Online Classes

Are you a frustrated still life, food or portrait photographer?

Are your still life, macro or food photos flat, boring, poorly styled, with no story, no concept, no….’pizzazz’? What about your portraits, flat and uninspired? Not sure how to give them some dramatic creativity?

Do you long to create images that make others stop and catch their breath? Images that inspire and capture stories, lift your spirit? With stunning and dramatic lighting, or all soft and dreamy? Looks you think you can only dream of?

Join 100’s of other photographers, who have gone from drab to fab, regardless of whether it’s a love of food, macro, flowers, product photography, and now Portraits, there is a class to inspire everyone to create wonderful images and improve photographic, lighting and editing skills, from complete beginner, intermediate, through to advanced.

I know what you are thinking right now! Online? How is that going to work? But trust me, working in your own environment, in your own time, is the simple, easy way to learn and I am right here if your need the support, as are some of the 100s of student who have been there too. I have helped take so many people from drab to fab in my online classes and workshops. PLUS…I have a 30 day money back guarantee if you don’t love it!

So pick your poison…what do you need help with Lighting, Food Photography, Editing, Camera Settings…all of the above? Click on the image to get some more information on any of the classes or to enrol…

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Guest Speaker, Presentations & Workshops

Ignite Your Club's Creativity: Book Julie Powell for an Inspiring Photography Talk or Workshop!

Elevate your camera club or photographic society meeting with a captivating presentation or workshop led by award-winning photographer Julie Powell!

Engage your members with Julie's expertise in a variety of photography disciplines:

• Still Life: Master the art of composing and illuminating everyday objects for stunning results.

• Macro Photography: Explore the hidden world in breathtaking detail.

• Light Painting with Still Life: Combine artistry and light to create captivating images.

• Creative Portraits: Unveil new techniques for portraits that push boundaries and spark conversation.

Flexible options to suit your needs:

• Live or virtual presentations: Choose between an engaging in-person session or a convenient online presentation via Zoom.

• Tailored workshops: Discuss your club's interests and goals to create a customized learning experience.

• Melbourne metro and beyond: Julie offers workshops and presentations in and around Melbourne, with interstate options available upon request.

Contact Julie today!

Let Julie's passion for photography ignite inspiration and creativity within your club. Call or email to discuss your specific needs and book an unforgettable experience for your members.

Members Rave About Julie Powell's Photography Presentations: Book Yours Today!

Looking to inject fresh inspiration and practical knowledge into your camera club meeting?

Julie Powell, a renowned photographer, delivers engaging presentations that will leave your members buzzing!

Here's what sets Julie apart:

• Genre Expertise: Choose from Still Life, Macro Photography, Light Painting with Still Life, or Creative & Conceptual Portraits.

• Packed with Inspiration & Ideas: Ignite your members' creative spark with captivating visuals and innovative techniques.

• Actionable Tips & Tricks: Gain practical knowledge and insider secrets to elevate their photography skills.

• Repeat Business: Camera clubs consistently invite Julie back – a testament to her engaging style and valuable content.

Don't just take our word for it! Check out Julie's impressive CV for a closer look at her photography journey.

Book your club's presentation today! Contact Julie to discuss your desired genre, preferred format (in-person or virtual via Zoom), and secure a date for an unforgettable learning experience for your members.

Student Reviews & Testimonials

Kathleen White

“Over the past few years, I have been trying to learn light painting.  I found a few tutorials but I couldn’t quite get it and got frustrated and stopped trying. I was searching the Web, and came across Julie’s beautiful photos so I looked for her website and saw that she had a class on Light Painting. Her class was very easy to understand as she gives so much information with videos and written instructions. This is just what I needed and I was able get the results that I was looking for. I am so happy I found Julie and look forward to continuing my education with her.”

Judy

I’ve done a Dark and Moody still life course with Julie and it was awesome. Small sized group and excellent props and advice. I was a bit nervous about attending but Julie is welcoming and very professional. I learnt so much, cannot wait until I can do another one. Highly recommend.

