This was the year of the photo shoot. Last week I mentioned that one of my goals for 2011 was to photograph at least 100 tween and teen portraits. I am ecstatic to report that I exceeded that goal this year! Does that sound crazy or what? I knew it was a busy year, but I was so busy I didn't have time to stop and realize just how many portraits I had done! That's only counting the teens … [Read more...]
One of the exciting features for our Teen Identity models is that we use their images in publications, marketing, and advertisements. You can just imagine the reaction of a high school junior or senior girl who has always wanted to be a model... when she sees herself in a "real" magazine for the first time... the response is priceless. Her self esteem soars, her view of herself forever changes, … [Read more...]
When I first saw the iPad online, I was less impressed than I was when I first saw the iPhone. Although the iPad is bigger and does more, it wasn't out of the realm of possibility they'd already created with the iPhone. When I first saw the iPad in the store, I was impressed with the quality of the images, as any good designer or photographer would be. But still didn't really see that I would … [Read more...]
Woke up this morning to beautiful blue skies, so refreshing considering the grey skies the last few days. Perhaps that was my first sign that today was going to be a sweet day! Today we met some amazing young ladies who believe in the vision to change the way teen girls see themselves and are represented in the media. Teen Identity is ON! P.S. Way to go Saints! Manual: Page … [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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