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.
Tamron 35–100mm F2.8 review for Sony E and Nikon Z. Compact, sharp, fast AF portrait zoom tested on both mounts.
A witchy fine art portrait shoot using fog, water, and on-camera TTL flash for soft, responsive light.
Real-world portrait session using the Neewer Z3 on-camera flash, shooting TTL in low ambient light for controlled, cinematic results.
Godox iT32 and X5S & N review. A compact modular TTL flash system with HSS, wireless control, pros, cons, and real-world performance.
An Ophelia-inspired fine art portrait shoot using water, fog, flowers, and a kiddie pool on a warm summer day.
Hands-on review of the SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX SE tripod. Built for landscape and hybrid shooters needing fast setup and smooth video.
Did it really look like that? A thoughtful look at why photography is about expressing feeling, mood and memory, not copying reality.
K&F CONCEPT Variable ND Filter on Location - What I Loved in the Studio, and What Caught Me Out on the Coast
Neewer Z3 Flash review covering real-world use, off-camera performance, pros and cons, accessories, and how it pairs with Neewer Q6 and Godox triggers.
A warm Merry Christmas message from my family to yours, wishing you joy, peace and a little festive magic this holiday season.
The Neewer TL90 RGB Tube Light Stick, truly is both powerful and versatile, offering an infinite colour selection to fuel your endless creativity.
The perfect companion for the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 Tablet? I compare the Huion Keydial Mini and the Keydial Remote.
Huion KeyDial Remote K40 review, a compact wireless editing controller with a smooth dial and customisable shortcuts to speed up photo and video workflows.
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.