Lisa

I have thoroughly enjoyed learning, exploring and challenging myself with 'still life' photography. It is something I had dabbled in a little bit during 2018 and before starting the 12 week course.

The weekly challenges have been fantastic and seeing other's interpretation of each theme has provided me with a lot of inspiration.

Thank you for providing me with this awesome opportunity, your videos and guidance has been very valuable, and I really look forward to seeing what you bring next year.

Rochelle

For me, learning something completely new, I really love seeing how the images are treated in the editing software. Because you can take a good photograph to great or vice versa with how it is edited. 
Always happy to get freebies tho! But being a visual learner, the layout and manor the course is delivered in, also helps. And your courses, both I'm doing, have beautiful pictures, clear instruction and are visual feast for the eyes. I can tell you have put a lot of work into it, it really does show. Its apparent right throughout your classes AND your website.

 Software essentials

Over the years I have spent probably 1000’s hours trying, learning and editing images in a variety of programs. I have Youtube videos and Blog posts, years worth. So I thought I would put together a list of links for each program on a separate page for ease of use. Whether it’s Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop, Capture One, Luminar, or one of the other various programs out there, I have probably played with it.

Camera extras

Looking for all things camera wise, look no further, I have curated a list of articles and videos to help you out.

• Seven mistakes I wish I knew about and how to fix them

• The “sweet” life: Tips for getting the best out of your Lensbaby optic

• Exploring minimalism in your kitchen

• The road trip checklist

• Tips for capturing holiday lights

• Setting up your new Sony camera with legacy menus

• Three guilt-free photography tips

• Reflections: Extend your creativity further with the Lensbaby Sweet 80

• Creative magic with the Lensbaby Velvet

• 10 tips for better bird photography

• How to create conceptual milk bath portraits

• Three one-light setups for dramatic and artistic portraits

• Three effective two-light setups that work for any portrait photoshoot

• Bring life to your fall photos with these editing tips

• Three ways to improve your photography with the help of your dog

• How to get creative with a zoom lens

• How to keep portraits simple yet classy

• Should you be scheduling maintenance for your gear?

• Should you calibrate your lenses for razor-sharp focus?

• What to do when you need a tripod and forget it

• Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light

• TTL vs. manual flash: What you need to know

• Creating a DIY lightbox

• My seven favourite accessories and tools for in-studio portraits

• Five things to consider when conducting a portrait photoshoot

• Capturing multiple scenes in nature by using a zoom lens

• How much crop is too much?

• When things go awry with your camera

• Should you update your camera’s firmware?

• Getting comfortable with studio lighting

• Creating condensation on glasses, bottles and cans

• Removing reflections in still life photography

Camera Basics

• How to fix blurry photos in-camera

• Capturing gorgeous flowers with an ultra-zoom

• What really is ISO in photography?

• What is symmetry in photography?

• Get better portraits by following three simple steps

• What you really need to get started in product photography

• My go-to lenses for gorgeous still life

• My favourite apertures for capturing portraits

• My go-to lenses for awe-inspiring portraits

• Are you making these photographic mistakes?

• How to photograph silky smooth waterfalls

• Trials while travelling

• How to take great photos with almost no light

• How to take great photos with bad lighting

• Adding a human element to your landscapes

• What’s the difference between hard and soft light?

• Five steps to nail perfect focus for portraits

• Still life settings to get you started

• How can I make my travel pictures more interesting?

• How using an f/2.8 lens can help you achieve ideal control over depth of field

• My seven favorite tools for macro flowers

• Should you photograph in RAW or JPEG?

• Photography 101: Manual vs. Aperture Priority

• Looking at different focal lengths for portraits, part one

• Looking at different focal lengths for portraits, part two

• Is it time to make BBF your new BFF?

• Photography 101: What is exposure compensation?

• Understanding lens compression

• The most helpful accessories for beginners

• Bracketing exposure with the Sony a7R Mark III camera

• Focus stacking with a macro rail

• Extension tubes: The good, the bad & the ugly

• Why noise doesn’t really matter

• Using filters to control light

• What are metering modes?

• Should I convert to DNG?

• Why I photograph in Aperture Priority