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 Inspiration
This is not something new, but there really are some tangible benefits to working on personal projects. With the end of 2022 looming fast, maybe it’s time to start creating a road map for 2023.
Stuck at home on a miserable day? Why not take a creative class (or two) to fill in a dreary afternoon? What better time to learn something to set your inspiration on fire than a day when you really don’t want to be out shooting? Here are some ideas.
This is a fun little project to try, creating bokeh with some simple items at home.
Here is a fun idea for a fall shoot, especially with the holidays just around the corner. Arrange a get-together with some of your photography friends, especially if you all like to bake or cook.
We recently took a long weekend to visit my daughter in Queensland, which meant flying. Here in Australia (as in possibly every other country), having staff shortages at airports is a real problem.
Have you ever been on vacation and taken loads of photos, then suffer a case of total overwhelm to sort and edit them? Been there, done that. But help is available. You can now sort and edit all your vacation photos in a snap.
Just because it’s no longer summer doesn’t mean you can’t capture some gorgeous beach portraits. Don’t let the cooler weather put you off from going to the beach. Pass on the bikini and grab a lovely warm wool jumper and jeans for a casual fall or winter beach photoshoot. There are so many great reasons why now might just be a perfect time.
Finding inspiration is so simple that even your kids can do it. Literally, kids do it all the time. People are always telling me they struggle to come up with creative ideas to shoot. It’s one problem I rarely have. I think it all comes down to the way you think.
AI art refers to art generated with the help of artificial intelligence. Is it considered real art? By many, yes. Let's take a look.
Are you looking for some creative outside-of-the-box locations for your photoshoots this Fall? Here are some ideas that are perhaps a little more unconventional. You might think on the surface they are relatively ordinary, but sometimes it pays to take that extra creative step.
I put together exactly how I got the shot with this cool gel lighting set up in the studio with LED Light panels.
A beginner’s guide to graduated neutral density filters, what are they, how to use them and what type should you get? All really good questions. Add to those, WHY should you be using them and HOW can they improve your photos?
Way back in April 2020 I wrote a post about being your own superhero. It’s hard to believe it was such a different world back then. So it was interesting to re-read it and I thought I might do a follow-up post.
I put together exactly HOW I got the shot of these beautiful red tulips in the studio with my strobe lights.
Have you started planning your Halloween photoshoots? I mean seriously planning. I know it’s only mid-summer or winter (depending on where you live), but October is going to come around very quickly. Depending on what you are planning on shooting, maybe it’s time to gather your team and start planning.
I recently had a couples photoshoot, we wanted something a little out of the box. Jess was a RockaBilly model and has shot some cool 1950s vibes with me before, but this time her partner Daniel was joining her in the studio.
It’s important to believe in your photography skills, but to never stop improving. There are always new skills to learn and acquire. New mentors to learn from and be inspired by.
Believe In Your photography skills, but never stop improving. There are always new skills to learn and acquire. New mentors to learn from and be inspired by. So while it is a good thing to feel confident in your abilities, there is always room for improvement and growth.
Did your Muse step out for coffee one morning and hasn't come back yet? It happens to all of us at one point or another.
Here’s a funny thing, some photographers will ONLY use natural light, claiming they don’t NEED artificial light … while some studio photographers claim they ONLY use artificial light.
