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
In this video, I review the Neewer HS60B and HS60C constant LED handheld lights
As far as small on-camera flashes go, I was actually pretty impressed with the iM22. Small yet powerful, and good for beginners too.
Discover how to create stunning black-and-white portraits using rim lighting techniques. Learn about lighting setup, and settings.
Whether you're shooting in a studio or using natural light, choosing the right fill light can make all the difference. But what’s the best option—reflectors, flash, or constant light? Let’s break it down.
The Sol5 LED Light by Harlowe is a compact, stylish, and functional lighting solution designed for mobile content creators and photographers.
The Harlowe Blade 5 and Blade 10 stand out as compact, powerful, and versatile lighting solutions, with impressive performance.
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as setting up your flash, pressing the shutter, and… nothing. Here’s my troubleshooting guide to flashes
Learn how to shoot stunning high-key portraits in the studio with this step-by-step photography tutorial! With constant and studio lights.
When working with flash or speedlights in photography, you often face the decision between using TTL (Through-The-Lens) mode or Manual mode.
I wanted to capture something more vintage, more old school 'Master's' chiaroscuro-styled lighting. It was dark and moody.
As photographers, we're constantly chasing the perfect light. Whether you're crafting moody portraits or dramatic product shots, your choice of lighting can make or break the final image.
As far as small on-camera flashes go, I was actually pretty impressed with the iM30. Small yet powerful, and good for beginners too.
The Neewer HB80C RGB Mini COB Light is a terrific addition to the studio. So small and lightweight and runs on batteries thats a big plus.
I'm a big fan of something that not only looks good, is functional, and works straight out of the box. The Harlowe Mini Max 40W LED light.
I recently ran some Animal Encounter Photoshoots at Reptile Encounters in Burwood. I want to try to underlight the frogs and small reptiles with my Huion Light Pad.
Outdoor portrait photography is a beautiful blend of natural light and creative control, but sometimes it needs a little boost.
Hey there, fellow night sky enthusiasts! Combining the cosmos' ethereal beauty with creative light painting artistry can create truly mesmerizing images.
I'm a big fan of something that not only looks good, but is functional and works straight out of the box. Hobolite Avant Max is terrific.
I was recently sent the Avant Max to review, and I wanted to try them out in the studio. This is how I set the scene for my Red Velvet Cookie.
How to use a Sekonic L308X light meter and the new Godox AD200Pro II speedlight with the X3 trigger for Sony E-mount camera (and others)
