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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I recently got to check out the Hobolite Mini 20W Bi-Colour continuous LED.
I’ve been on a little bit of a still-life deep dive lately, all thanks to the Hobolite Mini. It’s such a cool and versatile little light and it’s just perfect for small-ish still-life setups.
The brand new, newly launched Hollyland Lark M2 wireless lavalier microphone is set to be the smallest, most lightweight wireless microphone on the market. At just 9g this tiny magnetic button side mic is perfect for bloggers, filmmakers and podcasters. When you’re working with video, the sound can make or break it.
Exploration of DxO Photolab 7, a fantastic tool for enhancing your images providing an excellent layout for efficient editing performance.
With the Phottix Capsule series, the days of struggling with softbox assembly are over. Simply pop it open, and attach your studio light.
I love both my Huoin tablets, in particular, I am quite attached to my Huion Kamvas Pro 16, now that I have been using it for a few weeks. However, there was always one catch, not enough buttons and dials. Now I have bought myself the Huion Keydial Mini – THIS was the missing piece of the puzzle I had been searching for.
I have tried some small (12″) and some large (22″) versions but they just weren’t that comfortable, so when Huion asked if I would like to try their new Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K) I had to say “yes please”. Hoping the 16″ is just the right size.
I was recently introduced to the OKKO brand and thought they sounded great. So when I was sent a kit to review I was thrilled.
Finding the perfect camera strap is a little like finding the perfect camera bag. It’s often an endless pursuit, with some good, some bad, some fantastic.
I have been wanting to try the Peak Design backpack Zip 20L, as I have heard good things. So I spent a few days on trips with one, thanks to Peak Design.
Tamron's 70-180mm G2 f/2.8 is the smallest tele-zoom lens. Super fast f/2.8 across the zoom range, capturing everything from portraits to macro.
If you are looking for a good entry-level pen tablet this is actually pretty good. I have used several different pen tablets and this is comfortable to use, works very well, is reasonably priced and is easy to set up.
I really wanted to love this tote. It’s comfortable, stylish and holds plenty. But I think perhaps it’s a little too deep and the top opening is not wide enough for easy access. If the camera bag contents were more accessible, and the pockets in the computer compartment were less restrictive, this would be the perfect everyday photography tote. However, I do love the compartments and magnetic closures.
This has to be the best tripod I have ever used. It’s small, lightweight and sturdy. But the best part is it’s easy to use. No pesky dials and twist locks that jam up. I really struggle with my hands and I find using this tripod in and out of the studio a dream.
The Lume Cube Tube Light Mini is both powerful and versatile, offering an infinite colour selection to fuel your endless creativity.
The Adaptalux Pod Mini is the latest generation of Adaptalux Pod. It brings you its fully adaptable lighting system in an ultra-transportable, miniature and robust package. I reviewed the main Adaptalux Control Pod last year and really enjoyed using it for macro and product photography. So when the good people at Adaptalux asked if I wanted to try the brand new Pod Mini, it was a simple “Yes please!” from me.
With the latest update (V1.10.0), Luminar Neo has added Upscale which enables the user to upscale just about any photo.
Nik Collection by DxO, a powerful suite of photo editing plugins, has recently unveiled its latest update, packed with exciting new features and enhancements.
Level up your digital workspace with the Veikk 2200 Pro Pen Display, this bit of kit, has to be tried to believe, just gorgeous to work with.
As 2023 progresses, Capture One has been on a roll with its new releases and features. With more exciting tools on the way, photographers can expect even easier collaboration and the creation of amazing images. Let’s take a look at what Capture One has been up to lately and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming soon.
