How to do PRO-LEVEL Product Photography WITHOUT Resorting to Post-Production

In this product photography tutorial, I'll be demonstrating how you can capture stunning product photos directly out of camera without resorting to post-production as your first option to fix your final product images.
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Apply this knowledge take-away to your work and save yourself a huge amount of time in the future.
Other techniques covered include:
* Precision lighting control.
* Common misunderstandings of lighting ratios.
* How to visually identify your lighting requirements WITHOUT a light meter.
* The light by light development of the image.
* Using hidden reflectors.
* Using large graduated diffused lights and very precise hard light control.
Enjoy,
Karl
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  • @VisualEducationStudio
    @VisualEducationStudio7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Guys, thanks for all your comments it seems you have really enjoyed this video. Please share it and like as it really will help us to make more in the future. Thank you.

  • @kreygscott

    @kreygscott

    7 жыл бұрын

    Always sharing your videos Karl. I've watched I must admit thousands of other photography videos and yours are by far one of the most informative, entertaining and str8 up no nonsense thus far.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kreygscott

  • @harvipcw3308

    @harvipcw3308

    7 жыл бұрын

    LOVE YOU

  • @benhorder399

    @benhorder399

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! It's not about the kit you use but how and the way you use it! Extremely clever! A really good insight!

  • @jamewon6786

    @jamewon6786

    7 жыл бұрын

    Karl Taylor OMG. U R really really good!This video is so amazing that I never thought that making a product image could be such complicated. U worked it perfectly and showed it specifically.The shooting skill of mine would be much improved by ur inspiration. Besides,I didn't have a favourite photographer before.And now u r the first one I'm looking up to.Thanks for ur tutorial~

  • @carlcortez79
    @carlcortez796 жыл бұрын

    Watching you Karl is a pure pleasure. I'm aspiring product photographer and I truly wished I saw your tutorials before I started my experiments. I wish you much energy and hope to see more. Thank you.

  • @KaidoLP
    @KaidoLP7 жыл бұрын

    The DIY aspect of photography is something I think many are interested in as basicly no one who doesnt do it on a professional level owns the tools you do.

  • @lofihippie

    @lofihippie

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bron makes good lights, but you don't need them for product photography. Power wise they're kind of overkill. You can do the same setup with speedlights and some snoots. All you really need is to DIY some vellum diffusers. Product shots are all about DIY.

  • @WaliFootball

    @WaliFootball

    7 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree. I was looking for a way to do this at home...i wasn't looking to completely rearrange my room with "million" dollar materials...

  • @HeyVirgne
    @HeyVirgne4 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure your collection of stands is worth more than all of my gear combined lol.

  • @waflletoast11

    @waflletoast11

    3 жыл бұрын

    C stands hold their value and are a great investment.

  • @misterdeity
    @misterdeity7 жыл бұрын

    That was such a tremendous act of generosity on your part, Karl. You totally rock, and that final image was gorgeous!!!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @manalipanditnirali9768
    @manalipanditnirali97683 жыл бұрын

    With this expensive equipment none can do photograhy like you man . Skills u have is 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @harj-spp8547
    @harj-spp85477 жыл бұрын

    Another perfect tutorial. The cost effects us all, but I came to watch the process and how nuances of light effects in such a setup and the execution was masterfully done, as expected from a professional. Keep it up Karl.

  • @MrAlito94
    @MrAlito947 жыл бұрын

    I love these step by step tutorials!! Very instructive

  • @yamolky
    @yamolky7 жыл бұрын

    Karl, you never fail to inspire. thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @markmullens2906
    @markmullens29067 жыл бұрын

    I'm really glad to see you making more regular content. A true professional.

  • @EyeoftheAbyss
    @EyeoftheAbyss7 жыл бұрын

    Incredible! I love how you value fine control and do your utmost to get it right in camera while all the while valuing your own eye to drive the image.

