D81: It's Time to Let Go

Remember that famous line in “Finding Nemo.” Dorie is trying to tell Marlin that it’s time to let go of the whale, but we all really know it’s about so much more than the whale. It’s about his whole life, his need for control, his fear of the future. Today my image is about letting go. I didn’t plan it, but when I was reviewing today’s shots, I saw it in the series. That’s why I decided to do more than... [Read More...]

D73: Life is Like a Bar of Soap

Seriously. Haven’t you ever heard that before? Okay, so I’m paraphrasing a bit from what Gary Fong said in his talk last night, but I think a little creative license is allowed, right? My interpretation of Gary’s analogy of soap was that when we try to grasp for it, the more we work, the harder we reach for it, the more it just slips right out of our hands. It’s when we let it go and let it settle that we are then able to pick... [Read More...]

D72: Creating a Short Film

If you asked me what I did today, that’s what I would tell you. I created a short film. Or at least was an integral part of the creation. I came up with the concept, set up the background, starred in it, and then left the editing to the experts. The result? A short film that introduces me and my blog, Real Women Scrap. It’s a fun little piece that was inspired by a challenge (hmm, I’m realizing I just said challenge, I’ll come... [Read More...]