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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Imagine pedalling or even just walking through picturesque landscapes and stumbling upon whimsical bike sculptures scattered throughout the streets.
The Huion LB3 LED Light Pad is a game-changer for product photographers seeking a reliable and versatile lighting solution. This compact yet powerful device delivers exceptional performance, making it a must-have tool for both professionals and hobbyists.
Creating great black-and-white landscape photos involves a blend of artistic vision, technical expertise and creative expression. While there’s no single “perfect” recipe, here’s a general framework to help you achieve outstanding black-and-white landscape images, and help you master the art of black and white.
We recently had some fun in the studio. I had this idea about using silver Mylar emergency blankets hung up around the studio to reflect coloured lights to create some very cool creative portraits. Add in a VERY cool costume and some crafty hair and makeup, and we had a fabulous afternoon.
I recently purchased myself a photography book after someone brought it to a recent class. Cinematic Portraits by Pete Wright is a fabulous how-to guide for creating old-school, Hollywood style, film noir portraits. It’s in-depth and informative with loads of helpful information.
Is your photography evolving or stagnating? Often this is a difficult and personal question. But it is one worth discussing, I believe.
Are you planning your next holiday? Why not make the most of your time by preplanning some holiday photos? It helps, especially if you have limited time due to spending time with family and such.
Capturing images with accurate colors and tones is essential for creating stunning and visually appealing photographs. One crucial element that helps achieve this is white balance. In this article, we will explore the concept of white balance, its importance, and how it can elevate your photography skills.
In the world of photography, there are several technical terms that can be overwhelming for beginners. ISO is one such term that often confuses aspiring photographers. In this article, we will try to simplify the concept of ISO and explain its significance in digital photography.
Photography is a beautiful art form that allows us to capture and preserve moments, memories and emotions. However, just like any other art form, there are certain rules and principles that need to be followed to create a truly great photograph. Unfortunately, some photographers commit what could be considered “unforgivable photography sins,” which can ruin a photograph. Let’s look at some of these and how to avoid them.
What do you do with the photos you take? Anything, perhaps upload a few on social media and that’s it? Is it time to evaluate and print your photos?
In a recent editorial, I was discussing whether still images, as opposed to video, are still relevant. A tangent discussion was started on where do you draw the line between photographer and content creator? And it is something I have been giving further thought to. So what is the difference? And where do I currently fit in?
During a holiday Netflix movie binge, I was watching Jurassic Park (1,2 & 3). I was struck by a line Dr Grant said to one of the kids. That there are two types of boys, the astronomer and the astronaut. This got me thinking it could also apply to photographers. So which are you, Are you an astronomer or an astronaut?
Does this sound familiar? You had grand plans for loads of special Christmas themed social media posts to help celebrate the holidays? Or perhaps you captured those super cute photos of the family, kids, pets etc and planned to get them printed as Christmas cards? Then suddenly December happened this year and it was all too late? Go ahead put your hand up, it's OK, I'm guilty too. But - don't dismay. You now have the perfect opportunity to pre-plan for 2022! So here's what to do with your Christmas leftovers, as it were.
Finally...we managed to lift lockdown and started back in the studio with workshops! YAY before I could run anything new, I had to play catch up on all the workshops that had been postponed, again and again...
Do you know what the five biggest challenges facing new photographers are? I am sure you have already faced them or if you are new, are facing them now.
Some in the photography industry claim the only way you will ever get really good and master a genre is to only shoot that one genre. We don’t necessarily agree with that statement — here’s why …
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.
I thought I might share something a little different with you today. I was recently asked over on Photofocus Community to share more before and after images, so I thought I would create a video of my full edit (sped up slightly) and explain what I did and how I got the finished image.
Sure, there are even more photographers playing in the field today than ever before. That old adage about anyone who picks up a DSLR, right? But trying to outdo each other or undercut each other isn’t doing anyone any favours. In fact, we believe it is doing the opposite.
