Family Quarantine BingoThe last few weeks have been interesting and I've been looking for ways to entertain my kids and when I find interesting ways I enjoy sharing them with you. Today, I'm sharing my family Quarantine Bingo card and by quarantine bucket dream list.  Download a copy of the bingo card. This game is great to place with kids during this time of quarantine. At the end of the week, the winner can watch their favorite movie or something else.
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What to do with kids during Coronavirus?
The kids around California and Northern Virginia are out of school; now what? If you’re like myself and most parents, you’re looking for activities for your children to get engaged in that can be done safely inside the home. Especially since the state of California is now in full self quarantine mode.
Here are a few recommendations: 1. Play a board game. Whether is a traditional board game or a game on an electronic device, it can be a mind shifter. Do you have a favorite game? I love playing Scrabble on my phone. It keeps the score and we just pass the cell phone around to each other. 
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Our Community Comes First - COVID-19Dear TSP Readers, As you know, COVID-19 is affecting our daily lives and community. Just moments ago, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that events with over 50 people either be cancelled or postponed (for the next eight weeks). I know this time may be difficult for you and your family. I want you to know that I am here to fully support you. Here is what that support looks like: Postponements If you need to postpone your event or portrait session, please email me with the new date and time. I will transfer your event/session date for you if I have the date available on my calendar. I’m happy to transfer all payments to your event/session date within one calendar year.  Cancellations
If the unthinkable happens and you end up having to cancel your date, unfortunately, there are no refunds. However, email me and let’s work together to make the most of this situation. I don't want either of us to be left empty-handed. Jacebox Storage Food ContainersMoms do you have countless food storage containers and looking for something that is more sustainable and will keep your food? Have you heard of Jacebox? If you haven't, I highly recommend checking them out. This containers are great! Their mission is to reduce the amount of waste produced as well as provide an amazing food storage container. In addition to being a stainless steel container, they are oven safe, freezer safe, and dishwasher safe. To top it off, the owner of the company is a military spouse.  Capturing Everlasting Moments in Timeless PhotographsFamily pictures tell stories; the story of our family. Yes, words do the same, but pictures capture important moments along with the emotions being – for the lack of better words – emoted. In the age of smartphones, everybody takes pictures of the smallest moments. This includes food. Let’s think about it, you care what food you ate at 15 years ago? I know I won’t. However, the way your child smiles will be something you will always want to remember. Especially when they have teeth missing.  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 at The National Archives MuseumPromotion ceremonies at The National Archives Museum are fun and make for a memorable military ceremony. Many military members throughout Washington DC and across the nation desire to have their military event at the museum. Because of it's popularity, members have to request months in advance to secure the venue for their promotion or retirement ceremony. Therefore, I always get excited when veterans or their spouse call or message me to schedule photography for their ceremony. A few months ago, Melissa contacting me to photograph her husband promotion ceremony at The Archives. They were excited about the promotion and having family in attendance to witness the ceremony and wanted to have beautiful portraits of the day.  How to Look Your Best for A Professional LinkedIn Profile PictureYour LinkedIn profile picture plays an important role in determining how many visits your profile receives. Profiles with professional headshots normally receive 14 times more profile views. They are also 36 times more likely to get a message from other professionals as well. The type of picture you upload on your profile is one of the deciding factors for profile visits and views. Therefore, it is extremely crucial for you to look approachable and professional. If you’re wondering what makes a good LinkedIn picture, you’ve come to the right place. Since LinkedIn is a professional recruitment platform, you should upload a picture that has a professional tone to it. For that, even if your headshot taken by a professional photographer, you must not think twice. In this article, we share with you some tips that will help you look your best for a professional profile picture on LinkedIn.  Product Photography for Shelly EnterprisesThis week I had the blessing of speaking with a local business owner in Torrance, CA about photographing new jewelry being made and offered by her business - Shelley Enterprises. As a woman, who doesn't like beautiful jewelry? I was ecstatic and excited to see what was needing to be photographed. As you can see below, this choker is g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s.  |
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Hello, I'm Tamieka, the owner of and photographer behind Tamieka Smith Photography a Los Angeles family photographer 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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