I’ve been inspired by so many things in the last week. So I thought I’d share some of my current...
Inspire Me 
Muse Mosaic; Autumn Leaves.
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Muse Mosaic; Autumn Leaves.
Every year autumn just gets more vivid, doesn’t it? I’ve been blown away by all your wonderful leaf shots in...
Digital vs. film
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Digital vs. film
Why is it that a lot of modern digital photography is about shooting and editing images with distinct old-school/vintage effects? Perhaps this is something...
5 tips for Polaroid beginners
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5 tips for Polaroid beginners
I hope you have noticed our love of all things Polaroid here at the Mortal Muses. I was given my...
Conversation with Vivienne Gucwa
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Conversation with Vivienne Gucwa
Today we have a conversation with native New Yorker Vivienne Gucwa, who’s desire to capture the essence of New York...
Film, Fun and Friendship
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Film, Fun and Friendship
My oldest and dearest friend, Tamsin, who came to Aldeburgh and witnessed me falling head over heels in love with...
Two Inspiring Photography Books I Read This Week
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Two Inspiring Photography Books I Read This Week
In a world before “blur” and “bokeh” and wide aperture were “the thing,” photographers took much more care to be...
Inspired By Kinfolk
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Inspired By Kinfolk
If you follow me on Twitter you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of Kinfolk magazine. In fact, I’ve been...
5 Secrets of a Diptych Addict
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5 Secrets of a Diptych Addict
I have a confession to make. My name is Kirstin Mckee and I am a diptych addict! Last year I...
Photographic Food Fun!
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Photographic Food Fun!
I love food photography because it lets me combine two of my passions: food and photography. I even have another...
Shooting Language
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Shooting Language
When I first read David duChemin‘s book Within the Frame, I was particularly struck by his concept of shooting language....
Holga.
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Holga.
I can’t lie: film costs money. I have been known to argue that going with film is cheaper because the...
Musing on Vacation
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Musing on Vacation
Last month I traveled across the Pacific with my family and four suitcases packed with clothes we never wore. My family...
Conversation with Nicole White
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Conversation with Nicole White
Welcome to Conversations, a new series on Mortal Muses, in which we ask photographers to tell us about their work...
8 photo books that inspire me
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8 photo books that inspire me
Welcome to a new feature at Mortal Muses which focuses on inspiration and where to find it — whether in...
Conversation with Emily Robinson
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Conversation with Emily Robinson
Welcome to the first post in a new series on Mortal Muses, in which we ask photographers to tell us...
Roid Week motivates
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Roid Week motivates
I don’t often pick up my polaroid cameras. Some people have a real knack for making magic with them, seeing...
It’s here…’Roid Week!
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It’s here…’Roid Week!
How is ‘Roid Week going for you all? I’ve seen some stunning instant film photos streaming into our Mortal Muses...