Too many people, myself included, settle for leftovers in our personal lives. Often we expect the best when it comes to work or career ambitions, but when it comes to taking care of our personal lives, including our health, we accept leftovers. It's time to stop. We know that without our health, we're nothing. But we also experience the common syndrome of, "You don't know what you've got until … [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...]
I don't know where he gets it. Maybe he was born with it, maybe it's me... the photographer with a camera always ready to capture his faces and poses... maybe it's his dad... the filmmaker with a pro camera out for every major family event... whatever the cause, we now have a true poser on our hands. He actually asks me to get my camera and shoot some images. His sister eggs his on from behind me … [Read more...]
The Twitter Tuesday tradition is alive and well. So many aspiring and professional photogs are getting their work seen and making connections... let's keep it going! I LOVE seeing your creative images and being inspired by your photography and your writing. Not to mention being introduced to new photography masters that you are studying! Guidelines: Post your photo of the day or week on … [Read more...]
You know about the crazy life of a creative, but do you know about the solitude? Do you live a life of solitude by choice or by design? Does your art require or dictate the way you interact and live in the world? As I've been watching documentaries of master photographers from the past and present, I'm beginning to see a trend of broken relationships, art created alone, intimacy issues. I'm … [Read more...]
That's right! Every creative wants to share their work and enjoy the feedback from an active community of fellow artists... that's what Twitter Tuesday is all about. Share your favorite image of the day or from the last week and then head off to encourage and motivate your fellow photogs along the way! Let's get started... Post your photo of the day on your blog or photo sharing site, with … [Read more...]
I'm a true Seattlite... I love the rain. When we get flash storms and sudden gusts of rain, I smile. When I wake up and see it's grey outside with drops falling from the sky, it makes me happy. Today I smiled when I saw this... Is it any surprise that one of my favorite songs is titled, "Bring the Rain," by Mercy Me? Here are the lyrics... I can count a million times People asking me … [Read more...]
In your home. In your schedule. In your workspace. Without it, you'll miss the abundance, creativity, and life that surrounds you each and every day. Image specs: Nikon D50, 50 mm lens, 1/125 sec at f/1.8, ISO 200. One video light. Processed in Adobe Lightroom with Matt's Summer Haze 2 preset (Gavin Seim) and Old is New Again (Kubota), plus some local adjustments. Technical Knowledge and … [Read more...]
If you're in the middle of or gave up on a 365 project, you need to read this guest post by Christine Nielsen. She had two goals: venture beyond auto mode on her camera and find herself. Would it be possible to accomplish those two goals with a simple project 365? Read on to find out. My name is Christine, and I am a Project 365 addict... This story began over a year ago, when I started my … [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...]
Summertime Twitter Tuesday for Photogs
Connected photographers make a powerful force for creative images. Join the ranks on Twitter Tuesday. I LOVE seeing your creative images and being inspired by your photography and your writing. Make sure to check out the special edition of tasra365 where we feature photographers just like you! Wanna be featured? Just leave me a comment. Guidelines: Post your photo of the day or week on … [Read more...]