Happy Selfie Day everyone! If you’ve not snapped and shared a self portrait yet today there’s still time. If you’ve not heard of Selfie Day before, you might be surprised to know that it’s been running on June 21st since back in 2014 when it was started by a DJ in the US. Since then, like the Selfie itself the world has taken Selfie Day to its heart. So much so that a handful of major retailers in the US actually ran special offers today for Selfie Day. Crazy, huh? It’s not just the power of freebies that the Selfie has bestowed upon us though. In the past, the word itself has been named word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary and the social media driven trend of selfie taking has more than made its mark on the worlds of photography and tech too. Let’s take a peek at some of the areas where the selfie has shown its power.. Inspired weird gadget inventionsIf we told you fifteen years ago that some people would start carrying sticks around so that they could take their own photograph, would you have believed us? We’ve documented the rise of the curious selfie gadgets on the blog before, featuring kit that goes beyond the humble selfie stick including shoes, spectacles and drones. And today, McDonalds in the US are reportedly giving away a free frylus to make using your phone or taking a selfie mid-burger a little less messy. Driven photographic technologyRemember when your self-facing phone camera only ever took grainy photographs? Perhaps you can remember as far back to when phones didn’t come with cameras at all. It’s really quite astonishing to consider the impact our love of selfies has had on the development of phone cameras. Some now compe with 360 camera capability and those such as Huwei and Apple are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to help us take better selfies too. That’s pretty cool. Caused legal battlesThere are plenty of high profile places where taking selfies or wielding a selfie stick is strictly forbidden but did you know that selfies have tested the law too? In April 2018 judgement was delivered on a series of disputes over the copyright of selfies taken by black apes on the camera of British photographer David Slater. The judge ruled that the animals could not hold the copyright to the photos despite being the individuals who took the images. It was also ruled that photographs taken by non-humans were non-copyrightable. That’s worth remembering if your dog gets their paws on your smartphone or camera! We hope you’ve enjoyed Selfie Day and these fun facts about selfies. If you’d like to improve your selfie game, check out our post on taking the perfect selfie. In the meantime, don’t forget that selfies existed before social media came around. As Buzz Aldrin reminds us, he was the first man to selfie in space.
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Once upon a time, the exposure to capture a single photograph took an hour. If the photo wasn’t quite right, you had to complete the entire process. Now, if things aren’t captured perfectly by our super fast digital cameras first time, we can look to artificial intelligence to fill in the blanks. Artificial intelligence is already having a huge impact on the world of photography, making it easier to get the shot during, before and after the event. But where does that leave photography as a skilled art form? That’s perhaps a question that deserves a blog post all of its own. For now, let’s look at some of the way artificial intelligence is improving images. Snapping better selfies with smartphonesThe latest smartphones from manufacturers such as Huawei and Apple use AI to help you get more from your phone cameras, without serious skill levels. The technology not only has the ability to recognise facial features but can consult a photo databases to help you get the perfect shot. Whether it’s a self portrait or a landscape snap, the technology takes into account factors like skin tone and light conditions to give you a helping hand. Turning black photos bright againDiscovering your images have been ruined by low light can be super annoying. It’s therefore good to know that researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been working on AI that could help. It compares data from low-light photos and corresponding images with longer exposure to brighten things back up. It is hoped that in the future the technology can be used to process extreme low-light images as they’re taken. This would make the light conditions photographers shoot in less relevant. Could we see the end of talk about the golden hour? Un-blurring images and aging peopleChinese tech company, Tencent, has reportedly developed an AI system for removing blur from an image. This again uses datasets to refine images. While there’s already tech around to do this job, the claim is that this tool is smarter and faster. The firm has also been working on technology that can make faces in your photos look younger or older, all without the need for processing in Photoshop! Cloud based batch photo editingThis nifty AI tool is still in development with photo software company, Skylum. The company says the ability to batch edit photos online with their software will save time, but won’t take any skill out of photography. Skylum CEO, Alex Tsepko told Digital Trends: “Our A.I. won’t make you any less of a photographer and will help many people see big improvements in their images and less time spent editing. A.I. won’t decide when, where or how to take the decisive image, or what is the best composition, framing option or lighting situation. It can’t ‘take over’ or take away our artistic decisions either”. Adding colour to black and white photosUncovered some old black and white family photos that you’d like to share with your nearest and dearest? Upload them to Google Photos and you can use the platform to add colour to the images using AI before you share. And if Google recognises a person in the image, it’ll suggest you share the photo with them. Getting the shot has always been a collaborative affair between the photographer, camera and post processing methods used too. Artificial Intelligence is already helping photographers to fix issues more quickly. However, right now, the photographer still ultimately decides where to point and shoot. What do you think about the use of AI In photography? Comment below or head over to our Facebook page to join the discussion.
