One of the greatest joys of my job as a photographer for teen girls is to make their dreams come true. An incredibly high number of girls dream of being models. My belief is not that they really want to model, but they want the feeling of acceptance, worth and esteem that they believe might come from being chosen as a model. If that's the case, then giving them a chance to "try out" being a model, … [Read more...]
The theme of spirals is fitting for our photography today. I saw fun images of seashells and pasta, then wondered why I hadn't thought of using those objects. What I did find sitting on our piano was a spiral bound book of inspiring verses. I grabbed it and went to work. First set of images I tried were in front of the open window with light streaming in and some lens flare. I wanted to … [Read more...]
New feature: 365 Tweeps on tasra365. Let's follow and encourage one another on this journey! One of the perks of being a blogger for the last three years at Real Women Scrap is the opportunity to preview new products and share them with my readers. This last week was no exception. I was contacted by a PR rep for Martha Stewart and Ford Motors regarding their new Warriors in Pink campaign. It was … [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...]
So you want to stand out like the lone flower? To use your talent, gifts, and ideas to inspire and encourage the world? Here's how: be a fire starter. Got the idea for this image from the comments and feedback I received on yesterday's image. Many of us do want to stand out, not for fame and fortune, but as a way to share what we love with a world that needs hope and inspiration. I've been … [Read more...]
This week my husband and I have the distinct honor and pleasure of filming at WPPI in Las Vegas, Nevada. WPPI is the Wedding and Portrait Photographers Convention and 10,000 attendees are expected to show up in the next few days to learn from the best of the best in photography today. As most of you know, I am an avid photographer and love learning new tips and tricks for improving my pictures. So … [Read more...]
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A signature feature of our photography at Teen Identity is bringing girls together. Whether they are being … ...
It happened over dinner in a Las Vegas hotel. The challenge was issued... and accepted. 12 months later, the … ...
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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