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.
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In today’s world of constant technological advancement, it’s easy to feel like our gear is outdated and in need of an upgrade. This is especially true in the world of photography where the latest cameras seem to be released every other week. But is it really necessary to update your camera gear every time a new model comes out? I honestly don’t think so, but lately, my mind has been looking at the possibility
Travelling can be a wonderful adventure, but it can also be stressful when it comes to keeping your valuables safe. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just an amateur with a camera, it’s important to keep your camera gear and other valuables secure while on the go. So here are some tips to help you keep your valuables safe while travelling.
For a long time, there has only really been one name on the market for drawing tablets. But for the beginners out there it can be a bit pricey, and let’s face it, a little daunting. So now there is a new player on the market and for a bare-bones, nothing-too-fancy pen tablet. The Voila L by Veikk is a terrific deal at under $50.00. Let’s have a closer look!
We recently took a long weekend to visit my daughter in Queensland, which meant flying. Here in Australia (as in possibly every other country), having staff shortages at airports is a real problem.
Do you have a road trip checklist? If not maybe you should...I should know better, but even I forget camera gear too.
If you have been shooting long enough invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. So here are my favourite Portrait lenses.
What to pack for your next road trip often becomes a dilemma, especially if you wish to travel light. So what's in my kit?
I bought a new lens and I am totally in love. This was not just a happy coincidence. I tried it out, before I bought it.
So what do you do when you need a tripod and forget it? Like shooting in REALLY tricky lighting, where only a tripod will do the trick?
When you’re just starting out using a flash can seem daunting and confusing. There are so many confusing settings and it seems like there is so much to learn and navigate. So let’s break it down.
When it comes to portraits, what’s the best focal length to use? That’s a great question, so I set out to test this for myself. So I decided to have a little bit of a length comparison. In part one, I tried a mid-range close up shot. In this article, I am going to stand further away and get a full-body portrait.
Occasionally things go awry with your camera. Not faulty, just unexpected or strange.
It’s possible that you fiddled around with one too many settings. Or you changed things and can’t seem to reset them. But what if you are trying to do something and just can’t figure it out?
Feeling a little caged in after spending the last few weeks in isolation? Now that the weather is a little bit nicer, maybe it’s time to grab your camera and macro lens and go exploring your own backyard (or front yard) a little. We may not be able to go far, but when you look at the world with a macro lens, you don’t have to.
I recently wrote a post about why a great tripod can make a great image, and went a little in-depth into selecting a great tripod, but not the reasons for actually using one … so here we go…
Now I’m not the first person to write about this and I won’t be the last, but I thought I would put my thoughts on the matter forward. There are a few things to consider when buying a tripod, and going cheap may cost you more in the long run….