The post The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Photography appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2sRiyIf Wedding season is in full swing! If you’ve been a happy guest at a nuptial or two already, you may have started thinking that the wedding photography scene is for you. Wedding photography is a competitive business and one that can be tricky to get started in. It can also be fun, rewarding and rather lucrative too. We’re lucky enough to see the work of lots of professional wedding photographers who transfer their images onto canvases with Parrot Print, so is it time you joined their ranks? If you’d like to make your way as a wedding photographer, like so many other photography career options, you’ll find there’s no set route. However, there are some smart steps you can take to give yourself a fighting chance. We’ve put together some useful pointers for those hoping to pursue a career as a wedding photographer. It’s not quite a step by step, but we hope it helps you to follow your own successful path… Be RealisticThere are no specific qualifications required to be a wedding photographer, so you might be tempted to get stuck in straight away. If you’ve got lots of experience in other photography genres that might be a realistic possibility. If you’re fairly new to photography and don’t have many hours of practice under your belt, it’s probably not a good idea. After all, producing poor photos could ruin your reputation before you get going, not to mention spoil someone’s Big Day. To be a good wedding photographer you need to be prepared to put the hours in. This means learning your craft as well as you can before you take on your first client and being prepared for long and hardworking days once the assignments come rolling in! Many wedding photographers start out by offering their services as a side hussle alongside doing a full or part-time job. This gives financial security and takes the pressure off until you’re confident that you’ll have enough work to make a comfortable living. Shadow and SecondThere are plenty of photographers out there who didn’t shoot a wedding until they snagged their first client. But when you speak to them, chances are they’ll tell you that they wished they’d gotten more experience and advice first. Working alongside experienced wedding photographers, either in a shadowing or second shooter capacity is a fantastic way to learn more about what’s expected in the role. Depending on the agreement between you and those you are working with, you may also be able to build images for your portfolio. So, how do you snag this valuable experience? Visit wedding photography forums or email photographers direct to search for opportunities. If you do approach someone, ensure you know their work well. This way you can write a personalised cover letter explaining what you can offer them. To start with you only fetch, carry and observe, but it’s all a step in the right direction. Build Your KitGone are the days when photographers rocked up with a camera and tripod to photograph the main ceremony before popping home. Customers expect much more of wedding photographers these days. You’ll usually be expected to tell the story of the full day. You’re likely to shoot from first thing in the morning through to late at night. You’ll work in multiple venues, covering different activities and shoot under varying light conditions. Along with your camera, tripod, multiple memory cards and batteries, you’re likely to need multiple lenses, reflectors and other bits and bobs too. You can build this kit as you go or rent it, but you must be realistic (and honest) about what you can achieve with what you own. In the early days, you may find that the money you earn goes straight back into building up your kit, or running a shoot… Build Your PortfolioWhen couples are searching for a wedding photographer, they naturally expect to be able to view a portfolio of similar work. If you’ve not yet shot a wedding it can therefore be quite difficult to get a gig. Those who have done some second shooting may have the basics of a portfolio and luckily there are things you can do to flesh it out. Consider approaching new venues and wedding suppliers in your area to set up your own wedding shoot. The images you take won’t be quite the same as snapping a real wedding, but they’ll be great practice. Plus, you could establish some valuable networking relationships too. You may even find that a wedding publication will publish your photos, which could lead to more work. Another option is to attend wedding photography workshops held by people who are experienced in the field. Workshops are useful as they are usually formed around different themes so you have the opportunity to explore different creative avenues or topics. Attending wedding shows and events may also throw up some photo opportunities for you. Find Your StyleThe work of well-known wedding photographers is usually instantly recognisable. They have their own distinct style, quirks and approach. Be it documentary-style or cinematic approach or a particular post production flare. It may take time to find your own niche or you might know exactly which direction you want to head in straight from the off. Experiment, explore and above all, practice. Do you and you will hopefully find couples come to you because they love exactly what you do. We spoke to Features Editor at Belle Bridal, Sarah Adams, to ask her advice on how to start out in wedding photography and she was very much in agreement with this sentiment: “Capturing someone’s special day and turning those memories into something they can hold onto is no easy task, and any photographer who can do this is brilliant,” she said. “My advice to those starting out, or want to venture into weddings is perfect your own