‘Tis the season of spring cleaning and new beginnings, giving you the opportunity to start afresh in more ways than one. Feeling uninspired? Head to a photography exhibition to get those creative juices flowing again. Here’s a list of new exhibitions that will get you thinking about your next trip out with the camera. A beautiful canvas print could be on the horizon… Elger Esser: MorgenlandWhere: Parasol Unit, London When: Until 21 May, 2017 An old German term for the Middle East, ‘Morgenland’ means ‘morning land’ – a world saturated in light. Having travelled this part of the world for more than a decade, Elger Esser is more than qualified to run his first UK solo exhibition. Hi photographs are larger than life, showing the beautiful landscapes he has captured along his travels in the Eastern countries of Lebanon, Egypt and Israel. Rather than chronicling the aftermath of conflict, his work is instead of tranquil riverbanks and stunning horizons. Parasol Unit explains that his images are taken on an 8×10 Land camera, and the images are developed in a darkroom before being scaled up for dramatic effect. Nature and the landscape are central themes in Morgenland, with beauty being the name of the game. You Are Looking at Something That Never OccurredWhere: Zabludowicz Collection, London When: Until 9 July, 2017 Bringing together 14 international photography artists, this exhibition spans a 40-year period from 1977 to the present day. The artists include:
The exhibition is described as using the camera to “blur boundaries between past and present, fact and fiction”. It’s title – ‘You Are Looking at Something That Never Occurred’ – was borrowed from a conversation between Lucas Blalock and Jeff Wall (two of the artists featured) where they are championing art that is “experimental and mysterious”. The collection of images highlights the connection between artists from very different generations. A full-colour publication accompanies the exhibition, as well as a commissioned essay from David Campany, a round-table discussion moderated by artist and writer Chris Wiley (including Lucas Blalock, Sara Cwynar and Erin Shirreff, and a text by Paul Luckraft – the exhibition curator. Christopher Williams: Open Letter – The Family Drama Refunctioned? (From the Point of View of Production)Where: David Zwirner, London When: Until 20 May, 2017 Described as “a show of photography, about photography”, this exhibition shows the work of Christopher Williams – his eighth solo exhibition with the David Zwirner gallery – with images of cloudless skies, smiling children and pretty cookware, as well as interesting shots of camera equipment itself. Using a cross-sectional approach, he captures the intricacies of cameras highlighting the screws and components – essentially taking an impressive picture of the item that takes impressive pictures. The two floor exhibition is playful in seeming to be exactly the same upstairs as downstairs, but look closer and all is revealed… Be sure to also check out our blog posts on crowd photography and allotment photography – the perfect excuse for getting out and about with your camera! The post Photography exhibitions to see in April 2017 appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2pUNc0d
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As the weather warms up so do the opportunities to get out and about and mingle with your camera in hand. From food and music festivals to sporting events, snap-worthy social occasions are abundant in the spring and summer months. Unfortunately, while large gatherings can buzz with atmosphere and present plenty of interesting scenes to capture they can also present some serious technical challenges. Being part of the crowd rather than setting up at the side of a stage can lead to some great images that make awesome canvas prints, but patience and practice are often required. Here’s how to get ahead in crowd situations… Be preparedWhatever the occasion, getting there a little early to scope out the venue and identify possible positions can pay dividends. If practical, set up a tripod and take some practice shots. Think about where the action you want to capture will be and if it’s likely to move around. Finding the right angle and keeping things steady might prove more difficult once the crowd is in place. A combination of LCD tilt and a fast shutter speed should allow you to hold the camera above your head and avoid shake. Go up, down, around and through!If you can’t break free of the crowd, do your best to work with it. Try shooting up and over the top by using small ladders or steps or even walls. Staying safe, of course. Look around; perhaps there’s a restaurant or bar nearby with a balcony you could make use of? If despite your best efforts you get stuck further back than you’d like, hone in on your subject in the background using a wide depth of field. Of course, this may mean you have a few unwanted crowd members in the foreground – so why not make them part of the picture too? Sometimes shooting a little lower down – around hip height – can get some really interesting images of the action. As long as the crowd isn’t too close together this can give you a cross section. Alternating your shooting styles to incorporate the crowd in this way as well as your main subject and tell more of a story about the event you’re photographing. Be crowd friendlyHow many times have you been watching a gig or a match and been annoyed that someone is blocking your view? We photographers do have a nasty habit of obstructing things. So, whenever your in the midst of things, try not to get in the way! It’s not all about the view either, noisy shutters, flashes and beeps can be distracting to other people. Try and be considerate of people around you, who knows, it could earn you better photo fodder for your next canvas print. For more useful crowd photography tips, check out our Festival photography beginners guide. If you fancy getting into festival photography, take a peek at out our guide to getting a festival photography pass. The post Being part