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...]
Maybe "everything" is a bit of hyperbole. I'm willing to give you that. Simplicity and personality are important as well when it comes to connecting with guests, clients, customers... even friends. But after reading Chris Brogan's post about the importance of customization, you can imagine my pure delight when I opened up a package with my new custom Teen Identity iPhone cases. We ordered … [Read more...]
The deeper I get into the photography world, the more I learn all the little sayings that photographers have adopted and said through the ages. One of the first that I heard was "Fix it in post." This week I'm focusing on how not to have to fix it in post. The question I'm asking this week is... How can I focus on lighting, composition, environment, camera settings, and posing to allow post … [Read more...]
In my life as a photographer, I am incredibly blessed to work with some amazing teen girls and I find it quite coincidental that more a few are dancers (and also interested in photography). Not that I really believe in coincidence, but what a wonderful connection I have with these avid dancing, aspiring photographers. After our most recent Teen Identity photo shoot where the models completely … [Read more...]
Today's word of the day was... EDGY. Our home and studio were temporarily taken over by teen girls in preparation for our first Teen Identity Models photo shoot of 2010. The bedroom exploded in clothes and there was a full-on salon happening with hair, makeup, nails, and stylists getting everyone ready. We're preparing to launch our new model program for 2011 Seniors and are so excited … [Read more...]
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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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