We are all having a hard time summing up what our community and readers mean to us. One last, beautiful swim through the flickr pools. We found some gems and...
Finding Myself in a Polaroid
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Finding Myself in a Polaroid
If you are a freelance writer or photographer chances are you have been asked, at some point, to submit a...
Guest Muse: Carina Okula
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Guest Muse: Carina Okula
It is my great pleasure to introduce what will become a regular feature here on Mortal Muses – the Guest...
Conversation with Suzi Marshall
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Conversation with Suzi Marshall
Today, we’re talking to Suzi who lives by the sea in Devon with her partner John and their two cats,...
Everyday Beauty ~ Delightful Details
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Everyday Beauty ~ Delightful Details
You’ve been looking into the details of your lives lately and sharing them in our Everyday Beauty Flickr Group. You’ve been looking down...
Comfort in the Seasons
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Comfort in the Seasons
With these October days upon us, I’m ever conscious of the shift in seasons. I watch the days grow shorter,...
Newly Converted
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Newly Converted
Up until a few months ago, I was anti all things Apple related…including the infamous iPhone. For those of you...
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...
A selection of Squares in film
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A selection of Squares in film
My first date with a film camera was with a Rollei and ever since then I have been enchanted by...
Creature Comforts
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Creature Comforts
Not only are they cute, fun, and loveable, animals are known to provide great comfort to humans in times of...
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...
Mobile Monday Mosaic | Autumn Comforts
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Mobile Monday Mosaic | Autumn Comforts
The leaves turn red and the weather cold, and I seem to have my cooking mojo back – these days,...
When inspiration fails
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When inspiration fails
Some days I am so uninspired it hurts. Maybe it’s raining. Maybe work seems pointless. Maybe I didn’t get enough...
The Memories and Pitfalls of 35mm Film
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The Memories and Pitfalls of 35mm Film
With the overhaul of Mortal Muses and the addition of Film Friday, I knew this day was coming. It was...
Kellie Hatcher Maui Family Photographer
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Kellie Hatcher Maui Family Photographer
Once upon a time I was “tagged” by our very own Meghan Davidson to answer 11 questions about myself and then...
On Comfort
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On Comfort
With the change in seasons approaching us, along with the current stress I’m feeling with my mounting to-do list (I...
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...
Mobile Monday Mosaic | Flare Fantastic
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Mobile Monday Mosaic | Flare Fantastic
There is so much light in the Mobile Monday flickr pool! The perfect antidote to the thought that winter and...
Mobile flare
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Mobile flare
I am sometimes asked why I bother with my phone camera when I have a fancy and expensive digital SLR....
Way to go, Meghan!
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Way to go, Meghan!
We’re thrilled to share this exciting news with you: Muse Meghan Davidson has been featured on The Impossible Project blog! Meghan...