Getting started in Product photography
Delve into the world of product photographyHow to get started in product photography
The Essential Equipment & Techniques For Mastering Product Photography
Have you ever looked at advertising photography shots in commercials and online and wanted to achieve similar results yourself? Learn how to get started with product photography through this series of introductory classes that cover useful product photography techniques, lighting setups, photography background choices, and more. These classes show what equipment you'll need, efficient workflows and even what to charge for your photography...
Bottle and Beverages Photography
Lighting & styling with finessePhotographing Bottles and Beverages
A Step-By-Step Guide To Photographing Drinks & Beverages
Over the years Karl has photographed for global drinks companies such as Grants Whisky and Heineken, and in this series of classes he will help you master the art of capturing perfect drinks/beverage photography. He shares a number of pro tips for shooting bottle photography that will help you overcome challenges such as lighting and photographing glass, achieving the perfect condensation, and even enhancing colour in liquids such as whisky, wine, or cider.
Sports Kit Product Photography
Professional product photography that will beat the competition & win clients...
Sporting Equipment
Master the techniques for creating advertising-style product shots of sports equipment.
This section covers professional techniques for photographing sports equipment. From creative action shots of tennis rackets to fine art-style equestrian equipment, each of these classes cover the planning, lighting, styling and equipment for different products to help you learn how to confidently create results your clients will love.
Automotive Photography
Professional product photography that will beat the competition & win clients...
Car & Motorcycle Photography
Master photographing cars and motorbikes
This series of automotive photography classes cover everything you need to know about how to create professional car photographs. Photographing both cars and motorbikes, Karl explains everything from lens choice and camera setting to how to minimise reflections in metallic surfaces and useful lighting techniques like gradient lighting and even light painting. Throughout each in-depth class you’ll see the step-by-step shoot and get to learn first-hand as Karl shares various tips that will help you get the very best results when photographing these complex subjects.
How to photograph cars and build your own ceiling rig
Classic car photography on location
Studio Motorcycle Photography
Studio Motorcycle Photography Post-Production
Motorcycle Photography
Car Photography
Car Photography Retouching
Professional Car Photography – Front View
Professional Car Photography – 3/4 Front View
Professional Car Photography – Side view
Professional Car Photography – Side View Post-Production
Professional Car Photography – Top View
Food Photography & Styling
Join top Russian food photographer Anna Pustynnikova & Karl Taylor.
How to get started with food photography and styling
Creating DIY photography backdrops
Editorial Food Photography – Waffles
Editorial Food Photography – Honey Tea
Editorial Food Photography – Making Pasta
Stir Fry Food Shoot Preparation
Stir Fry Food Shoot
Flying Tea Food Shoot
Flying Tea Food Shoot Post Production
Shooting Fresh Fish
Simple food photography setup – Croissant
Food photography with natural light – Charcuterie Board
Food photography with natural light – Pasta
Lifestyle food photography – Chopping vegetables
Still life photography: Cheese food shoot
Post production for still life cheese food photography
Photographing candy using colour theory
Healthy living flat lay food photography – Raw vegetables
Fresh fruit food photography
Ginger & Lime Tea Preparation
Ginger & Lime Tea Shoot
Fine dining food photography – Preparation
Fine dining food photography – Photoshoot
Cup of tea still life food photography
Rustic food photography – Feta cheese
Rustic food photography – Roast beef
Dessert photography – Raspberry dessert preparation
Dessert photography – Raspberry dessert photoshoot
Food Photography, Lighting & Styling
Food Photography with Anna Pustynnikova
Interview With Food Photographer Anna Pustynnikova
Muffins photoshoot (Brief Assignment 3)
How To Photograph Cakes & Tarts
Liquid & Splash Photography
Photographing Liquids & Splashes
Creative Splash Photography That Stands Out
Find out exactly how to capture creative liquid and splash photography in this series of classes. Whether you're looking for some creative splash photography ideas or want to learn about the best techniques for freezing liquids with flash, these classes cover it all. You'll learn about fast flash duration, recommended camera settings, and the best liquids to use for creative results as Karl demonstrates numerous setups. Whether you're photographing products or people, these classes will help you take your creativity to the next level though a combination of knowledge and inspiration.
