• In this photography workshop, Karl attempts to bring his vision of a floating cosmetic arrangement to life in a highly complex cosmetics product shoot.  Cosmetics can be complex objects to light — they’re often small and can feature different textures. Taking the time to analyse your product is the first step and in this show you’ll see why this is so important as Karl shows you his process of setting up and lighting cosmetic products.  You’ll see each step as he explains the intricacies of such a product shoot and demonstrates how to overcome challenges such as how to light different surfaces of the products, how to control light spill around the set, how to secure the products in position and which lighting modifiers are the best for this type of product photography. To finish, Karl also shows you how to add dynamic, depth and leading lines by introducing additional elements and props to this product photography setup.

• Photographing a TAG Heuer dive watch, Karl demonstrates another lighting setup and shares some top tips for capturing advertising-style watch shots.  Starting with his shooting angle and lighting setup, Karl explains his setup and the lights he uses to create the final image. With four important areas to light — the watch face, strap, base surface and background — you’ll see what modifiers Karl uses, how he controls the reflections in the shiny metallic surfaces, and how he controls the gradient lighting in the shot.  Finally, Karl experiments with adding water droplets to the shot, explaining the trick he uses to carefully manipulate the drops and control them for the best results.

• In this immersive product photography workshop, Karl Taylor starts from scratch, showing you exactly how to build and light a professional coffee-themed shoot from the ground up.  Watch as Karl meticulously illuminates every element of the scene — from crafting the perfect golden shaft of light over the beans and product, to ensuring the branding and all-important logo stand out with clarity and impact.  Throughout the session, Karl shares his expert insights into compositional focus, explaining how to identify the hero of your image and how every other element should support it — both in lighting and visual storytelling.  Whether you're shooting at home or in a studio, this class gives you practical, creative techniques you can apply to your own product photography.

• We’ll be exploring how to use coloured lighting and subject halos to add depth, atmosphere, and that extra bit of visual spark to your images.  Whether you’re shooting in studio or building your skills from home, this is a great chance to see how small lighting adjustments can create bold, expressive results – all demonstrated live, step by step. This members-requested workshop deconstructs the creation of evocative male portraits that transcend basic headshots. Learn to craft narrative-driven imagery through intentional lighting, styling, and direction.

KARL zone depict power, speed, tough as a nail attitude. With tight spacing and large shape, it will suit perfectly when using size above 72pt.

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