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...]
It's already Day 3 of the 365 (or 366) photo challenge. If you've made it this far, surely you can make it the rest of the way. If you need help staying the course, make sure to read Ten Tips for Completing Your 365 Photo Project. Always remember this is a project to challenge you, change you and grow your skills. But it should also be fun and ignite your passion for photography, not kill it. … [Read more...]
From stuck in a rut to energetic dare dreamer... fellow tasra365 photographer Marianna shares her inspiring story. It's never too late to join the challenge with nearly 500 photographers and change your life forever! When I started this project, last autumn, I didn’t realize my life was about to change. I was bored. I had bought my camera because I wanted a hobby that had nothing to do with … [Read more...]
If you've ever wanted to improve your photography, but didn't have the time, money or resources to enroll in photo school, now is your chance! I've mentioned it before (and will again) ... Creative Live is offering a free Digital Photography class with John Greengo. It's a ten week course that is streamed live online each week. LIVE REPLAY THIS WEEKEND Even better news is that they are … [Read more...]
It's Day 200 of the tasra365 photography project that started with a challenge from Scott Bourne, photo guru and PhotoFocus blogger. What a wild ride it's been, with more than 400 aspiring and professional photographers joining me on the journey. DAY 200 MILESTONE MOMENT The milestone of Day 200 had to be pretty incredible. I decided to spend the evening with Gary Vaynerchuck, author of Crush … [Read more...]
How many times have you waited until the last minute, literally, to get your 365 daily photo? And then struggled to find something interesting to capture? If you've been on the 365 journey for any length of time, you may have been stumped and wondered what to shoot next. Maybe it even prevented you from getting your daily image. Of course, the inevitable feelings of guilt about putting it off … [Read more...]
"I'm a photographer, I carry a camera around." —Jay Maisel So says master photographer Jay Maisel in a candid conversation about photography. His matter-of-fact point about someone who is a photographer always carrying their camera around is refreshing (scroll down to see the interview). When I first started tasra365 and invited other aspiring and professional photographers to join me, one … [Read more...]
Today I'm delighted to feature Ken and Jamie Worley of Worley Arts. I met Ken at a PUG meeting in Atlanta (but actually didn't remember until later), and then Ken and I got to know each other through my tasra365 challenge. So much so that our families shared dinner over the holidays! His Unique Take on Photography One of my favorite things that Ken and his wife Jamie do are their recreations … [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...]
How One Photographer Literally Stumbled into Project 365
Today's Feature Friday photographer is David Abbishaw, also known as _iDavid on twitter and found at funkydunky.net. His story will have you laughing and learning all the way through. Stumbling into a 365 How I got started with Project 365 was quite by accident - literally. I’d been unfortunate enough to badly sprain my ankle whilst out cross country walking and had been told to work … [Read more...]