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.
Photographers always seem to have a fascination with what other photographers have in their kit. Cameras, lenses, filters, bags and all the paraphernalia that goes along with it. So what’s in my bag, when I leave the studio?
Fun little afternoon project to capture some action shots, there are two ways to get your action photo, one involves some Photoshop and the other consists of some patience!
Email lists are not dead, far from it. But how to increase your reach and list potential, organically? Possibly none of what I am writing here is new, but for some, it might be worth a few minutes to read.
It’s a brand new year, full of possibilities. But what to do? Have you ever thought about taking on a personal photography project or two? Well, here is a few ideas you can start with straight away.
A vanity domain name is a custom web address that is created specifically for the purpose of promoting a company or individual's brand
Is SEO still relevant in 2023? Yes! Some of the key elements of SEO include the use of relevant keywords and the creation of quality content.
Capture One’s Keystone feature allows you to correct the perspective on your image, vertically, horizontally or both. It’s handy when your images are a little crooked.
Sure, it’s easy to remove small minor dust or sensor spots in Capture One. But what happens when it gets a little more complicated?
When it comes to removing distractions in your photos with Luminar Neo, you can head straight for the new Background Removal tool. But what if you just want to disguise the distraction and not remove it?
I have two photos that have areas I find quite distracting and I want to remove them or hide them in the images. I thought I would start with Lightroom Classic and then expand into other Software tools. There are some fabulous new tools in Adobe Lightroom Classic and some that were improved dramatically in the latest updates which happened since October 2022.
Brand new self-paced online class to learn everything you need to know in the new Lightroom Classic to take your images from drab to FAB!
Let’s take it a step further and fine-tune adjustments to this tool in Luminar Neo, with the Refinements brush.
While the holidays are now mostly over and business traditionally goes into a bit of a quiet time, this might just be the perfect time to spruce up your website and socials. It’s a great time to take stock of your business model and plan for the year ahead.
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.
