When I began researching cosmetic swatches, I realised that there wasn't enough material out there on the big web, to guide me through it. I had to experiment and figure out my own way to swatch creation. Hence, I thought this would be a great topic to create a class on. I've already experimented with techniques and  figured out what works the best so you don't have to.

https://visualeducation.com/class/live-members-picture-critique-still-life-photography/

 

In this live show, Karl reviewed still life images submitted by members.

Throughout the critique Karl offered his feedback and advice on the images, highlighting the positives and offering suggestions for improvement. He also demonstrated some quick but effective Photoshop adjustments that can be applied to enhance any image.

This beautiful blue gemstone necklace photography class is the first in a series of jewellery photo shoots.

 

 

This class provides a detailed explanation of the entire process, from selecting and creating backgrounds to testing lights and adding interesting props. Karl also explains a few common mistakes when it comes to jewellery photography and how you can overcome these.

Using just three lights, he combines a graduated ambient light with a few extra light sources to make the gems sparkle. He then experiments by adding small black stones for a more interesting final shot.

https://visualeducation.com/class/sunlit-window-hair-product-shoot/

https://visualeducation.com/class/sunlit-window-hair-product-post-production/

https://visualeducation.com/class/mugler-angel-product-shoot/

 

Discover the precision lighting techniques you need to shoot fragrances like a pro.  Do you want to learn how to capture professional-quality advertising photos of fragrances like this one? In this easy-to-follow class, you’ll discover the tools and techniques involved in producing this stunning Mugler Angel product shot.  You’ll learn how to stage the bottle in a creative, eye-catching way. Next, you’ll begin building your lighting setup. You’ll start with the background, achieving a perfect off-white graduated glow. Next, you’ll move on to lighting the product itself.  The big challenge on a shoot like this is achieving perfect lighting on multiple different textures – chrome lid, glass bottle, and acrylic rods. How can you create gorgeous gradients on the lid while also adding sparkling specular highlights to the different faces of the bottle? Karl breaks it down, step by step.

https://visualeducation.com/class/members-photography-critique-post-production/

In this live workshop, now available to watch as a replay, Karl offers his honest professional opinion on members' post-production work, highlighting what works and what doesn’t and demonstrating simple tips to help improve the images.

Beauty Colors Workshop - Deiler Dias
https://deilerdias.46graus.com/

https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Product-Photography-A-Beginner%E2%80%99s-Guide-to-Lighting/1619403731

Hi! My name is Rose, I am a food and product photographer. My mission as a photographer is to help small business owners and online sellers increase sales and online presence through scroll stopping photos. It took me a lot of practice, a bit of regretful client photoshoots and tons of mistakes before I discovered not just proper lighting for product photography but different ways I can set up my scene to tell different stories. It’s amazing how you can transform your images by being intentional with your light setup and that’s what I am excited to share in this class :) 

https://visualeducation.com/class/image-critique-food/

In this photography critique, recorded LIVE, Karl reviews members’ food images, offering constructive criticism and demonstrating simple post-production tips to improve their impact.

Even if you didn't submit, you’ll learn a lot by watching how Karl enhances each image.

https://visualeducation.com/class/luxury-watch-photography/

 

In this product photography class, Karl demonstrates how to capture a professional-level image of a luxury watch.

Watch as Karl builds up to the final shot, walking you step-by-step through his creative process, from selecting suitable props to lighting the shot, plus the simple post-production required to finish it off. He also shares valuable insights into photographing a product like this, revealing a number of industry secrets that all contribute to the beautiful final image.

 

Are you looking for a quick and easy guide on how to make flat lays for clothes? Or maybe you're into fashion photography? Whether it's for your product, your client’s product or your daily outfit, This class will help you create fabulous flat lay photos of clothes! :)

Hi! My name is Rose, I am a food and product photographer from the Philippines and in this class I will share with you my entire process of making flat lay photos of clothes. It does not matter what digital camera you are using, may it be a DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone you can definitely join this class.

https://www.skillshare.com/classes/DIY-Product-Photography-Style-Shoot-Creative-Stills/29609066

Make your Instagram, Etsy, or portfolio pop with this fun and accessible class from the stars behind popular YouTube photography channel Mango Street!
Join Rachel Gulotta and Daniel Inskeep, aka Mango Street, for an inspiring look behind-the-scenes of the product photos that stop your scroll on Instagram. From concept to creation, you’ll learn exactly how to showcase the items that mean the most to you—from your favorite shoes to your very own artwork—using tools you already have on hand.

