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.
All in Creating
A photography colleague recently asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: What first inspired you to pick up a camera? What did you want from photography?
Yum! Fresh chocolate brownies, is there anything better? I’m pretty sure you all know what they taste like. The trick with your images is to make your viewer want one … NOW! So, here is how I got the photo
People, animals, and landscapes can be transformed into painterly art by using the Mixer brush in Photoshop.
I put together exactly HOW I got the shot with this cool coffee setup in the studio with a single speed light.
Have you started planning your Halloween photoshoots? I mean seriously planning. I know it’s only mid-summer or winter (depending on where you live), but October is going to come around very quickly. Depending on what you are planning on shooting, maybe it’s time to gather your team and start planning.
It’s important to believe in your photography skills, but to never stop improving. There are always new skills to learn and acquire. New mentors to learn from and be inspired by.
Looking for hassle-free Christmas family photos? Look no further than a printed backdrop, like the ones from KateBackdrop.
Way back in 2014, I took up photography after a long absence. I noticed some pleasant and unexpected bonuses with my photography.
Here are some great ideas on How to create fabulous creative portraits shoots on a budget, in and out of the studio.
Looking for something to add a vintage retro vibe to your images? Try adding a creative twist with Omni Creative Filters.
Often most people tend to think of shooting things at a distance with their zoom lens, Here is how to get more creative with a zoom lens
Three ways to improve your photography with the help of your dog, yes your dog! With a little help from a man's best friend.
If you are of the creative type, I am sure you are either thinking about, looking for or actively involved in a Passion Project
It’s not every day you’re offered the opportunity to photograph the inside of a now disused asylum for the mentally and the criminally insane. True Australian horror stories. But what to do when the opportunity presents itself? You get creative.
Creating posts and banners that stop the scroll has never been easier with Adobe Spark. I have recently found myself using Spark for more and more, from videos for advertising to Facebook and Eventbrite Banners and adverts. It’s simple to use and has some great features.
Trying to get noticed on Social media is harder than ever, right? Stopping the scroll requires grabbing everyone’s attention. Good news Adobe Spark is a great way to make posts, but also terrific slideshows from videos and photos. Quick and simple, and there are loads of templates.
