A Smart Girl’s Survival Kit for the New Decade (D122)
So I’m not sticking with the theme this week. I will definitely work on that in 2010. But for today I want to reflect on where I was 10 years ago at this time. In one word, Y2K. Well, if that’s a word. I was a single mom in a ministry that was a bit apocalyptic (ok, maybe I’m exaggerating, but only a little). Seriously though, we were strongly “encouraged” to create emergency survival kits. Of course with my bent toward... [Read More...]
Reason #121 to Unclutter Your Life…
Hidden treasure. Seriously, I found hidden treasure in my uncluttering today. The most valuable treasures I found were my collector’s figurines that I received as a gift years ago. I love these girls and am so thrilled to have found them so I can display them in my room. They make me happy every time I see them. Also unearthed a picture box with 3 mini frames. Inside were stashed pictures my hubby had printed of us when we were just dating!... [Read More...]
What NOT to Do on a Photo Shoot (D120)
You’re all set up for a photo shoot. Maybe it’s one of your first, you’re doing it for free to get practice or build your portfolio. Or perhaps it’s a client that booked you after seeing your images on Facebook or your blog. You’re excited. You’ve looked at images for inspiration. You connected with your client online or via phone to make sure you understand what they’re looking for. Your gear is packed. You... [Read More...]
Creating the Perfect Package (D119)
Today I put together a few gifts (albeit a bit late) for some dear friends. If you’ll remember about a month ago, I showed you an example of a new custom photo card I had printed with one of my images. Well, I had a few more printed and assembled them into sets of 10 cards with envelopes. I am so thrilled! If you’re a photographer, this is something you should definitely consider. Here’s why: It’s a great way to put all those... [Read More...]
How to Go From Picture Taker to Aspiring Photographer (D118)
That’s a paraphrase of what Natty, a fellow tasra365-er, wrote in her post last week. It beautifully captures why anyone and everyone interested in photography should join a challenge like this. Here are her words… I went from being just an avid picture-taker (which I’ve always been actually) to an aspiring “for real” photographer. My dad would be so psyched for me right now. I have learned more about photography in the... [Read More...]
Dining with Picasso (D117)
Instead of buying stuff for one another this Christmas, Ron and I decided to give each other the gift of time. So we planned an evening out, dinner at Picasso Wine Bar and dessert at Starbucks. It was the perfect gift and made for some interesting images for today. I particularly love the colors, lines, and shapes of what I found and captured. But I guess that’s not surprising given the namesake of the restaurant. What was your favorite gift... [Read More...]
D116: He Finally Got It!
Yep, his fifth Christmas and he finally really got it…Santa comes down the chimney, eats milk and cookies, gives us presents and we get to open them. But don’t forget about the real Christmas story and prayer before opening presents. Or about the three presents Santa promised when Daddy called him since it was too scary to meet Santa in person. No, we definitely can’t forget those details. Nor will we forget when our son prayed last... [Read More...]
D115: We Finally Moved In
This time last year we had only been in our house for about 10 days. And we had none of our stuff except what fit in our minivan for the drive cross country. The moving company hijacked our stuff for a month, including all the Christmas gifts so we made do with a couple air mattresses and camping chairs. Gifts were sparse, but we were warm and together and that’s what mattered. Flash forward to today, we’ve lived here for just a little... [Read More...]
D114: Are You Lost in the Swirl of Holiday Frenzy?
As I write, it’s less than six hours from Christmas Eve. I’m starting to feel the pressure, as if I’m getting pulled into the swirling vortex of holiday frenzy. Am I alone? Or are you feeling the pull and getting lost in the swirl with me? I’ve done well up until this point, not obsessed about gifts, shopping, baking. I ordered a few gifts here and there, but we really are being minimalist and earth- and budget-friendly this... [Read More...]
D113: Twitter Tuesday
Today is the first Twitter Tuesday on tasramar.com and I’m so excited! I get to share all the tweets that fellow photogs on the tasra365 journey have posted in the last 24 hours. I LOVE this community of photographers! Thanks for letting me be a part of your life. Wanna join next week? Just tweet your daily photo with the hashtag #tasra365. And here are the tasra365 tweeps… please stop by their post and spread some holiday cheer! Let’s... [Read More...]