  • @hideneyes
    @hideneyes7 жыл бұрын

    Well, everyone is uploading homemade tutorials nw dayz....its really great to see a professional one and it really inspired me....thank you very much Mr. Karl Taylor for such great work👍

  • @workphlo
    @workphlo7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing a useful workphlo

  • @Javier_Hernandez
    @Javier_Hernandez7 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. Did you use thousands of dollars in gear? YES YOU DID. So what! You've worked hard to get where you are and these are the tools that help you get there. You started with a tiny studio and homemade snoots and rigs. After you perfect your craft and get better you acquire the better tools throughout the years. It happens to everyone. The fact that you go so detailed and insightful about what you do and how you do it speaks VOLUMES to your character and your selflessness to teach and educate others. I couldn't thank you enough for what you do !!!! Thank you Javier from Miami, FLorida

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Javier very kind words

  • @karenhoinke8290

    @karenhoinke8290

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree Javier. No one should be making any comment about Karl's equipment. He earned his spot in this business. If you want what Karl has, earn it just like he did. :0)

  • @BSimpson19911
    @BSimpson199117 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Karl! I love your product photo work. I appreciate every level of detail you put into the photos you shoot. Your work has made me rethink my own approach to taking photos. Thanks a million!

  • @LucasPitcher13
    @LucasPitcher137 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal level of precision and commitment. Thanks for sharing, Karl!

  • @BokorRider
    @BokorRider7 жыл бұрын

    that was so simple, no wait, that was so well explained and detailed that you made it look simple! thanks for showing us this cheers

  • @johnxsantos
    @johnxsantos5 жыл бұрын

    BOSS photo set up. 🙌🏽

  • @david_oliver84
    @david_oliver847 жыл бұрын

    Great video karl. Always look forward to the next one

  • @PostColorGear
    @PostColorGear7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Karl. I know some people like to see cheaper options so that they can achieve the results themselves. But I also enjoy seeing what you use. It's nice to see something to aspire to.

  • @dhirajshetty483
    @dhirajshetty4836 жыл бұрын

    Karl this video was by far the best I have watched in a long while ... brilliant tutorials

  • @ReemAssil
    @ReemAssil7 жыл бұрын

    Yes please for the home made tools video!

  • @curlyhead4545
    @curlyhead45457 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Taylor, You have outdone yourself with this tutorial. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to see your work. Your lessons on product photography have inspired me.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your kind words

  • @tonypalliser3761

    @tonypalliser3761

    7 жыл бұрын

    My exact words too Frank

  • @BarbaraBlu
    @BarbaraBlu7 жыл бұрын

    I am completely fascinated by tho use of light. All this is so great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a such interesting way.

  • @JulienGarros
    @JulienGarros7 жыл бұрын

    So good! What an amazing talent to control lights. Congratulation, and i can't wait to watch more tutorials.

  • @jajianshah
    @jajianshah7 жыл бұрын

    I can not thank you enough for sharing your life long experience. Loved loved loved the tutorial :)

  • @Truth_Spoken
    @Truth_Spoken6 жыл бұрын

    It was amazing to see what all went into a shot like that. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.

  • @hellosans
    @hellosans7 жыл бұрын

    Exciting video... you are teaching us step by step how to enhance features through lightnings and not through Photoshop. Every photographer's dream of such a setup. and not only setup... but Karl..your patience is highlighted here through these much setups. Its too good that you produce such quality videos that even beginners can understand and try such setup.

  • @darrenmarsiske4427
    @darrenmarsiske44277 жыл бұрын

    excellent video Karl. Would love to see ideas on home made modifiers.

  • @khokherbaldeep
    @khokherbaldeep5 жыл бұрын

    Your level of precision always amazes me. Thank you for sharing such brilliant tutorials.

  • @Walter-ol6gd
    @Walter-ol6gd7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make this. Great information , your channel is one of my favorite resources

  • @AdamHarpula
    @AdamHarpula7 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing tutorial as always. I really enjoy seeing the professional tools and detailed insight into the method and I find it very inspirational.

