ShootQ Grant Application and Voices of the Victims Photo Book
Have you heard of the ShootQ yearly grant for photographers? It’s a $12,000 grant given to a photographer to fund a project that raises public awareness about an important social, environmental or economic issue. I applied. Can you guess the topic of my application? Sure you can. Sex trafficking of young girls in Atlanta (and the United States). It was an obvious choice and near to my heart after creating the Voices of the Victims photo series... [Read More...]
Scrapbooking 101: Finding Inspiration with Funny Girl Lain Ehmann
Guest post from scrapbooker and funny girl Lain Ehmann. You’re sure to be inspired! Tasra invited me to share a bit about how to get the scrapping juice flowing again after you’ve been in a dry patch. And I know about dry patches! Sometimes my scrapbooking mojo hits the high road, and I’m left with a pile of photos and a well as dry as the Sahara in August. The good news is, my pain is your gain. Over the years, I’ve adopted... [Read More...]
Journaling Tips for Scrapbook Pages on Real Women Scrap TV
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Quick and Easy Card Making Project Video on Real Women Scrap TV
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Create A Custom DVD/CD Case for Your Images – Real Women Scrap TV Episode 32
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The Crazy Life of a Creative (D272)
Do you ever just think to yourself… “What in the world am I doing?” The subject of my photos today had to be thinking that at some point. Who is he and why is he standing next to a freeway dressed like a leprechaun? By the same token, who am I that as soon as I left the church building this morning, I pulled my camera out of my purse, rolled down the window and prepared… just in case something caught my eye. Who does that? What... [Read More...]
Diversity Training: Expanding Your Creative World (D269)
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut creatively? Maybe you’re making strides in one area to the exclusion of all others? Perhaps you’re focused on photography, but still dream of writing a book someday. Or maybe you’re a whiz at design, but really want to return to your roots as a painter. Maybe you simply miss the good old days of coloring books and crayons. Whatever your current focus or passion, there is always room for... [Read More...]
A Powerful Strategic Plan for Every Business (D243)
Today’s photo captures our new strategic plan in short form. It’s now written on my inspiration wall in one of my removable black frames. Read this quote today while doing some research on the Action Method created by Behance founder Scott Belsky. Started reading his new book, Making Ideas Happen last night… it’s good. Already implementing some of his strategies for organizing and prioritizing. PROMO UPDATE — LAST CHANCE... [Read More...]
Female Visionaries of the Past and Present
Guest post by Reagan Zugelter, co-founder of POSH 2010, an inspirational and educational cruise for women only. “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” —Maya Angelou This quote really rang true for us as we started talking about women in the visual arts industry. We discussed how we want more women to come to the forefront as leaders or “she-roes” as Maya Angelou says. We want them to lead not only... [Read More...]
Find Friendship, Fun and Freebies at the Ultimate Blog Party
Come on in, check out the free giveaways, and connect with some new friends… ME in 7 seconds: teen fashion photographer, former Apple designer, recovering Starbucks addict, organizing junkie, simple scrapbooker, magazine editor, personal discovery coach (video intro) YOU in 17 seconds: this site is for you if… you love photography and want to improve your images 300% in one year you’ve ever felt buried under the mundane logistics of... [Read More...]