Photography Equipment
Understanding the gearPhotography Equipment Reviews
- 35 Classes
- 5+ Hours content
- Level: Basic
Cameras, tripods, filters, printers, and more – tested.
This section brings together all of our equipment reviews. These videos are not classes in the usual sense, and many of them are available on our YouTube Channel. We’ve simply collected them here, ad-free, for our members’ convenience.
Wacom Cintiq Review
UV Filter Test
Tripod Heads
Siros Part 4: Speed Test
Siros Part 3: Test 2
Siros Part 2: Test 1
Siros Part 1: Unboxing
Polarizing Filters
ND Graduated Filters
Move Pack vs Profoto B4
Little Stopper Test
Hand Luggage Camera Bag
G-Speed Studio Review
G-Drive and G-Dock Review
Favourite Tripods
Epson P600 Photo Printer
Photography Studio Backdrops: How Colorama Rolls Work
Demonstration: Canon XEED Projector
Canon 7D Slow Motion Demonstration
Canon 5D Mark 2 vs Canon 7D Comparison
Canon 5Dmk2 vs Canon 5Dmk3 Comparison
Choosing Camera Bags and Straps
Essential Studio Photography Equipment: C-stands, Grips and Clamps
EIZO CG318-4K v ASUS ProArt PA32UC Review
Hasselblad H6 vs H5 vs Sony A7Rii Camera Test
Hasselblad X1D Portrait Shoot – Part 3
X1D Hasselblad Camera Photography Review (and Location Fashion shoot!) – Part 2
X1D Hasselblad Camera Photography Review (and portrait shoot!) – Part 1
Manfrotto bags – ProLight Reloader Air-55 and the ProLight Reloader Tough-55 reviewed
First Time Using a Drone with the DJI Mavic 2 Pro – Episode 1
Using ‘QuickShots’ on a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone for first time. – Episode 2
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium and Small Tablets Compared
How to Set Up and Use a Graphics Tablet with Photoshop – Wacom Intuos Pro
Lighting Comparison: Parabolic Softbox vs Regular Broncolor Softbox
Flash Lighting vs Continuous LED Lighting
Photography Gear, Tips & Tricks
- 29 Classes
- 3+ Hours content
- Level: Basic
Collected here ad-free for your convenience, this selection of videos from our YouTube channel provides a range of useful pointers and insights to give your photography a boost.
It covers everything from making a canvas backdrop and cleaning your camera sensor to calibrating your lens and shooting in stormy conditions.
Macro lens vs extension tube comparison shoot
Shooting in a Small Photography Studio: 6 Tips
E-Commerce Photography Tutorial
How to Calibrate Your Lens
How to Photograph the Moon: Equipment, Camera Settings and Tips
I Used 12 Lights for This Commercial Photography Shoot!
Photography in a Small Studio
How to Photograph High-End Products While Working to a Brief
How to Shoot Business Portraits
Studio Photography: Lighting and Set Creation
Product Photography Tutorial: How to Photograph Glasses Using Reverse Tilt-Shift
Using On-Camera Flash
Using Multiple Light Sources
Tripods and Maintenance
Speedlight Accessories
Cleaning Your Camera Sensors
Packing Pelicases
Camera Monopods
Miops Trigger
Mini Home Studio (Part 2)
Mini Home Studio (Part 1)
Making a Canvas Backdrop
Lens Hoods
How to Shoot in Stormy Conditions
How to Hold a Camera
How to Diffuse a Speedlight
Dressing for Cold Weather When Photographing on Location
Affordable Lens-Cleaning Cloths
Landscape Photography With a 50mm Lens
Exploring Photography Equipment
- 22 Classes
- 5+ Hours content
- Level: Basic
In the third curated selection of our YouTube content, Karl and the team touch on a range of topics related to photography equipment.
See how our studio infinity cove was built, watch Karl test macro lenses, explore Squarespace web design, and much, much more.
Adobe Creative Cloud for Photographers
Beauty Lighting Comparison
How to Build an Infinity Cove for Photographers
Full-Frame vs Crop Sensor
Hasselblad H6 Launch Shoot
LEE Filters Factory Tour (Part 1)
LEE Filters Factory Tour (Part 2)
Lens Quality
Macro Test (Part 1)
Macro Test (Part 2)
Pro Lab Printing
Using Softboxes With Speedlights
Squarespace Overview Page
Squarespace Websites
Squarespace Cover Pages
Understanding Medium Format
Specialist Studio Photography Lighting Equipment
Top 10 Photography Questions Answered!
What Camera Lens Should You Buy? Camera Lens Buying Guide
What To Consider When Buying a Camera: DSLR, Mirrorless, Medium Format, Full Frame, Crop Sensor?
Understanding Image Quality: Megapixels, Image Size, Resolution and Image Sites
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Once you’ve watched our ‘Lighting Theory’ course, you’ll have an understanding of the lighting fundamentals applied throughout all of our classes. We’ve specifically designed our videos to act as stand-alone step-by-step classes so that you can dive right in to what most appeals to you.
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Karl Taylor
Karl Taylor has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Commissioned by leading global brands for his precise attention to detail and exquisite control of light, Karl is also known as an instructor who explains complex subjects clearly and effectively. Karl’s unique expertise and commitment to education has led him to work for Hasselblad Camera Company, Broncolor Lighting and Adobe, as well as to appearances on the BBC and elsewhere.
Personalised support
To help you make the most of our courses, we’ve made it easier to get in touch. Whether you have general photography questions or queries relating to specific classes, our knowledgeable team is here to help. In addition to our online support, we also offer personalised learning plans to help you achieve your photography aspirations.