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Live Photography Workshops
Making DIY Canvas Backdrops
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Upcoming Live Workshops

Friday 9th June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Making DIY Canvas Backdrops
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Join Tim for another LIVE masterclass in making your own photography backgrounds. He’ll show you step-by-step how to craft professional-looking canvas backdrops on a budget, helping you to enhance your photographs without breaking the bank.
You’ll cover tools and equipment, materials and how to source them, plus sizing and preparing your canvas. You’ll learn how to achieve a range of awesome textures and effects, and even discover how to store your backdrops so you can use them over and over again. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned creative. You’ll even be able to ask your questions in real time!

Thursday 15th June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Working to a Brief 13: REVIEW and Working to a Brief 14: LAUNCH
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Karl reviews every entry for Working to a Brief 13, offering constructive criticism and professional advice to help members hone their ability to respond effectively to a commercial-style brief.
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.
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Thursday 22nd June 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
CGI: Modelling and Texturing a Product
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Join us for this extremely exciting event: our first ever LIVE CGI workshop!
Corey will be at the helm, guiding you step-by-step through his workflow as he models and textures a 3D model from scratch. Learn in real time, follow along and get your questions answered LIVE.
PLUS don’t miss part two on 20th July!
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Thursday 20th July 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
CGI: Getting the Shot and Adding Animation
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In the part two of Corey’s LIVE CGI workshop, he’ll show you how to light and render your model to create a polished, photorealistic image.
Next, he’ll demonstrate how to add animated elements to create a truly captivating piece of digital art.
Don’t miss this rare chance to learn CGI in real time and get your questions answered.
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Thursday 27th July 2023 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Photographing Furniture
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
In this LIVE workshop, Karl will demonstrate the tools and techniques you need to capture fabulous furniture photos.

Date TBC
Dramatic Male B&W Portrait
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
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.

Date TBC
Tackling a Commercial Brief
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
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.

Date TBC
Watch Photography With the Light Cone
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
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.

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

Date TBC
Live Talk Show: Portrait photographer Laura Stevens
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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.

Date TBC
Live Talk Show: Photojournalist Paddy Dowling
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
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.
*Please note schedules may be subject to change.
Live Show Replays
Live Photoshoots
Live Photoshoots Archive
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 Beauty Portraits
Food Photography, Lighting and Styling
The Emotion of Light
Special Guests
Special Guests Archive
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
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
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
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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