Ain't that the truth. Work, life, play. 24/7. 365. For better, for worse, for richer... you get the idea. We are not the only ones experiencing the incredible blessings and inevitable trials of being small business owners, raising a family, and living life one day at a time. Do you know what I mean? Today I decided to capture an image of the very cool suitcase and tag we received last year … [Read more...]
You've heard of "spilling the beans" but have you heard of "spilling the beads." I hadn't until a month ago when I heard a great speaker talk about marriage and one of the keys to making it last. I've had this topic in mind the past week since the sneak peek of my interview with Frederick Van Johnson, host of This Week in Photography Podcast (TWiP). He interviewed my husband and I for the show … [Read more...]
"What do you do when you're alone?" It was an innocent question, but I wasn't sure how to answer. You're not supposed to ask that. It's "alone" time. My daughter told me that when she's alone in the house she blasts her music loud since we don't like it. Ah, the vast mind of a teenager. Since it's a holiday, we decided to get some ice cream and visit the park near us. I really wanted to capture … [Read more...]
Self Portrait + Confession time. They seem to be a good fit. Will this be an easy post to write? No. Will it give you a glimpse into my heart, dark as it may be? Yes. Well then, here we go... We're coming to a close on week 1 of the tasra365 photography challenge and I've been amazed by the incredible response to this project. I love that people are inspired, challenged, and making … [Read more...]
Got this shot idea when looking at images online today. Have you ever had that experience? You get inspired, see a shot in your mind and want to figure out how to create it? Well, that was this, except it still doesn’t look the way I wanted. I was successful at cajoling my daughter and husband to participate in the late night shoot, but I'll tell you they didn't have the same vision I did. We … [Read more...]
If I'd been looking to the left or even straight ahead... If I was distracted and not paying attention... I would have missed it. This shot of the building in the clouds was taken from the passenger side of the car. I noticed it when we were at a red light and immediately grabbed for my camera. Then the light turned green! As we started to drive, I held the camera out the window and quickly … [Read more...]
Searching for something to capture with my camera today, I ventured into the garage and found this painted canvas. Our daughter, the ever-evolving artist had painted it earlier in the day and the paint wasn't even dry yet. What a find! The brown paint bottle she used to craft her "Life Mission Statement" was still open and sitting on the canvas. Reading this mission statement from my daughter the … [Read more...]
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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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