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 Shooting
Here are some super cute and creative photography ideas for Mother's Day with little ones, especially if you're stuck for ideas
Getting among cute critters this Spring, it’s not just about photographing them, but enjoying the experience and reacting with them on their level. On a recent outing to local botanic gardens, I was so fortunate to interact with a South Brown Bandicoot. These curious little critters were happy to pose for me.
Spring is the perfect time to get out the macro lens or zoom lens and capture the tiny world of bugs. Now that the days are longer and the weather is warming up, they are all out and about, being busy little bees (and other bugs). I am no expert when it comes to bugs, more just for fun, but I have learnt a few tips.
I recently read a wonderful article by fellow writer Sara Kempner on Faroe Islands. It got me thinking about a trip my husband and I did a few years ago while travelling New Zealand. Granted, not quite as remote, but just as enthralling an adventure for us. So I thought I would dive back into my memory box and share it with you.
Nothing quite says Spring like fresh blooms and buds. I love getting out in the sunshine and exploring local gardens, even my own backyard. The weather is starting to improve and even those Spring rains that gently wash everything clean can be a joy to capture.
When someone lends you a beautiful object to photograph, like this violin, don’t forget to capture the details — all the gorgeous beautiful details.
Do you ever get a location and the object of your obsession is badly lit? Blown out highlights and crushed black shadows? Sure, you can wing it and hope for the best. But a bit of planning can go a long way to making a great shot.
I was recently asked how I go about setting up a still life shoot in the studio. I have written quite a few articles on various aspects of still life, but I guess maybe not HOW I set things up.
Here are a few tips and tricks for getting the best out of creating mini-sessions for Christmas Pet Pawtraits.
Is it all about business rather than the sheer joy? Here are three guilt-free tips for simply enjoying photography again.
If you're just starting out in photography, you might end up with blurry photos. Here's some tips on how to avoid blurry photos.
What is symmetry in photography? Symmetry appears when equal parts of your composition mirror each other, often making a pictures clinical
A beautiful backdrop can make or break a studio shoot. I discovered Kate Backdrops. So beautiful, so versatile and so easy to look after.
If you have the room to use your bathroom or a large paddle pool, here is how I shoot a milk bath session.
Capturing gorgeous flowers with an ultrazoom is made easy with Tamron's new 18-300mm lens, but it doesn't stop at macro.
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.
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.
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.