style. Don’t be afraid to try something new, whether that’s angles, lighting, or locations. Don’t forget to listen to others and most importantly, have fun with it.” Find CustomersWhen you have some portfolio images to work with and solid photography experience, it’s time to create your own website. You’ll need to make something that showcases your work, fits with your personal shooting style and also takes the importance of SEO into consideration. You might also choose to share your work on Instagram or to pay to have a stall at local wedding fairs in order to meet prospective customers. Couples can be understandably nervous about employing photographers with limited experience, so you may find it pays to select a few weddings to shoot for expenses only. However, it’s wise to be picky about the couples you offer this amazing deal to. Are they well connected? Could your work be showcased to a large audience who may book you? Do they have a large following on social media? Is their wedding venue particularly photogenic? Think about how the photographs will look in your portfolio. With a few real-life weddings captured, you’ll have a larger portfolio of work to share to market your services. You can then start to charge a fee in line with your limited experience, which will grow as your skills and experience build. If you find it difficult to secure those first few paid customers, spread the word among family and friends that you have availability and can offer good rates. Sometimes those working to short timescales or very limited budgets are more willing to take a leap of faith and hire you. And when they do, you can go all out to impress! Looking for an ideal wedding gift? We have some wedding canvas print ideas to get you started. Do you dream of being a wedding photographer? Perhaps you’re already a professional wedding photographer who has followed some of the steps above? What advice would you give to someone who wanted to start out in the industry?
The post How to Become a Wedding Photographer in 6 Steps appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2HjSQjS It’s National Smile Month, so naturally, we’re taking the opportunity to discuss an issue that can make the difference between a good photograph and a great one – how to get your subject to smile. Cracking a great smile is an important part of portrait photography, albeit for the subject rather than the cameraman. If you’re the one behind the camera, it can help to have some tricks up your sleeve to pass on to the person being photographed, so you can really put them at ease. Here’s how you get around fake smiles, shy subjects and bad moods to take a portrait that’s lit up with a natural smile. What you’re aiming forIn a recent article in the NYTimes, portrait photographer, Peter Hurley warns that most people “can’t smile with their teeth and look real”. Instead, look for “closed lips with just the hint of a smile.” You know, that split second when someone has stopped laughing or a full smile erupts right across their face. Prep the faceWhen people know they’re having their photo taken they often become anxious or tense up. It’s your job to unravel those face muscles and prime them for smiling. Ask your subject to do a few facial exercises before you get started. They cam try tensing up then releasing the muscles in their face to loosen up. A shake of the head can also help to relax the face and release a smile. Getting your subject to close and then open their eyes can help to reset their face. Let out a laughIt’s hard not to smile when you’re laughing. Whether it’s a spluttered smile as you try and stifle a giggle or a little, wry smile. Being able to bring a smile to the face of the person in front of your camera is a real skill and one that you need to practice and adapt to the individual you’re snapping. You can try telling a joke, saying a funny word, doing a little dance or some other silly movement. With kids you can be extra silly. Get down to their level, try singing a nonsense song, making fart noises or telling them a funny story! Bring your subject out of their shell and get them to laugh and you’ll be rewarded with the best smiles. If the usual tricks don’t work, keep them talking about something they’re interested in and hopefully they’ll start to smile as they chat. Never say cheese!Saying cheese forces the mouth into what is obviously a false smile. Unfortunately, it’s become so well known as the ‘flash’ word that many subjects do it automatically without prompting. As a photographer, it’s good to have a stack of alternative words that you can use to surprise people. Ideally, you want the mouth to down and then up, which means using words ending in ‘ee’, ‘ey’ and ‘a’. Think: cheeky, monkey, yoga, money, bunny! Make a quick mental list now, so you can draw on the most appropriate for the situation next time you’re shooting portraits. Just one final tip before you start snapping away at those wonderful smiles: don’t forget to check for lipstick marks or spinach stuck in teeth before you get started, National Smile Month is all about dental hygiene, after all! For more tips on looking good in front of the camera, take a look at our post on the rise of the selfie. The post Smiling for the camera tips for National Smile Month appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2LjymKD Chelsea Flower Show may be over, but everywhere around us, plenty of beautiful plowers are still in full bloom. So we thought it might be a nice time to share some flower photography tips with you. We’ve posted an introduction to flower photography on the blog before, but today we’ll be looking at the topic from a different angle. We’re giving a few tips on what to pack, ideas for different shots and an introduction to getting the shot once it’s lined up too. Before we get started, let’s not forget that gardening doesn’t just provide camera fodder in the way of flowers, fruit and vegetables can make for interesting subject matters too, as covered off in our garden canvas prints post. Interests in horticulture and photography should go hand in hand in our opinion. But if you know someone who is green fingered but not so much of a shutterbug, why not record their gardening efforts on camera for them? Here’s how… Things to packSome of our best photographs are taken when we don’t expect to be shooting, but when you know you’re heading out to take photographs of flowers, these items can help things go smoothly:
