GETTING STARTED
Tamieka Smith Portrait Experience
Each portrait session is carefully planned with the ending in mind. Which means before your first picture is taken, together you and I will discuss a plan about how you would like to enjoy your portraits and where your portraits will be displayed. Your portrait experience is created to ensure you and your family portraits are unique and personal.
Velvet Album
Custom Portrait Session
First Step
As a client of Tamieka Smith Photography, you will be given personalized care during every step of your portrait experience from the Consultation to the delivery and installation of your portraits. By limiting the number of portrait clients per month, I will work diligently to ensure you have a fun and memorable portrait experience.
The first step is a quick 5-10 minute telephone call to (213) 212-2251 or (571) 250-5073 to discuss your portrait needs. If your current schedule doesn't allow for a telephone call right now, you may schedule a call when it's more convenient for your schedule by clicking the button "Schedule Telephone Call".
The first step is a quick 5-10 minute telephone call to (213) 212-2251 or (571) 250-5073 to discuss your portrait needs. If your current schedule doesn't allow for a telephone call right now, you may schedule a call when it's more convenient for your schedule by clicking the button "Schedule Telephone Call".
Consultation
The consultation is vital to understanding your family and your vision to ensure you’re pleased with the results of your portraits.
The consultation is so I can learn more about you and your family. Who you would like to have photographed as well as who I need to be silly around to ensure a genuine smile is photographed.
It is entirely up to you what you would like to purchase and how you would like to display them in your home — don’t be surprised when you love every image that's created and you want more than originally planned! Hand-crafted heirloom Albums are another popular product.
It is entirely up to you what you would like to purchase and how you would like to display them in your home — don’t be surprised when you love every image that's created and you want more than originally planned! Hand-crafted heirloom Albums are another popular product.
Pricing
Portrait Sessions begin at $350 plus tax. You may choose from beautifully framed wall portraits, canvas portraits, hand-crafted heirloom albums, mounted prints, or digital images files. Please note: Digital images and products are sold separately. Most families invest between $2,000 to $10,000 on a collection of their favorite artwork to display and enjoy in their home.
What To Wear
Are you nervous about what to wear for your family's pictures. Don't get overwhelmed! We'll discuss clothing options and finalize all of the details for your portrait session during the consultation. Do you have a quick question? Visit the FAQ page. Or you may call me directly.
Ready to Move Forward?
Are you ready to have family pictures you'll love to show off on the walls of your home? Scheduling your family's pictures has never been easier. Call me directly at (571) 250-5073 or online. Are you ready to move forward and schedule a portrait session or need a photographer to photograph your military event? Click the "Contact Me" button below or call me directly.
Portrait Session
Sessions are fun, cool, relaxed, and well, pretty darn awesome. The length of the portrait session depends on the sessions you're requesting. On average, portrait sessions run just a little over one hour (family portrait session). For families with small children, I'm often able to bring the session to a conclusion within thirty to forty-five minutes. Sometimes, that's as long as the little ones will last...unless they're big fans of being in front of the camera.
Family Portraits - Parents, yes- even you Mom; should be involved in the portrait session and are sometimes asked to join in on the goofiness because what child can resist laughing at their parent's goofiness! Don't miss out on preserving a chapter of your family's story with an album of all your favorite images.
Maternity Portraits - Are you expecting a little bundle of joy? Congratulations...that's exciting! This is such a wonderful time to photograph your maternal glow and happiness. The best time to schedule your maternity portraits is around your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy.
Senior Portraits - Your senior year is full of once-in-a-lifetime moments. It's a time to photograph your teenager in the final year of high school; highlighting everything that makes them who they are. We’re all about capturing the spirit of this exciting milestone.
National Archives/Military Events - Congratulations on your retirement, promotion, commissioning, or reenlistment. Military ceremonies are such an unique opportunity to photograph your career accomplishments and cherish these photographs.
Family Portraits - Parents, yes- even you Mom; should be involved in the portrait session and are sometimes asked to join in on the goofiness because what child can resist laughing at their parent's goofiness! Don't miss out on preserving a chapter of your family's story with an album of all your favorite images.
Maternity Portraits - Are you expecting a little bundle of joy? Congratulations...that's exciting! This is such a wonderful time to photograph your maternal glow and happiness. The best time to schedule your maternity portraits is around your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy.
Senior Portraits - Your senior year is full of once-in-a-lifetime moments. It's a time to photograph your teenager in the final year of high school; highlighting everything that makes them who they are. We’re all about capturing the spirit of this exciting milestone.
National Archives/Military Events - Congratulations on your retirement, promotion, commissioning, or reenlistment. Military ceremonies are such an unique opportunity to photograph your career accomplishments and cherish these photographs.
Portraits Revealed
Once we’ve had our fun during your portrait session, we'll meet in the comfort of your home or in your favorite coffee shop where you'll be presented a collection of beautiful professionally retouched portraits. From that collection, you'll be able to select your favorites; the portraits you love most and simply can't live without. In addition to showing you beautiful imagery during your reveal, I'll assist you in making decisions and answering any questions.
Using state-of-the-art software and photos of the walls in your home, I'll show your favorite portraits scaled onto your walls; which solves the concern many clients have about determining the proper size to purchase. You'll be guided through every step using your goals from the consultation to achieve your vision for your family's portraits.
Using state-of-the-art software and photos of the walls in your home, I'll show your favorite portraits scaled onto your walls; which solves the concern many clients have about determining the proper size to purchase. You'll be guided through every step using your goals from the consultation to achieve your vision for your family's portraits.
Preparing for your Order and View Appointment --->
Prints and products will be hand delivered and installed (if necessary).
Pricing
Portrait Sessions begin at $350 plus tax. You may choose from beautifully framed wall portraits, Canvas portrait, hand-crafted heirloom albums, digital images files, or mounted prints. Please note: Digital images and products are sold separately. Most families invest between $2,000 to $10,000 on a collection of their favorite artwork to display and enjoy in their home.
What's Unique About Tamieka?
That's a great question. I help families like you create custom designed wall art, hand-crafted heirloom albums, keepsake story boxes, as well as other unique products only accessible to professional photographers. To ensure you have a truly custom portrait experience, I use state of the art software to create mock-up designs of a client’s wall to accurately demonstrate how your family's picture will look on your walls.
As a print artist, I help you preserve your family's special memories by utilizing museum quality archival papers and products that look and feel unlike anything available in a big box store. I understand from experience a family picture leaves a lasting impression of your family's history. Leave your family with happy thoughts and memories of your time as a family during every stage of life. I'm available by telephone at (571) 250-5073 or (213) 212-2251 to answer any questions you may have or to inquire about services.
As a print artist, I help you preserve your family's special memories by utilizing museum quality archival papers and products that look and feel unlike anything available in a big box store. I understand from experience a family picture leaves a lasting impression of your family's history. Leave your family with happy thoughts and memories of your time as a family during every stage of life. I'm available by telephone at (571) 250-5073 or (213) 212-2251 to answer any questions you may have or to inquire about services.
