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Live Photography Workshops
Omega Watch Retouch
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Upcoming Live Workshops
Thursday 20th June - 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Omega Watch Retouch
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
You’ve seen us shoot this watch live—now it’s time to watch the magic of retouching unfold.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your retouching skills and gain insider insights into perfecting watch photography!
Monday 29th July - 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Shoe Photography Workshop
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Walk a mile in Karl's shoes as he shares with you his many years of experience preparing for and shooting a footwear brief.
Step by step instructions will reveal the essential tips and tricks for capturing the most important aspects of the product.
You won't want to miss this lesson on precision!
Thursday 22nd August - 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Painting Class with Tim
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Our resident master artist Tim Gaudion shares the intricacies of painting and decorating on set.
From colour to texture and everything in between, Tim takes you through the entire spectrum of considerations required in a professional environment.
We can't wait to see you for this one!
Wednesday 25th September - 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Aprila Acid Gold RS660 Sports Bike Shoot
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Continuing our theme of Motorcycles, tune in to see how Karl approaches these larger scale shoots: utilising a lot of studio space and perfecting the light to bring out the details in the subject's form.
We'll cover the preparations and skills required to shoot such a dynamic object and capture it's many intricacies.
Learn to capture the essence of movement in a single frame in this high octane live show.
Thursday 24th October - 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Send Us Your Pic for Pro Retouch
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Submit your image and watch and learn as our professional post producers show you how to add those finishing touches that push your work from good to great.
Tune in to gain a greater understanding of the finer details and take your images to the next level.
Thursday 21st November - 15:00 GMT / 11:00 EDT
Video Editing Tips and Tricks with Ben Thoume
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Our resident Filmmaker and Videographer Ben Thoume sits down to teach you some of the insider tricks that help him in his workflow every day.
Ben's expertise has been long honed and this live show will serve to fast-track your video production game.
Join him this November to glean some of his talent for yourself!
Thursday 19th December - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
Shiny Chrome Objects Photography Workshop
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
We're back in the studio with Karl as he teaches some tips and tricks to capturing that perfect shine in chrome objects.
He will share the techniques needed to manipulate the brilliance in your subject to create stunning images.
Join us as we reflect on technique, equipment and environment.
Thursday 23rd January 2025 - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
After Effects Graphics with Serena Moseley
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Join professional editor and creative designer Serena Moseley as she dives into After Effects, sharing the tips and tricks that she uses in her video production workflow.
Get to grips with graphics in no time!
Thursday 20th February 2025 - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
Female Beauty Portrait Photography
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Karl demonstrates the techniques and technical knowledge required to shoot female portraiture.
Get comfortable communicating with your model and getting the shot without compromising their comfort.
You'll learn how to manipulate mood, create appropriate lighting environments, and more in this essential course for portrait photographers.
Thursday 20th March 2025 - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
Boost your Business Marketing and Social with Emma Harris
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Learn how to make an impact and be seen on the world stage with our Marketing Guru Emma Harris.
It's hard to cut through the noise in today's technological climate, Emma will guide you through the ways she ensures you don't miss a thing we do!
Be it Reels, Stories, Blogs or Vlogs - Emma shares the skills that got us where we are today.
*Please note schedules may be subject to change.
Live Show Replays
Live Photoshoots
Live Photoshoots Archive
Male Rim-Lit Portraiture
Retro Motorbike Photography
Male Full Length Portraiture
Watch Photography
How To Take Group Photos
Capturing Flames in Photography: Christmas Pudding
Jewellery Photography With the Light Cone
Male Portraiture with DIY Canvas Backdrop
Photographing Furniture: Modern Chair
Making DIY Canvas Backdrops
Creating DIY Backgrounds and Surfaces
Imitating the Satellite Staro
Stroboscopic Flash Techniques
The Power of the Matt-Black Studio Box
Portraits of People Wearing Glasses
Two-Light Portraiture
White Wine Photography
E-Commerce Clothing Photography
Drop-Tank Fruit Beverage | Post-Production
Drop-Tank Fruit Beverage Shoot
Photographing Furniture
Pros and Cons of Using LED Lighting for Studio Photography
Photographing Wrapped and Packaged Food
Creating Simple Shots You Can Sell
Rim Lighting for Product Photography
Precision Lighting: Modifiers and Techniques
Still Life Stones With Coloured Gels
Creative Product Photography with Speedlights
Photographing White Products on a White Background
Rémy Martin XO Cognac | Post-Production