Play with perspectiveUp close macro shots of flowers will let you see every little petal or capture insects in their midst. You don’t need to stick to bird’s eye view shooting though. Shooting sideways on through foliage can give you a perfect bug’s eye view instead. Or, try shooting from the ground upwards to bring in streams of sunlight from above. If you’d like to capture a single stem in a breeze, try a plump to keep it steady. Getting the shotTo really hone in on your subject, you’ll want to keep a shallow depth of field. This will help to eliminate a busy background. Increase your shutter speed to maintain a sharp focus and you won’t need to worry about every little movement. Shooting in the golden hour will give you lovely light but if you miss the window you could try to use a reflector or even a backlight to highlight details. Try and avoid using flash and if you do need to use it, switch the camera to manual to give you a greater level of control. Of course, photography isn’t the only artistic format you can adopt when working with flora and fauna. Why not bring out the best of a flower bouquet by practising your flower arranging techniques? Check out our post on flower arranging basics to brighten up your home. Have you mastered flower photography? What tips would you pass on to a newbie just starting out? Do you like to shoot flowers up close or as part of a wider landscape? The post More flower photography tips appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2kx1HWw They officially don’t make living rooms as big as they used to these days. In fact, recent research shows that new builds have living rooms that are nearly a third smaller than those built in the 1970s. And last month, one architect even went so far as to say millenials don’t need living room at all. We’re firm believers that the living room is an important area in the home. It’s where you come together to relax, socialise and interact. As such, it’s often a space people enjoy putting their own personal stamp on through decorating. But how should you approach a living room update if you don’t have much Furniture selectionChoosing furniture for a small living room can be a bit of a challenge. If you don’t get the size and shape of key pieces such as your sofa right, you can make the room seem even smaller than it is or leave yourself without room to manoeuvre. With this in mind, it’s always best to measure new items and to either draw out a little plan of how they’ll fit into your room or use removable tape to physically plot out where everything will sit on your floor. This way, you’ll get a better grasp on whether things are in proportion and how easy it will be to move around the room. Multi-functional furniture can be a real space saver in smaller living rooms. From foot stools that contain hidden storage space and can be used as extra seating through to stand alone bookcases used to zone off a quiet reading or small play area, think carefully about what every piece of furniture will contribute. Colour, patterns, printsDecorating is a very personal activity; it helps us to feel at home in our surroundings and is naturally guided by our own preferences. However, it’s always worth baring some interiors facts in mind when working with a more compact space. Lighter colours such as soothing shades of blue or bright white will help to make a space look bigger. If you’d like to create a cosy cottage feel, warm, rich shades should do the trick. It’s tempting to shy away from patterned walls or flooring in such living rooms because it can be tricky to get the proportions right. Go too large with your print and it can feel like the walls are closing in. Instead, opt for small to medium prints or veto them completely and concentrate on colour combinations instead. You could even try adding some vertical stripes to lead the eye upwards in order to make things feel roomier. Tricks and tips You’ve probably heard that putting up a mirror can help to create the illusion of more space. Well, that applies to reflective surfaces in general. This means you may want to think about choosing a paint or wallpaper with a little sheen or shimmer to help bring light into a room. It’s also good to know where to stop when it comes to accessorising smaller rooms. There’s not always a whole lot of space for clutter, but you can build in layers and texture without too much in the way of added extras. Choosing lights and lamps, canvas prints that work with your colour scheme and opting for interesting window dressings that don’t eat into the room are all great ways to make more of smaller living rooms. Do you have a compact living room? How did you overcome the challenges of decorating a smaller living area? Do you have any tips to share? The post Living with a small living room appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2IZKqTq For many children, playing with their parent’s smartphone is their first introduction to photography. Do your kids love-snapping selfies with you and adding a funny filter or stickers? If you’d like to encourage their creative side through the use of apps, here are a few suggestions for photo-based fun that