Inspirational Instagram users to follow Here a some brilliant people to follow on instagram. My feed is a wonderful hodgepodge of artists, photographers, bakers and stylists and all the different and beautiful ways people see their world. Humanitarian Instagram Heartbreaking and sometimes moving, these instagram accounts show a deep and heartfelt side to life. Sometimes [...]
Matte style photography tutorial I’ve been seeing this look around for a while now, particularly in children’s photography. It’s characterized by a matte, hazy low contrast look but with bright colours. There are a few ways to create this look. How to create the Matte Look The first is quick and easy with one simple [...]
Collections We gather, we collect I love seeing what people treasure and collect. I have always collected objects, small treasures that only have value to me. I spent hours carefully arranging and organising my tiny treasures. ‘Fancy Paper’ ‘Fancy paper’ was huge when I was a little girl. Carefully collected, bought and swapped [...]
Moo Card Wall Art Make your own photography collage using moo cards and an Ikea frame. I love Moo business cards and keep ordering more. You can use a different photo on every card and the finish is lovely.
Flower photography I am definitely no expert on photography but I am keen to learn more. These are some tips that I picked up to help with flower photography. Use natural light. Overcast clouds are usually the best conditions – the clouds become a huge light source which eliminates most of the shadows. Use macro [...]
Photo tutorial to achieve a cyanotype effect Cyanotype is a form of printing that give a cyan blue print. They were invented in the 20th Century and used to make large prints which became known as blueprints. The style is low in contrast with blue shadows. I think they can look very effective in moody [...]
Spooky walk in the Wicklow Forests [singlepic id=8 w=320 h=240 float=right] Gloomy greens and rain grey skies. I felt so far removed from the world in these woods. The roads were silent, the forest still.
I’ve been trying to learn how to use my camera. Switching off auto is scary and sometimes the results can be hit or miss, but the more I practice the better the photos are. I can actually see the difference in the depth of colours and contrast.
