Live Photography Shows
Analysing and Critiquing Your Photography
Enhance your learning. Interact and ask questions.
All Previous Live Shows Are Available to Watch Again
Upcoming Live Photography Shows
Thursday 26th May 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Live Workshop: Photographing Wrapped and Packaged Food
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Thursday 9th June 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Live Workshop: Pros and Cons of Using LED Lighting for Studio Photography
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Wednesday 29th June 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Working to a Brief: Assignment 9 REVIEW
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Thursday 30th June 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Working to a Brief: Assignment 10 LAUNCH
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Tune in to see Karl launch our tenth ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment. He'll provide a visual sketch, mood boards, and detailed description, and will answer questions from members in real time. This task will give members an opportunity to practise the real-world skills of interpreting and executing a photography brief.
Thursday 14th July 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Members' Image Critique: Food Photography
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
For this live show members will have an opportunity to submit their foodphotographs for professional feedback from Karl. Throughout this show, Karl will be offering his opinion and advice for each of the images, highlighting what works, what doesn’t and simple tips to help improve any image.
Thursday 28th July 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Live Workshop: Photographing Furniture
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
When something becomes ‘part of the furniture’, we stop noticing it. So when we’re taking photographs of furniture, how can we make the images stand out? In this live shoot, Karl will be shooting large pieces of furniture, walking you through the practicalities of the process as he confronts them in real time. These will include space considerations, backgrounds, styling, lighting setups and the challenges of capturing various different materials (e.g. wood, metal, glass, or fabric) simultaneously.
Thursday 24th August 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Live Workshop: Drop-Tank Fruit Photoshoot
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Drop-tank photography is popular and effective for advertising because it gives products a fresh, clean feel. In this live show, Karl will attempt to capture an appealing drop-tank image using pieces of fruit. This will be a highly technical shoot involving custom-built ramps for dropping the fruit, tubes to add bubbles to the tank water, and more.
You’ll learn how to create a controlled environment for this type of photography, allowing you to combine different shots to create the perfect final image. Karl will follow this up with a separate post-production live show at a later date.
Thursday 25th August 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Live Workshop: Drop-Tank Fruit | Post-Production
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
In this follow-up show, Karl will take you step-by-step through his post-production work on the drop-tank fruit shots he captured during a previous live shoot. You’ll see the thought process and creativity involved in combining various layers to produce the perfect final image, as well as the precise retouching and editing required to make it look convincing and authentic
Wednesday 7th September 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Working to a Brief: Assignment 10 REVIEW
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Thursday 8th September 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Working to a Brief: Assignment 11 LAUNCH
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Thursday 29th September 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Live Workshop: E-Commerce Clothing Photography
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Thursday 6th October 2022 – 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT
Members' Image Critique: Post-Production
LIVE WITH YOUR Q&A
Date TBC
Live Talk Show: Portrait photographer Laura Stevens
Date TBC
Live Talk Show: Photojournalist Paddy Dowling
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 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
Master Beauty Dish Lighting
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
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)
What’s Coming Up at Karl Taylor Education?
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: 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: 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
Earphones Live Product Shoot (Working to a Brief 4)
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