By Tyler Wright
On Sunday 9 October, digital artist and photographer Julie Powell will be making the trip to Ferny Creek to host a creative fine art portrait workshop.
‘Wild at Heart’ will allow intermediate to experienced photographers to channel their talents with model Andrea Gardiner sporting whimsical hair and makeup.
Ms Powell said participants will learn how to work with natural light and speedlights if needed, and how to direct a photo shoot.
“We pride ourselves on working with virtually no budget, so these things are pulled together with stuff at the op shop or $5 bargains from Kmart,” Ms Powell said.
“People get to learn how we pulled it all together… and also learning to work with models; directing, posing, and shooting.”
Based in Narre Warren and working in small workshops of eight to 10 people, Ms Powell likes to work with elaborate themes in her groups.
“We’ve got Day of the Dead coming up, we’re doing a big shoot at The Potterage in Menzies Creek, we’re doing a Marie Antoinette thing there.
“We always do something over the top…[but] generally speaking, we don’t get out of the studio.
“We just thought ‘it’s spring’ – there could be 30, [or] there could be 10 [participants].”
While Ms Powell has chosen not to disclose the exact spot of the workshop due to safety reasons, a creek will run by the location and there will be open areas that offer natural lighting.
“It’s just pure fantasy,” she said.
“[The model’s] hair’s a big rat’s nest and she’s got feathers in it and mushrooms”.
If you’re interested in learning more about Ms Powell’s ‘Wild at Heart’ workshop, or getting involved, head to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creative-portrait-workshop-wild-at-heart-tickets-403319297877
