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 Food Photography
In the world of food photography, lighting is everything. It can transform a mundane dish into a mouth-watering masterpiece.
I recently posted how I got the shot of these yummy chocolate brownies. While I had everything set up, I figured I would replicate the shot without all the high-tech gear, just some simple lights and my mobile phone.
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
Here is a fun idea for a fall shoot, especially with the holidays just around the corner. Arrange a get-together with some of your photography friends, especially if you all like to bake or cook.
Stunning food photography in natural window light is a quick and cost-effective way to capture gorgeous food images.
Capturing the Fall harvest and making the most of the pumpkin season is what Fall is all about, and such beautiful light at this time of the year.
This one is fun to try, especially if you are a coffee lover. Once you've got your shots, you can enjoy an ice coffee while you edit!
What if you have next to no lighting, is it still possible to capture great images? I still say there is no such thing as bad lighting.
While you might all be feeling a little chilly in the Northern Hemisphere, down here in Australia we are sweltering in the Summer heat. Nothing quite beats an iced tea on a balmy Summer evening.
So whats hot and whats not in regards to colours in 2021?
Capture festive food fotos with all that sparkles, glistens and shines with a few fantastic ideas. And you don’t have to have the big guns out, mobile cameras these days are fantastic too.
Capture some of your own Christmas cheer with some behind the scenes photos.
Whether it's cocktails or mocktails, it's those little details that can make all the difference in your photos. Capturing the perfect drop is easy with a few tips and tricks.
You don’t need a fancy studio and all the gear to capture great food photos — a little bit of space and some great natural light.
Add a little pizazz to your festive food photos with some movement and even an element of human touch. A little movement in a still image is easier than you think and can really bring your images to life. Here’s how to add an element of human touch and really make your festive photos sing.
I had been looking for something fun to do with some friends and students for an end of the year get together, a change from the usual Sunday brunch and champagne or a ‘play-date’ in the studio. Something fun and inclusive of photographers and non-photographers alike.
When is a cupcake not a cupcake? When it is a gorgeous soap. Yes, a soap!
Regardless of what genre you shoot, you should always look at choosing a subject that ‘speaks’ to you. That way you are more likely to study it and unlock its secrets…
When it comes to working with food photography, there is a real trend with frozen berries. And why not? They look amazing — there is something special when they achieve that ‘frosty’ look…