you can enjoy together. Don’t forget to consider online safety when using photo sharing apps and use parental controls or supervision when children are using smartphones as one or two of the apps we have included do have share to social media options. SquigglefishDoes your little one love drawing? Squigglefish may be five years old but it’s still a super simple and fun app that budding artists and shutterbugs will love playing with. This app allows you to bring your own illustrations of marine life and sea based objects into your own sea scene. Just draw, photograph and then start to play. This app is available for iOS devices and costs £2.99. First CameraIf you’d like to store your children’s photographic efforts away from your own, First Camera offers a really simple solution. This app stores photographs taken through the app within the app itself. There are also child friendly features like a large button to press when you take a photo and there are fun editing features like stickers, filters and paint colours to add. To protect your child’s safety the app doesn’t share to social platforms or tag locations on photos. As an added bonus, the app is also free to download. Aging BoothWant to know what the whole family will look like in ten years time? Aging booth offers you the opportunity to peek into the future to see what lines, creases and grey hairs may appear in front of the camera in years to come. This is instant aging app allows you to choose just one face to work with in a group photo, so you can give a single person a makeover or age everyone in minutes. There are options to share to social media platforms, so it’s best used on your phone or tablet in a supervised setting. This is another free to download app for iOS. PicsArtFor older kids that love adding creative touches to their images, PicsArt is an easy to use app that can be used to apply special effects, create collages or add stickers. It has some really easy to use photo editing software too. Be aware that though this app is free to download, it does offer in-app purchases. So, to avoid kids going on a spending spree, you’ll want to work on things together and turn off Wi-Fi and data. Once you have created a special image you’d like to keep, save or download the photograph and think about printing it on to canvas to put on display. Have your children gotten into photography via apps on your smartphone? Take a look at our post Getting children into photography to encourage their interest further. The post 4 Photo Apps to Use With Kids appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2I6IPvA If you’re planning to give a room or two in your home a whole new look, why not let your camera give you a helping hand? We’ve spoken on the blog about using a vision board to steer your photography projects and today we’re explaining why adding photograph to your a mood board is a great way to map out your interior plans. Along with collecting images from magazines and samples of things like fabric, taking photographs of products, places and other things you’d like to incorporate into your interior design can really get those creative juices flowing. How to make your mood boardThere are lots of different digital boards online – such as Pinterest – that allow you to collect together images so that you can revisit them at a later date. You can also use computer software such as Apple Pages, Microsoft Publisher or Adobe InDesign to layer up looks and create a more realistic representation of your living space. However, the best way to create a mood board that will give you a grasp on the look and feel of the room you want to decorate is by making a physical board and doing some school style cutting and sticking. It’s a very satisfying process and one that makes it easy to explore what does and does not work together before settling on different combinations of colours, fabrics, and other elements of your design. Here are some things you may need when putting together a mood board…
How to use your mood boardRemember, your aim is not to create a cardboard copy of your room to emulate but to explore combinations and ideas that work in order to make decisions like which colour scheme you will use or what kind of prints, patterns and furniture work in your space. If you have a beautiful photograph that’s captured colours or a trend you love, why not use it as a central starting point for the whole piece? Once you’re happy with your board, fix your items in place and hang it somewhere prominent in the room you plan to decorate. This way, you can get a clearer impression of how things would work in the room itself. From this point you can carry the ideas you like forward to the decorating stage or simply go back to your mood board and make a few alterations before repeating the hanging process. When it comes to decorating you can keep your mood board on hand to ensure you don’t make any purchases that aren’t in keeping with the overall look and theme of the room. As a finishing touch you could keep your mood board in a corner of your room as a point of interest or take a photograph and transfer it to canvas as a quirky piece of artwork. Have you used your own photographs as inspiration for decorating ideas before? We’d love to hear about the concept and how the project turned out, leave us a comment below or head over to our Facebook page and say hello. The post Redecorating? Grab Your Camera and Create a Mood board appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2G6NOXj Hooray! It’s National Pet Month 2018 until May 7th, which means you have even more of an excuse to pamper and spend some time with your beloved pet while photographing all their best angles. According to recent research from Wilko (referenced here), most people spend more on their pets than their partners, which