Apr 27

Apr 27 Why you’re never too old to learn: The benefits of lifelong learning

Learning is an essential aspect of human development that should continue throughout our lives. While many people believe that age is a significant barrier to learning, research has shown that we are never too old to learn. Whether it is acquiring new skills or knowledge, there are numerous benefits of continuing to learn, regardless of our age.

Apr 27

Apr 27 Colour grading with Luminar Neo

Julie Powell

Post Processing

Colour grading is the process of adjusting and manipulating the colours in your photographs to achieve a certain look or mood.

Apr 15

Apr 15 Exploring lens options beyond the nifty-fifty

Julie Powell

Camera Gear

The Nifty Fifty is a term used to describe a 50mm prime lens, which is considered a versatile and affordable option for many photographers.

Apr 15

Apr 15 Travel notes: Exploring Cape Reinga, New Zealand

Julie Powell

Travel

Located at the extreme northwestern tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga is positioned toward the northernmost end of New Zealand’s North Island, making it one of the country’s most northerly points. It is situated roughly 100 km away from the nearest small town of Kaitaia, and about 421 km north of Auckland.

Apr 14

Apr 14 Shining a light on product photography

Julie Powell

Lighting, Photography

I recently reviewed the Zhiyun Molus X100, I thought it was a fabulous little light. Now I don’t do much video streaming and I haven’t really done much in the way of video lately. But, I have been using it for still-life and product photography. It’s so small and powerful that I adore it for some dark and moody lighting.

Apr 14

Apr 14 Zhiyun Molus X100 review: Powerful LED lighting

Julie Powell

Lighting, Reviews

Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in or out of the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus X100 might just be worth checking out.

Apr 13

Apr 13 How to protect your photography gear

Julie Powell

Business

I had written a post not long ago providing tips for traveling with photography gear. However, a reader brought to my attention an additional aspect of gear protection that I had overlooked in my article. As a result, I have decided to create a follow-up post to address this.

Apr 12

Apr 12 How to add a flame to candles in Photoshop

Julie Powell

Photoshop 101

Candles are an essential part of many celebrations and occasions, and adding a flame to a candle can make it look more realistic and vibrant. With Adobe Photoshop, you can easily add a flame to a candle in just a few simple steps. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of adding a flame to a candle in Photoshop.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Meet Evoto, a new AI-powered image editor

Julie Powell

Post Processing, Reviews

There is a big hype about AI image editing software at the moment. Love it or hate it AI (artificial intelligence) is seeping into virtually every piece of software available. From strictly digital art creation to sky replacement and skin softening, it’s appearing and making our life easier as photographers. Or so they claim.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Create your customized workspace in Photoshop

Julie Powell

Photoshop 101

So, which workspace should you use in Photoshop? Did you know you can change your workspace or even customize it to your own needs? It’s pretty quick and simple to do. Let’s take a look.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Godox AK-R1 Projection Unit: bringing dreams to reality

Julie Powell

Camera Gear, Lighting

A terrific way to really add some intrigue to your studio portraits is with a simple projection unit like the Godox AK-R21.

Apr 11

Apr 11 How to add Projections to your studio portraits

Julie Powell

Inspiration, Lighting

Using a projection unit like the Godox AK-R21 is a technique that can take your studio portraits to the next level.