  • @coldh4nd
    @coldh4nd5 жыл бұрын

    Something to aspire too. A true master of your art.

  • @papaifelps
    @papaifelps7 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! You are the best. Thanks for sharing, Karl!

  • @dey.photography
    @dey.photography7 жыл бұрын

    Karl is a light sculptor and not just a painter. He carves with precision to breathe in life to dead objects.

  • @garethVanDagger
    @garethVanDagger3 жыл бұрын

    You’re an absolute boss Karl. Loving all your videos. Just discovered you through KZread this week

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much, I hope you enjoy the rest of our content.

  • @JeffDvrx
    @JeffDvrx6 жыл бұрын

    Oh god, so much gear. My eyes are bleeding. Just to be clear: I fully appreciate the amount of work and experience all of this requires, the craftsmanship. I'm just pointing out _all of that amazing gear._

  • @zerlionngo395
    @zerlionngo3953 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Karl. Wish you a healthy and happy year ahead!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @LindaEnfield
    @LindaEnfield7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Karl! Really good seeing your thought process and the attention to every single detail

  • @johnchaney4556
    @johnchaney45567 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this video, Karl. Thank you so much! I'm with others and would very much like to see some videos on homemade types of tools. Thanks again.

  • @bnr32vs
    @bnr32vs7 жыл бұрын

    This has been on of the best product videos I've seen yet. Using the broncolor app with this shoot would be fantastic! Top work Karl.

  • @patrickvaccalluzzo
    @patrickvaccalluzzo6 жыл бұрын

    i really enjoyed this video karl!! Great job

  • @aaronletchford
    @aaronletchford6 жыл бұрын

    Hello Karl thanks very much for your video and the time you spent to show us all what a fantastic shoot like always keep it up

  • @paulhills1967
    @paulhills19677 жыл бұрын

    More product photography please Karl. Really enjoyed this tutorial.

  • @gsrox2007
    @gsrox20077 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding tutorial! By no means should anyone run out and buy everything here without first trying with diy modifiers and cheaper lights. It is the technique that matters and the attention to detail.

  • @05kendalls
    @05kendalls7 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Karl, Loving these vlog episode type videos

  • @musasoyyo
    @musasoyyo7 жыл бұрын

    Great shot, great work. I love what you say "you must do all the work you can in camera, not in photoshop". You are very good at what you do, keep up the great work, and inspiring others to do so.

  • @CostaMesaPhotography
    @CostaMesaPhotography7 жыл бұрын

    It's truly enjoyable, and informative to watch the ultimate studio photographer in action...top shelf...brilliant...and thank you!!

  • @BradleySkaggsNYC
    @BradleySkaggsNYC7 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your approach and desire to get it right in camera. Great vid. Thanks!

  • @kreygscott
    @kreygscott7 жыл бұрын

    Nice stuff as usual Karl. Keep sharing your awesome work.

  • @Distractor_Beam
    @Distractor_Beam7 жыл бұрын

    I've been binge watching photography tutorial videos over the last couple of months, and I can comfortably say I've learned the most out of yours. Keep up the good work. I feel I could probably make a homemade device for the controlled lighting, but I am interested to see what you would come up with.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you please share them and spread the word as it helps us to produce more.

  • @blumbergnicole
    @blumbergnicole6 жыл бұрын

    Not only do you put so much work into making great shots. You put an amazing amount of work into making tutorials. I appreciate you. Thank you!

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nicole.

  • @markhitachi
    @markhitachi7 жыл бұрын

    very interesting Karl! love this demonstration of what all the lights are doing & the break down of it. dam them pico lights are great! amazing control with them! keep them vlogs coming!!!

  • @malyzbojca
    @malyzbojca7 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing! Fingers crossed for more tutorials! :D

  • @lordr9485
    @lordr94854 жыл бұрын

    Best video i have ever seen for product photography 💪🏻👍🏻🙌🏻

  • @scottiewarman
    @scottiewarman6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Karl. Thank you for sharing.