might explain why we get so many orders for animal portrait prints! We absolutely love seeing your pet canvas prints here at ParrotPrint HQ, so, please do keep sharing your photography and art efforts with us. In the meantime, as it’s National Pet Month, why not treat your pet to some TLC and spend some quality time together? Don’t forget the camera when you try out these tips… Get a groomPet photo shoots can be a great bonding experience, providing you don’t put too much pressure on yourself or your pet to get the perfect shot straight away. Instead, concentrate on having fun and getting your buddy used to the camera. To make sure they’re looking their best, why not treat your pet to a groom or pamper first? A freshly groomed pet means you won’t have to worry about tangled fur; unsightly talons or clumps of dirt spoiling your photos and you should save yourself some time in post editing too. If you decide to DIY groom at home, you could find that cute photo opportunities crop up as a result. That snap of your dog in the bath all covered in bubbles would make a great print for the wall. Trip or treatSpending time with our pets is great for ours and their wellbeing, so why not celebrate National Pet Month by doing something special together? You could do something whacky like take your pooch for dogtails at this London bar or even book yourselves in for a spa. If you are a dog owner, a simpler, less extravagant option is to make a list of parks you and your pet haven’t been to before. You can then spend the remainder of the month tick them off one by one. If you’re a proud cat, guinea pig or rat owner, you could treat them to a new tunnel, toy or scratching post. Then all that’s left to do is to get down to their level and snap away as they spring into action. Props or prop freeInstagram is awash with pets in cute outfits or photos that use teeny tiny props to create fun scenes, but it’s really not essential to have fancy props for pet photography. As a pet owner, the very best photographs you will take and cherish are likely to be the ones that really capture your pet’s personality. Whether that’s a selfie of you both snuggling up on the couch or your best friend curled up on their own personal sofa like these fine specimens, pet photography doesn’t need to be an expensive affair. If it’s a special occasion like a birthday, small birthday hats or cakes can be easy DIY makes. But honestly, don’t feel like you need to spend a fortune on props for pet photos – the pic we chose to accompany this article shows that they really aren’t needed. If you do happen to snap some fantastic pet images this month, along with transferring your favourites to canvas, you might want to consider sharing them with the world on social media and helping your pal to become an animal Instagram star. Don’t forget to share your snaps with us on Facebook too.
The post A Photographic Hooray for National Pet Month 2018 appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints https://ift.tt/2HY7vmH Starry night canvas prints look fantastic in the bedroom or bathroom, but it’s not always easy getting a clear snap of the jewels of the sky. In the northern hemisphere, astro photography can be easier in the summer months when we’re that bit closer to the Milky Way. If you’re making it your mission to snap the stars in the coming months, today on the blog we’re sharing a few tips along with starry spots to visit. Set up and shooting tipsFor clear astrophotography your number one essential for a great starry sky photo is to set up in an area free from light pollution. That means away from housing estates and other built up areas. On your kit list at the very least should be a tripod and remote shutter release. You may be surprised to learn that a DSLR isn’t a must-have for star photography. Your main aim with astrophotography is likely to be to avoid blurring (hence the use of a tripod and remote shutter release) and this can be done with a smartphone or simple point and shoot camera. That said; when light is in shorter supply, a DSLR used with a wide angled lens will help you illuminate your subject more easily. Using manual focus will help you to sharpen things up in the dark with the aperture set to maximum width you’ll need to experiment with shutter speeds. You may also want to try juxtaposing stars against a lit building or other object in the frame to add a little interest. You can use a torch to give you a helping hand with this if buildings aren’t physically lit up. Other fun things to try out are capturing star trails moving round the North Star or creating a pattern or your name against the sky using sparklers. Where to photograph the stars in BritainAs above, when you’re looking for the ideal spot for taking photographs of the stars, you really want to look for large spaces that aren’t lit up with artificial lights. On a small scale, this might be heading out to your local countryside fields or parkland. If you have the opportunity to venture further afield and perhaps spend some time camping, there are some fantastic places in the UK that offer large swathes of unpolluted skyline. Exmoor in Devon, the Brecon Beacons in Wales, the Lake Distract in Cumbria and the North Yorkshire Moors and Cairgorms National Park in Scotland are among some of the places named as top UK spots for stargazing by the International Dark Skies Association. They’re also stunning places that offer lots of chances to experiment with your nature and animal photography in the day time, so if you’re thinking of planning a photography based holiday this year, make sure they’re top of your list! Have you experimented with astrophotography? What did you find the biggest challenges to be and did you manage to overcome them, if so, how?
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