Julie Powell
Photofocus
Narre Warren, VIC, Australia
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Travel Notes: Hamilton Gardens, NZ
One of the most incredible gardens I think I have ever visited is Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand. The most imaginative and creative gardens. → Read More
Is it time to give your photos some love?
Is it time to give your photos some love? Not just Facebook and Instagram, but some real love that makes them shine? → Read More
Lessons learned while navigating Image Licensing and Intellectual Property contracts
I recently had to dip a toe into the more commercial realm of Image licensing and Intellectual Property contracts. But here is what I learnt. → Read More
Meet the grey-headed flying fox
Meet the Grey-headed Flying Fox. They the largest of Australia's four types of fruit bats. They seriously endangered. → Read More
How I got the photo: Rose petal milk bath
I was approached to do a rose petal milk bath with a more fashion twist recently, we decided to actually use a bathtub. Here is what we did. → Read More
Five unforgivable photography sins every photographer should avoid
Unforgivable photography sins, which can ruin a photograph. let's look at some of these and how to avoid them. → Read More
How I got the photo: Magical treasure chest
For this "How I got the photo," I share how I transformed a little wooden treasure chest into a magical treasure chest. → Read More
Brightening up small spaces by reflecting light
Sometimes, we're working in cramped quarters and it can be tough. Reflecting light around can make the most of even the smallest spaces! → Read More
The three best lighting techniques for portraits
The three best lighting techniques for Portraits allow the photographer to control the direction and quality of light falling on the subject, thus creating a desired impact. → Read More
Illuminate your portraits: Top lighting tips for stunning photos
Illuminate Your Portraits, Top lighting tips for stunning Photos with single, two-light or multiple-light setups. → Read More
How to use a light meter for studio portraits
Here's a step-by-step guide to using a light meter for measuring and balancing studio light for perfect portraits. → Read More
Capturing the beauty of the lotus through the lens
It's Summer here in Australia and not too far from me is a gorgeous lotus farm. It's a magical place to capture the beauty with your camera. → Read More
Updating your headshots and bio
Did you know one of the best ways to share your brand and connect with clients is with personal branding? Is it time you updated yours? → Read More
How often should monitors be calibrated?
Once you get over the first hurdle in actually calibrating your monitor, you have to remember how often you need to re-calibrate. → Read More
500!
Celebrating my 500th post for Photofocus! Wow that's actually quite a milestone, right? So what have I learned? → Read More
Why calibrating your monitor is important
Calibrating your monitor with a tool like SpyderX Pro is crucial to your photography workflow. → Read More
Using the Datacolor SpyderX Pro to calibrate your monitor
OK, I will admit it, I was a complete newbie when it came to calibrating a monitor. I knew I SHOULD have been, but I thought it would be hard → Read More
Looking at Wabi-Sabi, the art of perfectly imperfect
Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that represents the acceptance of transience and imperfect life. One of beauty that is imperfect. → Read More
Bring your Godox lights to life with accessories
Godox lights are an amazing addition to any studio, but with a few additional accessories, they can be even better. → Read More
Godox AD200 Pro: The light of my life
I switched over to Godox AD200Pro a couple of years ago. They have made my life so simple and easy. In and out of the studio. → Read More