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Inspiration, photography tips, latest news, and information from Karl Taylor Education.
Introducing Blender: Free CGI Software for Photographers
Get to know Blender, the free software of choice for photographers ready to try CGI.…
KTE Wins Best Training Provider in 2021 Photography News Awards
This is the third year in a row that we’ve received this prestigious prize.…
Splash and Smash: Welcome to the Mad Hatter’s NFT Party
I decided to throw everything I had – including all of my splash photography skills, plus dozens of china teapots…
Members’ Gallery: Milk-Splash Photography (WTB 7)
Our seventh Working to a Brief assignment inspired some magnificent milk-splash shots. Thank you ‘dairy’ much to all who submitted!…
From Photography to CGI: An Interview With Ethan Davis
Meet Ethan Davis, guest instructor for our 3D CGI classes.…
Wonderful Whisky Shot With Just 3 Lights
Want to shoot bottles like a pro?…
Honey Jar Composite Photography Brief (WTB 8)
For our eighth ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment, Karl would like you to produce a composite honey-jar shot.…
Lights, Camera, Reflection! How Understanding Angles Will Improve Your Photography
If you’ve ever struggled to position a light correctly, or found your shots ruined by glaring reflections, you need to…
‘Blue’ Competition Winners
Find out who won an amazing Broncolor Siros Lighting Kit in our latest members’ photography contest.…
Throwing Jelly at Our Obsession With Beauty
We all love to see a beautiful model get slapped in the face with jelly. But why? And why did…
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.…
NFTs: A Guide for Photographers
What is an NFT? What does the sudden popularity of this new technology mean for photography and photographers? Let’s find…
Juxtaposition in Photography: Definition, Tips and Examples
Juxtaposition. It sounds clever – and complicated. But what is it? And how can you use juxtaposition to make memorable…
Choose the Best Lighting Modifier for Your Photography
Which modifier best suits your photography needs? How can you compare them quickly and easily without spending a fortune? Simple:…
Members’ Gallery: Flat-Lay Pie Ingredients
We received an amazing response to our sixth ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment. Thanks to everyone who sent in their…
Milk-Splash Photography Brief
For our seventh ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment, Karl wants you to produce a milk-splash image.…
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…
How I Shot My Famous Paint Explosion Photo
I’ve taken plenty of photos in my time, but very few have inspired as much excitement and curiosity as this…
‘Patterns’ Photography Competition Winners
Announcing the ‘Patterns’ winners, plus three honourable mentions. Once again, we were blown away by the high standard of entries.…
Full-Frame vs Crop Sensor: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?
When you’re deciding which digital camera to buy, you have a choice to make: full-frame or crop sensor? But what’s…
Boudoir Photography: Tips, Tricks and Techniques
Let’s take a closer look at boudoir photography – exactly what it is (and is not), and how to get…
Product Photography with Speedlights
They’re not perfect, but speedlights (AKA off-camera flash units) can be extremely useful when you’re shooting products.…
The Power of Shadows in Portrait Photography
Like all pro photographers, I’m obsessed with light. But I also love to harness the power of darkness and shadow…
Architectural Photography: Tips from a Pro
If you’re interested in becoming an architectural or interiors photographer, or you want to take your architectural photography business to…
How I Captured These Amazing Paint Splash Images
I photographed these vivid paint splash images for the launch campaign of the Hasselblad H6D, using bright orange paint to…
Flat-Lay Pie Ingredients brief
For our sixth ‘Working to a Brief’ assignment, Karl is tasking you with creating a food-and-lifestyle flat-lay shot of fruit-pie…
How to Tell Stories With Your Photographs
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How I Shot This Levitating Model on Location
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iPhone vs $30K Hasselblad: Why Lighting is the Key
Good news! You don’t have to spend a fortune on camera kit. I shoot a beautiful motorcycle with my Hassleblad,…
How to Make a Fashion Photography Portfolio on a Budget
Two professional fashion photographers share their stories of getting started in the industry, and offer advice to anyone keen to…
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