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.
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….
When it comes to working with food photography, there is a real trend with frozen berries. And why not? They look amazing — there is something special when they achieve that ‘frosty’ look…
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….
On a recent outing, I spotted a friend placing these strange bits of glass in front of his camera while photographing butterflies. Ever curious I asked him what they were, what they do and how to use them. I was quickly introduced into the world of fractal prism filters…
This week we are going to look at shooting with minimal colour palettes and finding one beautiful ‘white’ (or neutral) thing…
In my part of the world (Australia) everywhere I go in stores, online, in magazines, etc., the IN colour for home decorating is blue and cream (or off white). Yellow is also making a bold statement…
Dealing with complex still life scenes and compositions can be daunting, but it does not need to be impossible…
Nothing quite makes a dessert like chocolate. But when it comes to food photography, that one substance can be tricky to work with. Here are a few tips that might just save the day…
I am a big fan of using presets in Lightroom Classic to speed up your workflow. I find that you can create a certain look for a series and keep it completely cohesive throughout all the images in that series, without the need to continually compare what was achieved in the previous edit…
Should you be using Manual or Aperture Mode? Or something else?
Some of you may be familiar with using a circular polarizer (also known as CPL) when it comes to landscape photos. They’re great for shooting through water or glass without the annoying reflections. Well, have you ever thought about reflections in a still life scenario?