Eduard Kraft - Product photography with optical attachments

There are many photographers who know how to set even light and shoot high-quality objects for catalogs. But to meet those who are called a photo artist, even looking at their photographs for advertising, is a rarity.  It is inconvenient to use only constant light in product and advertising photography. Flashes are much more efficient and practical. But in art projects, in creating complex and interesting advertising shots, constant light opens up completely new possibilities! Plus, if photo and video shooting is required, then constant light is simply irreplaceable. There are many subtleties in working with constant light, and even experienced photographers using constant light for the first time make mistakes. In this master class, we will begin the study of constant light and will focus on the use of optical attachments. Nowadays, good constant light fixtures have become more affordable, and optical attachments and gobos have also appeared in many popular photo and video stores. Therefore, now is the time to move on to learning new techniques and creative combinations in photo and video shooting with just such equipment.

https://visualeducation.com/class/fishing-reel-photoshoot/

 

For this class, Karl undertook one of the most challenging shoots of his career — photographing an Abu Garcia fishing reel.

Key to the shot was controlling highlights on the metallic surfaces of the product, lighting key areas of the reel and achieving sufficient depth of field, and you’ll see how Karl tackled each of these, and other challenges, through careful control of light, patience and experimentation.

https://visualeducation.com/class/pros-and-cons-of-led-lighting/

 

Among photographers seeking continuous light sources, LED lights have become a popular choice. But are they really superior to studio flash for all types of photography?  In this live photography workshop, now available as a replay, Karl takes you through the pros and cons of using continuous LED lighting in the studio.  To demonstrate the challenges of working with LEDs, Karl undertakes a product shoot with an eye-catching Converse shoe. Though he achieves a striking final image, the hard work and meticulous adjustments required to do so reveals the limitations of these lights – and enables Karl to make a compelling case for his preferred studio flash alternatives.  As he works on the shot, Karl answers a number of insightful questions from members watching live. He also discusses circumstances in which LEDs might be advantageous – for example, when capturing video and stills simultaneously.

Photigy - Cosmetic Photography Workshop
https://www.photigy.com/
Commercial photographer, co-founder and teacher at Photigy Photography School takes you into Behind the Scenes of a product photography.  This course is for beginners as well as for those who are already familiar with product photography and want to master their skills.

https://www.photigy.com/

 

Getting glossiness just right in product photography can be very frustrating and in this course we are going to show you how to nail it every time even on very complicated surfaces.

https://visualeducation.com/class/e-commerce-clothing-photography/

 

In this live workshop, now available to watch as a replay, Karl demonstrates simple methods for achieving perfect white backgrounds when shooting clothing for e-commerce purposes.  The first setup involves a white T-shirt on a hanger. Karl begins by revealing the kind of mistakes inexperienced photographers commonly make with this kind of setup, before showing you how to avoid them. He also reveals an effective trick got maintaining the shape of the garment on the hanger.  As Karl experiments with different lighting modifiers and props, you’ll learn the best ways to shoot white clothing on a white background.  Next, Karl shoots a patterned suit on a mannequin, revealing the versatility of the lighting setup he has created while making small adjustments to alter the exposure and contrast.  Moving on to a flat-lay arrangement, Karl shows you how to achieve a perfect white background behind the garment. He then lights the product itself and solves various problems as they come up.

https://visualeducation.com/class/white-blocks-fashion-post-production/

 

In this post-production class, Karl walks you through his editing and retouching process as he works on the RAW files he captured in White Blocks Fashion Shoot.  As Karl moves from Phocus to Photoshop, you’ll learn how to use highlight control and layer masks to manage instances of over-exposure.  You’ll also see Karl use the Healing Brush and Clone Stamp tool as he addresses imperfections in the floor, background, blocks, and more.  As he works on the model’s face, hands and legs, Karl demonstrates precise burning and dodging. He shows you how to use a solarized layer, plus how to adjust hue saturation to create a ‘visual aid’ layer.  You’ll cover colouration, unsharp masks, using low and high frequency layers, how to experiment with hue and colour blend modes, plus many other tools and techniques.

https://visualeducation.com/class/white-blocks-fashion-shoot/

 

In this fashion photography class, Karl shows you how to create broad, soft lighting by using the white studio wall as a kind of giant softbox.  You’ll see Karl and the team working hard to position the white blocks perfectly and find the right power setting for the lights directed at the wall. He also explains his choice of modifier for these background lights.  Once the model enters the shot, you’ll watch Karl introduce a new fill light, plus some props, as he seeks the ideal exposure for Suzannah, her outfit and her accessories.  Then it’s time for Suzannah to throw some shapes as she and Karl experiment with a range of dynamic poses, including some involving a wind machine.

https://visualeducation.com/class/drop-tank-fruit-photoshoot/

 

In this live workshop, now available to watch as a replay, watch Karl and the team work with a drop tank to capture numerous shots of a beverage can along with various pieces of fruit.

The plan? To composite these shots together in a follow-up live post-production workshop.

You’ll learn about best practices for drop-tank work, including preparation, props and, most importantly, lighting.

As Karl works, he answers several questions from members, further demystifying key aspects of the process.

The studio gets somewhat soaked – but it’s worth it!