Why my 50mm macro is my favorite lens for still life and food photography
Julie Powell
Why is my 50mm macro my favorite lens for still life and food photography? This is something I get asked all the time. I shoot
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Create dramatically beautiful images with indirect natural light
Julie Powell
Create dramatically beautiful images with indirect natural light, by moving the table a few feet away from the window. By only using THAT light to
Using height in still life photography composition
Julie Powell
Something to consider when styling and composing for a still life photoshoot is whether or not to use height — and I am not referring
How to harness your light for still life photography
Julie Powell
With the light changing and Daylight savings ending (or just starting depending on where you live), there has never been a better time to ‘See
How using a reflector can improve your still life photography?
Julie Powell
How using a reflector can improve your still life photography? By bouncing a little natural light back onto your subject you can bring back the
My favorite tips for better still life styling
Julie Powell
I am frequently asked for tips and tricks for getting the most out of still life photography. Here are a few of my favorite tips
How to remove reflections in glassware
Julie Powell
Some of you may be familiar with using a circular polarizer (also known as CPL) when it comes to landscape photos. They’re great for shooting
Luxli Fiddle Pocket gives a pleasing, natural light, perfect for still life and video
Vanelli
The Luxli Fiddle Pocket is a small, powerful light that can be used for both portraits and video. I chose to test it out for
Creating soft beautiful images with natural window light
Julie Powell
Creating soft beautiful images with natural window light is quite simple to achieve with a few tools and some know-how. Working with soft indirect light
Don’t forget to capture the details!
Julie Powell
When someone lends you a beautiful object to photograph, like this violin, don’t forget to capture the details — all the gorgeous beautiful details. The
Where to place books in still life photography
Julie Powell
I’m often asked where I place books in still life photography. Here’s a short look on how to make the most out of your books
How to set up a still life photoshoot
Julie Powell
I was recently asked how I go about setting up a still life shoot in the studio. I have written quite a few articles on
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