Articles & Guides on Canvas Prints

  1. Cute canvas print ideas for the nursery

    Cute canvas print ideas for the nursery

    Decorating a nursery can be a lot of fun. You can play with colours, patterns and textiles you might not dare to use elsewhere in the home and revel in the knowledge little eyes will gradually take in every detail of your efforts. Babies can become entranced by everything from lights and shadow through to […]

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  2. Top TV for the interiors addict

    Top TV for the interiors addict

    As serious interiors fans, we love to keep up to date with everything going on in home designs. From the biggest design events to the latest must-know trends to inspire you and spark your creative side, we want to know it all. This even extends to our TV viewing choices but with so much on […]

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  3. 3 UK photography museums to visit for International Museum Day

    3 UK photography museums to visit for International Museum Day

    Every year since 1977, International Museum Day has been organised worldwide with the object of raising awareness of the benefits that museums offer. The General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) describes museums as “an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding.” Last year, more than 35,000 […]

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  4. Could your pet be an Instagram star?

    Could your pet be an Instagram star?

    We know from the sheer number of orders we get for custom pet canvas prints just how much you all appreciate a good pet photo, but have you thought about taking your pet photography a step further? Pets around the world are becoming Insta-famous thanks to their cuteness in front of (and behind) the camera […]

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  5. 5 things you should know about shooting RAW

    5 things you should know about shooting RAW

    Using the RAW file format when taking a photo means that you’re capturing all image data recorded by the sensor. When shooting in a format like JPEG, image information is compressed and, essentially, lost. With RAW there is no information compressed so you are able to produce higher quality images – perfect for creating your […]

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  6. An Introduction To Insect Macro Photography

    An Introduction To Insect Macro Photography

    When it comes to photographing insects have you ever wondered how photographers get super close-up shots? Well it’s similar to photographing flowers – it’s all about high magnification macro photography. We know, it sounds extremely complicated, but trust us it’s not! Here at Parrot Print we’ve got a brief introduction to insect photography, so you […]

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  7. Sports Photography Basics

    Here at Parrot Print we’ve covered how to capture cycling photography, but we’ve never talked about sports photography as a whole. Today we’re going to go through the basics of sports photography, so you can turn your sports snaps into incredible canvas prints. Before we get into all the technical stuff surrounding your camera and […]

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  8. The newest photo apps you need to know about

    The newest photo apps you need to know about

    Forget Snapchat and Instagram filters, today we’re talking about the latest photography apps that will turn your smartphone snaps into canvas worthy images. Although your professional camera will capture high resolution photographs, in a modern age where technology is at its peak, why not swap your expensive equipment for your trusty smartphone? Simple, effective and […]

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  9. The Most Iconic Pieces of Art & Where to Find Them

    The Most Iconic Pieces of Art & Where to Find Them

    While travelling the world, there are many sights to behold, but not just in the form of famous landmarks. Galleries across the world are home to some of the most iconic pieces of art ever created, and can be a great way to spend a rainy afternoon, but just what can you see and where? […]

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  10. Celebrities you didn't know were into photography

    Celebrities you didn't know were into photography

    Celebrities live their lives in the spotlight. Whether they’re a pop star or supermodel, getting constantly captured on camera comes as part of their job. For many of them being papped by snappers can be an annoyance, however, there are a few celebrities who would prefer to be behind the camera. Here at Parrot Print, […]

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