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 Portraits
Discover the fascinating history of Steampunk, from Victorian science fiction to elaborate costumes, creative storytelling and Steampunk portrait photography.
An Ophelia-inspired fine art portrait shoot using water, fog, flowers, and a kiddie pool on a warm summer day.
Unlock the secrets to high-key portrait editing in Lightroom Classic and transform your images from flat to flawless!
Learn how to shoot stunning high-key portraits in the studio with this step-by-step photography tutorial! With constant and studio lights.
You might think your 90mm macro lens is just for capturing intricate details of insects and blooms. But, its a great lens for portraits!
Spring is the perfect time to capture the essence of nature’s beauty. With its blooming flowers, lush greenery, and warm sunlight, it’s the ideal backdrop for a cottage core photoshoot.
Spring (or Fall, depending on which hemisphere you reside in), is the perfect time to get outdoors and capture some pretty portraits in nature.
Sometimes, the perfect image to encapsulate our vision is elusive, leaving us feeling creatively blocked. Enter AI.
The beach beckons with its endless possibilities – the sun-kissed glow, no wonder it's a popular location for creative beach portraits
Are you looking for a budget-friendly, cool, funky background that can be used in multiple photoshoots with different looks?
Forget the flat, studio flash. You know the classic Clamshell or Rembrandt lighting. Backlighting, where the light source comes from behind your subject, injects a captivating drama and dimension into creative portrait photography.
But have you ever considered the power of cross-lighting? This technique, from the side, can transform your photos into the dramatic.
Capturing the essence and beauty of a subject through portrait photography is an art that demands the perfect blend of equipment and technique. Among the crucial tools in a portrait photographer’s toolkit is the beauty dish.
I recently used AI to create a mood board for a photoshoot. I knew roughly what I wanted, but getting these ideas across to my team was challenging. That’s where AI came into it.
Creating gorgeous Fine Art looks has never been easier with Nik Color Efex 6 by DXO. Join me as I walk you through my editing process.
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the joy and magic of Christmas than by creating unique and creative portraits that capture the spirit of the season?
In the world of photography, there is something magical about black-and-white images. They possess a timeless charm that transcends the boundaries of time and technology.
In a world as diverse as ours, every individual carries their own story, culture, and beauty. Today, we honour the richness of diversity through a series of stunning portraits. From different ethnicities to varied backgrounds, images celebrate the beauty of uniqueness.
A well-executed portrait has the power to communicate stories, evoke emotions, and reveal the essence of the subject.
By stripping away distractions and focusing on the subject's raw emotions and natural features, simplicity can unlock a whole new level of depth and resonance in portraits.
