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Master Long-Exposure Photography

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Studio Lighting Setups Using 2 Lights

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Lens Filters Explained

How to Use Flash Triggers to Photograph Moving Objects

Why the Rule of Thirds Isn’t the Most Important Composition Rule

Working to a Brief 4: Earphones Product Shoot

Are LED Photography Lights Better Than Traditional Studio Flash Lights?

A Year in Review: What We Got Up to in 2020

December 2020 ‘Interior Spaces’ Competition Winners

Photography Hack: Macro Photography With Extension Tubes

7 Food photography mistakes you should avoid

How Photoshop Could Be Making You a Less Creative Photographer

How to Create a Plain Black Background for Any Type of Photography

Parabolic Softbox vs Octabox: Lighting Comparison

Pro Tips to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Product Photography

How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro

Case Study: Speedlight Product Photography

A Life On Our Planet: What We Can Do to Help

The Value of Hiring a Photography Assistant

September 2020 ‘Balance’ Competition Winners

A Guide to Creating White Backgrounds for Product Photography

Understanding Metering and Which Metering Modes to Use When

Hasselblad Webinar – Interview With Karl Taylor

Product Photography: What It Is and How to Get Started

Working to a Brief 3: Blueberry Muffins

Case Study: Natural Light Product Photography

July 2020 ‘Tasty’ Competition Winners

Why Image Quality Is About More Than Just Megapixels

Mistakes to Avoid When Using Studio Lighting

Working to a Brief 2: Wine Bottle

A Guide to Understanding Studio Lighting

How to Light and Photograph Cars

Visual Education Member Wins Sony World Photography Award

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Working to a Brief 1: Cider Advert

April 2020 ‘Black and White’ Competition Winners

A Professional Guide to Photographing Environmental Portraits

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Useful Tools and Software for Photographers

Why a Lack of Photography Equipment Shouldn’t Be an Excuse

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Common Portrait Photography Mistakes to Avoid

A Detailed Guide to Creative Still Life Photography

Everything You Need to Know About Umbrella Lighting

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December 2019 ‘Architecture’ Competition Winners

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E-Commerce Photography in 5 Simple Steps

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Motorbike Photo Shoot

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September 2019 ‘Technology’ Competition Winners

Jonathan Knowles’s Most Iconic Work

How to Resize Images

4 Ways to Burn and Dodge in Photoshop

Top 10 Accessories for Studio Photography

Photographic Backdrops and How to Make Your Own

Natural Light Food Photography: Tips for Photographing Food at Home

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Photography Pricing: How Much to Charge for Your Photography

Identifying and Overcoming the Challenges of a High-End Product Shoot

June 2019 ‘Beautiful Light’ Competition Winners

Splash Photography: How to Photograph Liquid Splashes

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What Professional Photographer Ben Thomas Has in His Bag

The Science and Challenges of Moon Photography

Camera Lens Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Lens

Which DSLR Camera to Buy: A Guide to Buying the Right Camera for YOU

Composite Photography: Top Tips for Photoshop Compositing

Become a Fashion Photographer: Top Tips and Creative Ideas

Pushing the Boundaries of Photography: Advice from Hasselblad Master Ben Thomas

March 2019 ‘Motion’ Competition Winners

Top Product Photography Tips

3D Modeling for Photographers

Light Meters and Why I Don’t Use Them

December 2018 ‘Red’ Photography Competition Winners

Ocean Pollution Awareness Campaign

How to Focus Stack in Photoshop

Jewellery Photography: Top Tips for How to Photograph Jewellery

Behind the Scenes: Making the Manfrotto ProLight Reloader Air-55 Commercial

October 2018 ‘Macro’ Photography Competition Winners

Tim Flach and Karl Taylor Photography Workshop: A Visual Journey

How to Use Photoshop: Common Retouching Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Viktor Fejes: Life as a Professional Retouch Artist

How to Retouch Like a Professional: The Secret to Efficient Photo Editing

Portrait Photography: How to Take Better Business Portraits

Daria Belikova: All in the Name of Beauty

Macro Photography: Tips for Taking Better Macro Pictures

The Best Photography Books of All Time

Lighting Modifiers: Softboxes

How to Set Up a Small Photography Studio

Lighting Modifiers: The Beauty Dish

Photographing Products with LEDs and Display Screens

Medium Format vs Full-Frame: Testing the Hasselblad H6D-100c and Nikon D850

Portrait Photographer Tom Oldham: “It’s a Great Gig”

5 Portrait Photography Tips from Tom Oldham

Studio Photography: Finding the Right Studio

June 2018 ‘Fast’ Photography Competition Winners

David Lund: From Designer to Photographer

How to Take Better Photos: Simple Tips

Beginner Photography Quick Start Guide

The Magic of Parabolic Lighting

March 2018 ‘Travel and Culture’ Photography Competition Winners

Top Photographers in the Studio With Karl Taylor

December 2017 ‘Moments’ Photography Competition Results

I Gave Away a Canon 5D Mark IV… and More! [Photography Competition]

A Simple 2-Light Portrait Setup

Choosing the Right Lighting System

Phocus 3.0 Can Work for You

Landscape Photography Using a Standard 50mm Lens

Hasselblad H6 Test – Compared with the H5 and Sony A7Rii

Karl Taylor’s Recreation of ‘Dali Atomicus’ on the BBC

David Lund – Diamond Shoot

Making My Squarespace Website More Effective for Potential Customers

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