If you're reading this, there's a pretty good chance you either are an overachiever or know one. Actually there's a 100% chance that's true because if you aren't one, you know me and I am one. Without question. I'm going to let you in on a little secret for how to build in permission to slow down in your life. For me, it started with my first 365 challenge issued by Scott Bourne. The rules … [Read more...]
Have you thought about where you will be as a photographer in the next 1, 3 or 5 years? Whether you're aspiring, amateur, professional or some combination of the three, it's important to consider. We've already covered the reality that the photography industry is a mess. Everything has changed and continues to change. Where it will end up nobody really knows, but we do know that change is … [Read more...]
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr. A legacy of inspiration and social change will forever be intertwined with the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and courage send a powerful message to the hopeless and downtrodden, to the oppressed and weary. Wherever you are today, remember that your tomorrow could look vastly different than … [Read more...]
Ever had a dream? A dream that you watched go up in smoke because it took too long, was too hard or required too much in blood, sweat and tears? It was a few years ago that I first heard my friend Zack Arias say: If you can do anything else or have any other options, DO NOT BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER. It took some time before I understood the depth and truth of those words. In the … [Read more...]
From ice fishermen in his backyard to power outages at midnight… fellow tasra365 photographer Brian Palmer is our first featured photographer of 2012. He made it through the first challenge, so you'll want to read on to find out his secret to success. It’s never too late to join the challenge with over 500 photographers. It'll change your life forever! It has been a little over a year … [Read more...]
Some photographers are so good at what they do, seeing their images makes me want to hang up my camera and call it a day. But I don’t. Honestly, you could replace the words "photographer" and "camera" with any creative art and be right on target. Writers and their pens. Artists and their sketch pads. Musicians and their instruments. We must overcome the desire to compare our work … [Read more...]
Straight. Out. Of. The. Camera. Pictures that have NOT been adjusted, converted, plugin-ized, scanned, processed, photoshopped, illustrated. That means no post-processing. The only allowable modification is resizing. Trust your camera. Trust yourself. The above is the description for a Flickr group by the same name. If you try to post an image that isn't SOOC, it'll be taken down. Why the … [Read more...]
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. - Plato The interplay of light and dark is a story often repeated. Use it to transform your images and your viewer will be captivated. Tell a story without words and you'll have an audience for life. Simple thoughts for Day 10 of 365. Many more to … [Read more...]
She's thirteen. Life is just beginning. Her confidence and courage are just beginning to blossom as she finds out who she is in the world and who she wants to be. Capturing these moments... the beauty reflected in her eyes and the texture in her soul... are life-affirming. Today we celebrate the reality that all those years ago Ms. Audrey had it right. It's the very reason for her enduring … [Read more...]
Yesterday was a first. The first pro modeling gig for my daughter. After all the Teen Identity fashion photo and video shoots, she was more than prepared... but still a little nervous. She's used to knowing the photographer, to working in an environment that is familiar. This would be new territory, but a path she was excited to explore. For me, I got to capture the entire process from hair … [Read more...]
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PUBLICATIONS Top 100 Wordpress Article: Stepping Into the Frame on PhotoFocus Featured Photographer on Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School Featured Writer on 5 Minutes for Mom for Photography and … [Read More...]
I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
Welcome to the new home of Real Women Scrap - the book and blog that helps people get inspired to take back their time, find balance, liberate their creativity, and pursue their passions. My name is Tasra Dawson and I’m the woman behind … [Read More...]
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