The ache to utter and see in word. The silhouette of a brooding soul. -Carl Sandburg This is how Carl Sandburg describes the creation of a poem. Is it any different with the creation of an image? Theme Thursday dictated the content of today's image... silhouette. Used my doll from the Street Grace event and placed it right in front up against the Westcott softbox. 1/160 @ f/7.1, ISO 200, … [Read more...]
The pink bunny pounding on the big bass drum is famous. We all recognize him. I used to say my daughter was an Energizer bunny... she just kept going and going and going. Their batteries are no different, especially the Lithium ones I just got for my hp Photosmart point and shoot camera. Just two AA batteries and I'm good to go. In honor of the last day entries are accepted for the Energizer … [Read more...]
Much has happened in the last few days that has my mind and heart turned to contemplating the cycle of life and death. Aren't Spring and Summer supposed to be a time of life, rebirth and growth? Then why does it feel like winter? Today we discovered that the beloved strong tree in our front yard has died. We don't know when it happened, but it looks as though something got hold of it and … [Read more...]
In the final stretch of this 365 challenge and in the first 10 days of my 75-DAY SPRINT TO THE FINISH, I'm having to change things up. Committing to losing 30 pounds in 10 weeks requires some intense focus... and to complete that along with the 3 rules I'm already keeping each day to complete tasra365... that means I've got to be pretty serious about my time and even my food. I'm having to be … [Read more...]
What more is there to say? Definitely more than 300 images shot - 3000 doesn't even come close... Way more than 300 accomplished photographers studied... 300+ camera manual pages read... + Photo history studied via film and books... Photo conferences and workshops attended... This is my life. … [Read more...]
We've been in Georgia for over a year with a quaint little Farmer's Market just down the street. Today was the first time we stopped by to see what they had to offer. I took a few images of the people meandering along, but it was the blue skies that captivated me (images shot on iPhone). What captivated you today? … [Read more...]
Dreams do come true, right? So it is possible to see what I dream become reality. However, when it comes to the scale, I'm not holding my breath to reach this number... it's a dream number that I haven't reached since college and before my first child. I'm not even sure it's possible for me to get there ever again, so I'm setting my sights a little higher... not much, but a little more … [Read more...]
Remember when I wrote about photography by the numbers, asking if you were a color-by-numbers photographer? What behaviors, thoughts, or even images would qualify someone as a photographer by numbers? This week with my new 75-DAY SPRINT TO THE FINISH in full effect, I'm thinking about numbers more than ever. During our girl photog sleepover, we got into a discussion about metering and exposure … [Read more...]
I'm a photographer. I'm a writer. I'm a dancer. I'm a woman. Not earth-shattering revelations, or are they? What would it mean to really embrace and embody each of those roles? Why is it that women second guess themselves to the point of paralysis? Why do the beautiful women of this world question their value? You've seen it. You've heard it. It starts early... "Am I … [Read more...]
We had a slumber party last night. Seriously. Started yesterday at noon with a full day of talking, sharing, learning, laughing, then ended early this morning when we all crashed. It was a mini workshop with huge rewards. Topics we covered on the photography side were: metering - matrix, centerweight, spot dramatic lighting focus - especially on the eyes websites - specifically ShowIt … [Read more...]
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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