Dance. It's one of those things in life that seeps into your soul in ways unexpected. Not unlike music. When you listen to music or watch a dancer, you see a different side of life, a beauty unparalleled in the never-ending to-do lists and piles of laundry. It's an ethereal experience, even a holy one at times. At least that's what dance is for me. Whether I'm watching or dancing, I feel a … [Read more...]
Everyone wants to take killer street shots. Grabbing images on the fly. Capturing people you don't know going about their day. Freezing moments in everyday life. Photojournalistic. Creative. Fun. The video below is sure to give you some tips and ideas. It certainly inspired me and I only discovered the photographer, Joe Wigfall, this week through my husband since Joe is a future guest on F-Stop … [Read more...]
As I write, it's less than six hours from Christmas Eve. I'm starting to feel the pressure, as if I'm getting pulled into the swirling vortex of holiday frenzy. Am I alone? Or are you feeling the pull and getting lost in the swirl with me? I've done well up until this point, not obsessed about gifts, shopping, baking. I ordered a few gifts here and there, but we really are being minimalist … [Read more...]
Not all tall buildings in New York hold the promise of glitz and glamour. I would venture to say that the "sky terrace" on this building is vastly different than the one I experienced at the Hudson Hotel in Manhattan. I've been challenged by Robert Frank's willingness to defy the status quo and his intentional pairing of contrasting images to tell a story. As a photographer he did more than … [Read more...]
The view from the sky terrace at my hotel. Amazing. I'm in photographer's heaven here in New York. And I'm embracing my identity as a photographer at a whole new level...taking my camera with me everywhere, not being afraid to take or ask for the shot...it's a whole new me! Hard to choose just one shot, but in the interest of time, I just made an executive decision. Will have lots more in the … [Read more...]
tasra365-rollipI 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 … [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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