Paint explosion
Paint explosion review
Sports product shoot with paint splash
Liquid fashion
Model throws paint
Model paint blast
Liquid fashion retouching
Shooting liquid bubbles
Liquid bubbles retouching
Perfect product tank shots
Perfect product tank retouching
Liquid emulsion photography – Abstract paint
Floating Cosmetics Splash Shot
Post-Production Floating Cosmetics Splash Shot
Photographing Liquid Art and Motion
Photographing Creative Water Sculptures
Liquid Photography With David Lund
Interview With Product & Liquid Photographer David Lund
Clinique Style Advertising Shoot: Planning & Lighting (Part 1)
Clinique Style Advertising Shoot: Lighting & Splash Shots (Part 2)
Clinique Style Advertising Shoot: Lighting Final Bottle (Part 3)
Clinique shoot post production 1: Initial Compositing & Basic Cleaning
Clinique shoot post production 2: Cleaning Bottles & Creating Reflections
Clinique shoot post production 3: Adding water splash
Clinique shoot post production 4: Creating a white background & refining water splash
Clinique shoot post production 5: Black logos
Clinique shoot post production 6: Final adjustments
Cosmetics photography
Capture High-End Cosmetics Product PhotographyPhotographing Cosmetics
Lighting & Techniques For Capturing Advertising-Style Cosmetic Product Photography
Whether you're shooting for your own blog or for a professional client, there's always a big demand for cosmetic product photography. But these tiny products can be a challenging subject as they often feature mixed textures and small details. Learn how to shoot high-end product photography images of make-up and cosmetics as Karl shows you how to light small products, what lenses to use for close-up photography, and shares some of the professional cosmetics photography tips and tricks he's used over the years...
Preparation for Perfume Bottle Shoots
Understanding The Basics Of Photographing Perfume Bottles
Perfume Product Shoot Post Production
Creative Advertising Photoshoot For Perfume
One light lipstick product shoot
Cosmetics Product Shoot
How To Create & Photograph Cosmetic Swatches
Focus Stacking Cosmetics Shoot
High-end cosmetic product photography
Retouching for high-end cosmetic product photography
Beauty-style advertising photography
Lips and nails close up
‘How To’ Full Version – Dior Perfume Bottles
Black on black product photography using two lights
Still Life Photography
Master The Art Of Still Life PhotographyPhotographing Still Life Images
Lighting & Techniques For Capturing Creative Still Life Images
Master the art of still life photography with this selection of inspirational and informative classes. This section includes stand-alone classes that cover lighting techniques and tips for still life photography as well as the start-to-finish process of one of Karl's own still life images. Through Karl's clear teaching methods and numerous examples, you'll quickly learn how to compose, style, and light artistic still life images and understand exactly what makes effective imagery. [Read More]
Electronics Photography
Photographing Digital Devices and Equipment
Tips & Techniques For Shooting Electronics & Tech Devices
Illuminating LED buttons, reflective screens, and curved shapes - electronic devices aren't always the easiest to photograph. To get the best results, you need to understand what equipment to use, what angle to shoot from, and how to control your light. Karl covers all of this in a number of different examples as he shows you how to overcome common challenges while shooting electronic products such as headphones, iPads, and even voice recorders.
Product Photography
Lighting & styling with finesseProduct Photography Courses
A collection of our top product photography classes and live shows.
We’ve put together a collection of our top product photography classes, including live shows, that demonstrate essential techniques for achieving advertising-standard product images. From product photography lighting setups to professional photography tips and post production techniques, these classes cover each step of a product shoot so you can feel confident creating your own product shots.
How to Photograph a High-end Handbag
Jewellery Photography – Gemstone Necklace
Controlling mood and emotion in an image
How To Use Continuous LED Lighting For Packshot Photography
Photo Critique – Product Images 2
Photographing Paintings for Reproduction
Jewellery Photography – How To Photograph a Diamond Necklace
How to Focus Stack – Rings example
Jewellery Photography – Rings
Sports Footwear Photoshoot
Packshot Product Photography
Flat Lay Photography
Tilt and Shift For Flat Lay Product Photoshoot
Zenith Watch Product Shoot
Zenith Watch Retouch 1 – Focus Stacking and Compositing
Zenith Watch Retouch 2 – Clean Up and Final Touches
How to photograph cosmetics on a black gloss backdrop
Dior Perfume Bottles Post Production
Luxury Watch Product Photography
How To Photograph Sunglasses
Interview With Product Photographer Barry Makariou
Interview With Fine Art Animal Photographer Tim Flach
Advertising, Product & Still Life
A step by step look at 20 technically challenging advertising shots.
Advertising Product & Still Life - Retouching and Critique
All high-end advertising images undergo a certain level of digital retouching. Often this can be an integral part in whether or not your images succeed. In these chapters Karl takes a look at the final images taken in this course and shows you the retouching needed for these product shots to really perfect them and take them to the next level.
Lighting shades retouching
Luxury watch retouching
Shiny kettle retouching
How to retouch pack shots on a white background
Retouching black on black footwear
Beauty-style photography retouch: Getting started
Beauty-style photography retouch – Colour adjustments
Beauty-style photography retouch – Liquifying, burning and dodging
Beauty retouch 2: Initial clean up
Beauty retouch 2: Adding and removing hair & liquifying
Beauty Retouch 2: Shine removal and lip definition
Beauty Retouch 2: Remove fine hairs, blemishes & liquify
Beauty Retouch 2: Eye enhancements
“I learned a great deal about lighting from Karl Taylor when I first started off. It was his courses that were the key for me. It taught me to understand how to control light to achieve the image you want. Change the way someone feels and they will remember the image.”David Lund, Professional Photographer
See more on our testimonials page, plus watch David Lund's Grant's Whisky photoshoot behind the scenes video