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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It really is all about the light and capturing it to make the most of your subject, to create dramatically beautiful images with indirect natural light…
Are you looking for ideas for creative lighting for Halloween-themed photoshoots? Let me take you on a look behind-the-scenes for some of the lighting setups used in the studio on a few sessions. Getting creative doesn’t mean it always has to be created with studio flashes, either…
Whether you are photographing pumpkins for fall, Halloween or even Thanksgiving, it’s easy to get creative with lighting for your pumpkins…
I recently taught a still life class as a guest speaker and I had a conversation with several of the students about not being too judgmental on their own work. Which reminded me about a very valuable lesson I have learnt, give yourself permission to fail…
When creating still life photography, finding the right background is essential in the overall look and feel of the image, as well as the story you are trying to convey…
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print.
Is there a benefit to using a reflector with still life photography? The short answer is YES!
I recently wrote a post about why a great tripod can make a great image, and went a little in-depth into selecting a great tripod, but not the reasons for actually using one … so here we go…
Now I’m not the first person to write about this and I won’t be the last, but I thought I would put my thoughts on the matter forward. There are a few things to consider when buying a tripod, and going cheap may cost you more in the long run….
When it comes to still life and even portrait photography, the temptation to use a plain white (or even plain black) background is there. It is simple, effective and uncluttered. But what about looking at some alternatives? Below I look at 10 alternatives to a white background…
Regardless of what genre you shoot, you should always look at choosing a subject that ‘speaks’ to you. That way you are more likely to study it and unlock its secrets…
The thing about being a creative is finding inspiration and a constant stream of it. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Have you ever found that you have fallen out of love with your camera? Or ever feel like you’ve lost your photographic mojo? It happens to all of us, at some point or other….
Why shoot Raw? It is a great question and many people still ask that, but another question that goes with it, HOW should I process my Raw Images?
Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that represents the acceptance of transience and imperfect life. Sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” “Wabi” roughly means “rustic simplicity” or “understated elegance” with a focus on a less-is-more. “Sabi” means “taking pleasure in the imperfect.”
I recently did a post on playing with fractal prism filters for the first time, and I seriously could not wait to get my hands on my own set. They have been great fun out in the garden and with nature. I really want to try them with portraits….
My style really has developed into a more country styled still life shoot, there is something about the history in the items I put together that creates a unique story for my scene, and I simply adore this style…
Have you fallen out of love with your camera? Lost your photographic mojo? Perhaps a great way to get inspired is with a workshop, learn something new, or revisit an old love? There are seven great reasons why a workshop are a fabulous method for getting your creating again…
Don’t you just love a frosty glass of something cool and refreshing on a hot day? Nothing looks quite as cool and refreshing as an ice cold glass with that wonderful condensation running down the side…
Fear is the dream killer…never let fear stop you from reaching your goals
Try this fun afternoon project — you just need a sheet of white acrylic, placing it on two small stools, I also set up my Nikon SB-910 Speedlight on a small stand underneath….
