Stage Fright… All Eyes Are On You (D181)
Ever feel that way? I do, even though I know it’s not true. That feeling kept me from taking my camera out of my bag when I attended my first few photography conferences. That feeling kept me from entering contests I was afraid others would critique and criticize What does it keep you from doing? “All the world is a stage…” is a common quote and pretty right on when it comes to the proliferation of social media and online presence.... [Read More...]
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...]
Are You a Color-by-Numbers Photographer? (D178)
Surely you remember Color by Numbers paint sets and watercolor books, right? They help the novice “create” a work of art they might not otherwise have been able to create. The numbers give specific instruction and guidance on what and where you put the color, in order to achieve a prescribed and predictable outcome. Even the recently released Valentine’s Day movie was called a “paint-by-numbers” romantic comedy. The question... [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...]
Introducing 28 Dedicated & Inspiring Photographers via Twitter Tuesday
With more photographers signing up for the tasra365 challenge every week, it’s really starting to catch fire on Twitter! I love seeing the support and encouragement between photographers… no rock star photographers, no levels of pro versus amateur, just a passionate group of creative visionaries aspiring to improve their photography 300% in one year. That support helps motivate and spur each photographer on to complete one more day... [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...]
Four Compelling Reasons to Become a RAW Photographer (D175)
Have you ever wondered what makes a photographer turn to RAW format? Why would a photographer, aspiring or professional, use the extra card and disc space, not to mention the extra time it takes to process? Since the first digital camera I purchased, I’ve heard both sides of the camp: RAW versus JPEG. Both sides seemed to have valid arguments and strongly pushed their way of seeing things. It’s akin to the Nikon versus Canon debate. Since... [Read More...]
What do you do when your real life exceeds your dreams? (D174)
It’s a good problem to have. Where do you go, what do you do after you’ve hit your target and reached or exceeded your dreams? The title of today’s post is actually a quote from the late 80’s movie, Broadcast News. Quite relevant, since my image today is the front page of the newspaper. Leave it to my filmmaker husband to have such quotes always at the ready. Here’s why it fits… THE FRONT PAGE! Today my contest... [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...]
