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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What is symmetry in photography? Symmetry appears when equal parts of your composition mirror each other, often making a pictures clinical
Well not me, congrats to the winners by the way. I did however find out I won 4th place overall and 3rd place in the photographic section of the most recent Light, Space & Time “Seascapes Competition”
When you are a beginner, it is often easy to get overwhelmed. There are some common mistakes people often make, are you?
I might discuss my favourite apertures for capturing portraits. Even on a single shoot, I will use different apertures for different reasons.
If travelling to Far North Queensland, you must visit The Daintree Rainforest. It is the oldest rainforest in the world.
How to keep portraits simple yet classy. There is a temptation to go overboard But sometimes paring it all back is its own reward.
It happens to the best of us. It could happen to anyone. You're out and about, and suddenly the unthinkable happens. Absolute heartbreak.
How to photograph waterfalls to make the water look smooth and milky, use a longer shutter time to achieve this.
Are you planning on a croc hunt? It's best to keep your distance. You want a lens that's quiet, robust & quick with distance.
Last night when issue #40 of Mob Journal was released and my images are on the front AND back cover and 14 fabulous pages in the editorial inside…eeeekkk! I knew it was happening but had to keep it hush hush until it went live.
How to take great photos with bad lighting? There really is no such thing as bad lighting, you just have to get a little creative.
Should you calibrate your lenses for razor-sharp focus? If you have a newer mirrorless the answer is not so clear-cut, here is why
The best portrait photos are when the eyes are in sharp focus. It creates a sense of eye contact between the subject and viewer.
When it comes to landscape and travel photography, do you try to capture what thousands already have or do you look for something a little more unique? Perhaps you are asking how can I make my travel pictures more interesting?
It’s not every day you’re offered the opportunity to photograph the inside of a now disused asylum for the mentally and the criminally insane. True Australian horror stories. But what to do when the opportunity presents itself? You get creative.
I love getting out in nature and capturing terrific photos of wildlife. Due to location, distance and travel requirements during Covid-19, that’s not always possible. I find the next best thing is a wildlife sanctuary or zoo.
When you set up a portrait session, whether it is for a client or family member or even if it is a creative collaboration with model and hair and makeup artist, there are certain things that I believe you need to be aware of.
When it comes to flowers what is best to use in still life or macro photography — fresh, dried or artificial? I think there is room for all three, and there are some pros and cons for each. Let’s take a closer look.
Covid-19 is making all sorts of things difficult including couples portraits. But if you’re willing to take a break from standard portraits and get into something a little more fun and creative, you don’t have to be seen with those darn surgical masks!
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.
