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.
Moody still life with florals, port wine, skull & book — a gothic story of beauty & mortality.
In this video, I walk you through how to get the most out of your Huion Kamvas Pro 16 tablet—perfect for beginners in photography, digital art, or retouching.
Step by step video on HOW to do Portrait Retouching in Photoshop with my easy to use, easy to install PS Actions on the website.
By giving still life its own dedicated space, I can speak directly to that curious, creative soul inside you who wants to slow down, observe the light, and shoot with intention.
The Viltrox DC-A1 is a 7-inch on-camera monitor designed for filmmakers and photographers seeking a bright, feature-rich display for outdoor and studio shooting.
Is It Worth the Hype for Portraits and Studio Work? Read the full review
I recently got my hands on the Neewer Q6 400Ws Studio Strobe, I’m thrilled to say this light has far exceeded my expectations.
Having tested several mini on-camera flashes recently, I’ll admit I’ve been spoiled for choice. There are some excellent compact flashes on the market right now—unfortunately, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 just isn’t one of them.
Struggling to make your photos stand out with just one preset? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to stack multiple presets in Nik Color Efex to create your own unique editing style. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your confidence in post-processing, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process in a simple, beginner-friendly way.
Learn how to set up studio lights for Film Noir Portraits. In this video, I will run you through how I set up a simple three-light setup using constant LED lights and modifiers for a film noir portrait session in my studio. This is a fabulous setup for beginner and intermediate photographers.
The brief was simple: use a high ISO and still produce a beautiful, technically strong image. That meant leaning need an ND filter
In this video, I dive into DxO PureRaw 5 for the first time to see how it handles noise reduction and detail recovery on both sample and personal RAW images.
In this video, I walk you through the full installation and setup of the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K (GT1602), ideal for beginner and hobbyist photographers looking to improve their editing workflow and build confidence using a display tablet for photo retouching or digital art in programs like Photoshop.
Honest review of the PolarPro Everyday Filter — great as an ND for glare and colour, but underwhelming as a CPL.
PolarPro Slate II Review: The Memory Card Case Every Beginner Photographer Needs, tough and waterproof to keep your cards safe
Julie here with an in-depth first look at the brand-new Nik Collection 8 from DxO—an exciting upgrade packed with powerful new features for Photoshop users.
Nik Collection 8 Supercharges Photoshop with New Masking Tools, Smarter Workflows, and Game-Changing Plugin Updates. Creative control just got a serious upgrade – thanks to the latest release from DxO
Explore the Neewer HS60B and HS60C handheld LED lights in this beginner-friendly review. Learn how these compact, powerful lights can boost your confidence with lighting for portraits, still life, and creative photography, both in the studio and on location.
In this video, I review the Neewer HS60B and HS60C constant LED handheld lights
Some high-key inspiration for your Sprintime blooms with the Neewer HS60B LED Light. Here's how I set things up
