"This isn't edgy. It's inappropriate, and creepy, and I never want to see a nine-year-old girl in high-heeled leopard print bedroom slippers ever again." - Chloe Angyal Controversy will always be with us. Companies pushing the edge won't go away. Companies running full-speed over the edge on purpose will always exist. Why bother being an opposing voice? Why take the time to address the … [Read more...]
Pageant season is here. Middle school and high school girls are in the throes of selecting dresses, practicing speeches, primping hair and perfecting posing. In the middle of all that, each girl must make time to get her Miss Photogenic pageant portraits updated too! As quickly as girls grow and change during the middle school and high school years, it's critical to have an updated and current … [Read more...]
Powerful. Authentic. Honest. Paige, one of our Teen Identity team members, shares her ideas about an ideal world for teen girls, her values, her memories and how she chooses friends... the results may surprise you... inspire you. More images and stories coming over the next few weeks from our latest Teen Identity team photo shoot... where we empower and inspire girls to unleash their true … [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...]
That's my style... or so I've been told. I think it has a nice ring to it and describes one style of photography that I like to do, especially with the teen girls I photograph. I'm not sure it's even a defined style, but if you were to try to find it, you'd see it in the teen fashion magazines like Seventeen. One main difference is the way I shoot the girls... less revealing and sexy, more fun and … [Read more...]
Everyone wants to take killer street shots. Grabbing images on the fly. Capturing people you don't know going about their day. Freezing moments in everyday life. Photojournalistic. Creative. Fun. The video below is sure to give you some tips and ideas. It certainly inspired me and I only discovered the photographer, Joe Wigfall, this week through my husband since Joe is a future guest on F-Stop … [Read more...]
Here's the strategy...it's quite simple really. Anyone can do it if they want to. Yes, even you. Just get together 15 of the most gorgeous teens across the country, have a stylist put together their outfits from head to toe. Then, hire professional makeup artists and hairdressers to take care of their "look" and make sure it matches the stylists' outfits. Make sure you are in a idyllic … [Read more...]
I've got two great books to review and giveaway. Both are stories of courage and hope in the face of trials. Keep reading to find out how to win a copy of each book to inspire and encourage you! … [Read more...]
Listen to each drop of rain (listen listen)whispering secrets in vain, (listen listen)Frantically searching for someone to hear their story before they hit ground. Lyrics: Listen to Each Drop of Rain by Evanescence There are countless songs that mention the rain. This is just one that I was reminded of when I was reviewing images from today. I chose today's image because I like the way each … [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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