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...]
Twitter Tuesday Featuring YOU! (2/9)
I really can’t believe how quickly one week fades into another. Seems like I was just posting Twitter Tuesday and here it is again! So fun each week to see who is still working to improve their photography 300% in one year and post about it on twitter. We’re getting close to 400 photographers who have signed up for tasra365. I’d love to see it reach beyond that as we continue to focus on our creativity and develop the discipline... [Read More...]
My First tasra365 Images of 2010—Sparkle & Shine (D123)
What’s more fun to shoot than sparkly and shiny jewelry? And even more interesting when hanging on a new body form designed for organizing jewelry and accessories. It’s the perfect match for my new year plan to unclutter my life in one week. Blog Comments: Speaking of uncluttering, starting today we’re closing comments on all new posts at tasramar.com. Some of you will love this because it takes off the pressure of feeling like you... [Read More...]
What NOT to Do on a Photo Shoot (D120)
You’re all set up for a photo shoot. Maybe it’s one of your first, you’re doing it for free to get practice or build your portfolio. Or perhaps it’s a client that booked you after seeing your images on Facebook or your blog. You’re excited. You’ve looked at images for inspiration. You connected with your client online or via phone to make sure you understand what they’re looking for. Your gear is packed. You... [Read More...]
D91: Tinsel Town
There is tinsel on my Christmas tree. You may not know this, but I’m not really a tinsel kind of girl. I like things a little more plain and simple. More focus on lights and ornaments, less on the fake silver stuff. But there it is on my tree. One word: Kids. They wanted tinsel. So this year being the first that my little one decorated the tree, I let it go. The most fun part of it was the moment my teenage daughter asked what tinsel was. She... [Read More...]
D77: Chasing the Light
I needed to get out of the house. It was time for a change of scenery. My pictures were feeling ordinary. I needed to shoot something new, different, un-ordinary. So I jumped in the car and followed the setting sun as it cast its warm glow across the trees and made even the traffic on a small country road seem mystical. It was the golden hour and I was determined to chase the light until I found something meaningful to shoot. I pulled into a park... [Read More...]
D76: Of Triangles & Tweets
I’m in awe of the power of Twitter and social media to connect and unite disparate people with similar passions. Today I’m letting Trianglehead (aka Kris Hollingsworth) take over the tasra365 post because I love what he had to say about his photographic journey. Read on and be inspired… then leave Kris a comment here and on his Flickr account. His images are fantastic! Here’s Kris… I was stuck in a rut. I had been a computer... [Read More...]
D48: Take a Second Look
At first glance, you might just see two simple leaves. That’s what I saw at first and grabbed this shot inspired by the photographer I mentioned yesterday. However, as I converted to black and white and enhanced the image, I began to study the image, to see beyond the basic. That’s when I started to notice things… Details: The veins in the leaves are so intricate and clearly defined, not unlike our fingerprints. I’ll bet no... [Read More...]
D28: Flashback to the Past
I absolutely love old photos, even if they’re worn and faded, even if they weren’t composed or exposed properly. There is something about seeing images from the past that makes me feel connected to something bigger than the present day glitz and gloss of modern day living. Just a few days ago I was introduced to a new site, Rollip.com, that converts the new into old. It’s a Polaroid pic maker and you’ll love it. For today’s... [Read More...]
D13: When Pictures Find You
There is such a vast difference between a picture you make and a picture you take. Not saying one is better than the other. They are just vastly different. Today I was “making” a picture, coming up with an idea for today’s shot when a picture found me. I love those moments. Serendipity steps in and takes a hand. Sitting on the ground in the living room with my camera shooting into the big bay window, my son came up with my husband’s... [Read More...]
