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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No, it's not quite a Christmas miracle, but there is a quick and easy way to turn water into wine, at least in photos in Photoshop!
one common issue with glassware photography is the presence of dust and scratches on the surface of the glass, which can detract from the overall image quality. It’s also the case when working with highly reflective surfaces.
So how to remove people from your background in Photoshop? The new Content-Aware Fill tool is a great option.
Sometimes we have unwanted objects in our frame, or in the case of the below image my background didn’t quite cover all I needed, and just want a quick easy fix.
Sometimes we have unwanted objects in our frame, or in the case of the below image my background didn’t quite cover all I needed. However, there are a few ways to quickly and simply do this. Like using the Clone Stamp tool to expand your frame.
On a recent creative portrait series, Celestial Beings, I added some cool iconic Halos. It really added to the Goddess and Divinity look of these images. They are actually quicker and easier to create than you might think. So I put together a little video on How to create Halos in Photoshop.
My home studio isn’t overly large, to begin with, but what to do when your backdrop isn’t quite large enough to cover the area in your image? Photoshop’s powerful AI tools to the rescue.
Using the Lasso tool in Photoshop for selections can be a little tricky if you’ve never used it before. But it is actually super simple.
The Orton Effect is a photographic technique that blends two different photos of the same scene to achieve a mix of high and low detail areas. It essentially adds a gentle blur and glow to give a dreamlike quality to landscapes and portraits. It was originally conceived by Michael Orton in the 1980s.
Looking for hassle-free Christmas family photos? Look no further than a printed backdrop, like the ones from KateBackdrop.
Here are a few tips and tricks for getting the best out of creating mini-sessions for Christmas Pet Pawtraits.
It's beginning to look a lot like ChristmasNothing quite says Christmas like lights. So here are some tips for capturing holiday lights
When I picked up my first Speed Light I was daunted and couldn't seem to get things to work. So I put together a little introduction video on how they work
It's easy to become complacent when it comes to studio lighting, so here are three two-light setups that work on any portrait shoot.
Here is a really quick and easy way to add Neon look Signs to your images using Adobe Photoshop, using the shape tool and outer glow.
How to keep portraits simple yet classy. There is a temptation to go overboard But sometimes paring it all back is its own reward.
How to create selective colour in Lightroom is actually pretty easy, especially with the right photo. Take this simple orange gerbera.
How to use the Patch Tool in Adobe Photoshop? Great for fixing bags under the eyes, missing bits of fur and other edits that come up.
Starting a photographic business? Before you buy a camera and all the gear and create a killer website, you might want to look at a few fundamentals first. A little prep work now could save you from a whole mess of headache and nightmare down the road.
Are you looking to create a soft romantic look for your portraits? It’s never been easier in Luminar AI. You can also add a creative element to them as well.