of the crowd: Photography tips appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2pKE3an Calling all sculpture-lovers, International Sculpture Day is fast approaching so you best save April 24th in your diary. Also known as ID Day, International Sculpture Day was established by the International Sculpture Centre with the aim to raise awareness and appreciation of this form of art in communities around the world. International Sculpture Day beginningsBack in 2015, more than 10 different countries were involved in hosting various events to celebrate this style of art. Fast-forward to 2017 and we hope that even more people from around the world will join in with the events and celebrations. Here at Parrot Print, we appreciate and enjoy art no matter what form it’s in, from canvas prints to sculptural pieces. If you’d like to get involved with any events or activities on the day, simply read on and see what’s being hosted to celebrate International Sculpture Day… Whether you create something at home with the family, travel across the globe, or go out to a gallery for the day, there’s plenty of activities you can get involved in on International Sculpture Day. From open studios and demonstrations to workshops and public art tours, there are plenty of IS Day events taking place. So, you’re bound to find something that suits you, your budget and your taste. Notable events
Sculpture Magazine International Sculpture Centre, which publishes Sculpture Magazine, will be at the Artexpo, in New York, to celebrate International Sculpture Day. Between 11am and 12pm, in the Education Pavilion, editor of Sculpture Magazine, Glenn Harper, along with contributors, Joyce Beckenstein and Robert C. Morgan, will be giving readers an insight to what it’s like to write for the magazine. If you’re a serious sculpture lover, jet-setting to New York won’t only be just a once in a lifetime experience, but also a lovely trip away to see the sculptures this bustling city has to offer. Outdoor Sculpture Building If you want to get your little ones involved on International Sculpture Day, then you can immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Work and play together with your children to build sculptures inspired by various artists from the park. Don’t forget your camera so you can capture the whole day, plus you can create canvas prints to remember the whole experience. There’s also other sculptural workshops throughout the year if you want to enjoy this type of art all year around. What event is taking your fancy? If you share any pictures of you celebrating International Sculpture Day please tag us at @parrotprint – we’d love to see what you get up to! The post Celebrating International Sculpture Day appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2pl2MVz National Gardening Week 2017 saw some ideal weather for the green-fingered amongst us. Whether you are a seasoned or newly inspired gardener, it was the perfect time to get out into the sunshine with the family and set the scene for summer with colourful new blooms. Trying to create a bright and blossoming garden space can be especially challenging in an urban environment, particularly if your scope is physically more limited than you would like. That’s why allotments are the perfect solution! Going greenFor those lucky enough to get an allotment – they can be quite hard to come by in some areas – why not take some snaps of the process from planting seeds to marvelling at your first crops? You can work on the finer details of the vegetables and the soil, creating beautiful images that show off your hard work and produce. Garden-inspired photography looks great in canvas print form, especially in the kitchen. Think fresh produce just pulled from the earth, or a trowel digging into the rich brown soil, both flying the flag for self-sufficiency. There’s also nothing better than sitting down to eat the food you have grown yourself – another note-worthy photography moment! Check out our post on the best food photographers to follow on Instagram for inspiration. A family affairIf you did manage to get out in the sunshine with the family this past week, or you are planning to, be sure to get some candid shots of everyone hard at work. Whether digging the soil, watering the vegetable patches or mopping their brow in the midday heat (we can always hope for good weather…), there’s so much to capture with your camera. Being at the allotment affords many opportunities to capture lifestyle photography at its best. The hard work, getting your hands dirty, and, of course, some tom foolery thrown into the mix! Try to be a ‘fly on the wall’ so you can capture some real images of allotment life. Lay of the landLandscape photography goes hand-in-hand with allotments too. If you can get to higher ground, take a photo of the patches of land and greenhouses – all different in their own way, displaying the pride of each gardener. Sunrises and sunsets will look magnificent on the allotment, allowing you to play around with the light you have and to evoke the feeling of your crops waking up and going to sleep in your snaps. Also, if you would like to chronicle your journey from allotment novice to being inundated in radishes, you can also have a play about with time-lapse photography. Superb for displaying your beautiful images in sequence of time. Be sure to read our post on garden canvas prints that look good enough to eat. The post Allotment photography: The beauty of self-sufficiency appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2pcjkiK Last weekend, the sun made a welcome appearance all across the UK, helping us all to feel like Spring had well and truly sprung! In celebration of the swapping over of the seasons, we’re running a fantastic giveaway over on our Facebook page . To be in with a chance of winning £50 to spend at Parrot Print, we’re asking you to tell us what Spring means to you. All you need to do is comment on the Spring competition post on our page. By sharing all of the fantastic things that make you smile when springtime comes around