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RapidStudio Celebrates Women

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August is celebrated nationally as Women’s Month. However, we, as RapidStudio do not live in isolation and we do see the injustices and struggles faced by women. As well as the accomplishments and achievements. We want to get real for a moment. Our largest customer base (or family base as we call it) consists of women. Women of all ages, ethnicities, religions, and orientations use our products and we are very proud of this. However, upon introspection, we asked ourselves, are we truly a diverse and representative company?   We would like to proudly assert that we are! In understanding the vast diversity of our customers, we gain a glimpse into the lives of ordinary women across the spectrum. This August, we would like to celebrate you, the women of RapidStudio. We would like to acknowledge that we are not blind to your challenges, and do everything we can to be a truly inclusive company. From content creation to strategic decisions – we do support and celebrate you. RapidStudio would …
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With Love: From Mom

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Do you know the feeling of stressing over the perfect gift to get a loved one, without a wish list? I was once that loved one who did not have a wish list. A 21st birthday is an important coming of age. It is a moment of realization that time is not something we have control over. The years that lead up to this moment are memories that we would like to cherish for the rest of our lives. At some point, we yearn to re-live our childhood, let us not lie. What would be a better way of cherishing moments that meant the most? The perfect surprise was when my mother handed out photobooks, pictures I did not realize still existed and pictures I did not know existed, to my guests as party favours. Photo albums have become outdated because people don’t have the time for scrapbooking, nor do they have the money, or the setting, especially as a career mom. Photobooks have become a reasonable way to cherish memories and everyone can own a photobook.A mother between the ages 30-50 would find this t…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom

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Can't figure out what to get mom for Mother's Day? Browse these photo-themed gift ideas – there's one for every kind of mom.

For the chef mom… If your mom's food is still the main reason you head home for the holidays, and if you're more likely to find her in the kitchen (even when everyone else is eating), gift her a personalised mug or set of placemats. You can customise them with photos of the family, of her, or of her favourite, home-cooked, dishes.



For the hobbyist mom… If your mom is all about the baking / horse riding / dancing / yoga / pottery / race-car driving, why not create a personalised photobook, filled with images of her favourite hobby. Use photos of her doing her hobby, amazing pics of others doing it in action, or quotes about the hobby.

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For the arts and crafts mom… Some mothers are born arts and crafts gurus. They can scrapbook all day and papier-mâché all night. Those moms will…
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Unique Ways to Display (and Preserve) your Children's Artwork

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Here's what to do with all those kids' artworks that are milling about your study.



When your child brings home their very first artwork, it's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. It gets prime position on the fridge, and is dated, stamped and lamented. But fast-forward a few years and you've likely got hundreds of drawings and paintings cluttering up the study drawer. What do you do with them all? Here are some fun tips on how to preserve and display your kids' artwork.

Make their own wall collage Who says kids' paintings aren't worth framing and hanging up? Kids rooms can be brightened up if you frame their artwork, in every size and shape, and create a collage on their wall. Matching frames look the best! Even better; you can scan in their drawings and print a few really big on canvas – for a dramatic look. A great way to celebrate their creativity!


Make a set of placemats You don't have to keep every piece of paper if you don't want to.…
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8 Tips to Taking Great Wildlife Photography

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As we venture towards winter, our school holidays and weekend getaways tend to take a u-turn at the beach, and head back inland to the bush. Here’s how to make sure you’re taking the best wildlife pics when you’re there.





There’s nothing quite like driving through the mist on a chilly morning game drive, and filling your nights with fireplaces and bush braais. And, of course, it gives you the chance to flex your wildlife photography skills. Snapping pics of our incredible animals isn’t always the easiest thing to do (shout out to Nat Geo photographers), but there are ways to improve your skills. Follow these wildlife photography tips:

1: Be ready Unfortunately, you can’t ask a zebra to “go back and do it again”, so you can get the shot. Make sure your camera is out, and on, and you’ve checked your lenses and other equipment so you’re ready to strike.

2: Know your Camera Wildlife moments will likely only last a few seconds. You should know how to use your camera so well, you’ll never ha…
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How to Take a Personal and Unique Family Portrait

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If you’re looking to take a few special shots of your family, make sure you follow these tips to keep it authentic and unique.


These days, it seems like everyone is taking part in professional family photo-shoots. The result? Every house you go into has the same white-t-shirt-and-jeans family portrait on the wall. But no two families are alike! Celebrate your unique family with a portrait that speaks to who you are, with these tips.

Find your Unique Selling Point Every family has that one thing that makes them stand out. Maybe you all love hiking together, or perhaps you’re all board game fanatics. Find it – and then flaunt it. It’s the thing that’s going to make your photo one of a kind.

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Find a New Angle Flip the traditional family portrait on its head by changing the angle of the shot. Instead of front on, try taking images from the side, or even behind. See yourselves from a different angle – literally.

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How to Get Gallery-Quality Prints in your Home

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High-quality photo prints aren’t just for museums and galleries. Here’s how your photograph prints can look like an exhibition – at home.


You probably spend a lot of time taking photos – and then forget about them as they sit on your laptop, only to be seen again when you’re freeing up space for an update. What a waste! Wouldn’t it be great to print out your photos, and turn your home into a beautiful gallery? Here’s how you can make sure your prints look like art when they’re on your wall.

Think about mounting What kind of story is your photo telling? Consider the message and feeling of you photo, and then pick a mount that helps tell that story. An unframed, skinny canvas is good for elegance, for example, while a framed floating canvas is good for bold colours, and photos that are more light-hearted. An opulent frame can do wonders for big photographs in large spaces.


Size matters Before you start printing, have an idea of what photo you want to put where. Consider the size of the s…
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