10 Creative Ideas for Food Photography Shoots
In this blog, we’ll explore ten creative ideas for food photography shoots that will make your dishes pop and captivate your audience.
51 of My Favourite Photographers That Will Inspire You
As photographers, we get inspiration for our photography from all around us. Music, art, experiences… even work by other photographers. There are many great photographers out there and I’m sure I’ve missed several, but here are some of my favourite photographers whose work might inspire you too.
Speedlights vs Studio Flash for Small Product Photography
Recently I did a live show where I photographed a pair of earphones. The main purpose of the show was to demonstrate how to photograph earphones based on our fourth photography brief assignment, but there was another lesson I wanted members to take from the shoot: that it’s not about the brand or type of lights you use, but more about your knowledge and understanding of light.
6 Cosmetic Product Photography Ideas
I’ve put together a list of six ideas that you can try next time you’re shooting product photographs. The best part? Most of these ideas don’t require much space and only need some basic equipment. They’re also a great way to practise and refine some important product photography skills while getting creative.
20 Best Female Poses for Portrait Photography
Posing is something that can look incredibly simple, but it isn’t always as easy as it looks, so having some poses in mind before you start shooting can really help ensure a smooth shoot. Here are 20 ideas for female poses to give you some inspiration for your next portrait photoshoot.
How to Make a Fashion Photography Portfolio on a Budget
Two professional fashion photographers share their stories of getting started in the industry, and offer advice to anyone keen to follow in their footsteps.
Throwing Jelly at Our Obsession With Beauty
We all love to see a beautiful model get slapped in the face with jelly. But why? And why did I decide to do an epic photoshoot to prove it?
Studio Lighting Setups Using 2 Lights
There’s a lot you can do with just two studio lights — trust me, I’ve shot everything from bottle product photography to fashion photography using just two lights. I’ve put together two different examples of two-light setups for portrait photography, product photography, and fashion photography and I’m also going to explain how you could use similar setups to these for your own photography.
How Photoshop Could Be Making You a Less Creative Photographer
Learn how to create breathtaking photos without relying on extensive post-production. Explore the power of problem-solving techniques and discover the secrets behind professional in-camera photography.
Case Study: Speedlight Product Photography
Shooting professional product photography using speedlites isn’t necessarily the easiest way to go about it but it can be done, as I showed in a recent Youtube video where I photographed a clear glass bottle using just three speedlites.
Case Study: Natural Light Product Photography
When you apply the knowledge of light, you can achieve professional photography results with little to no equipment. In this article I explain how I managed to create a close replica of a previous wine bottle studio shot using nothing more than natural light from a window, some diffusion material, a reflector, and two iPhones.
10 Photography Ideas You Can Do With 1 Light
You don’t always need a lot of equipment to get creative when it comes to photography. Even if you’re stuck at home (as many of us are at the moment), there are plenty of things you can do to test your skills and develop your creativity using just one light. I’ve put together a list of 10 of our most popular photography classes that you can try yourself at home.
10 Creative Photoshoots to Do at Home
If you’re stuck indoors, there are plenty of ways you can practice photography at home and get creative with just your camera. From natural light portrait photography to simple food photography at home or one light product shoots, here’s a list of 10 creative photoshoot ideas you can try at home.
4 Pieces of Advice from Professional Photographer Rachell Smith
We caught up with portrait and fashion photographer Rachell Smith to find out more about her career, how it all started and what advice she has for aspiring photographers.
How to Photograph Flying Food Images
Levitating burgers, suspended salads and exploding tea — the craze of flying food images is taking over the food photography market. But how are these exciting images created? As with most studio shoots, these images can be divided into four distinct stages: pre-visualisation, preparation, lighting and shooting. Each of these stages is crucial if you’re to get the best result possible.
Jonathan Knowles’s Most Iconic Work
When leading advertising and still life photographer Jonathan Knowles shot the O2 bubbles, he never imaged the series of 10 images would become quite as iconic as they have. Ahead of his live talk show, we asked Jonathan to tell us a little bit more about this famous series and some of his other work.
Photographic Backdrops and How to Make Your Own
Photography backgrounds are a key part of any image — they can make or break your photo. Choosing the best backdrop material is crucial, but knowing which one to use can be tricky. To help you make the most of your image, I’ve outlined some key points to think about when selecting a background and included two DIY photography backgrounds that you can easily make.
Become a Fashion Photographer: Top Tips and Creative Ideas
Fashion photos are a popular genre of photography, but for those starting out it can seem daunting — where do you source outfits, how do you pose your model, how do you get the best lighting? To help you get started I’ve put together this guide to answer some of the most commonly asked fashion photography questions, including how do you become a fashion photographer and what equipment is best for fashion photos. I’ve also provided top tips, some fashion photography lighting setup examples as well as some set ideas.
Pushing the Boundaries of Photography: Advice from Hasselblad Master Ben Thomas
Since moving to Melbourne, Australia, photographer Ben Thomas has been using his camera as a tool to explore and deconstruct urban spaces, a journey that, most recently, saw him named a 2018 Hasselblad Master. We caught up with Ben ahead of his live talk show to find out more about his work, his style and why it’s important to push boundaries.
Daria Belikova: All in the Name of Beauty
Daria Belikova on Visual Education | See what rising fashion star Daria Belikova had to say about her career, inspiration and unique style ahead of her live interview on Visual Education.
Portrait Photographer Tom Oldham: “It’s a Great Gig”
Tom Oldham started out photographing dance music 26 years ago after he bid farewell to a job in men’s retail. He set out with a simple hope — for “something a great deal less boring than standing in a shop”.
5 Portrait Photography Tips from Tom Oldham
Tom Oldham is an award winning photographer with 26-years of experience and soon he’ll be sitting down with Karl in studio for another exciting live show, where he’ll be discussing the highs, the lows and what it takes to crack it in the industry.
David Lund: From Designer to Photographer
From diamonds to fishing rods, fashion to steel, professional liquids photographer David Lund’s nine-year career has been a rollercoaster journey. A Hasselblad demonstration at Falmouth Art College almost 10 years ago proved to be the turning point for David…
Top Photographers in the Studio With Karl Taylor
View PostDavid Lund – Diamond Shoot
Take a look at some of the work by Visual Education student David Lund for the company “Boehmer et Bassenge”, one of the worlds biggest diamond companies. It was the first time that he had taken on a project that was purely a video commission and during the shoot he filmed over £10 million pounds worth of diamonds!
Food Photography: Discover the Art of Creating Beautiful Food Photography
We caught up with Moscow-based food photographer and stylist Anna Pustynnikova to ask her a few questions about how she got started, her essential pieces of kit, and what advice she has for new photographers.
Alex Wallace Pro Photographer
We caught up with Alex Wallace, a commercial and industrial photographer based in New Zealand, ahead of his appearance on our live show to ask him a few questions about what he carries in a typical kit and how he approaches different subjects and scenes. Here’s what he had to say.