Seeing Double: Senior Twins Photo Shoot (D180)
I love my job. Even though I barely slept at all last night, I woke up excited for today’s Teen Identity senior photo shoot… twin sisters. Twin Fascination Twins are a fascination. My best friend in high school was a twin, but you wouldn’t have ever known by looking at or spending time with them. They were very different. My cousins are twins too and when they were younger I could barely tell them apart. It wasn’t until we... [Read More...]
The Power of Self-Discovery: Lessons from a Pair of Laces (D179)
Remember when you learned to tie your shoelaces? Most of us remember that. It’s a powerful moment of independence. But how many of you remember when you learned to UNtie your shoelaces? It’s often the step before the memorable tying of laces. It’s where our son is right now in his self-discovery. Every day when he returns from preschool, his shoes are unlaced and open. They flop around on his feet and the moment he gets in the car,... [Read More...]
Showcase Your Photography on a FREE Canvas Gallery Wrap (D177)
I want to introduce you to one of our blog sponsors Color Inc Pro Lab. You might have noticed their button for 25 free prints in the right sidebar… go ahead and click it to get your free prints. Keep reading to find out how to WIN A FREE CANVAS! GIVEAWAY DETAILS… One blog reader will win a gallery wrapped canvas featuring a favorite photo of their choice from Color Inc. Pro Lab. The prints are hand stretched around a wooden frame and come... [Read More...]
How to Develop Your Photographers Eye (D176)
Want to see images in a new way? To develop a photographer’s eye? Or perhaps break out of a rut in your photography? Maybe you just need a kick in the seat of the pants to get you motivated again. Earlier this year, while attending and speaking at SPA, Senior Portrait Artists, I picked up a few key ideas for how to develop your eye for photography. The ideas have worked for me and I’ve got it on good authority from a few pro photogs that... [Read More...]
“My Cheeks Hurt From Laughing So Hard” (D173)
That’s what I heard today after a photo shoot. I don’t know that there are many other statements from a client or one of my teen models that could make me happier. I’ve got a senior model meeting tomorrow for my studio, so the Teen Identity team spent some time decorating this afternoon. When we were done, I took a few of the girls outside to shoot a couple candid shots of them holding the new canvas I had printed from their model... [Read More...]
Learning from the Photography Masters (D172)
Even though I haven’t been formally trained and didn’t graduate from photography school (my degrees are in English & Education), I have been informally trained by many photography greats. I’m really not even sure if there is a standard definition for what makes one a “master” versus a “great.” STUDYING THE MASTERS Either way, one of the challenges I’ve wanted to undertake in tasra365 is to discover... [Read More...]
Chris Brogan Got It Right—Custom IS Everything (D169)
Maybe “everything” is a bit of hyperbole. I’m willing to give you that. Simplicity and personality are important as well when it comes to connecting with guests, clients, customers… even friends. But after reading Chris Brogan’s post about the importance of customization, you can imagine my pure delight when I opened up a package with my new custom Teen Identity iPhone cases. We ordered black and pink to maintain our... [Read More...]
When Life Gives You a White Backdrop… Make Images (D166)
I know the title is a stretch on the lemons and lemonade analogy, but I just watched the Lemonade movie on Hulu last night so I can’t get it off my brain. And there’s nothing like a built in white backdrop and instant photo reflector. Where do you find such a thing, you ask? Today I just had to look out my window to find it. The beautiful snow flurries I captured yesterday became a white wonderland, perfect for one of my models from Teen... [Read More...]
Discovering the Myth of HOTlanta (D165)
In what universe is there a snowstorm and school closure in the heart of Atlanta? When I watched The Year Without a Santa Claus as a kid, they made it perfectly clear that the snow miser did not allow snow in Southtown. Know what I mean? The snow flurries started this afternoon, so I quickly rushed outside to get my daily shot. I even tweeted about it because I wanted to get the snow before it quickly disappeared. Much to my surprise, more than 10... [Read More...]
12 Life-Changing Reasons to Join a 365 Photo Challenge + Feature Friday
This week, I’m featuring an aspiring photographer relatively new to the tasra365 project, Greg McMullin. Despite being new to the project, he has already gained perspective, motivation and discipline along the journey. I’ll let you read his story… he tells it so much better. But before that, I thought you might want a quick Cliffs Notes version. Bokeh Sponsored By Mastercard © Greg McMullin 12 COMPELLING REASONS TO START A 365 PROJECT If... [Read More...]
