Photography

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07 June 2014

An Introduction to Instagram

Here at Parrot Print Canvas, we’re frequently inspired by Instagram, whether we’re sharing the story of the selfie or fantasising about the ultimate foodie snap. Today we’re moving back a few steps to introduce the unfamiliar to the basics of Instagram so that even the least savvy of smartphone users can take advantage of our […]
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21 May 2014

Hang The Outdoors Indoors With A Canvas Print

We’ve been treated to some rather lovely weather in the UK over the past few days and the sun is predicted to be staying around for some time yet, so why not hang the outdoors indoors, with a canvas print. Just in case the picture-perfect weather disappears sooner than expected, we’ve put together a few […]
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14 May 2014

How to take a baby snap to rival Will and Kate’s

Since his arrival, last July, Prince George of Cambridge has had the nation cooing almost constantly. Photographs of the little royal taken during the Prince and Duchess of Cambridge’s recent tour of New Zealand have no doubt added to his admirers. Now, Kate has revealed a snap of the little prince snuggling into her shoulder […]
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28 April 2014

Photography tips 101: How to Photograph Cityscapes

Holiday snaps don’t have to be all beaches and bikinis. In fact, a poll by ABTA found that we’re just as likely to take a city break as a vacation on the beach these days, so before you head off on your next trip, why not brush up on your urban skills, with our photography […]
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19 April 2014

Festival Photography: A Beginner’s Guide

Anyone gripped by the prospect of getting a ticket in the Glastonbury resales on April 24th or April 27th (http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/ticket-resale-dates-confirmed) may be particularly interested in picking up a tip or two in this, our introduction to festival photography. Festivals really have something for all when it comes to memories that deserve to be captured; there’s all […]
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18 April 2014

All Hail The Season of The Selfie!

The ever-so-slightly annoying but equally catchy song #Selfie by DJing duo ‘The Chainsmokers’ are currently languishing just outside the UK top 20, and along with being a massive hit both here and in the US, the song undoubtedly marks the coming of age of the photographic self-portrait. It’s perhaps most at home on the social […]
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17 April 2014

Photographing Flowers - An Introduction

Spring is in the air and along with the sunshine, daffodils and other spring flowers are starting to make an appearance. For those who want to brighten their homes or even office spaces, floral canvas prints are an obvious choice. Providing a real burst of colour and implied texture, photographing flowers often outshine paintings. Where […]
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28 March 2014

Photography Tips 101: How To Capture Rain In A Photograph

While we’d never recommend anyone risk life or limb to get a snap of the weather in action, the impact of the elements can make an interesting photographic subject and in turn a great personalised canvas print – today we’re taking a little look at how to best capture rain in a photograph – photography […]
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24 February 2014

An Easy Guide to Infrared Photography!

Simple Guide to Infrared Photography! Infrared photography sounds like a really advanced photography technique, but it’s not. These photos look great because of the ghostly look of the lighting on the subject. They can make for some very chic wall art when printed on our premium quality canvas prints. Don’t think you can do it? […]
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