I bought a new lens and I am totally in love. This was not just a happy coincidence. I had read reviews and spoken to other photographers. 45 more words I bought a new lens and I’m totally in love! — Photofocus
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In the studio – Walpurgis Eve Pt 2
Here is just a few of the cast; Morticia Addams, The Grim Reaper, Harry Potter Ghoul, Dorothy & Toto I guess these characters don’t really have much of a back story as such. ~ Julz
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In the studio -Walpurgis Eve Pt 1
My photographic group (VPC), recently got together for a long arranged, many time postponed group shoot, two sessions each with 9 models and about 20-30 photographers in each group…organised chaos. Our ring-leader Bev did all the concept and arranging, which is a n ice change for me, I just have to show up and shoot!…
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In the studio – Purple Dreams
Many months ago I saw an image online, which sparked my creativity and imagination. It was a woman dressed in purple, with purple hair and and incredible and elaborate headpiece and gold foil. I showed my designer Bea from Verdessa Fairy and she instantly fell in love with it too. We knew we wanted Emily…
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Share your world – 27th April 2021
I feel like it’s been a long and exhausting few days, physically, not mentally. Cleaning out sheds and garages and studios, is tiring work. But it feels so good to have it all done. So now to sit and write SYW for a few moments before I make dinner… QUESTIONS: Which would you rather throw…
Read MoreMobile Mondays: Using your smartphone as a light meter — Photofocus
Regardless of what you shoot with and where you shoot, there may come a time when a light meter may come in handy. If you have your smartphone, you can use that. 39 more words Mobile Mondays: Using your smartphone as a light meter — Photofocus
Read MoreEnlarge your photos and crop in with Gigapixel AI — Photofocus
I really enjoy dabbling in nature photography, but I am by no means a professional at it. I have neither the patience, the gear or the stamina to be honest. 41 more words Enlarge your photos and crop in with Gigapixel AI — Photofocus
Read MoreSaving Little Red Riding Hood — Photofocus
I recently did a creative portrait shoot with Little Red Riding Hood on location in a forest. It very was dark and very gloomy, which made for challenging shooting. 38 more words Saving Little Red Riding Hood — Photofocus
Read MoreIn the studio with Snow White and Rose Red
Earlier this year, I ran a promotion on my Facebook and website to win a Golden Ticket for you and a friend. One of my students, Lisa won it and she decided on a portrait shoot. We opted for a themed shoot and the girls wanted fairy tales. So I put my thinking cap on…
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Monday’s Musings…
No shoots this week, I have not even picked up the camera, apart from moving it from one spot to the next for days now. I spent pretty much all week editing and playing catch-up, which I have now done. Wrote a few articles and have had a few planning sessions. They are always so…
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Julie Powell - Photographer & Graphic Artist 