  |
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Hello, I'm Tamieka, the owner of and photographer behind Tamieka Smith Photography a family photographer in Torrance, CA and Northern Virginia/National Archives Promotion Ceremony photographer in Torrance, CA. I am happy you came to visit the blog! I hope you find inspiration and helpful tips. In addition, to a peek into my life as a family photographer.
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