We love VSCO here at Mortal Muses. If you’re not familiar with them, they make software that emulates the characteristics...
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VSCO raises game with new camera app
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VSCO raises game with new camera app
Timeless black and white
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Timeless black and white
I had originally gone to the Mobile Monday pool in search of summer colours, but instead found myself drawn to...
My desert island film camera
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My desert island film camera
In Britain there’s a popular BBC radio show called “Desert Island Discs“. Each week a celebrity or public figure has...
Book Review: “Contemplative Photography”
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Book Review: “Contemplative Photography”
For the past few months I have been in hibernation mode, waiting for the light to reappear and our summer...
Photography and social networking, 19th-century style
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Photography and social networking, 19th-century style
A few weeks ago, I sought inspiration at an exhibition at the National Gallery in London. The premise of the...
Congrats Kirstin!
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Congrats Kirstin!
It’s Film Friday here at Mortal Muses and we’re so happy to announce that our very own Kirstin McKee was featured on...
Five things you need to know about Vine
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Five things you need to know about Vine
Sometimes a still photo just isn’t enough. You wish that you could capture the sound of children laughing, or the...
Indoor Inspiration
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Indoor Inspiration
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful Everyday Beauty pictures with us. As temperatures plummet in London, I’ve been...
Winter Light
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Winter Light
My friends and family know this, and now I’m going to share it with you too: Winter and I do...
Q&A: The app wars between Instagram, Twitter and Flickr
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Q&A: The app wars between Instagram, Twitter and Flickr
This week Twitter, Instagram and Flickr updated their apps and subtly changed the way their services work. I’ve been discussing...
Food and Drink Mosaic
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Food and Drink Mosaic
Blimey, that Mobile Monday flickr pool was filled with gorgeous food and drink shots; thank you for sharing them with...
How do you like to Instagram your food?
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How do you like to Instagram your food?
Last month I celebrated the second anniversary of the day I joined Instagram. As I looked through my stream, it...
November Inspirations
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November Inspirations
I’ve been inspired by so many things in the last week. So I thought I’d share some of my current...
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...
Film feel, without the Fuss
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Film feel, without the Fuss
This year I’ve been shooting a lot of film, with a Rollei, a bunch of Polaroid cameras and then with...
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...
The quest for the perfect camera bag
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The quest for the perfect camera bag
The other day I was on Facebook and saw that a few of my female photographer friends were discussing their...
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...
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...
Conversation with Sarah Abraham
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Conversation with Sarah Abraham
Today we have a conversation with Sarah Abraham. She was born in Philadelphia and moved around a great deal while...