Ever feel like you're stuck in a rut creatively? Maybe you're making strides in one area to the exclusion of all others? Perhaps you're focused on photography, but still dream of writing a book someday. Or maybe you're a whiz at design, but really want to return to your roots as a painter. Maybe you simply miss the good old days of coloring books and crayons. Whatever your current focus or … [Read more...]
You know the rest, but that's not really what I was thinking when I shot today's images. I just saw these cool looking sticks in a random arrangement and decided they would make a good subject. I shot from the ground looking up at the top of the arrangement so I could separate out some of the wavy sticks from the pack of the rest of them. Seems the ones that stood out were more interesting that … [Read more...]
Photography is more than your camera, it's a tool, not unlike a paintbrush or instrument, that has the power to evoke emotion, transform a life, and leave an indelible mark on our souls. Listening to the teaching of master photographers like Jerry Ghionis and Jeremy Cowart, each different and yet similar, I was reminded that returning to who we are at the very essence will inform, improve, and … [Read more...]
When was the last time you really thought about the words that you speak every day? Have you ever considered keeping track of what you say for an entire day? What would you see at the end of the day? What patterns would arise from your words? Would it be worry, fear, stress, joy, gratitude, love, peace? How does this apply to your photography? Think about it. What do you say about your … [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...]
If you're ever at a loss for what to photograph, the fresh flower blooms of spring are a great place to start. Seeing new buds begin to open, green leaves begin to emerge, and brown leaves start to fade, it is a photographer's dream time to get some amazing images of the beginning signs of life in nature. Today I didn't have to go far to find some signs of spring. These beautiful yellow blooms … [Read more...]
Guest post by Alisa Whitley, one of the tasra365 challenge photographers. If you'd like to be a guest blogger or featured photographer on tasramar.com, leave a comment below. I’ve had a love of photography since I was eight years old but I didn’t start seriously learning the art until about ten years ago. Due to this thing called life, I let my photography fade into the background…(like … [Read more...]
Were you a color inside the lines or outside the lines kind of kid? We all were one or the other. Maybe some of us were color outside the lines, but wanted to be color inside the lines. Me, I was a color inside the lines with extreme care and meticulous precision, but longed to be a color outside the lines kind of girl. I watched my older brother color (rarely, but every once in a while) … [Read more...]
Imagine all the work you do to improve and promote your craft (be it photography, art, writing, scrapbooking): social media like Twitter, Facebook, blogs, forums networking via events, conferences, conventions education through books, magazines, videos, online training and of course, the actual work of creating something from nothing The list goes on because it truly seems endless. … [Read more...]
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 … [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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