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.
Are there any real benefits of entering photo competitions? Definitely. While not for everyone there are definitely some positive benefits according to some fellow photographers and digital artists I spoke to recently.
If you haven’t already seen the latest update with Radiant Photo, there have been some upgrades in the latest software offering. I installed the update and checked things out.
Use Scrabble tiles or ink stamp letters to spruce up your social media in 2023. It's cute, it's fun and here are a few ideas to try.
Let's have a look at different background options, black vs white acrylic or paper for simple product shots.
Plugins add new functions to host programs (like Lightroom Classic), let's have a look at what they are and how to access them.
“Should I have an online portfolio?” I get asked this from time to time. If you are or wish to be a professional photographer then the short answer is YES. If you prefer just to be a keen enthusiast or hobbyist, then it’s a matter of choice. But where to post one? And what to have in it?
Do you have any photography goals for 2023? Goals are an admirable and desirable thing to do, but it needs to be backed up. It needs to be achievable. Using a few helpful acronyms can be a great way to break them down.
Brand New Lightroom 2023 edition is about to launch. Read how you can pre-order your spot today and get a whopping 25% discount
I’ve been using Capture One in the studio for quite a while now. The ease of live tethering and the Overlay tool are just a couple of the main reasons. But there is another very important one — Capture One Live. And the new update makes it even better.
You’ve probably been using your computer mouse or laptop trackpad for years to edit your photos. But did you know that there is another option for detailed edits and retouching your photos?
Sort your images and make your selections faster with dedicated functions developed specifically for culling with the brand-new Capture One 23. View, rate, tag, and browse with zero delays and get an easy overview of similar images for a faster selection. The new functionality is available both from the Importer and the new dedicated cull view.
Do you find using the pen tool a little difficult to control for making accurate selections? Have you ever tried the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop? It’s so much easier to get used to and it can help make terrific selections. Let’s take a look.
What’s the difference between a headshot photo and a portrait? I think it all boils down to one thing: Does it tell a story? HOW do you tell a story through portrait photography?
Have you noticed the new Adaptive Presets in the latest Lightroom update? Have you tried to use them like regular presets, but were not really sure exactly how they work?
Christmastime is quite often full of hustle and bustle. But it’s nice to slow down (even for 5 minutes) and capture some of the small Christmas details we often miss. I usually do this every year. So, grab your macro lens and go in tight.
I recently posted how I got the shot of these yummy chocolate brownies. While I had everything set up, I figured I would replicate the shot without all the high-tech gear, just some simple lights and my mobile phone.
Product shots with reflections can be a little tricky, but with a little bit of patience, you can get some amazing shots. Here’s how I got the shot with the vintage Kodak camera.
Just got a new DSLR or mirrorless camera? Congrats! it’s so exciting, but a little daunting, right? So, we put together a few helpful hints to get new photographers like you started.
In late spring, it has these gorgeous tiny blossoms, yellow and orange. Each delicate little cactus bloom is less than 5 cm long, so it’s time to grab the macro lens.
Simple can be good. In this modern age of gizmos and gadgets, where you need to figure out what’s what, the Adaptalux studio lighting kit is a welcome bit of gear. Out of the box, it has no complex menus, it just works. You can adjust the beam and the brightness. While it looks a little alien-like, it’s a fantastic LED light source for macro and product photography. Let’s have a closer look!
