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 Inspiration
Let's have a look at different background options, black vs white acrylic or paper for simple product shots.
“Should I have an online portfolio?” I get asked this from time to time. If you are or wish to be a professional photographer then the short answer is YES. If you prefer just to be a keen enthusiast or hobbyist, then it’s a matter of choice. But where to post one? And what to have in it?
Do you have any photography goals for 2023? Goals are an admirable and desirable thing to do, but it needs to be backed up. It needs to be achievable. Using a few helpful acronyms can be a great way to break them down.
Christmastime is quite often full of hustle and bustle. But it’s nice to slow down (even for 5 minutes) and capture some of the small Christmas details we often miss. I usually do this every year. So, grab your macro lens and go in tight.
Product shots with reflections can be a little tricky, but with a little bit of patience, you can get some amazing shots. Here’s how I got the shot with the vintage Kodak camera.
Just got a new DSLR or mirrorless camera? Congrats! it’s so exciting, but a little daunting, right? So, we put together a few helpful hints to get new photographers like you started.
In late spring, it has these gorgeous tiny blossoms, yellow and orange. Each delicate little cactus bloom is less than 5 cm long, so it’s time to grab the macro lens.
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
This is not something new, but there really are some tangible benefits to working on personal projects. With the end of 2022 looming fast, maybe it’s time to start creating a road map for 2023.
Stuck at home on a miserable day? Why not take a creative class (or two) to fill in a dreary afternoon? What better time to learn something to set your inspiration on fire than a day when you really don’t want to be out shooting? Here are some ideas.
This is a fun little project to try, creating bokeh with some simple items at home.
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.
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.
Have you ever been on vacation and taken loads of photos, then suffer a case of total overwhelm to sort and edit them? Been there, done that. But help is available. You can now sort and edit all your vacation photos in a snap.
Just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you can’t capture some gorgeous beach portraits. Don’t let the cooler weather put you off from going to the beach. Pass on the bikini and grab a lovely warm wool jumper and jeans for a casual fall or winter beach photoshoot. There are so many great reasons why now might just be a perfect time.
Finding inspiration is so simple that even your kids can do it. Literally, kids do it all the time. People are always telling me they struggle to come up with creative ideas to shoot. It’s one problem I rarely have. I think it all comes down to the way you think.
AI art refers to art generated with the help of artificial intelligence. Is it considered real art? By many, yes. Let's take a look.
Are you looking for some creative outside-of-the-box locations for your photoshoots this Fall? Here are some ideas that are perhaps a little more unconventional. You might think on the surface they are relatively ordinary, but sometimes it pays to take that extra creative step.
I put together exactly how I got the shot with this cool gel lighting set up in the studio with LED Light panels.
A beginner’s guide to graduated neutral density filters, what are they, how to use them and what type should you get? All really good questions. Add to those, WHY should you be using them and HOW can they improve your photos?
