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One Light Product Photography

Lens diffraction

Working to a Brief 17: Handbag

‘Splash’ Competition

Natural Light Photography: How to Take Great Photos, Naturally

Landscape Photography: How to Capture the Beauty of Nature

Ring Flash Photography

Snoot Lighting for Photography

Fine Art Photography: What It Is and How to Master It

Honeycomb Grids – Like a Secret Weapon for Pro Photographers

Replicate ‘Satellite Staro’ Lighting in Your Photography

Working to a Brief 15: Members’ Gallery

Working to a Brief 16: Tomatoes

‘Vintage’ Competition Winners

Hasselblad X2D NEW Face Detection AF Tested!

The Year in Review: 2023 at Visual Education

Histograms: How to Use Them to Improve Your Photography

Colour Theory: Using the Power of Colour to Improve Your Photography

Deep Focus 110 Umbrella | Studio Lighting Essentials

Candid Photography: Tips for Capturing Authentic Moments

Patterns Photography: Harness the Power of Patterns

Portrait Photography: Tips and Techniques for Capturing Stunning Portraits

Textures Photography: Adding Depth and Dimension

Contrast Photography: Enhancing Your Images with Light and Dark Difference

‘Explore’ Competition Winners

Balance in Photography: How to Create Harmonious Compositions

Symmetry in Photography: The Beauty of Balance

Framing Your Subject: Techniques and Tips for Effective Composition in Photography

Macro Photography: Techniques, Tips and the Magic of Macro Lenses

Leading Lines: Simple, Effective Photography Composition

Focus Modes: Mastering Your Camera’s Autofocus System

Working to a Brief 15: Toothbrush

Working to a Brief 14: Members’ Gallery

Rule of Thirds: A Classic Photography Composition Technique

White Balance in Photography: A Simple Guide

Beauty Dish Photography | Studio Lighting Essentials

Exposure Modes in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide

Depth of Field: Playing with Focus in Photography

Focal Length in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide

Handy Photography Lighting Hacks: Different Modifiers, Similar Effects

Shutter Speed Explained: A Guide for Photographers

Aperture: A Beginner’s Guide to Better Photography

ISO in Photography: Understanding the Basics for Better Images

Exposure Triangle: A Photography Beginner’s Guide

Silver Umbrella | Studio Lighting Essentials

Member Spotlight: Masa Usuki

Working With Photographers: Tips for Makeup Artists

Choose the Right Lens: Medium Format vs Full Frame – Focal Length Comparison 

How to Work With Makeup Artists: A Guide for Photographers

10 Creative Ideas for Food Photography Shoots

30 x 120 Stripbox | Studio Lighting Essentials

Working to a Brief 14: White Wine

Deep Umbrella 160 | Studio Lighting Essentials

Working to a Brief 13: Members’ Gallery

Octabox 75 | Studio Lighting Essentials

Member Spotlight: Michele Cozzolino

‘Beauty’ Competition Winners

EIZO ColorEdge CG2700X Monitor Review: The Best Monitor I’ve Ever Used?

Working to a Brief 12: Members’ Gallery

Working to a Brief 13: Floating Glasses

AI and Photography: Tools, Trends and Tips

White Shoot-Through Umbrella | Studio Lighting Essentials

Octabox 150 | Studio Lighting Essentials

‘Shadows’ Competition Winners

Bare-Bulb Flash Photography | What ALL Photographers Need to Know

Member Spotlight: Nicola Redfern

Working to a Brief 11: Members’ Gallery

Working to a Brief 12: Beer Bottle

Macro Probe Lens Comparison: AstrHori 28mm vs Laowa 24mm

The Year in Review: 2022 at Visual Education

Member Spotlight: Pete Harper

Get Certified With LEVELS

The Commercial Photography Market Is Growing. Make Sure You Keep Up!

‘Together’ Competition Results

Karl Taylor Light Cone

Working to a Brief 11: Cosmetic Swatches

Hasselblad X2D Review

Working to a Brief 10: Members’ Gallery

Member Spotlight: Andrei Duman

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Karl Features in This WIRED Article on Lighting Like a Pro

‘Green’ Competition Winners

BenQ SW321C Monitor Review

iFootage Anglerfish LED Lights Review

Member Spotlight: Sam Jamison

Working to a Brief 9: Members’ Gallery

Working to a Brief 10: The Dewdrop Flower

CGI Success: Members Mastering Blender

5 Reasons Why Photographers Need to Learn Filmmaking and Videography

Member Spotlight: Aidan Hughes

Why Product Photographers Need CGI and CGI Artists Need Lighting

Member Spotlight: Faten Smith

Working to a Brief 9: The Cutting Saw

Working to a Brief 8: Members’ Gallery

‘Two’ Competition Winners

Member Spotlight: Andrew Ford

Introducing Blender: Free CGI Software for Photographers

Visual Education Wins Best Training Provider in 2021 Photography News Awards

Splash and Smash: Welcome to the Mad Hatter’s NFT Party

Working to a Brief 7: Members’ Gallery

From Photography to CGI: An Interview With Ethan Davis

Wonderful Whisky Shot With Just 3 Lights

Working to a Brief 8: Honey Jar Composite

Lights, Camera, Reflection! How Understanding Angles Will Improve Your Photography

‘Blue’ Competition Winners

Throwing Jelly at Our Obsession With Beauty

A Year in Review: 2021 at KTE

NFTs: A Guide for Photographers

Juxtaposition in Photography: Definition, Tips and Examples

Choose the Best Lighting Modifier for Your Photography

Working to a Brief 6: Members’ Gallery

Working to a Brief 7: Milk-Splash Photography

8 Photography Classes You Need to Watch

How I Shot My Famous Paint Explosion Photo

‘Patterns’ Photography Competition Winners

Crop Sensor vs Full Frame: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?

Boudoir Photography: Tips, Ideas and Techniques

Product Photography with Speedlights

The Power of Shadows in Portrait Photography

Architectural Photography: Tips from a Pro

How I Captured These Amazing Paint Splash Images

Working to a Brief 6: Flat-Lay Pie Ingredients

How to Make a Fashion Photography Portfolio on a Budget

‘Yellow’ Competition Winners

How to Set Up Your Home Photography Studio

Hasselblad Interview 2021

20 Best Female Poses for Portrait Photography

Working to a Brief 5: Coca-Cola Product Shoot

6 Cosmetic Product Photography Ideas

Behind the Scenes: Three Days of Fashion Shoots

Enlarging Images Using Photoshop Super Resolution

March 2021 ‘Three’ Photography Competition Results

Speedlights vs Studio Flash for Small Product Photography

The Best Lens for Every Type of Photography

Product lighting techniques using minimal equipment

The best budget modifier for portraiture

Essential Tips for Shooting Cosmetics and Makeup Product Photography

Flash duration explained

Making a photography portfolio that stands out

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