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.
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Discover the Neewer MS150C LED light — a compact 150W RGBWW powerhouse with pro-level colour accuracy, quiet cooling, and creative control.
Compare the Neewer Q6 vs Q4 strobes. Learn the key differences in power, speed, battery, and features to choose the right light for your photography.
Discover how to create stunning black-and-white portraits using rim lighting techniques. Learn about lighting setup, and settings.
The Sol5 LED Light by Harlowe is a compact, stylish, and functional lighting solution designed for mobile content creators and photographers.
With the Zhiyun Fiveray M20 LED Light in your hand, you'll be equipped to explore hidden gems and capture stunning images
I was recently given a GodoxAD200Pro II and X3, and I wanted to try them out in the studio. This is how I set the scene for my spring harvest.
By using the Neewer LS39 spotlight or TL60 RGB Light stick, you can transform your Halloween scenes into chilling and captivating experiences.
I'm a big fan of something that not only looks good, but is functional. And works straight out of the box. I recently checked out the Hobolite Avant 100W LED.
This funky little 5W LED from Hobolite punches way about its weight and offers fantastical magical light for props and small objects.
I’ve been on a little bit of a still-life deep dive lately, all thanks to the Hobolite Mini. It’s such a cool and versatile little light and it’s just perfect for small-ish still-life setups.
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.
The Phottix G-Capsule makes it easy to swap between diffusers, beauty dish, and grids all in one handy capsule.
In photography, artists continually seek new techniques to express their creativity and evoke specific moods or emotions. High-key photography is one such technique that offers a unique and striking visual aesthetic. This style is characterized by its bright, evenly lit images with minimal shadows, resulting in a clean and ethereal look. Let’s take a look at creating some high-key photography and explore the key elements and techniques required to create these images.
Using a projection unit like the Godox AK-R21 is a technique that can take your studio portraits to the next level.
Hollywood lighting is famous for its dramatic and cinematic effects. It has become a signature style of films and TV shows, making them more visually appealing and engaging.
I truly believe that these lighting techniques are important in portrait photography. They help to create different moods and emphasize different facial features. They allow the photographer to control the direction and quality of light falling on the subject. As such, they allow you to shape your subject’s appearance and create a desired visual impact. I personally use all three and even a combination of them in most of my studio portraits.
Godox lights are an amazing addition to any studio, the AD200Pro is a value add to any kit (in my opinion). It’s an amazing moonlight or speedlight, but with a few additional accessories, it can be even better.
I switched over to Godox a couple of years ago. They have made my life so simple and easy. In and out of the studio. Out of the box, the Godox AD200Pro has no complex menus, it’s simple but oh-so powerful. I adore it so much I bought a second one! Let’s have a closer look!
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.
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!
