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 Julie Powell's collection of photography eBooks covering portraits, still life, macro, lighting, flash, food photography and more. Learn at your own pace with practical guides and creative inspiration.
Step by step video on HOW to do Portrait Retouching in Photoshop with my easy to use, easy to install PS Actions on the website.
Learn how to shoot stunning high-key portraits in the studio with this step-by-step photography tutorial! With constant and studio lights.
A little bit of behind-the-scenes with Emily at Cloude Hill Gardens. This time with some audio direction from me,
Watch me edit a Portrait from start to finish in the newly updated and released Aperty software by Skylum.
Outdoor portrait photography is a beautiful blend of natural light and creative control, but sometimes it needs a little boost.
If you're looking for a lens that will help you capture dreamy, ethereal images, the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is a great option.
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.
Feathering your light creates a softer, more flattering light that can dramatically improve the look of your portraits.
I adore fantasy and fairy tales and a beloved book from my Childhood was The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe - The Chronicles of Narnia.
How to Remove blemishes, and simple retouching as well as fly-away hairs in DxO PhotoLab7 with the quick retouching tool.
But have you ever considered the power of cross-lighting? This technique, from the side, can transform your photos into the dramatic.
Ummm OK I can't believe I forgot, but The Portrait Masters Awards were in January and I have only just now remembered to see how I did. Hey! It's been a VERY busy couple of months!
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.
‘Tis the season to be silly, fa-la-la-la-la! The holidays are upon us, and it’s time to toss the serious vibes out the window and embrace the wacky wonder of Christmas.
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?
One lens that can truly elevate your portrait photography is the tele-zoom lens. Let’s have a look at what, where, why, when and how to get the most out of a portrait location shoot with a telezoom lens.
Film Noir, a cinematic genre that emerged in the 1930s and 1940s, is known for its distinctive style and thematic elements. It often explores themes of crime, corruption and moral ambiguity, brought to life by shadowy cinematography and enigmatic characters.
If you have been photographing long enough, invariably everyone seems to ask what gear you use. I still believe that it’s the craft that is important, but there are always a few things that really make an image stand out. One of those is the lens. So here are my favorite Sony E-mount lenses for portraits.
