It's true. I'm skipping school this year. Skip's Summer School starts tomorrow with an all-star lineup of speakers, but sad to say my hubby and I won't be there. It's not for want, but for priorities. With two kids walking through major milestones on Monday into their first years in public elementary and high school, we need to be home. So I'm cheering the photographers on from afar and reading … [Read more...]
Photography is more than your camera, it's a tool, not unlike a paintbrush or instrument, that has the power to evoke emotion, transform a life, and leave an indelible mark on our souls. Listening to the teaching of master photographers like Jerry Ghionis and Jeremy Cowart, each different and yet similar, I was reminded that returning to who we are at the very essence will inform, improve, and … [Read more...]
It was almost exactly one month ago when I listened to Dane Sanders at the ATL PUG meeting and then spent the next two days in his Fast Track workshop roadshow. Just 30 days ago. Today we took it to another level by starting a Fast Track Photographer Action group. One of the primary ideas I picked up at Dane's workshop was a reminder about the importance of action, even in small doses. Inspired … [Read more...]
The time has come. I've resurrected my GTD system. I've climbed back on the GTD bandwagon. For those who don't know, GTD is short for Getting Things Done, a philosophy and way of organizing life created by David Allen. For me, it boils down to figuring out what matters most and focusing on that. MAKE IT YOUR OWN I was introduced to GTD several years ago by Kevin Swan, photographer and … [Read more...]
Quick and dirty progress report of where I am on this journey to 300% photographic improvement... Staying on track: 213 days of taking a photo a day and studying/learning from others professional images Veering off course: camera manual reading has been a struggle for a couple weeks... getting back on track Where I'm headed: taking the lessons and discipline learned from this project 365 … [Read more...]
The day started early and ended late, but the ride was an adventure. From the start of Dane Sanders Fast Track Roadshow this morning, we were on an adventure that would challenge what we believed about our photography, our business and our selves. That's not an exaggeration. My brain is still swirling with the details and figuring out where I'm going to land at the end of the roller coaster, so … [Read more...]
Wanna know what else he said? If you'd been at the Atlanta PUG (Pictage Users Group) free event tonight, you would have known! Natalyn, one of the amazing tasra365 photographers I met through this challenge made it to the meeting. What an absolute thrill to meet her in person! What a small world that would allow me to connect with another photographer online who is becoming a fast friend IRL (in … [Read more...]
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION. A close second is... JUST BE YOU. Among all the seminars, workshops and rockstar photographer presentations and events at WPPI 2010 in Las Vegas, the overriding messages I heard were the ones above. Yes, lighting, technical skills, framing, composing, marketing, and social media are all important pieces of the puzzle. But the picture of a life and living that you're … [Read more...]
Where do I begin? Today was filled with such different events and people, it's hard to even describe. So, I'll just give you the brief highlights and fill you in on more details next week when I've returned home and processed it all. ShowIt Sites meetup led by David Jay with guest speakers Dane Sanders and Jasmine Star. Got to chat with Scott and Adina Hayne, who are some of the greatest people … [Read more...]
One of the first things I noticed about The Big Easy is the volume. Seems everywhere you go, there's noise. Whether live musicians on the street, Saints fans celebrating victory, or party people on Bourbon Street, seems there is something going on everywhere you look. Tonight was the launch of PartnerCon and it started off with a bang...hangin' with my friend Rachel LaCour, dinner and great … [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...]
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