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 Shooting
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.
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.
Butterflies are wonderful, peaceful, beautiful, amazing, and awesome! Butterflies are a sign of joy, peace and happiness. But they are very fragile, so enjoy, and photograph, but please never touch them.
Whether you’re lucky enough to be able to shoot wirelessly or not, there are some real benefits to shooting tethered, particularly in Capture One. I have been using it in the studio for months now and I don’t think I want to shoot any other way. But how do you get started with tethering, and what are the benefits? Read on.
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.
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?
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.
I recently had a couples shoot, we wanted something a little out of the box, with some cool 1950's 3D Movies, Date Night vibes.
Not quite getting the shots you were looking for? Are you making these mistakes with your macro photography?
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.
Occasionally I do like to capture some of the action in the studio with High-Speed Sync (HSS). But what is HSS?
Summer days, mean Summer beach portraits, right? But why not try something a little different like Mermaids at sunset
I asked event photographer Suzanne Balding about her experience with shooting events like Pride marches here in Melbourne, Australia.
When looking for gorgeous flora and fauna to photograph, it pays to be alert and to always keep an eye out; up and down.
Capturing portraits in natural light can be a little tricky, with bright lights and deep shadows. Certain times of the day are better for shooting (early morning and late afternoon), but just not always possible. So here are a few tips for shooting in bright light.
Are you looking for some creative ways to celebrate Pride month? We did a fabulous shoot involving LOTS of coloured paint
How to improve your macro photography in just one month?...Simple - put a macro lens on your camera, leave it there, and shoot every day. Sounds obvious, but it is so true.
If you have been avoiding trying macro, now there is NO excuse. Here are just a few simple steps to get you shooting macro in no time.
Come and visit the largest pioneer village in the Southern Hemisphere, Old Tailem Town. Preserving the past in South Australia.
Here are some tips on how to build a location list that can work for you, when it comes to working with the great outdoors.
