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.
After seeing the female archetype trend online, I asked ChatGPT what my creative archetype might be. The answer felt surprisingly accurate.
My honest TourBox Elite Plus review. Setup, learning curve, Lightroom workflow, features and whether it’s worth it.
Learn how to create cinematic long exposure waterfall photos using K&F Concept magnetic ND filters, including settings, stacking tips and creative techniques for silky flowing water.
One torch, a dark room and a long exposure. Light painting might just be one of the most creative and relaxing forms of photography. Here's why I keep coming back to it, and why you might want to give it a try too.
Neewer RGB1 vs RGB2 LED light wand review. Compare 10W vs 20W, features, colour range, pros, cons, and real-world use.
Nik Collection 9 brings powerful AI masking, cinematic colour grading, halation effects, blending modes and creative editing tools for photographers.
Neewer GC30C and GC21B inflatable LED tube lights review. Lightweight, portable lighting for creative photography, portraits, and content creation.
K&F CONCEPT BS500M review. A powerful, rechargeable air duster for studio cleaning, but noisy and not ideal for camera sensors.
Luminar Neo Spring 2026 update adds powerful portrait AI tools, improved bokeh, and smoother editing across desktop and mobile.
FlexClip AI PPT to Video Converter review. Turn slides into videos fast with AI visuals, subtitles and scenes for creators and educators.
Photography retreat Ballan recap with creative portrait sessions, lighting techniques, model direction and immersive learning.
Hands-on review of the SJCAM C400 action camera for behind-the-scenes photography, workshops and YouTube content creation.
Godox AD300Pro II review for beginners, explaining how it works, when to use freeze mode, burst shooting, and real-world results.
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.
