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.
I was recently given a set of Zhiyun B-series constant lights and I wanted to try them out in the studio. This is how I created Crystals.
Tamron's 28-300mm f/4.0 is a good all-rounder lens for beginner and intermediate photographers. The focal range makes for a good travel lens.
By following these simple precautions, you can reduce the risk of battery-related accidents and ensure the longevity of your electronic devices.
Creating multiple exposure effects can be loads of fun and add a truly creative twist to your images.
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus B200 might just be worth checking out. This cool Industrial design packs a punch and unlocks endless creativity.
NIK Collection Silver Efex is great for black and white images, but did you know it is also terrific for color toning for Vintage Looks?
The Pros and Cons of photographing your Halloween themes early. Doing this in the off-season can be less stressful and give you extra time.
Following along as I transform an image from the captivating "Night Circus" series into a truly dreamlike image.
I was offered a copy of Dehancer to review, however all thoughts are my own and were no influenced at all. I did like the product overall, it's pretty basic to use, easy to install.
The Orton Effect essentially adds a gentle blur and glow to give a dreamlike quality to landscapes and portraits in Photoshop.
In this video, I go through how to add various tones and grain to give your images more of a vintage look and feel.
The beach beckons with its endless possibilities – the sun-kissed glow, no wonder it's a popular location for creative beach portraits
I have been running a series of photographic workshops this year for the Melbourne Camera Club, this time I took a slower approach and taught the Art of Still Life.
Don't be fooled by your camera's histogram! Learn why it has limitations and how exposure compensation can be your secret weapon for perfect exposure and stunning photos.
I was at a recent photography coffee and chat session and the topic came up with image review via AI. I decided to give it a try.
Take your Black & White editing beyond the basics panel with a few simple tweaks. Play with Tone Curves, Color Channels, Vignettes and more.
Looking for a fun photography project you can try at home? You may already have most of what is required for a DIY lightbox at home.
I wanted to take this Film noir-inspired vintage image of model Emily Reinhard and create an even more vintage wet-plate photo look.
Looking for a little messy fun? This can be done inside (with some cleanup) or you can head outside in a nice shady spot.
"The Secret Life of Fruit - Macro Photography Class", exploring texture, colour and details of fruit with macro photography
