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 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
I have found that going on some Macro photography adventures is a great way to spark the imagination. So here are some ideas on where to go.
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.
There are loads of options available to create fabulous macro images on a budget, without having to buy an expensive macro lens
Come and visit the largest pioneer village in the Southern Hemisphere, Old Tailem Town. Preserving the past in South Australia.
So how to remove people from your background in Photoshop? The new Content-Aware Fill tool is a great option.
Up until a few months ago, I had never used a culling program before. Then I heard about Aftershoot, I ran the trial software for while and instantly fell in love with it. Now I have the Professional version and I doubt I will ever look back. It truly is the best way to supercharge your workflow for fast pre-processing and culling of your images.
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.
I put together a little tutorial on How to blur your background in Lightroom, with the new masking tools, it's so quick and easy.
Nothing quite like a creative portrait and shooting for the blur. Especially when it comes to shooting on location.
The Macro lens smackdown. So which is the best Macro lens 50mm or 90mm? Good question. I go through the pros and cons for both.
It's never been more important than now in preserving our colonial past. Here in Australia, we don’t have quite the history of many other countries, but what we have we feel is unique. One such place I visited recently was Clayton Farm in Tatiara in South Australia. A truly unique experience of farm culture from the 1870s.
Looking for a quick tutorial on how to blur your background and change focus with Photoshop Neural Filters?
I often enjoy working on collaborations with other creatives; models and actors. Hair and makeup artists. Designers and of course other photographers. I find it rather enjoyable, as well as lots of fun. We're all different and have different ideas. Working with other creatives allows you to expand on ideas in ways you may never have imagined.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, are you still stuck for cute and creative ideas for capturing the family and kids this year? Here are some super cute and creative photography ideas for Mother’s Day with little ones.
Let's have a little look at photographing flowers and other things with a flash outdoors. Using a low power flash is actually very handy.
I love being on the coast, I feel 'at home'. The waves and gulls call to me and I feel inner peace when I can smell that sea salt tang in the air. Nothing quite beats a gorgeous coastal image to remind us of that feeling. So here are my six favourite tips for gorgeous coastal images.
