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The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and it is time to start planning a vacation. Where should you go? When it comes to the UK, we have some fantastic ideas.

Photography Destinations in the UK

Lake District

With fourteen million visitors a year, this location’s popularity speaks for itself. As the second largest national park in the UK, Lake District boasts stunning scenery that’s great for hiking, climbing, and taking pictures. The mountains, lakes, and hills are all awe-inspiring.

Stonehenge

No photography trip is complete without a visit to this massive monument. Its construction began around 2500 BC, when the enormous stones were hauled from the Marlborough Downs and Wales. Make sure to tour, admire, and snap some pics of this historical masterpiece.

Windsor Castle

Who doesn’t want to see the home of Queen Elizabeth II? Some of these buildings date back to the reign of Henry II. Visitors can marvel at many gorgeous areas of the historic castle, including the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel.

Hadrian’s Wall

Put on your hiking boots and grab the camera. Hadrian’s Wall was a 6-year Roman construction project. Its purpose was to separate the Romans from the barbarians, and it spans from the Solway Coast in Cumbria, to Wallsend near Newcastle, crossing over crags, rivers, and miles of countryside, with a path following along the wall’s entirety. In some spots, the wall is 6 m high. Take a trip for a mix of vast landscapes, history, and hiking, with all the attractions and photo ops therein.

Big Ben

Although the name “Big Ben” is often used to refer to the clock, bell, and tower in its entirety, it actually refers to the thirteen-ton bell set inside Elizabeth Tower. Built in 1858, it was the second bell to be commissioned, after a large crack had damaged the original, sixteen-ton bell two years before. Everyone needs an exterior Elizabeth Tower shot.

Tower Bridge

Built between 1886 and 1894, the Tower Bridge is both iconic and dramatic. Walk or drive through the bridge deck or take a tour. The Tower Bridge Exhibition lets visitors meander through the Victorian-era engine room, admire the glass flooring, and learn about the history of the bridge.

York Minster

Every trip to the UK should include at least one stop at the cathedral. York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe. As a working cathedral, you can attend a service, let your youngest grab a backpack and explore, take a tour, or visit the 2,000-year-old chambers located below the cathedral. The “Great East window” is the largest piece of medieval stained glass in the entire world.

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle was first a wooden building in 1068, built by William the Conqueror. Later rebuilt with stone in the 12th century, and refortified during the Hundred Years War, it is now a brilliant example of 14th century military architecture. It frequently makes the list as one of the best historic attractions to visit in England. There are daily shows, a Horrible Histories maze, dungeon tours, and more.

Show off the Sights

When you return home, think outside the photo storage box. Relive the memories again and again with innovative Nixplay WiFi cloud frames.

From digital to WiFi, Nixplay has frames that can fit your every need. Be sure to check them out today!

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

Whether you’re taking a road trip with some friends, vacationing with your family, or flying solo on a new adventure, you’re probably going to be taking quite a few photos. When you get back, you’ll want to share them with your loved ones, but what’s the best way to do that? Simply dumping all your pictures into an album on Facebook isn’t a very meaningful way to share them with family and friends. So instead, try creating a playlist on a digital wifi cloud frame from Nixplay.

You’ll find that your family and close friends enjoy getting a personalized playlist of photos a lot more than clicking through them online. Sending your photos to their wifi cloud frames means you really want them to see all the good times, and even the flat tires, that you had on your trip. So how do you create a playlist for them that’s unique, engaging, and will have them watching again and again?

Be Selective
If you took a vacation to the beach, one sunset picture is probably enough. Same goes with mountains. A couple gorgeous views are awesome to look at. Any more than that, and your viewers are going to get a little bored. So remember that just because you took twelve photos of the same roadside attraction at different angles, that doesn’t mean you need to add more than one or two to your playlist.

Change It Up
This is pretty easy to do if you’re taking a road trip. After all, your surroundings are constantly changing. But if you’re on vacation in one locale, remember to keep your playlist lively. Intersperse shots of the surroundings with candid photos of your family or friends. If you have a number of group photos, then space them out through the playlist.

Try Chronological Order
It might not work for everyone, but if your trip takes you through several different states or landscapes, then keep everything in chronological order. Your loved ones can watch as you travel, get sunburned, grow a beard, or anything else that comes along with your extended trip. Trust us, that’s a playlist that your parents will love to have playing again and again.

Add Messages
Nixplay Frames allow you to add captions to your pictures, so you can send messages to different loved ones throughout your playlist. But you can also make signs and hold them up at different points in the playlist, eventually spelling out a message for your family or friends. This works great for students studying abroad who want to give their parents a thank you for sending them across the globe.

The Nixplay app lets you send meaningful and unique playlists of photos to your loved ones’ Nixplay wifi cloud frames, meaning no matter how far you go, you’ll still be on their mind. So check out our selection of frames today.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

The ease of uploading images to Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames could turn most anyone into a shutterbug overnight. But, once you’ve been bitten with a love for photography, you’ll need some advice to get you started.

No one is born a photographer. It might be hard to believe, but the professionals still make mistakes every now and then (Hello, lens caps).

With a few quick tips, we want to help you take memorable photos of your family and friends, and easily freshen up your NIX Digital Frames’ display. So, without further ado, here are the worst photography mistakes you can make, and more importantly, how to fix them!

The Red-Eye Effect

Avoid using your camera’s flash. Otherwise, you run the risk of the dreaded red-eye effect! Your camera’s flash can reflect off the eye’s retina, making the red blood vessels shine through in the photos. To avoid this less than pleasant look, move to a brighter room, take the photo outside, or use the special red-eye mode on your camera.

