A Style All Her Own (D187)
My mother in law was one fashionable woman. She could pull off any form of leopard print without a problem. Even her figurines and decorations in her home were stylish (see exhibit A below). She would coach me on being a little more edgy, adding some spice to my wardrobe, and even helped me along with some trendy purses. Perhaps she learned it while living in Los Angeles… maybe she was born with it. Me… not so much. My mother in law once... [Read More...]
Inspiring Images from Project 365 Photographers
MORE PHOTOGRAPHERS JOIN EVERY DAY! We did it! Surpassed the 400 mark with photographers who have joined the tasra365 challenge! The recent surge of new photographers ready to learn their craft and improve their photography 300% in one year came from a guest blog post I wrote on Scott Bourne’s uber-popular blog, PhotoFocus. WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS UNLEASHED If you haven’t checked it out, please do and let me know what you think! I wrote it... [Read More...]
Are You a Color-by-Numbers Photographer? (D178)
Surely you remember Color by Numbers paint sets and watercolor books, right? They help the novice “create” a work of art they might not otherwise have been able to create. The numbers give specific instruction and guidance on what and where you put the color, in order to achieve a prescribed and predictable outcome. Even the recently released Valentine’s Day movie was called a “paint-by-numbers” romantic comedy. The question... [Read More...]
Four Compelling Reasons to Become a RAW Photographer (D175)
Have you ever wondered what makes a photographer turn to RAW format? Why would a photographer, aspiring or professional, use the extra card and disc space, not to mention the extra time it takes to process? Since the first digital camera I purchased, I’ve heard both sides of the camp: RAW versus JPEG. Both sides seemed to have valid arguments and strongly pushed their way of seeing things. It’s akin to the Nikon versus Canon debate. Since... [Read More...]
12 Life-Changing Reasons to Join a 365 Photo Challenge + Feature Friday
This week, I’m featuring an aspiring photographer relatively new to the tasra365 project, Greg McMullin. Despite being new to the project, he has already gained perspective, motivation and discipline along the journey. I’ll let you read his story… he tells it so much better. But before that, I thought you might want a quick Cliffs Notes version. Bokeh Sponsored By Mastercard © Greg McMullin 12 COMPELLING REASONS TO START A 365 PROJECT If... [Read More...]
A Dancer’s Leap of Faith (D148)
In my life as a photographer, I am incredibly blessed to work with some amazing teen girls and I find it quite coincidental that more a few are dancers (and also interested in photography). Not that I really believe in coincidence, but what a wonderful connection I have with these avid dancing, aspiring photographers. After our most recent Teen Identity photo shoot where the models completely took over my entire home and studio, clothes were coming... [Read More...]
Playing with Light and Shadow (D138)
A candle was burning on the dresser next to me. The seashells from Coronado weren’t sitting too far away. I saw. I imagined. I shot. One seashell sitting atop a burning votive candle, converted to black and white for simplicity and focus. Just another day as a photographer playing with light and shadow. Manual: Page 16—Frame a Photograph. Images: Checked out images by grape.ie because they were a featured ShowIt site and I spent A LOT of time... [Read More...]
What NOT to Wear in a Snow Storm (D130)
You’d think it would be common sense, but I really didn’t think it would start snowing again. Nor did I realize that there would be black ice on the blacktop. It was an interesting feat to go from the car to the store without slipping and sliding. I’ll just say I was walking VERY slowly. Probably looked a little funny too. The price we women pay to look cute! Feature Friday: I’m looking for a few photogs to feature –... [Read More...]
Creating the Perfect Package (D119)
Today I put together a few gifts (albeit a bit late) for some dear friends. If you’ll remember about a month ago, I showed you an example of a new custom photo card I had printed with one of my images. Well, I had a few more printed and assembled them into sets of 10 cards with envelopes. I am so thrilled! If you’re a photographer, this is something you should definitely consider. Here’s why: It’s a great way to put all those... [Read More...]
How to Go From Picture Taker to Aspiring Photographer (D118)
That’s a paraphrase of what Natty, a fellow tasra365-er, wrote in her post last week. It beautifully captures why anyone and everyone interested in photography should join a challenge like this. Here are her words… I went from being just an avid picture-taker (which I’ve always been actually) to an aspiring “for real” photographer. My dad would be so psyched for me right now. I have learned more about photography in the... [Read More...]
