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.
What’s the difference between a headshot photo and a portrait? I think it all boils down to one thing: Does it tell a story? HOW do you tell a story through portrait photography?
Have you noticed the new Adaptive Presets in the latest Lightroom update? Have you tried to use them like regular presets, but were not really sure exactly how they work?
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.
I recently posted how I got the shot of these yummy chocolate brownies. While I had everything set up, I figured I would replicate the shot without all the high-tech gear, just some simple lights and my mobile phone.
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.
Simple can be good. In this modern age of gizmos and gadgets, where you need to figure out what’s what, the Adaptalux studio lighting kit is a welcome bit of gear. Out of the box, it has no complex menus, it just works. You can adjust the beam and the brightness. While it looks a little alien-like, it’s a fantastic LED light source for macro and product photography. Let’s have a closer look!
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
For a long time, there has only really been one name on the market for drawing tablets. But for the beginners out there it can be a bit pricey, and let’s face it, a little daunting. So now there is a new player on the market and for a bare-bones, nothing-too-fancy pen tablet. The Voila L by Veikk is a terrific deal at under $50.00. Let’s have a closer look!
Should I be shooting tethered? It’s a question I get asked a lot by various photographers and students. The short answer is yes, especially if you are a studio shooter. Let’s check out some reasons you should be looking at it if you haven’t already.
Do you find yourself a spectator of your own life or a non-starter? Full of grand ideas, but never quite seem to get the ball rolling?
Let's take a look at how we can Dodge and burn in Adobe Photoshop with two different methods to improve and enhance photos.
As we quickly wind down for the end of the year, two things invariably happen — Christmas mini-sessions for kids and for pets.
Let's take a look at how we can Dodge and burn in Lightroom classic with two different methods to improve and enhance photos.
Let's take a look at how we can Dodge and burn in Lumianr Neo with two different methods to improve and enhance photos.
It can be frustrating when you take great photos, but the exposure wasn't quite how you wanted it in the final image. Dodge and burn can help.
Without even getting into all the excellent features in regard to editing your photos in Capture One, there is a lot to offer a photographer. Especially if you are a studio photographer, so I put a list of just a few of my favorite features in Capture One, all in one handy location.
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.
Using the Healing tools in Photoshop is a terrific way to remove unwanted elements in your photos, from spots and blemishes to sensor dust, power lines and so much more. But did you know that there is more than one Healing tool? Let’s take a look at this fabulous tool in Photoshop.
