With so much talk and buzz about VISION the last few days, I couldn't help but think about my vision and your vision. What is it that drives you to pursue what you love? Listening to a podcast with Seth Godin, I saw similarities in what he was describing about being a Linchpin. You can't be a Linchpin without vision. No one just goes the extra mile or steps outside of themselves for kicks, … [Read more...]
If you've been around since the inception of the tasra365 photo challenge (started after a dinner conversation with master photographer Scott Bourne and later watching Julie & Julia in the theater) then you know that our time is coming to an end. (Cue sad music.) There is something exciting, liberating, and also saddening about nearing the end of a challenge. So instead of just sitting back … [Read more...]
When I taught junior high in the inner city, I took this phrase to a whole new level. Seriously, I found a monkey like the kind you see at circus acts or on the street. He's pretty mild and cute until you press the "on" switch. Then he becomes this crazed screaming, cymbal crashing creature. The students in my classes LOVED him! Instead of using the traditional clap of the hands and getting the … [Read more...]
It's Day 200 of the tasra365 photography project that started with a challenge from Scott Bourne, photo guru and PhotoFocus blogger. What a wild ride it's been, with more than 400 aspiring and professional photographers joining me on the journey. DAY 200 MILESTONE MOMENT The milestone of Day 200 had to be pretty incredible. I decided to spend the evening with Gary Vaynerchuck, author of Crush … [Read more...]
Today is the first Twitter Tuesday on tasramar.com and I'm so excited! I get to share all the tweets that fellow photogs on the tasra365 journey have posted in the last 24 hours. I LOVE this community of photographers! Thanks for letting me be a part of your life. Wanna join next week? Just tweet your daily photo with the hashtag #tasra365. And here are the tasra365 tweeps... please stop … [Read more...]
I'm in Tennessee, somewhere in the freezing cold mountains. Literally. I had NO idea it was so cold here. I guess I skipped this section in my geography class. In fact, I don't know much about TN except that it's known for Nashville and country singers. What do you know about it? My friend Chase will probably school me since this is his home state, but I'm seriously drawing a blank on TN … [Read more...]
Honestly, today was a LONG day. I didn't feel much like celebrating anything. Ever feel like that? That's the beauty of a group of fellow sojourners on this path of improving our photography. If I didn't have you, this blog, and an overwhelming sense of obligation, I would've skipped it tonight. And that would have led to other skipped days and so the journey would end. So today instead of … [Read more...]
We made it this far! Unbelievable. It's time to take your photography up a notch. Read on to find out how... Manual Monday. If you're not reading your manual every day, I encourage you to at least read it once a week on Monday. The rest of the week you can read other technical books on photography, lighting, etc. But reserve Monday for your manual. If you're feeling inspired, post an image … [Read more...]
Although I'm an introvert by nature, I've discovered that over the long haul, having company along for the ride can be more enjoyable. Whether it's a long roadtrip, cross country plane ride, or yearlong photography journey, going it alone can't compare to sharing the ride with others. When I started this challenge, I thought I might find a friend or two to join me. Never did I imagine that … [Read more...]
Surely there have been Worldwide Moments throughout history. Whether they are collective moments of peace, victory, and pride or even moments of mass fear and terror. Our lives are made up of moments: compelling and unforgettable. Today I experienced a serendipitous moment when I tweeted about today's photo. I needed an idea, some inspiration. I had spent all day editing photos from my latest … [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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