Understand light. Unlock your photography.
In this 9-minute lesson, professional photographer Karl Taylor shows how changing the position of a light transforms a harsh reflection into a controlled gradient - and the principle that tells you where the light needs to be.
Watch the 9-minute lesson One practical idea you can apply across your photography.
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Karl Taylor
Co-Founder & CEO
Karl Taylor is a professional photographer and educator with more than 25 years of commercial experience, known for his precise understanding and control of light. He founded Visual Education to teach the principles behind professional image-making through practical, visual demonstrations that photographers can actually apply.
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Photography Lighting Understand, shape and control light with confidence.
Product Photography Create polished commercial images from simple setups to advanced shoots.
Portrait Photography Develop stronger lighting, posing and creative portrait skills.
Speedlight Photography Get more from compact flash using practical lighting techniques.
Photography Essentials Build a stronger foundation in exposure, cameras and image-making.
Post-Production Take your images further with professional editing and retouching.
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Photography Explore the complete photography training collection. Photography Essentials Exposure, cameras and the fundamentals of photography. Speedlight Photography Creative lighting using compact flash. Photography Lighting Lighting theory, equipment and practical control. Portrait Photography Lighting, posing and creative portrait techniques. Fashion & Beauty Fashion, beauty and professional studio workflows. Food Photography Lighting and styling food for stronger photographs. Product Photography Commercial product photography from simple to advanced. Filmmaking Lighting, shooting and producing moving images. Post-Production Editing, retouching and finishing your photographs. 3D CGI Explore CGI and digital image creation. Art & Illustration Develop broader creative and visual skills. Photography Business Build the commercial side of your photography. Live Workshops Live shoots, discussions, guests and learning sessions.
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