that we might be able to give each other a little photographic inspiration for the season ahead. To get things started, here are a few things spring means to us here at Parrot Print HQ. Are these the things you think of come springtime? Perhaps these are things you love to see and photograph and would like to transform into a personalised canvas print? Head over to our Facebook page to enter now. Lighter eveningsEver since the Spring equinox took place March 20th, our days have officially been longer than the nights. Lighter evenings are here to be enjoyed how you see fit! For many, the luxury of light hanging around longer means there’s time to get out and about and take photographs after work has finished. Do you try to take your camera out and about more now it’s brighter for longer? Perhaps you like to head out for walks as a family and practice your photography together? Baby animalsSpring may start in March but for many, the season only truly gets underway when they see lambs in the fields, calves on the hills and Easter eggs in the shops! Whether or not you observe the Christian festival of Easter, ‘new life’ is often a subject that resonates with people in Spring. The Easter holidays also provide the chance for families to take trips, visit relatives or to spend time in the garden, which can all spawn fantastic photo opportunities. If you’re planning a seaside trip, why not take a peek at our post on creative beach photography for some coastal photography inspiration. Flora and faunaSnowdrops peeking through the grass, daffodils making their way into vases on Mother’s Day and getting stuck into some planting at the allotment, nature offers a lot for us to enjoy and photograph. Let your camera capture the best of the season in your garden, local parks and at National Trust sites. This article from the Telegraph gives tips for places to discover sensational Snowdrop displays. And of course, it’s not just about the flora and fauna, there’s usually photo-fodder crawling around on them too. If you fancy getting up close to snap some bugs this season, check out our introduction to insect macro photography. Are you full of excitement for the season of snapping ahead of you? Don’t forget to tell us what makes Spring special for you and be in with a chance of winning £50 to spend in our Spring photography competition by heading over to our Facebook page. The post What does Spring mean to you? appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2oXb2Lz Did you know that an image of someone with their eyes closed isn’t worth publishing? From editorial shoots to portraits, and even snaps of celebrities taken by the paparazzi, eyes are the main feature and without them an image is just not the same. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a beauty blogger, capturing the eye can prove to be difficult, but not impossible. At Parrot Print, we’ve put together tips, techniques and advice on how you can make photographing the eye easy. Perfect Portrait Photography Light If you’re practicing and don’t want to splash the cash, then use light props you already own in your home. Expression Make sure your subject is comfortable and having a good time. The more you chat with them, the more they’ll feel at ease and this will reflect in the results. Finishing Touches Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Which Side Is Best? The post Photographing The Eye appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2p0hu0P From filter to illustration apps, there’s a lot of creative fun to be had when experimenting with new photography apps. And, while some apps might help you add a little something extra to a photograph you’ve taken to create the perfect image to transfer to canvas, others are purely aimed at provoking laughs and giggles galore. This month’s we’re introducing three photo apps that cover all the bases. The Memoji appIf you speak fluent emoji and find you’re always adding them to your text messages, why not make your own emoji images? This cute new app allows you to tweak your selfies or even images of statues, paintings and posters into all kinds of emojis. It uses facial recognition to detect features to exaggerate, which means it works on all types of faces, not just selfies. The app can also turn you into a unicorn or literally turn that frown upside down by helping you turn grumpy faces into happy ones. That could come in useful if you always have one person who likes to spoil your family portraits! Pico – for film emulationDo you miss the days when photographs were shot on film? Perhaps you wish you could carry round your camera to snap old school style more often? There are hundreds, if not more different apps on the market that aim to help you recreate film stock styles and Pico is one of the latest bits of software that allows you to but a film-like finish on your smartphone snaps. Along with live presets it also offers an exposure control, which makes photo-composition that bit easier. The social editing appOkay, so this app hasn’t actually been released yet, but it sounds amazing so we wanted to give you a heads up about an app that’s going in a new direction. According to news reports like this one in TechCrunch, Google has been working on an app that allows group photo editing. This nifty idea could add a social dimension to your canvas print creation, help friends to improve their photographs of a birthday night out or event or even allow for digital group collaboration on college projects via mobile phone. It’s thought the app may also use recognition software to identify objects or people within the photographs. No word on what the app might be called but it’s thought it could launch as early as May this year. Which new photography apps are you enjoying experimenting with at the moment? We’d love to hear your recommendations for any up and coming or trusted favourite apps you use. Do you stick to editing software that helps you achieve a flawless finish or do you enjoy the frivolity of fun photo apps too? 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