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work !!! No matter how much money you have in gear which is important here is how you do it so we can appreciate the details of a great photographer work. Thank you for sharing this video !!!

  • @josephdrago7777
    @josephdrago77777 жыл бұрын

    Love your product photography and these videos. No apologies necessary for using the necessary equipment for the job.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joseph

  • @adshellwadhawan176
    @adshellwadhawan1767 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for guidance. This is very very useful tutorial for product photographers. Thanks again.

  • @cmbonfim
    @cmbonfim3 жыл бұрын

    That video was awesome! I liked that you showed how much you like to control your lights.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @josuebuggy
    @josuebuggy7 жыл бұрын

    You are incredible you have so much control with the lights you are so specific when you say as you do each photograph is a pleasure to see your videos and learn even more good work

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @KBee795
    @KBee7955 жыл бұрын

    Imagine trying this in the old film days. Oh, so nice to chimp shots on a big monitor to see your lighting effects. What a great studio and gear and camera man.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the sort of stuff that I used to shoot on 5x4 film from 1997-2005 then I went to digital.

  • @IanSchofieldTV
    @IanSchofieldTV7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! I love the amount of detail that you go into!

  • @EmadPhoto1
    @EmadPhoto17 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much karl You really don't know how much inspiration your given me.. I have watched all of your tutorials You are a great photographer.. great teacher I wish that one day I meet you

  • @AlexLopez-iy4by
    @AlexLopez-iy4by4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for great demo. Image looks great!

  • @karlaacostafoto
    @karlaacostafoto7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for opening your studio and showing us your knowledge. You may have a lot of expensive equipment, but light is light and that's what matters, everybody uses the tools they have. The important thing is the lightning set up and the result.

  • @InsaneElmosGaming
    @InsaneElmosGaming7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos helping me perfect my craft and profession one video at a time! Keep it up

  • @anandjaju4963
    @anandjaju49637 жыл бұрын

    Yes please ! would love to see the home made tools video!

  • @smubbieatsyncdvisuals2994
    @smubbieatsyncdvisuals29947 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your tutorials. I'm just starting out and my main focus is macro photography. Thank you for what you do!

  • @JPeezy002
    @JPeezy0027 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work! I'd definitely love to see the homemade tools. I love inventing stuff to modify my own lights so it would be awesome to see some more ideas! Beautiful work Karl, thanks so much!

  • @TheSilencer5700
    @TheSilencer57007 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this really great tutorial! Observing how you introduced the subtle additions of light to shape the final shot was really enjoyable. I'd love to see that tutorial on DIY home-made tools

  • @AndreaTani
    @AndreaTani7 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the most informative and well put video about product photography. Thank you very much for sharing your workflow with us.

  • @londonfoto
    @londonfoto7 жыл бұрын

    Great video Karl, love to see more like this.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    lots more like this and better in our paid courses, especially our advertising and product photography course on our website. Help support us :)

  • @gayanbuddhikaphotography6919
    @gayanbuddhikaphotography69196 жыл бұрын

    Great Mr.Karl.. Thank you very much for this service

  • @ictduga
    @ictduga7 жыл бұрын

    Karl, you're truly an inspiration for me. I love your candid and refreshing commentary on getting the shots you do. Just amazing! I really enjoyed VLOGs #011 & #013 and your dissecting their lighting subtleties. I'd like to encourage you to share with us some of the home-made tools you started with. While I understand your love of Broncolor's equipment, I for one need to master the fundamentals on something a lot less expensive. Please continue these excellent VLOG segments. They've all been interesting and educational, as are all your formal digital training offerings! Warmest regards.

  • @HemanthMukundan
    @HemanthMukundan7 жыл бұрын

    The cheaper setup for the same shoot is highly appreciated... Tanks for making this one...really amazing very informative. 👍

  • @frankcarlsen4921
    @frankcarlsen49217 жыл бұрын

    The attention to detail is outstanding! Ok being the techno nerd that I am I have to point one thing out. The rations are NOT measured as the unit outputs. It is the measured values with a light meter on the object. Still like you say it makes no sense to ask for these since they are close to specular highlights that could not be measured with a normal light meter.

