Is there anything as refreshing as iced tea? There is no end to the possibilities of how you can make it. You can make a jug and leave it in the fridge. Sweetened or unsweetened, is a personal choice. Recipe Fruit extras Freeze raspberries in icecube trays and add them instead of plain ice cubes….
TGIF – Violet Gin and lemonade
This week – Violet Gin and an icy cold lemonade are one of my personal favs…with or without ice cubes and sugar rim. I also often drink it in a tall glass. If you prefer something less sweet, you could use tonic or soda water instead of lemonade. You can also mix in some lavender…
TGIF – Raspberry Gin and lemonade
A real twist on the good old-fashioned gin and tonic or gin gimlet. You can mix Raspberry gin with tonic, soda or lemonade, depending on your taste. I prefer lemonade myself. Add a dash of lime juice, and enjoy a warm Summer or Autumn evening. I froze some raspberries in ice cubes and added them…
The evolution of styling product photos — Photofocus
Styling product photography photos can seem like a daunting task. But with some basic knowledge and a few simple tips, you can create stunning images that showcase the products in the best possible light. 22 more words The evolution of styling product photos — Photofocus
Welcome to 2023
A new year, all shiny and bright and full of promise, or at least it should be. I wonder what is in store for us this year? I hope you all had a lovely time over the holidays and spent time with family and friends? Spent time relaxing and soaking up the sunshine, or sitting…
52-week photographic challenge
I know we’ve been doing weekly or monthly challenges in my private Facebook Group for ages, but I thought in 2023 we might kick it up a little. I am going to open it up to a few other photography groups. I hear people saying all the time that they have lost their MOJO, they…
Smart goals for 2023
Do you have any photographic goals for 2023? Goals are an admirable and desirable thing to do, but it needs to be backed up, it needs to be achievable. There are a few acronyms around to help sort out where to start; SMART – Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Time. There are other acronyms such as…
Spark – Minimalist
After a small break, I’m back and I am planning on keeping things simple, so let’s try for something a little minimalist? Minimalism is the complete opposite of Modernism or Abstracts. It is deceptively difficult to get right. Remember composition, light and shadow, and subject. Challenge – Keep it simple Grab some household items, a…
Spark – taking a break
Just taking a short break from the Spark Challenge for a little bit…I will be back in a few weeks. ~ Julz
Spark – Something a little Spooky
It’s Halloween week, so it’s time to get a little spooky if you dare. Perhaps if you want to give this one a miss, that’s OK too. But it doesn’t have to be Halloween to have a little fun with this one. Below is our setup, I was shooting with a friend. It was a…
Spark – get out and enjoy life
Short and simple this week. Grab your camera and a friend or two (even a furry friend), go for a walk and capture the seasons as they change. The fresh air and a little exercise is good for us (so they tell me lol). Enjoy nature at its best. It doesn’t matter where you live,…
Spark – Dark & Moody
We have not really done anything dark and moody for awhile, so let’s have a play around with that this week? Have you tried before? Perhaps it’s a favourite for you as it is for me. Or perhaps, you find it a little challenging to get right? Challenge -Dark & Moody Set your scene up…
Still life, room to breathe 