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What is Visual Education? Q&A with Karl Taylor
Where did Karl Taylor Education go? It’s still here! It just has a new identity: Visual Education.…
Bare-Bulb Flash Photography | What ALL Photographers Need to Know
Ready to learn about studio lighting? In this video, I introduce you to bare bulbs, standard reflectors, and other essential…
Member Spotlight: Nicola Redfern
Nicola first discovered the joys of photography in her teens. Today, she’s a proven professional, impressing clients across Australia and…
Working to a Brief 11: Members’ Gallery
Check out all the images we received for our Cosmetic Swatches brief.…
Working to a Brief 12: Beer Bottle
For our latest Working to a Brief assignment, you’re tasked with creating a bottle shot that’s good enough to drink.…
Macro Probe Lens Comparison: AstrHori 28mm vs Laowa 24mm
Macro probe lenses help you capture amazing close-ups. How does the new AstrHori model stack up?…
The Year in Review: 2022 at Visual Education
It was another amazing year here at VE. Let’s take a look back at what made ’22 💯.…
Member Spotlight: Pete Harper
Pete used to dream of rock stardom. Today, he’s expressing himself with his camera – with chart-topping results.…
Get Certified With LEVELS
Test your knowledge, deepen your learning – and earn certificates and diplomas in the process!…
The Commercial Photography Market Is Growing. Make Sure You Keep Up!
The commercial photography market is set to grow substantially over the next decade. What does that mean for you?…
‘Together’ Competition Results
Check out the wonderful winners of our latest competition.…
Karl Taylor Light Cone
The Light Cone enables anyone to snap professional looking product photos. No skills or expensive kit needed. Perfect for eCommerce…
Working to a Brief 11: Cosmetic Swatches
For our eleventh ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment, Karl would like you to produce an eye-catching image of cosmetic swatches…
Hasselblad X2D Review
Karl compares the new Hasselblad X2D camera to his H6, with amazing (and surprising) results.…
Working to a Brief 10: Members’ Gallery
Check out all the images we received in response to Working to a Brief 10: The Dewdrop Flower.…
Member Spotlight: Andrei Duman
Travelling the world as a teenage tennis prodigy, Andrei Duman developed an enthusiasm for photography that has stayed with him…
Member Spotlight: Stephane Thomas
Though he enjoyed photography growing up, other interests took Stephane away from it for many years. But a trip to…
Karl Features in This WIRED Article on Lighting Like a Pro
WIRED recently asked Karl for his thoughts on the importance of lighting in photography and filmmaking.…
‘Green’ Competition Winners
Who won the big prizes in our latest members’ photography contest? Find out here.…
BenQ SW321C Monitor Review
How does the BenQ SW321C monitor stack up against the legendary EIZO CG318? Here’s my honest, no-holds-barred review.…
iFootage Anglerfish LED Lights Review
How do the new iFootage Anglerfish LED lights stack up against their broncolor and Aputure rivals?…
Member Spotlight: Sam Jamison
For many years, photography was just a hobby for Sam Jamison. Today, he’s a professional product photographer with a roster…
Working to a Brief 9: Members’ Gallery
Here are all the images we received in response to Working to a Brief 9: The Cutting Saw.…
Working to a Brief 10: The Dewdrop Flower
For our tenth ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment, Karl would like you to produce two shots of dew-jewelled grass. Find…
CGI Success: Members Mastering Blender
Check out these four Visual Education subscribers. They’re trying CGI for the first time – and achieving some pretty incredible…
5 Reasons Why Photographers Need to Learn Filmmaking and Videography
Do you consider photography and filmmaking to be unrelated? Are you a photographer who regards the rise of video as…
Member Spotlight: Aidan Hughes
Aidan has always enjoyed the creative arts, but it was only a couple of years ago that he began to…
Why Product Photographers Need CGI and CGI Artists Need Lighting
Is product photography doomed? Will 3D CGI wipe it off the face of the earth? Never one to shy away…
Member Spotlight: Faten Smith
For years, Faten Smith assumed that studio-flash photography was strictly for professionals only. But since joining Visual Education, Faten’s confidence…
Working to a Brief 9: The Cutting Saw
For our ninth ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment, Karl would like you to produce a shot of a saw cutting…
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