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 Lighting
Feathering your light creates a softer, more flattering light that can dramatically improve the look of your portraits.
While natural light often provides a soft, ethereal quality, artificial light offers precise control and versatility.
The Molus B300 is a terrific light to add to my studio. The fact that it is so powerful and versatile for photography and video is a big win.
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus B200 might just be worth checking out. This cool Industrial design packs a punch and unlocks endless creativity.
Looking for a fun photography project you can try at home? You may already have most of what is required for a DIY lightbox at home.
Introducing the Hobolite Pro. I was super keen to try out this 300W Bi-Color Continuous LED Light, for studio portraits especially.
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.
I’m fast becoming a big fan of pretty much anything Hobolite produces these days and this little Micro 8W LED Lighting Kit by Hobolite is no different.
This funky little 5W LED from Hobolite punches way about its weight and offers fantastical magical light for props and small objects.
Crisp autumn air, crunching leaves, and mushrooms bursting through earth: a photographer's magical time with a macro lens!
But have you ever considered the power of cross-lighting? This technique, from the side, can transform your photos into the dramatic.
I recently got to check out the Hobolite Mini 20W Bi-Colour continuous LED.
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.
In the world of photography, light is the key element that can make or break an image. Natural light, with its warmth and authenticity, is often a preferred choice for photographers seeking to capture genuine moments.
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.
Everything smells so fresh and vibrant. I adore getting into my garden between showers with my camera and macro lens. Those little drops of rain are so photogenic.
I adore shooting macro in between rain shows and the Fiveray M20C, is a versatile light for making photos on a gloomy day so much brighter.
The Phottix G-Capsule makes it easy to swap between diffusers, beauty dish, and grids all in one handy capsule.
Here’s how to unleash creativity by experimenting with innovative lighting styles in photography.
With Halloween coming up fast, you might be on the lookout for some cool, creepy Halloween effects and what’s better than using gels? Well, if you have the Lume Cube Tube Light Mini, it’s the perfect tool for the job.
