Britain is a nation of dog lovers – we love our mutts no matter what they look like! At Parrot Print one of our most popular products is large canvas prints of family pets – usually of the cute variety. But what happens when a beloved dog isn’t exactly blessed with good looks? We believe […]
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Our search for Britain’s ugliest dog
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At Parrot Print we champion body positivity every day!
Read more ......That’s why we have always encouraged our customers to submit unedited photos of themselves and their loved ones. While we believe Photoshop and other picture editing software is useful for adjusting images and adding effects we don’t encourage their use to materially change who people really are whether that be to remove blemishes, make people […]
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5 Influential Black Photographers who Shaped History
Read more ......5 Influential Black Photographers who Shaped History How black photographers shaped history: Black photographers have been hugely influential throughout the last century and a half, helping to capture iconic and empowering moments. Don Charles’s window side photo of Malcolm X, is a great example of how black photographers have further represented and helped to express […]
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Have You Considered a Photography Apprenticeship? (2021)
Read more ......If you’d love a career in photography or you’re a photographer who would like to give some new talent a leg up, apprenticeships can be a brilliant pathway. Today on the blog we’re talking about why you should consider a photography apprenticeship. Why choose a photography apprenticeship? With an apprenticeship, one of the biggest advantages […]
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Portrait photography: the wonder of the human face
Read more ......The diversity of face shape, colour and texture makes portrait photography an enduring fascination for many. Taking a great portrait photograph takes a lot of practice, and there are so many ways to go in terms of style. In honour of one of perhaps the most classical photo genre, today we look at portrait photography […]
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Put Pumpkin Photography On Your Autumn Schedule
Read more ......The days are getting shorter and the leaves are beginning to fall – it’s safe to say Autumn has well and truly arrived. This new season brings with it crisp leaves, colder days and, of course, the fruit of the season, the pumpkin! With Halloween fast approaching, now is the perfect time to put pumpkin […]
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Ways To Celebrate World Photography Day 2018
Read more ......Happy World Photography Day! Not sure what it’s all about? We’ve covered World Photography Day and Ways Photography has Changed the World on the blog before. In short, today is a day for celebrating the positive impact photography has made in your life or the wider world. If you’d like to ride with the positive […]
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Hot Weather Photography Tips
Read more ......Over recent weeks, the UK has enjoyed quite a heatwave with high temperatures topping 35C in some areas. If you’re not quite used to shooting in such warm conditions, you could be forgiven for wishing the hot weather away. Let’s not forget that wedding season is also well and truly upon us and soaring temperatures […]
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Tips for Getting into Food Photography
Read more ......Food, glorious food, is there anything better to photograph? Nowadays, it’s customary to snap a shot for Instagram almost every time you eat out. With camera phones at the ready, we’re all amateur food photographers to a degree. But what does it take to launch a successful food photography career? Here are tips for getting […]
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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 […]