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 Portraits
Did you know one of the best ways to share your brand and connect with clients is with personal branding? It’s an effective way for individuals and businesses to establish their reputations and connect with potential clients to convey one’s unique value proposition and build trust with their audience.
Have you ever really stopped and looked at what’s out your front door? Or even your backdoor? Without ever leaving your property, sometimes it’s worth having a second look at what marvels you have. And not just for macro photography either.
Looking to enhance your dramatic portraits in B&W? Add a little cinematic drama to your images in a few steps in Luminar Neo
Want to know how to add a texture or lighting overlay in Luminar Neo, it really is quite easy. Luminar comes with several Lighting overlays, and you can even add your own customer textures and lighting elements.
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.
It doesn’t seem to matter how good the hair and makeup are there always seem to be a few of those pesky flyaways and stray hairs, so annoying. But they are fairly easy to remove in Luminar Neo with the Erase tool.
Take your images from drab to fab quickly in Luminar Neo. A few deft changes and some AI (artificial intelligence) enhancements and you’re good to go in mere minutes. Which is brilliant for someone who doesn’t want to spend their days editing. So if the shoot is more important than the edit, check out these simple edits
Making eyes pop in Luminar Neo has never been easier, with a few sliders and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) now available in Luminar FaceAI.
There are lots of different lighting styles out there to choose from, but when it comes to simple, beautiful portraits, it's hard to go past clamshell lighting.
Mother’s Day is all about Mum, breakfast in bed and handcrafted gifts, flowers freshly plucked from the garden, right? All the simple joys. But Mum’s are so much more than just a caretaker. Wife, sister, chef, mentor, teacher, nurse, coach, storyteller, monster killer and superwoman. It’s also about connection and bond. Trying to capture that bond is what Mother’s Day mini-sessions are all about.
Are you putting your best face forward in business? As photographers, often who you are or to be more precise your images are your calling card, right?
I recently ran an all ladies invitational Fine Art studio session with model Alice Unleashed. The theme was A Musical Interlude.
When it comes to working with young, energetic and excited kids for Christmas photos, it pays to be a little prepared. Here are some ideas.
Create three moody, artistic and dramatic lighting setups with a single speedlight and a small diffuser in the studio.
When it comes to portrait photography, there is so much to consider. Location, lights, camera, action, hair and makeup and poses. If you're nervous or new to all this it's easy to forget the basics, so here are three steps to make sure you get better portraits.
I might discuss my favourite apertures for capturing portraits. Even on a single shoot, I will use different apertures for different reasons.
How to keep portraits simple yet classy. There is a temptation to go overboard But sometimes paring it all back is its own reward.
On the cover of Edith magazine with the lovely Jess Carolyn as Marilyn…Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
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.
So excited to find out I placed in the Top 101 for International Portrait Photographer of the year for 2021 with this character study of Emily.
