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Live Photography Workshops

Working to a Brief 13: LAUNCH

Thursday 23rd March 2023 – 15:00 GMT / 11:00 EDT

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Thursday 23rd March 2023 – 15:00 GMT / 11:00 EDT

Working to a Brief 13: LAUNCH

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Karl launches Working to a Brief 13, playing the role of art director as he outlines exactly what he’s looking for. This assignment is another amazing opportunity for members to practice delivering work for commercial clients.

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Thursday 6th April 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Imitating the Satellite Staro

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In addition to being extremely hard to find, the Satellite Staro is very expensive. Why? Because this classic beauty modifier is renowned for offering a beautiful filmic quality, as well as for creating a gorgeous, circular catchlight in the eye.

In this LIVE photography lighting workshop, Karl will explore how to recreate the same spectacular effect on a budget.

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Thursday 20th April 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Members’ Image Critique: One-Light Photography

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In this LIVE photography critique, Karl will review members’ one-light images, offering constructive criticism and demonstrating simple post-production tips to improve their impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your work critiqued by a professional! Even if you choose not to submit, you’ll learn a lot by watching how Karl enhances each image.

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Thursday 4th May 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Dramatic Male B&W Portrait

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In this LIVE photography workshop, Karl will demonstrate how to use creative lighting techniques to create a moody and dramatic black-and-white portrait of a male subject.

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Thursday 25th May 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Live Talk Show: Portrait photographer Laura Stevens

Acclaimed portrait photographer Laura Stevens will be joining Karl live in the studio for an informative live talk show. Laura, who is a British photographer based in Paris, has worked for global clients such Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Wired. Her work has featured in multiple galleries internationally and she has won numerous awards over the years. Join Karl and Laura live to ask your questions and learn first-hand from Laura.

www.laurastevens.co.uk/

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Thursday 8th June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Tackling a Commercial Brief

In this latest instalment in our occasional LIVE magazine chat show series, Karl will share his professional advice for tackling a brief provided by a commercial client.

From interpreting what they want to delivering what they need, he’ll cover everything you need to know about this crucial aspect of life as a successful visual artist.

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Wednesday 14th June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Working to a Brief 13: REVIEW

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Karl reviews every entry for Working to a Brief 12, offering constructive criticism and professional advice to help members hone their ability to respond effectively to a commercial-style brief.

Thursday 15th June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Working to a Brief 14: LAUNCH

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Karl launches Working to a Brief 14, playing the role of art director as he outlines exactly what he’s looking for. This assignment is another amazing opportunity for members to practice delivering work for commercial clients.

Thursday 22nd June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Watch Photography With the Light Cone

In this LIVE workshop, Karl will put the Light Cone through its paces, using it to demonstrate a simple method for lighting and photographing a notoriously tricky reflective subject: a watch.

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Thursday 13th July 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Members’ Choice Live Workshop

In this LIVE workshop, Karl will photograph the subject or theme that receives the most votes in our members’ poll. You vote, we deliver!

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Thursday 27th July 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT

Photographing Furniture

In this LIVE workshop, Karl will demonstrate the tools and techniques you need to capture fabulous furniture photos.

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Live Talk Show: Photojournalist Paddy Dowling

Paddy Dowling is a globally renowned humanitarian correspondent and photojournalist who often works in high-risk and hostile environments. His documentary photojournalism for the international press, UN agencies, global foundations and international NGOs highlights the struggle of refugees, displaced persons and children facing barriers to education. In this live show, Karl will chat with Paddy about his illustrious career and incredible work, covering everything from equipment and technical matters to advice for photographing subjects who are experiencing great hardship.

www.paddydowling.co.uk/

*Please note schedules may be subject to change.