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 our own show. He's got a Master Class to teach too. Just hoping and praying they know not … [Read more...]
Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another. Seth Godin, Linchpin I wanted to just write a quick post with some images and call it a night... to not share what's really going on or what happened today, but this quote won't let me... so I write the following with courage as a gift in hopes that it will create change in another... I never considered … [Read more...]
I've been inspired. Big surprise, right? Seriously though, it started last night while browsing through the website and blog of famed, award-winning photographer Elizabeth Messina. Her work is AH-mazing and has such a distinct style, texture and feeling to it. Just look at the studio images she has on her site of prints with wax on them. That is like the ultimate photography and scrapbooking … [Read more...]
Imagine all the work you do to improve and promote your craft (be it photography, art, writing, scrapbooking): social media like Twitter, Facebook, blogs, forums networking via events, conferences, conventions education through books, magazines, videos, online training and of course, the actual work of creating something from nothing The list goes on because it truly seems endless. … [Read more...]
Are you walking the talk? Do you follow your own advice...the advice you give to friends and family members? I wonder how often we really put into practice the things we know. So much of what we do is habitual and without intention, but it's amazing how our lives change when we focus, simplify and act on what we know. This past week has been a perfect example of that for me. One week ago, we … [Read more...]
This week my husband and I have the distinct honor and pleasure of filming at WPPI in Las Vegas, Nevada. WPPI is the Wedding and Portrait Photographers Convention and 10,000 attendees are expected to show up in the next few days to learn from the best of the best in photography today. As most of you know, I am an avid photographer and love learning new tips and tricks for improving my pictures. So … [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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