Gifts for photographers Do you have a photography enthusiast in your family with a birthday in January? Or are you a little disappointed with what you got for Christmas? Use any extra cash you have leftover to buy some gifts for photographers. Here’s just a handful of what’s up for grabs! Canvas Print Personalised canvas […]
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January sales: excellent gifts for photographers
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Drool-worthy dessert photography
Read more ......If you love dessert, taking drool-worthy dessert photography is surely one of your favourite things. You want the world (social media) to know about the beautiful sweet treat you are about to devour, and it also serves as a reminder of how delicious it was. Of course, there is a huge difference between snapping a […]
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Make your own personalised Christmas card
Read more ......As well as the creativity of photography, we also love to get crafty as another creative outlet. The festive season provides the perfect opportunity to unleash the imagination by making some personalised Christmas cards for your closest friends and family. Pinterest is a great place to get some inspiration for your Christmas cards, as well […]
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Photography project: celebrating your home town
Read more ......Here at Parrot Print, we love a good photography project. Having a focus gives you direction with your photography, and an end goal to aim towards. Our post on creating a vision board for your next project is also excellent for collating all your ideas into one cohesive space, that you can keep referring back […]
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How to celebrate International Men's Day 2017
Read more ......We’ve all heard of International Women’s Day, but did you know that there’s also an International Men’s Day? Today marks to celebration of Britain’s men and boys in all their diversity as well as highlighting some serious issues including mental health. Key objectives of the day include: Men and boy’s health Improving gender relations Promoting […]
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Camera comparison: iPhone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8
Read more ......Although new smartphones seem to be popping up every day, two of the biggest hitters in the last year are the iPhone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S8. The war between iPhone and Android still rages on, with both sides making colossal profits with each new device. The most important thing for us photography nerds […]
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Photography exhibitions to see in November 2017
Read more ......Get a dose of inspiration this month by visiting one of these great photography exhibitions, sure to ignite your passion for photography even further. All based in London, you can couple your artistic trip with an adventure about the city with your camera, or even your smartphone, to produce some great shots. Read our post […]
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Mental health benefits of photography
Read more ......Photography is such a great tool for improving your mental health, especially as it does not require you to go to art school or be professionally trained to enjoy. When things get on top of you, or you feel as though you need a break from the stresses and strains of everyday life, simply pick […]
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Street-style photography
Read more ......This style is so huge right now, with everyday bloggers and fashion enthusiasts stealing the spotlight from A-list celebrities. Fashion week is a huge catalyst for street-style photography, but its roots go WAY back. A snapshot of history In the late 19th/early 20th century, Eugéne Atget led the way by capturing the street scene in […]
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Bringing an autumn palette to your photography
Read more ......The change in season brings with it some beautiful colours, offering up the opportunity to capture some truly eye-catching images that will be perfect for your next canvas print. Oranges, greens, reds, warm browns and yellows are strong in autumn, giving a striking palette to your photographs. The whole season brings with it a sense […]