Floating Cosmetics Product Photography
Rémy Martin XO Cognac Product Shoot
Beauty Photography
Styling and Shooting Burger Photography
Technical Tools Tilt-Shift Product Shoot
Creating Artificial Shadows In Photoshop
Creative Portrait Lighting 2.0
Beer Bottle Advertising Shot
Shadowless Lighting for Photographing Products on White
Still Life: Natural Decay | Post-Production
Creative Portrait Lighting 3.0
Still Life: Natural Decay
Photographing a Model In Motion
Creative Portrait Lighting 1.0
Creative Moving Bodies Photoshoot
Floral Fine Art Photography
Photographing Creative Water Sculptures
How to Photograph Cakes and Tarts
Fashion Accessories Flat Lay Photoshoot
How to Create and Photograph Cosmetic Swatches
Sports Car Photography | Post-Production
Sports Car Photography
Polarising Light in Studio Photography
Photoshop Demonstration: Colour Techniques (Part 2)
Photoshop Demonstration: Colour Techniques (Part 1)
Why and How We Retouch Images
Focus-Stacking Cosmetics
Fundamentals of Post-Production
One-Light Challenge Product Photoshoot
Lighting Control (The Egg Challenge)
Motorcycle Photography
Umbrella Lighting
How to Photograph Legs
Softbox Lighting and Theory
High-end Headphones Product Shoot
Creative Portrait Lighting Techniques (Part 2)
A Guide to Lighting Emotion
Photographing Glasses
Creative Portrait Lighting Techniques
Cosmetics Product Shoot
Photographing Clear Liquid Bottles (Gin/Vodka)
Photographing Liquid Art and Motion
Food Photography With Anna Pustynnikova
How to Photograph a High-end Handbag
Retouching With Viktor Fejes
Sports Footwear Photoshoot
Packshot Product Photography
Flat Lay Photography
Mastering the Beauty Dish
How to Photograph Products With LED Lights and Illuminating Screens
Liquid Photography With David Lund
Understanding Parabolic Lighting
Luxury Watch Product Photography
Business Portraiture and Headshots
Whisky Photography
Beauty Retouching in Photoshop
Beauty Lighting Techniques
Sunglasses Photography
Painterly Portraits and Lighting Lessons with Urs Recher
Wine Bottle Photography
Shooting Black and White Portraits
Food Photography, Lighting and Styling
The Emotion of Light
Special Guests
Special Guests Archive
Interview With Commercial Photographer Alex Wallace
Conversations with Jonathan Knowles: Shooting Video as a Stills Photographer
Interview With Portrait and Fashion Photographer Rachell Smith
Conversations With David Lund: The Path to Becoming a Pro
Conversations With Tom Oldham: Portrait Photography
Conversations With Tim Flach: Birds
Conversations With Urs Recher: Photographing People vs Products
Conversations With David Stanbury: Creating an Experience (Wedding Photography)
Conversations With Barry Makariou: Photography Book Review
Interview With Photographer and Digital Artist Erik Johansson
Interview With Product Photographer Jonathan Knowles
Interview With Hasselblad Expert Chris Cooze: Hasselblad on the Moon
Interview With Fine Art Photographer Ben Thomas
Interview With Food Photographer Anna Pustynnikova
Interview With Professional Retoucher Viktor Fejes
Interview With Fashion Photographer Daria Belikova
Interview With Portrait Photographer Tom Oldham
Interview With Product and Liquid Photographer David Lund
Interview With Product Photographer Barry Makariou
Interview With Architectural Photographer Sean Conboy
Interview With Fine Art Animal Photographer Tim Flach
Interview With Photographic Printing Expert John Fitzgerald
Interview With Fashion Stylist Bianca Swan
Interview With Commercial Photographer Urs Recher
Interview With Wedding Photographer David Stanbury
Interview With Nature Photographer Chris Bale
Interview With Commercial Photographer Alex Wallace
The Magazine Chat Show
Visual Education 2023 Wrap-Up
Tackling a Commercial Brief
Analysing and Critiquing Your Photography
Marketing Yourself as a Photographer
The Future of Cameras and Photography
Business Advice for Photographers: Supply and Demand, Pricing and Marketing
Identifying Light in a Photograph (Part 2)
Business Advice for Photographers: Surviving Trying Times
Identifying Light in a Photograph (Part 1)
Developing an Online Photography Portfolio (Part 2)
Developing an Online Photography Portfolio (Part 1)
Karl and Ash Talk Lighting Control
Karl and Ash Talk Developing Your Photography Style
Members' Image Critiques
Get professional feedback and advice by submitting your work to be reviewed by Karl.
Live Photo Critiques
Portrait Photography Critique
Photo/CGI Critique: Cosmetic Products
Photo Critique: One-Light Photography
Photo Critique: Food Photography
Photo Critique: Portraiture
Photo/CGI Critique: Ad-Style Product Images
Photo Critique: Post-Production
Photo Critique: Food Photography
Photo Critique: Fashion and Beauty
Photo Critique: Cosmetics
Photo Critique: Electronic Products
Photo Critique: Beauty, Portrait and Fashion
Photo Critique: Advertising, Products and Still Life
Photo Critique: Animals, Landscapes and Portraits
Photo Critique: Products 1
Photo Critique: Fashion and Beauty 1
Photo Critique: Fashion and Beauty 2
Photo Critique: Products 2
Photo Critique: Landscapes 1
Photo Critique: Landscapes 2
Photo Critique: Retouching Techniques
Photo Critique: Products 3
Photo Critique: Portraits 1
Photo Critique: Landscapes and Cityscapes
Photo Critique: Portraits 2 (Part 1)
Photo Critique: Portraits 2 (Part 2)
Photo Critique: Animals and Macro Images
Photo Critique: Still Life
Photo Critique: Food
Photo Critique: Corporate and Business Headshots
Photo Critique: Bottles and Beverages
Photography Briefs
Live Photography Briefs
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Working to a Brief: Assignment 6 REVIEW
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Working to a Brief: Assignment 5 REVIEW
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EarPods Product Shoot
Working to a Brief: Assignment 4 REVIEW
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Muffins Live Shoot (Working to a Brief 3)
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