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“The Wright Brothers flew through the smoke screen of impossibility.” -Dorothea Brande It was the 1890′s and the race to fly was on. Even Wilbur Wright himself in a moment of deep disappointment, remarked to Orville that man would fly, but not in their lifetimes. Somehow the brothers moved past the disappointment, setbacks, obstacles, failures, copycats, [...]
Much has been written and talked about in reference to taking action, including productivity and making ideas happen. For those in the creative professions or aspiring creative professionals, how can we harness this power of action to move our businesses forward… or at the very least move one step closer to the fulfillment of bring [...]
I once said that if I could do anything as a career and get paid for it, it would be to attend conferences, conventions, seminars, and trainings for a living. I absolutely love to learn. If the topic is relevant, the speaker engaging, and the environment comfortable, what an absolute joy. My mind comes alive [...]
Twenty years ago, I was a dancer. If you’d asked me, I would’ve told you my two dreams were to be dancer and a writer. At that time, dancing was first before everything… everything. Today I look back at that time and see such innocent youthful hope and fear. I wanted so much for my [...]
Yes, ma’am. I was selected out of a slew of applicants to teach a Master Class at WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) in 2012. The event happens every year in Vegas. A couple years ago, my fabulous hubby taught a platform class and I was right there with him… this time we’re each running [...]
It’s a frequent truth, oft repeated in books and movies, that the master often becomes the student and the pupil becomes the teacher. I frequently feel that way with my amazing group of teen girls that I work with through Teen Identity. Our vision is to guide them toward finding their voice, unleashing their true [...]
It might seem self-serving, but that’s what a blog is right? Or at least that’s what Julie from “Julie & Julia” fame said… it’s a whole of me, me, me and what you call meltdowns. Okay, so maybe my blog is a little less me and fewer meltdowns, but that’s another point entirely. What I’m [...]
Summing up an entire year is quite a task, so I won’t try to cover everything. Even Chris Brogran kept his summary minimalist and encouraged others to do the same. Planning for a new year is an equally large task, so I’ll focus on the highlights. Doing a bit of both is inspiring, powerful and [...]
There is an art and science to getting and maintaining constant improvement in your life and creative endeavors. This post will look at how you can transform your photography, as seen through the lens of my own transformation, as well as set the bar for what’s next in the coming 365 days. Here’s what I’ve [...]
There are patterns we see and ones we miss. Which are more important? I’ve noticed patterns in the reasons people start a 365 and patterns in the reasons they quit. I’ve noticed patterns in the images I take and the way I read my camera manual. Particularly in the last few weeks, I’ve noticed patterns [...]
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It happened over dinner in a Las Vegas hotel. The challenge was issued... and accepted. 12 months later, the challenge … [Read More...]
Powerful. Authentic. Honest. Paige, one of our Teen Identity team members, shares her ideas about an ideal world for … [Read More...]
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 … [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 … [Read More...]