When your little one turns another year older, you want to capture as much of this time as possible. Time goes so fast, and having your camera at the ready will mean you can treasure them as little ones whenever you like. Birthday parties can be so busy that you almost forget the photography aspect of it. For your next big event, be sure to do as much in advance as possible, so you can be on hand to photograph all the best bits. There’s albums to fill and canvas prints to create after all! Party games galoreWhether it’s pass the parcel, pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs or a dance-off, the party is sure to offer up many candid moments of excitement. The determination of competitive children at play, little ones in mid-laughter and certain family members trying to reign everyone in a little are all classic party games images to take. Taking photographs of the winners is always a good tact too – grins from ear-to-ear as they clutch their prize triumphantly! The main eventHaving spent some time choosing the birthday cake, or even making it yourself, you’ll want plenty of photos that show it pre-demolition. Pinterest has some great ideas for getting the best cake photography shots. Also, you can’t forget the main event of blowing out the candles – what would a birthday party be without this? You might opt for trick candles to get a giggle from the crowd, or simply go for normal candles that your little one can blow out to the cheer of party goers. Enlist another family member or friend in helping to light the candles and lead the happy birthday song while you get in position to capture the moment as it happens. A slower shutter speed will help you to catch every millisecond of the action so you can be sure of a killer photograph. Cake smash funFor the very little ones, a cake smash photoshoot is new levels of cuteness. You’ll need two cakes for the big event – one for eating and one for smashing… If you don’t mind the mess, you can put your child in their finest for the cake smash or even just in their nappy for some care-free fun. All you need is a nice white background, your cake on a little stand ready for smashing and a picnic blanket or something underneath to try to catch the flying bits of sponge and frosting! Read our post on setting up your own cake smash photoshoot. This can be done the morning of the party or even during the party, if you don’t mind an audience. The post Children’s birthday party photography appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2fsUcAV
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Today, 13 September 2017, is Roald Dahl Day and the 104th birthday of the famous children’s author. Each year, since its inception in 2006, Roald Dahl Day celebrates the characters of the authors beloved stories with dress up days, themed parties and a push to raise money for children’s charities. Here we give an insight into how to celebrate this day, along with some artistic inspiration to take away from Roald Dahl and illustrator Quentin Blake. Dress up optionsThe Dahlicious dress up day falls today and getting into the spirit couldn’t be simpler. Here is a selection of Dahl stories to take inspiration from:
You can go all out with the children (or yourself) on costumes depicting the well-known characters, but great results can also be achieved with very simple additions. For example, dressing as Matilda Wormwood can be done with a blue dress, red bow and a stack of books – done! Similarly, you can dress as Charlie Bucket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with an old blue jumper and jeans, along with a homemade golden ticket. IllustrationHere at Parrot Print, we love to celebrate all artic forms of expression. Illustration is such a great medium, and who is more well-known in the UK (and further afield) than Quentin Blake? The illustrator has been working on Roald Dahl books for over 40 years and has recently completed illustrations for Dahl’s book Billy and the Minpins, which was originally illustrated over 25 years ago by Patrick Benson. You can familiarise yourself with Quentin’s work on his website gallery section, as well as reading more about his life and other works. Are you one for doodling? Could illustration be another string to your bow? Read our guide to combining photography and illustration to enhance your creations. ImaginationThe magic of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake is the span of time they have dominated in the children’s books market. From little ones to older generations, everyone remembers reading one (if not more) Dahl books and they have really stood the test of time, being turned into blockbuster films and enchanting each new generation. Let Roald Dahl Day be a chance to get the whole family using their imagination. Whether in fancy dress ideas, turning your hand to illustration or even for your next photography shoot. You can use this day as an opportunity to get creative with your photography, or even getting the children interested in this art form – who knows? Maybe today could be the start of a long love affair with taking snaps. Image: Shutterstock The post Getting artistic for Roald Dahl Day 2017 appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2x0lLGe With the news season at our feet, take the opportunity to give your photography a fresh start. How is your photography going? Could your passion for beautiful imagery do with a spark of inspiration? Check out our pick of the best photography and illustration exhibitions to catch this month – sure to get your snapping away with new fervour. A Century of Photography, 1840-1940Where: National Portrait Gallery, London When: Until 29 October 2017 This installation at the National Portrait Gallery celebrates its extraordinary photographs collection spanning a century from 1840 to 1940. The display features works by internationally-renowned artists such as Frederick Evans and Edward Weston, as well as images from the archives of Madame Yevonde and Cecil Beaton. Nineteenth century treasures such as works by Julia Margaret Cameron and Lewis Carroll are displayed, as well as a recently acquired album of photographs from Swedish photographer Oscar Rejlander – a first. Into the Woods: Trees in IllustrationWhere: V&A Museum, London When: Until 23 January 2018 Stepping into the world of illustration, the V&A exhibition discovers the wonderful landscapes in the most loved children’s books. A celebration of trees, woods and vistas, it includes watercolours by Beatrix Potter and Arthur Rackham, as well as drawings from E.H. Shepherd for A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories and his verses in Now We Are Six. You can also see wood engravings from Eric Ravilious for an edition of Gilbert White’s The Natural History of Selborne. And, for the first time, Rolf Brandt’s pictures for Stephen McFarlane’s Story of a Tree. Rhythm, Direction and WeightWhere: Atlas Gallery, London When: Until 13 November 2017 Said by Atlas Gallery to be ‘one of the most exciting contemporary photographers working today’, Finnish artist Niko Luoma will be on display for the first time in the UK in his exhibition entitled ‘Rhythm, Direction and Weight’. The exhibition will showcase large-scale works from his ‘Adaptions’ series in which Luoma creates striking abstract versions of well-known works of art. Examples include:
He creates these works through repeated exposure of a negative to light. Food For Being Looked AtWhere: The Photographer’s Gallery, London When: Until 8 October 2017 This exhibition considers the history of food and its image culture. It shines a light on today’s obsession with food photography, from preparation to the final dish, ‘shared and consumed widely across print and digital media’. The project at The Photographer’s Gallery selects several culinary themes, and the third floor has a selection of food and other props for you to photograph yourself. Out of these four options, there’s sure to be something that piques your interest – let us know on Twitter or Facebook what you thought about the exhibitions. As well as for your own enjoyment, exhibitions can also inspire the little ones into picking up a camera and capturing what they see. Read our post on getting children interested in photography for tips. The post 4 inspirational exhibitions to visit in September 2017 appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2eTtdL4 |
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