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Family Pictures In The Comfort Of Your HomeMany families search for professional photographers each year to take their family picture at a local park or studio. However, have you ever considered having your family's portrait taken in the comfort of your own home? With the traffic in Los Angeles county or Prince William county in Virginia, having your family's picture taken at home can be a tremendous time saver. Not to mention, avoid the stress from driving across town. In addition to saving time and avoiding stress, you'll have access to everything in your closet.  Woodbridge, VA | Grandma photographed in comfort of home
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Beautiful Family Memories by Torrance Family PhotographerFor years, people have come to think of professional photographers as people who simply push a button and receive their family pictures via an online gallery or by receiving an USB. This is so far from the truth when working with this Torrance Family Photographer, Tamieka Smith.  What is the best background color for headshots?This is a popular question for professionals seeking to get a new Headshot portrait - what's the best background color for my new headshots? This question is totally dependent upon your occupation and the use of the portrait. For the typical Headshot, you'll want to have a background that non-distracting. This is vital because you want your face to be the focus instead of the background.  Maternity Pictures at Terranea ResortA few weeks ago, I meet with Alissa and her significant other at Terrenea Resort in Palos Verdes for your maternity pictures. If you haven't been, I would highly recommend you visiting as it a beautiful place for a staycation and/or for beautiful maternity or family photographs. We met at the resort and took a short stroll to the coast line.  Portraits in Old Town AlexandriaYes, many people know me as a family photographer serving Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. However, I like to create beautiful pictures for many other genres of photography. Like the photograph below, meet Crystle Poge - owner of Crystle Elegance Events LLC. We meet at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria for portraits. As many of you know that live in the DMV area, Old Town Alexandria has many scenes for amazing portraits similar to the picture below.  Portrait PrintA portrait print is a staple product from most if not all professional photographers. I'm within that count of photographers. With a catch, When I talk about professional portrait prints with clients, many have the perception of a portrait print similar to those you receive from a local big box or corner drug store. These prints are totally different. The thickness of the portrait print is the first thing many families notice from the beginning. As you can see from looking at the picture below, it's not a sheet of floppy paper; it's a substantial weighted item. Many families place their portrait prints on an easel and display their family's picture on a coffee or end table.  Ladies, did you hear about our new community group on Facebook? If you haven't you should come and check us out. We are a group of ladies that have decided to come together to be in a positive environment to support and encourage one another. Of course, we get a good laugh in as well.  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.  Los Angeles Senior PortraitsSenior portraits is a milestone many high school seniors look forward to each year. It means the point of graduation is almost near. With that being said, senior portraits are a highlight and marks the closing in of the graduation. Prior to scheduling a senior portrait session, I like to speak with the family and the senior to determine what the senior enjoys most in life at this point to highlight each individual senior's likes.  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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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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