  • @PhotOwner
    @PhotOwner7 жыл бұрын

    I really love your Product Photography Tutorials, they influenced my in my work quite a bit! Well done, Karl! (y) And sure, I'd love to see some DIY-Tutorials from you!

  • @wickeddubz
    @wickeddubz7 жыл бұрын

    Pure goodness and skillful light manipulation! And yes - many people will be happy to hear a couple of stories about how you created custom lighting back in the days. Some backstage photos from the DIY-past would be very nice bonus.

  • @halimn4937
    @halimn49377 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the very detail tutorial, and I love the way you made us understand the point of lighting photography. So I can do it with only some speedlites and some DIY equipments. I appreciate it.

  • @yunchengtang2576
    @yunchengtang25767 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for did that,This video is very helpful to me !

  • @ajvisual
    @ajvisual7 жыл бұрын

    No way on making video for cheap homemade modifiers Karl. You are the king of Broncolor and your work and equipment speaks in volumes. Photographers need to step their equiptment game up.

  • @karenhoinke8290
    @karenhoinke82905 жыл бұрын

    You did an excellent job in conveying your knowledge. Thank you. I greatly appreciate your time.

  • @musaka14
    @musaka147 жыл бұрын

    Please do more videos of this type. They are very informative and beneficial for us. Cheers

  • @skiprope536
    @skiprope5366 жыл бұрын

    The old black plexi glass and black lighting black on black with a back light with a roll of diffusion material. That brings back memories for Hoffritz in 80's that I did. 8x10 Arca Swiss -Balcar Strobes with 20 Pops to get f45 on that damn Sinar lens. Lots of silver and color cards for fill. Black Plexi Back Lit makes anything look good.

  • @pumpum000
    @pumpum0007 жыл бұрын

    Karl, i just wanna thank you for inspiring me to be a products photographer, i've learned a lot from you, thank you for sharing with the world your knowledge and experiences, please keep up the good work, big love from Vietnam

  • @colinmorris2604
    @colinmorris26043 жыл бұрын

    Great video, love the way you showed the build-up of lighting, food for thought thank you..

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @wvuvie
    @wvuvie Жыл бұрын

    Very educational video! Please keep it up!

  • @AmerABUZAID
    @AmerABUZAID7 жыл бұрын

    You are a great Pro. person.. I love to watch you tutorials.. Thanks

  • @benfreig3932
    @benfreig39326 жыл бұрын

    Such a brilliant guy. great tips. as always inspired me. thank you Karl

  • @user-ok4zn5mc4k
    @user-ok4zn5mc4k6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely professional tutorial! great video great picture

  • @AtulaSiriwardane
    @AtulaSiriwardane4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Karl.. I am not a photographer... but an artist... A storyboard artist. This awareness helps me a lot too... Thank you... And all the best.

  • @AndreaPatruno
    @AndreaPatruno6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing stuff! Super helpful

  • @abbasalsendi4318
    @abbasalsendi43187 жыл бұрын

    that's very very helpful video thanks karl 😊

  • @Lynx817
    @Lynx8176 жыл бұрын

    Loved the tutorial. And YES please makes some video tutorials on how to make homemade tools.

  • @jonnmedds
    @jonnmedds7 жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable and informative video, thanks guys.

  • @jimmy25885
    @jimmy258857 жыл бұрын

    If I want to be honest, there is no such a great and creative photographer like you on the planet earth. I've learned and inspired a lot from your flawless arts. I owe you a huge massive thanks and say, well done, brother

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @UXXV
    @UXXV5 жыл бұрын

    Just astounded by this. Thank you for the insights!

  • @weddingbells100
    @weddingbells1003 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, a great insight into product photography, and superb lighting demonstration really amazing work.

  • @VisualEducationStudio

    @VisualEducationStudio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!