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Photography Workshop - Member's Choice Photoshoot
Thursday 20th November 2025 - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
You voted, we listened. In this hands-on session, we’ll tackle a photography challenge chosen by you, our members. Expect practical tips, live problem-solving, and plenty of creative sparks.
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
You voted, we listened. In this hands-on session, we’ll tackle a photography challenge chosen by you, our members. Expect practical tips, live problem-solving, and plenty of creative sparks.
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Upcoming Live Workshops
Thursday 4th December 2025 - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
Photography Critique - Food Photography
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Food photography is an art (and a science). We’ll give honest feedback on your images—composition, lighting, mood—and how to make those dishes truly pop.
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Thursday 11th December 2025 - 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
VE Grand Finale - Winners Announced!
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
The moment we’ve all been waiting for. We reveal the winners of this year’s awards, look back at the highlights, and celebrate the amazing talent in our community.
*Please note schedules may be subject to change.
Live Show Replays
Learn Create Thrive Live
Member Spotlight – Doug Howell
Working to a Brief Review – Shoe
Q&A – Camera & Studio Equipment
Critique – Product Photography
Live Talk Show with Rachell Smith
The Visual Education Photography Awards – Launch
Member Spotlight – Debbie Sears
Interview with Jamie Smart ‘Eagle Eyed Girl’
Lipstick Brief Review & Brief 20 Launch
Portraiture Critique Show 2025
Member Spotlight – Steve Knight
New Live Show & Brief Launch
Boost your Business Marketing and Social with Emma Harris
Live Photoshoots
Watch step-by-step photography demonstrations that cover everything from product shoots to portrait lighting techniques.
Live Photoshoots Archive
Experimental Portrait Photography | Post Production
Artistic Male Portraiture – Member’s Choice Photoshoot
Photography Workshop – Coffee Shoot
Experimental Portrait Photography
Video Editing Tips and Tricks with Ben Thoume
Shiny Chrome Objects Photography Workshop
Pro Retouch on a Member-Submitted Image | Part 1
Pro Retouch on a Member-Submitted Image | Part 2
1 Light Sports Bike Shoot
Omega Watch Retouch – Part 1
Shoe Photography Workshop
Male Rim-Lit Portraiture
Retro Motorbike Photography
Male Full Length Portraiture
Watch Photography
How To Take Group Photos
Painterly Portrait Post-Production
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
Understanding Parabolic Lighting
Luxury Watch Product Photography
Business Portraiture and Headshots
Whisky Photography
Beauty Retouching in Photoshop
Beauty Lighting Techniques
Muffins Live Shoot (Working to a Brief 3)
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
Learn from leading professionals as they join Karl in the studio to share their photographic knowledge and expertise.
Special Guests Archive
Live Talk Show with Rachell Smith
Interview with Jamie Smart ‘Eagle Eyed Girl’
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 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 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
Member Spotlight – Steve Knight
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
Portraiture Critique Show 2025
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
Our 'Working to a Brief' assignments give you the chance to practice real-world commercial photography skills.
Live Photography Briefs
Lipstick Brief Shoot (With Jamie Smart)
Lipstick Brief Review & Brief 20 Launch
New Live Show & Brief Launch
Working to a Brief 18: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 18: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 17: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 17: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 16: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 16: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 15: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 15: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 14 REVIEW
Working to a Brief 14: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 13: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 13: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 12: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 12: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief 11: REVIEW
Working to a Brief 10: REVIEW + 11: LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 10 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 9 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 9 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 8 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 8 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 7 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 7 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 6 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 6 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 5 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 5 LAUNCH
EarPods Product Shoot
Working to a Brief: Assignment 4 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 4 LAUNCH
Muffins Live Shoot (Working to a Brief 3)
Working to a Brief: Assignment 3 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 3 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 2 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 2 LAUNCH
Working to a Brief: Assignment 1 REVIEW
Working to a Brief: Assignment 1 LAUNCH
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Beauty Photography
Food Photography
Product Photography
E-Commerce & Packshot Photography
Cosmetics Photography
Bottle and Beverage Photograph
Jewellery Photography
Automotive Photography
Filmmaking
Post-Production
3D CGI
Art & Illustration
Makeup Artistry
Business & Marketing
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