The Best Photography Books of All Time
Over the years I’ve built up quite a collection of photography books and as many of you have asked what my favorites are, I thought I’d put together a list of my favorite inspirational and educational photography books.
Tim Flach and Karl Taylor Photography Workshop: A Visual Journey
Animal and fine art photographer Tim Flach will be joining Karl Taylor for a unique photography workshop. They’ll be exploring the science behind our visual system and revealing how you can take your photography to a whole new level.
Behind the Scenes: Making the Manfrotto ProLight Reloader Air-55 Commercial
When Manfrotto approached me to film a commercial for their new Pro Light Reloader Air-55 camera bag, although I was excited, I knew it would be a big and challenging project.
Ocean Pollution Awareness Campaign
As a keen diver, based on the island of Guernsey, ocean pollution is a subject I feel very strongly about. So when I was approached by a local charity to create eye catching photographs for an awareness campaign, I was eager to help. The Karl Taylor Photography team dedicated a weeks’ worth of time to the project, conceptualising and creating images that were made using thousands of pieces of litter collected from just 2km of the coastline over the past month.
The Science and Challenges of Moon Photography
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings, we take a closer look at the science and challenges of moon photography ahead of our exclusive live talk show with a Hasselblad technical expert.
Photographic Backdrops and How to Make Your Own
Photography backgrounds are a key part of any image — they can make or break your photo. Choosing the best backdrop material is crucial, but knowing which one to use can be tricky. To help you make the most of your image, I’ve outlined some key points to think about when selecting a background and included two DIY photography backgrounds that you can easily make.
Top 5 Photography Tips from Professional Photographers
Since we first launched our live talk shows, we’ve had numerous guests join us in the studio. Each of them have been incredibly generous with their knowledge, so we’ve collated some of the best advice from these pros.
Useful Tools and Software for Photographers
Low cost monthly subscriptions offer the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, update or create a website or organise your work, without putting too much strain on your finances. Here’s a list of useful software for photographers you may find useful, including photo editing software, website hosts, marketing tools, general admin and others.
Visual Education Member Wins Sony World Photography Award
When the World Photography Association announced the 10 category winners for the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition, Visual Education member Jorge Reynal did not expect his name to be placed alongside those of some of the greatest photographers in the world. But that is exactly what happened. Find out what Jorge had to say about his award.
Why Image Quality Is About More Than Just Megapixels
When it comes to image quality, there is a big misconception that if you want better quality, you need more megapixels. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it) it isn’t that straightforward. To better understand image quality, considering the number of megapixels alone isn’t enough. You also need to look at the size and type of sensor, understand how images are formed, how light is focused onto the sensor, the impact of lens choice and quality, and consider the pixel size to get the full picture.
Hasselblad Webinar – Interview With Karl Taylor
Karl will be interviewed by Hasselblad in live webinar on Wednesday 16th September. He will be talking about his career and inspirations and sharing some of his favourite images. The event is free to join and you can sign up on Hasselblad’s website.
The Value of Hiring a Photography Assistant
What many don’t realise is that the benefit of hiring a photographer’s assistant can far outweigh the costs. If you’re serious about improving your work and growing your photography business, hiring an assistant is one of the smartest investments you can make, and I’m going to explain why.
How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro
Bonfire night, the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve — there’s always a few nights a year when we have a chance to photograph these impressive pyrotechnic displays. But photographing fireworks can be somewhat tricky. What shutter speed do you use? Where, and how, do you focus in the dark? And what equipment do you need? I answer all of this below, as well as share my top tips to help you learn how to photograph fireworks like a pro.
Understanding Metering and Which Metering Modes to Use When
Metering refers to the process where the camera evaluates the amount of reflected light in a scene and calculates what it thinks to be the correct exposure. Different camera makes and models have different metering modes, so I’ve explained the most common ones, how they work and when to use them.
A Year in Review: What We Got Up to in 2020
This year certainly didn’t go how we expected it to, but instead of focusing on the negatives, we thought we’d share everything that we’ve been up to here at Karl Taylor Education this year.
51 of My Favourite Photographers That Will Inspire You
As photographers, we get inspiration for our photography from all around us. Music, art, experiences… even work by other photographers. There are many great photographers out there and I’m sure I’ve missed several, but here are some of my favourite photographers whose work might inspire you too.
A Life On Our Planet: What We Can Do to Help
When you think about it, as photographers, many of us rely on the natural beauty of the world through landscapes, nature, wildlife and macro photography. But right now our planet is under attack, it has been and continues to be decimated by us – humans. But what can we do about this
Hasselblad Interview 2021
In a recent live webinar I chatted to Hasselblad about my life, my work as a commercial photographer and educator, and also how my knowledge and that of other top professionals is presented to members of our education platform.
A Year in Review: 2021 at KTE
2021 pitched plenty of curveballs and kept us on our toes. But it was another great year here at KTE. Let’s look back at what went on!
Visual Education Wins Best Training Provider in 2021 Photography News Awards
This is the third year in a row that we’ve received this prestigious prize.
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.