Mother’s Day is fast approaching and this year the celebrations are happening even sooner than you think. This year Mother’s Day is taking place on March 6, but don’t panic, you’ve still got plenty of time to find that perfect personalised present. This year we’re ditching flowers, chocolates and perfume, and opting for a more […]
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Creative Mother’s Day Ideas
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How To Avoid Flash Photography Mistakes
Read more ......If you’re a novice when it comes to photography, then you’ll understand that mastering your camera’s flash can be harder than you think. Just like any intentional lighting set up, you’ll find that even when you’re experimenting with various light sources it can result in blurry images, flashbacks and worst of all, annoying red eye. […]
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Half term illustration projects for kids
Read more ......Half term is upon us, which means there are kids up and down the country demanding extra entertainment. Whether you’re hoping to save the pennies or you’d like to unleash your child’s inner creative, we’ve put together a few ideas to keep them busy with drawing or painting. Whatever illustration project they plump for, perhaps […]
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Could colour therapy improve your mood?
Read more ......Here at ParrotPrint, we love sharing new interiors trends and photography techniques but today we’re taking things right back to basics and getting to grips with a little colour therapy. So, instead of focusing on tips and tricks for use behind the camera, today we’re considering whether you might want to select a particular colour […]
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Romantic canvas print ideas for February 14th
Read more ......If love is in the air for you this Valentine’s Day and you’ve still not got your special someone a gift, read on for a few personalised print ideas that might just make the perfect present. A heart print You could give your Valentine a copy of your favourite photograph of you two together or […]
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A Beginners Guide To Vector Art
Read more ......Vector art, also known as draw graphics, is a style of artwork that has been created using a vector graphics program, such as Illustrator, CorelDraw or InkScape. You may not have heard about Vector art until today, but we can assure you that you’ve probably interacted with it or seen it in action without even […]
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What is HDR Photography?
Read more ......HDR stands for high dynamic range and it’s an old style of photography that’s recently been introduced to smart phones, including iPhones and Andriod devices. The dynamic range is the difference between the lightest light and the darkest dark shade you can capture within a photo. Once your subject exceeds the camera’s dynamic range the […]
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Finding places to show your photography
Read more ......Whether you transfer your photographs to canvas or print them to paper or posters, there’s something rather special about knowing your work has been seen and appreciated. If you’re not quite at the stage of hosting your own exhibition at a gallery there are still plenty of other ways to get your photography noticed in […]
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Light Painting Photography- An Introduction
Read more ......An Introduction to light painting Let’s start the new year with a new photography technique; light painting photography. Light painting or light drawing is a photographic style where a photographer introduces a variety of light elements during a single long exposure in a dark environment. Any piece of equipment that emits light can be introduced […]
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5 home trends to watch out for in 2016
Read more ......Are you planning to freshen up the look of your home this spring? Perhaps you’re redecorating one particular room or you’d like to add a few finishing touches and accessories to update the overall feel of your abode? Whatever your plans, you’ll want to take a peek at these top trends for the year ahead. […]