Julie Powell is a photographer, writer and educator, offers unique photographic opportunities and inspirational ideas to help YOU become the photographer you wish to be.
A hands-on review of the MagCam Phone Grip and MagGlow Fill Light, covering performance, comfort, compatibility and real-world usability.
Review of the K&F CONCEPT Ultra-Low Reflection ND2–400 Filter: premium clarity, minimal ghosting, and pro-level control for photo and video.
How I took the photo: Still Life with Pears and Light Painting. Using the K&F CONCEPT ND Filter the Harlowe Iris LED Light.
Huion Kamvas Slate 11 – portable Android 14 tablet for drawing, reading, and creating, with a 90Hz FHD display, H-Pencil, cover stand, and long battery life.
The Neewer CB300C 300W RGB LED Light delivers powerful, accurate, and creative lighting for portraits, video, and studio photography.
With my Neewer Q6 strobes paired with the QZ trigger, I can create flexible and repeatable lighting setups for everything from moody still life to polished portraits.
Discover my hands-on experience with tintype wet plate photography, from prepping metal plates to creating portraits with a 1800s medium-format camera.
Luminar Neo Fall Upgrade 2025 is here! Breakthrough Features That Change Everything. Black Friday special Offers.
K&F CONCEPT RGB LED Light – 12W output, 95+ CRI, OLED screen, 5000mAh battery. Perfect compact light for creators on the go.
Creative ways to find affordable studio props — and smart ideas for reusing or rehoming them after your shoot.
Review: Peak Design Everyday Case for Samsung S25+ and Creator Kit – premium build and smart design, but missing a cold shoe mount. Better suited to vloggers than still photographers.
Telesin C40 Mini Fogger review: compact, rechargeable fog machine delivering stunning cinematic effects for still life, portraits & product shots.
Add a creative twist with the K&F CONCEPT Hexagonal Filter — a fun, kaleidoscopic tool for portraits and still life photography.
A creative portrait using two Neewer Q6 strobes, a mirror, and a DIY paper backdrop to craft dreamy celestial reflections with model Tayla. Learn how I got the shot and shaped light for this moody black-and-white image.
Discover the Neewer MS150C LED light — a compact 150W RGBWW powerhouse with pro-level colour accuracy, quiet cooling, and creative control.
Discover what’s new in Lightroom Classic v15 — from AI-assisted culling and dust removal to enhanced colour tools, zoom while cropping, and faster performance. Perfect for portrait, still life, and workshop photographers looking to streamline their workflow.
Upgrade your lighting control with the Godox X3 Pro for Sony — sleek, intuitive, and packed with modern features.
As a creative, I’m no stranger to big ideas. The kind that start with a spark of inspiration and end with a “how hard could it be?”
Learn how I created this moody Días de los Muertos portrait using studio strobes, gels, fog, and creative lighting techniques.
Discover the new Neewer QZ Wireless Flash Trigger – touchscreen control, USB-C charging, TTL & HSS performance, perfect for Neewer Q-series strobes.
