Pin It It's not by spending thousands of dollars on the latest gear and lighting equipment, according to Zack Arias who learned his lesson the hard way. It's not by pretending to be someone you're not because we're supposed to K.I.R. ("keep it real")... at least that's what Jasmine Star says and it seems to be working pretty well for her. It's not by taking a perfect picture because Joe … [Read more...]
Practice makes perfect, but according to master photographer Joe Buissink, there is no such thing as the perfect picture. Instead he says... "The only thing that's perfect is the moment." You might ask why practice then. I'll tell you why... because if you aren't prepared in the moment, you'll miss it. If the only thing that matters is the moment, then we had better not miss it fiddling with our … [Read more...]
Honeybees are known for their industrious production of liquid gold, otherwise known as honey. They are a symbol of work, creative activity, busyness, cooperation, orderliness and diligence. When I look at my own activity on a daily basis, I wonder if the same could be said of me. Can you locate the bee in the image? Look close it's hiding. I shot this image not knowing I would actually … [Read more...]
Chances are that you're a visual learner, since you have an interest in photography, so I'll make this easy for you. There really are more than 5 compelling reasons to get a 50 mm lens for your camera, but I thought I'd keep it simple for today's illustration. Reason 1 - 5 That's right... reasons 1 - 5 are right there showing the amazing texture and detail that a 50 mm lens can capture. … [Read more...]
It's been 3 years since I saw my Uncle Johnny, Aunt Tanya and cousin Isaac. That is way too long to go without seeing family. Since they live close to NOLA, we remedied that tonight. They graciously opened up their home to us for a delicious home-cooked meal and dessert. From balloons to beads, cake to cardboard boxes, we caught up on what we've missed over the years. And now that we've … [Read more...]
What else needs to be said? Are you taking the road less traveled? Are you stepping into a world undiscovered by others? Or are you hesitating between two roads, two choices, two worlds? Best way I know to keep myself on the road less traveled is to never get stuck in a rut. When I start feeling stuck, that's the time to change something, anything, and get moving again. Not always easy, but … [Read more...]
Make sense to you? Probably not. I didn't have a clue until last week either. Here are the statistics... There are 143 million orphans around the world. That's 143 million children without parents and families to call their own. That's a crisis and a tragedy. One village in Kenya created 13,000 "X" keychains out of leather with the numbers 143 on them in a span of three weeks. They created each … [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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