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Mastering Light like a Pro Photographer
Often when people are unsatisfied with their photos they may point the blame towards their camera. Of course your gear matters to a degree and your camera might be crap, but this likely isn’t the root cause for why your photos don’t pop in the way you want them to....
How an Internship with a Master Shaped a Young Artist’s Vision
For many young, aspiring creatives, an internship can be a pivotal experience that can truly shape their artistic journey - certainly more than just a line on the resume. Iris delves into the integral role such opportunities can play in a creative development,...
Learning to Suck: Why Being Bad at Something is the First Step to Mastery
Ever felt frustrated by how awful you are at something new? Turns out, that's the best place to start. Guest writer Thea Burgess dives into the reasons why being bad at something isn't just okay - it's essential. "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly at first.” -...
There’s More to the Selfie Than Meets the Eye
Gen Z are forever being told to put their phone cameras down and live in the present. Little do they realise the impact their Instagram profiles could have on history. The first selfie was captured by Robert Cornelius just over 184 years ago. At the time it was a slow...
Shaky Sets and Plasticine Dreams: Lessons from DIY Stop Motion
Stop motion might bring to mind painstakingly produced studio projects like Coraline or Fantastic Mr Fox, but the truth is, you don’t need a crew or a camera rig that requires a mortgage to get started. In fact, you don’t even need a camera. Joe Robson is an...
Inspired by the Mundane: Turning Everyday Life into Art
Many artists are familiar with the creative block, or lacking inspiration. Sometimes you should take a step back and ask yourself, ‘Am I looking too hard?’ For this portrait artist, inspiration can be sourced from a commute to work, or a quick mental flash of a place...