Are blogs still relevant?
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.
Expanding your frame in Photoshop – Content-aware fill
Sometimes we have unwanted objects in our frame, or in the case of the below image my background didn’t quite cover all I needed, and just want a quick easy fix.
Ways to come up with fresh blog posts each month?
Chances are if you write a blog, the biggest concern you are probably facing is HOW to come up with fresh blog posts each month? Here are a few tips that might help.
How to blur your background and change focus with Photoshop Neural Filters
Looking for a quick tutorial on How to blur your background and change focus with Photoshop Neural Filters, here it is.
Creative photography ideas for Mother’s Day
Here are some super cute and creative photography ideas for Mother's Day with little ones, especially if you're stuck for ideas
Are blogs still relevant?
I was recently asked if I still write my blog? I was slightly surprised by the question. Yes, I do. In fact, I have several blogs. I have one for all my photography stuff, I link back to articles and such. I have one for photographic challenges, one for my thoughts which is private and not released into the wild. I have one for travel and well, just random stuff. But it did get me thinking, are blogs still relevant in 2022?
Exploring the Great Ocean Road
I’ve recently been strolling down memory lane and longing for some of the amazing adventures we had, prior to COVID. One such journey we had was one out of the box, we did a self-drive Lord of the Rings tour of Middle Earth, aka New Zealand’s South Island. Not being part of a large tour gave us access to places many people don’t normally see. We started out from Christchurch and met up with various small tour companies along the way.
Expanding your frame n Photoshop – Clone Stamp tool
Sometimes we have unwanted objects in our frame, or in the case of the below image my background didn’t quite cover all I needed. However, there are a few ways to quickly and simply do this. Like using the Clone Stamp tool to expand your frame.
How to create halos in Photoshop
On a recent creative portrait series, Celestial Beings, I added some cool iconic Halos. It really added to the Goddess and Divinity look of these images. They are actually quicker and easier to create than you might think. So I put together a little video on How to create Halos in Photoshop.
Three reasons to stop thinking about Photoshop
For as long as I have been involved in digital photography, and probably even longer, there has been a LOT of hype about Adobe Photoshop. Don’t get me wrong it’s fantastic, I love it and I use it all the time. But the truth is Photoshop is NOT for everyone. Not everyone is actively creating digital art. Not everyone is wanting to spend hours and hours trying to figure out seemingly complex tasks for basic photo editing. So here are three reasons to stop thinking about Photoshop.
What to do when your backdrop isn’t quite large enough?
My home studio isn’t overly large, to begin with, but what to do when your backdrop isn’t quite large enough to cover the area in your image? Photoshop’s powerful AI tools to the rescue.
Photographing all the cute critters this Spring
Getting among cute critters this Spring, it’s not just about photographing them, but enjoying the experience and reacting with them on their level. On a recent outing to local botanic gardens, I was so fortunate to interact with a South Brown Bandicoot. These curious little critters were happy to pose for me.
Walking with Giants: Cape Palliser
I recently read a wonderful article by fellow writer Sara Kempner on the Faroe Islands. It got me thinking about a trip my husband and I did a few years ago while traveling in New Zealand. Granted, not quite as remote, but just as enthralling an adventure for us. So I thought I would dive back into my memory box and share it with you.
Capturing a bugs life
Spring is the perfect time to get out the macro lens or zoom lens and capture the tiny world of bugs. Now that the days are longer and the weather is warming up, they are all out and about, being busy little bees (and other bugs). I am no expert when it comes to bugs, more just for fun, but I have learnt a few tips.
Creating a Mother’s Day scene for families
Mother’s Day is all about Mum, breakfast in bed and handcrafted gifts, flowers freshly plucked from the garden, right? All the simple joys. But Mum’s are so much more than just a caretaker. Wife, sister, chef, mentor, teacher, nurse, coach, storyteller, monster killer and superwoman. It’s also about connection and bond. Trying to capture that bond is what Mother’s Day mini-sessions are all about.
Walking with Giants - Cape Palliser
I recently read a wonderful article by fellow writer Sara Kempner on Faroe Islands. It got me thinking about a trip my husband and I did a few years ago while travelling New Zealand. Granted, not quite as remote, but just as enthralling an adventure for us. So I thought I would dive back into my memory box and share it with you.
Enjoy the darling buds of Spring
Nothing quite says Spring like fresh blooms and buds. I love getting out in the sunshine and exploring local gardens, even my own backyard. The weather is starting to improve and even those Spring rains that gently wash everything clean can be a joy to capture.
Seven unforgivable Photoshop sins
Sadly there are people out there who are still doing things with their editing, that perhaps they shouldn't. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should
Mother’s Day mini sessions made easy
Looking for hassle-free Mother’s Day mini session ideas? Look no further than a printed backdrop, like the ones from Kate Backdrop (UK, DE), which offers gorgeous high-resolution images printed on beautiful fabric, that hangs beautifully.
Are you putting your best face forward in business?
Are you putting your best face forward in business? As photographers, often who you are or to be more precise your images are your calling card, right?