Karl Taylor – Black–on–Black Footwear Photoshoot and Post–Production

Karl nailed this his motorbike footwear photoshoot in just a few hours. You'll be able to easily recreate the setup yourself as he walks you through it stop by step.
To create this dramatic product image, Karl starts by fixing the subject in position before gradually crafting his five-light setup. Small pockets of light are key to the feel of the image: you'll see the modifiers Karl uses to achieve this, as well as how he uses reflectors and flags to further control the light.
In this class:How to photograph black products on a black backgroundHow to identify important features of productsLighting techniques to enhance shape and formHow to create a dramatic mood using patches of lightUsing mirrors and flags to control light and reduce flare