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Reflection Competition Winners
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Working to a Brief 17: Members’ Gallery
Thanks to all who submitted to our Handbag Brief!…
Working to a Brief 18: Guinness
Get stuck in to our latest brief!…
Member Spotlight: Martina Tomis
Having spent years working in corporate environments in London, the birth of Martina’s first child motivated her to follow her…
8 Photography Classes You Need to Watch
Here they are: the best of the best, the cream of the crop – our most popular photography classes. Have…
Product Photography with Speedlights
They’re not perfect, but speedlights (AKA off-camera flash units) can be extremely useful when you’re shooting products.…
Photography vs CGI: Test Your Image Perception Skills!
Welcome to our Photography vs CGI quiz! Are you a keen observer? This quiz is designed for photographers and 3D…
Pink Competition Winners
We would love to thank you all for taking Part in our ‘Pink’ theme photography competition, we received some really…
Choosing the Perfect Lens for Portrait Photography. Understanding Focal Lengths by Karl Taylor
Ever wondered why your portraits look distorted with a wide-angle lens? Discover the secrets of focal lengths and how they…
5 Pro-Tips That Will Take Your Product Photos to The Next Level
Unlock the secrets to stunning product photography with expert tips from Karl Taylor at VisualEducation.com. Discover how to enhance your…
Mastering Light and Shadow for better portrait photography
Learn professional portrait techniques for transforming emotions through Lighting Mastery…
Member Spotlight – Kim
‘If you enjoy what you do, you don’t work a day in your life’…
Member Spotlight – Sahil
‘…if I look at my old photos from 2019/20… I can’t believe those were mine.’…
Add Glow to Your Bottle Product Photos
Discover the secrets behind creating a stunning perfume bottle photo. Learn how to determine the perfect cutout shape and achieve…
One Light Product Photography
Learn how to achieve professional lipstick photography using just one light. Discover techniques to handle shiny surfaces, control backgrounds, and…
Lens diffraction
Defeating Diffraction: Steps to Preserve Image Quality in Your Photography!…
Working to a Brief 17: Handbag
Get stuck in to our latest Working to a Brief challenge!…
‘Splash’ Competition
We would love to thank you all for taking Part in our ‘Splash’ theme photography competition, we received some really…
Natural Light Photography: How to Take Great Photos, Naturally
Explore the essential tips and techniques for mastering natural light photography.…
Landscape Photography: How to Capture the Beauty of Nature
From equipment and composition to lighting and storytelling, these landscape photography tips will help you up your game.…
Ring Flash Photography
It was popular in the ’80s and ’90s for fashion and macro photography, as well as in forensic photography. The…
Snoot Lighting for Photography
Shine a spotlight on the Snoot lighting modifier. A modest yet mighty tool in the world of studio photography. Be…
Fine Art Photography: What It Is and How to Master It
Learn to express your creativity and emotions through images that are both visually appealing and thought-provoking.…
Honeycomb Grids – Like a Secret Weapon for Pro Photographers
Free Studio Lighting Tutorial exploring honeycomb grids – a versatile yet often misunderstood photography lighting accessory.…
Replicate ‘Satellite Staro’ Lighting in Your Photography
Uncover the secrets of professional studio photography with our guide on replicating the captivating lighting effects of the Satellite Staro…
Working to a Brief 15: Members’ Gallery
Thanks to everyone who submitted an image for our Toothbrush brief!…
Working to a Brief 16: Tomatoes
We’re tasking you with producing a fresh healthy and enticing image of tomato produce…
‘Vintage’ Competition Winners
Congratulations to our winners of our ‘Vintage’ theme photography competition and a big thank you to all of those who…
Hasselblad X2D NEW Face Detection AF Tested!
I’m Karl Taylor, founder of Visual Education, and thrilled to be asked to be the first person to test and…
The Year in Review: 2023 at Visual Education
Let’s take a look back at another action-packed year at Visual Education – and look forward to ’24!…
Histograms: How to Use Them to Improve Your Photography
A histogram is an essential tool for any photographer who wants to create well-exposed and balanced images. But what are…
Colour Theory: Using the Power of Colour to Improve Your Photography
Understanding colour theory can help you create compelling and eye-catching compositions that stand out and grab the viewer’s attention.…
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