Distractions, Distractions

Some people have a knack for taking a group shot when the sun is shining in everyone’s eyes. Others are great at taking photos that make it look like someone has a tree branch growing out the top of their head. Look around your subject before snapping the picture. Is there anything that could negatively affect the composition of your photo? After all, a cluttered background will take away from the actual focus of your picture — the people!

Too Far Away

In the words of Robert Capa, “If your photos aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” Yes, we all love luscious landscapes, but sometimes you want the viewer’s attention to be on the individuals in your photo rather than what’s around them. If you can’t clearly see your friends’ faces in your viewfinder, don’t be afraid to move in, or use the zoom function on your camera. Taking a photo of blurred, far-away faces does not make for a Nixplay frame-worthy shot! Move your feet, and find the best position possible.

The More, the Merrier

When it comes to taking photos, less is not more. Digital cameras make it so easy to take multiple images. Don’t walk away from a once-in-a-lifetime shot, just because you are in a hurry. Always take multiple images, even if you think you took the perfect pic on the first try. This way, if any of your subjects blink or move when you’re taking a shot, you’ll have a backup photo that works perfectly!

Capture the Moment

With the WiFi capabilities of Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames, like the Nixplay Seed, the whole family can join in the photo-taking fun. It’s simple, and fuss-free.

Use our Nixplay Digital Frames to instantly brighten any room with the smiling faces of your friends and family. Uploading images couldn’t be easier, and all of your favorite photos can be displayed in a single frame.

For more photography tips, and plenty of photo-sharing news,like Nixplay on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

If you want to show off photos from your trip to Aruba, your brother’s graduation, or your toddler’s first day of school, Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frames are a great choice. These frames can highlight treasured moments spent with family, friends, and the pets too! Whether you are at home, or at the office, you can always be surrounded by the good times you’ve had, and the special occasions you’ve all shared.

But, did you know that your Nixplay frames can also help with your wedding proposal?

How to Propose with Nixplay

A Global Proposal

By using Nixplay Seed, the photo frame that enables users to instantly upload images from anywhere in the world, you can invite select friends and family to send pictures right to this product. Do they have pictures from when your potential spouse was dressed up in a tux or dress, playing pretend as a kid? Holding a bouquet? Dancing? Ask family and friends to look for pictures with a wedding theme, and bring them all together on the Nixplay Seed. You know your significant other notices everything. When she or he stops to look at these images, get ready with the ring.

Silly Side

Remember that day you two had a caricature done? Hilarious, right? Use it. Write “will you marry me” across the top. Take a pic and upload it to your frame. Let your potential spouse know what you love about them, and pop the question after she or he has finally noticed this new addition. Maybe include something in your proposal about how much you love that you can both be silly and have fun together—and that you’d like to make that permanent.

A Photo Surprise

Surprise your loved one with a NIX digital photo frame. Tell him or her that you have already added some of your favorite images. Make sure the pictures are of special times you’ve shared that span across the entirety of your relationship. It’s fun to include early photos, especially if you have been together for a long period of time. After the last image is complete, suggest snapping a photo of the two of you right now. Afterward, tell your sweetheart that you wanted to capture that moment, because (get down on one knee), this is your proposal.

Show and Tell

Get dressed up. Make a sign that reads, “Will you marry me?” Have a friend snap a photo while you are holding it (you don’t want any selfies for this one). Then, go through your frame and place only images of you and your sweetie on the device. The final image should be the proposal. Casually mention that you’ve updated the frame, and wait for the perfect moment to pop the question.

Sharing the Joy

Your favorite images are always nearby with Nixplay. From the proposal to the wedding, and for the memories that will last a lifetime, let Nixplay share the story.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

Mother’s Day was Sunday, and, if you’re lucky enough to live within traveling distance of your mom, you probably took a few pictures together. And why not? Photos are the best way to capture moments and make them last a lifetime. Your mom might take that photo and get it framed, or she might put it up on Facebook for friends and family to see, or maybe she’ll do both. Sharing photos has always been an important way to stay connected, and with the advent of the Internet and social media, it’s become easier than ever.

But what if you couldn’t make it home for Mother’s Day this year? And what if circumstances are such that it’s just not feasible for you to make it out for a visit with any kind of regularity? Your mother would love to see you, your significant other, or maybe the grandkids she’s been missing. If you can’t be there in person,why not, send her a Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frame instead?

With Wifi Cloud Frames from Nixplay, you have the ability to take pictures  – to instantly send and display them on the Nixplay frame at your mom’s house, without printing, or any other hassle. Using the Nixplay app, it’s as easy as snap, send, display, and you can even put captions on the photo for Mom to read.

This means that next Mother’s Day, you can send family pictures to your mom’s Nixplay frame, and she can view them one by one in a slideshow – the next best thing to actually being there with her.

But it’s not just Mother’s Day that brings families together. Think of all the holidays, special events, and milestones in life when you take photos of your family. Are they really better off placed in a photo album, or shared once on social media, and then forgotten? Instead, send them to your mom’s WiFi Cloud Frame for continual display all year long. Or better yet, send them to all of your family members’ WiFi Cloud Frames. Does your brother want to see how much your kids have grown? Send a succession of photos to his Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frame and let him see for himself.

WiFi Cloud Frames change the way your family keeps in touch, because they allow instant sharing no matter the distance. And sharing on Facebook is inherently impersonal; the photo is going to hundreds or even thousands of “friends” online. But when you share photos on a Nixplay Wifi Cloud Frame, you know they’re going to the people who want to see them most, and they’ll be displayed on a high resolution screen.

So try a Nixplay WiFi Cloud Frame today. They’re fantastic gifts for a close-knit family that just happens to live in different states. Contact us or check out our line of WiFi Cloud Frames today.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.