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.
BFOP Romantic Steampunk
The Alchemist’s Muse – A Steampunk Portrait Workshop
Step into a world of invention, imagination, and glowing curiosities with my Steampunk Portrait Workshop, photographed during the BFOP (Bright Festival of Photography) weekend. This creative session fused Victorian elegance with a touch of fantasy — where lace, leather, brass, and light came together to craft portraits that feel both timeless and otherworldly.
Featuring the ever-talented Nicola Paige, this workshop explored how to use light and storytelling to transform a simple studio setup into something cinematic. From glowing books and parasols to rich textures and shadow play, each setup offered photographers the chance to experiment, explore, and create their own visual narrative.
Part fashion, part fantasy — this collection captures the spirit of curiosity that defines the Steampunk genre and the magic that happens when creativity and collaboration collide.
⚙️ Captured during the BFOP Weekend
🎩 Model: Nicola Paige
💄 Creative direction & photography by Julie Powell
