Very true. Not so much about equipment but knowledge. Your (Karl Taylor) images and work is good because of your experience and vast knowledge over the years. Thanks for sharing and educating us all.

Pffft you can only take a great shot like that because you own 4 desk lamps, how are we meant to do that 😆

I want to thank all the trolls encouraging Karl to make this.

Like you stated, the proof is in the pudding. If you have a passion, in this case photography, and whether on a budget or not, you can adapt, overcome and improvise and "still" pull off the desired shot with items readily available around you or within a reasonable budget. Great job on the tutorial!!!

I know this is quite an ‘old’ clip….But it’s SO inspirational, Thank you Karl - I just need to clear out my garage!!

Thanks Karl...you have demonstrated quite convincingly that it is more about knowledge than gear...love your videos ...👍👍👍

I love Cahl Taylah.

I think the fact you have all the expensive kit proves that you are an amazing photographer, clearly hard work has paid for it all.

Well, the thought “if only I had better gear” actually drives the sales of the photography industry. “I need that full frame….”, “I need that 1.4…” when most people need vision and skill more than gear. The mark of a good photographer is not the gear, but the vision he has of the image and the skill to get it. Many hobbyist would not even think of having the patch of light on the background and the spot light on the label, which really help to “make” this image. Could be a full-page ad in magazine, no worries. Great work Karl, very helpful!

Thank you Karl Taylor for prooving that their is no excuse of budget to learn about lighting. Bravo bro!

I've been a fan of this kind of explanation and demonstration for years and I'm so pleased that someone with a big audience is able to dispel the myth that you need expensive set up to get a brilliant image. Nicely done!

I just love it sooo much! Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate a point sooo obvious (to me). Know your gear. Know your stuff.

Thanks Karl. Truly inspirational. That was one of the best explanations of real photography I have seen in the space of a mere 10 mins. Nailed it !

I watched the "How to shoot red wine" tutorial with the pro studio lighting a while ago, and loved the result. This result is equally good and shot with budget lighting anyone can afford, proving that great results isn't all about about the equipment, but more about the creativity of the one behind the camera. Great tips and inspiration, I am definitively going to try out and experiment with this!

Probably the best product photography little tutorial I've seen. Good job!!

your work proves its self. the still life tutorials are fantastic. thank you for sharing some of your techniques.

Karl is awesome and his every tutorial is just amazing. Hats off to you Karl for this tutorial showing how to create lovely pro level pictures by using inexpensive lights.

You have the knowledge, experience and talent. It has nothing to do with equipment. You are a very good teacher, you inspire with your work. Thanks for posting!

Great video, knowledge is key regardless of gear.

Whoever thumbs down this video is just jealous. Karl, you're work is amazing, thank you so much for your great tutorials and breakdowns.

Great analysis on budget friendly equipment, I was introduced to your kind of work a little late, but never too late. Glad I did because not only you talk professionalism but you act on it too. Please continue teaching..

Gotta love this guy! He's an excellent photographer and many of us know this around the world. He did not have to do this but im glad he did. So many people think its about the gear. Sometimes yes, you do need - or its better to have certain pieces of equipment to work more efficiently - but not always. Thanks Karl for this video.

Karl, you really are a hope-maker!! Amazing!!

Karl, this is a superb demo. Thank you. I think you should have also taken a picture of the same setup without any of your light modifiers so we could see the differences between the two cases. But this is already great the way it is.

I will like to add to this video if you don't mind. I have taken some portrait shots and what I used were 4 CFL light bulbs in Par 38 cans. In the front and side were 75W bulbs with difuser, the backdrop had a 75W bulb on the floor pointed upwards and on the top opposite of the side light was a 40W bulb. I got a lot of compliments on those pictures.

Thank you Karl! I actually stopped watching your videos because I thought the content was becoming more high end gear driven rather than photography driven. I like the basics. I shoot with Nikon D700 (x2), a D3s and 2.8 trinity (VR1 & non VR). Working on the craft rather than chasing the kit.

Amazing lighting with simple lights, thank you Karl.

This is why I like watching ( and learning from ) Karl Taylor's videos . He is a genius . :)

I totally agree with you Karl Taylor, what you really need to understand is LIGHT and how it behaves; from that starting point, you can create amazing jobs. It's all about knowledge.

the trick of the paper cone on the ligtt alone is worth of the video! Plus the other tricks. great tutorial

Great video as always Karl! And a great proof that it's not all about the gear, but about understanding light and being creative.

Sir you are realy master of the master of light photography. You have blown my mind. You just become my God on the light photography. Thank you very much sir for sharing your helpful idea.

I am glad you made this video. Before I purchased some of my studio equipment I was using camping lanterns and flashlight torches to photograph things. You don't need expensive equipment, you just need to understand the light. Kudos!

Now people are going to say; "you only can get this result because of the expensive bottle of wine" , and "We can't all afford an expensive cameraman's reflection on a wineglass" 😉

You are the first professional i think is really worth paying attention, subscribe and follow. I will subscribe to your courses as well. Great stuff, all your videos are gold. Love your accent 🎉🎉🎉

That's exactly how I learned studio product photography back in the old 4x5 film day, except for the common lamps. We just had balanced photo lights, no strobes. This same excuse is the same as some people say in the music videos. He uses blank gear that's why he plays so good. Your gonna get it no matter who you are. LOL Just keep on making great videos :-)

Karl, No need to prove anything to anyone. Your work speaks for itself!

its such a shame that some people and have nothing better than bring negativity to others. The reality is they blame others because of their inability to achieve great result like you achieve. Love your work

Karl, very well done, sir! Your point about creativity with 4 desk lamps is well taken...it "almost" makes me feel better that I can't afford those Broncolors! :-)

Love this sort of video Karl. It always inspires me to get my gear out. Thanks.

I have appreciated the lighting videos more for teaching me to "see" light, than as commercials for more equipment. And, since I don't recall having taken the opportunity ere now, Thank you.

Thank you Karl for the demonstration. I appreciate the tutorial. People need to understand. You've earned your spot in ohotography.....they need to do the same. Thank you!!!

One must be really blind to not see the amount of knowledge behind the use of any gear! Thanks for another outstanding video and for sharing all that knowledge with us!!

And there you have it. Thanks Karl!

Goals, good job. You once where I am. The beginning. Now look at you!! Congratulations, I want to be wonderful. I'm very excited to have found your videos.

You're one of the best, Karl.

I've known this all along (that equipment can help, but an understanding of light is much more important) - so I didnt learn so much here. HOWEVER, thank you for making this video as visual proof that you can do this without spending tons of cash. As you said, there is no excuse (in this case, for people to blame equipment for their shots not coming out looking as they wish)

Hi Karl, I been watching your videos for 4-5 years you are great ! Thanks for all the tips ! keep it up learn all the time from you Thanks Walt !

A great alternative to masking to get it RIGHT in camera! Excellent workphlo

Back in the 80s I purchased my first Hasselblad 500 cm, manfrotto tripod and light stands for a megablitz studio in a suitcase. It was a lot of money for the time but using the Hasselblad that performed flawlessly every time I used it gave me a great feeling of satisfaction. Today forty years later my equipment is still in awesome condition because I took great care of it although sadly I parted with my Hasselblads because I went digital. My point here is you can take great shots with cheaper equipment but using the best you can afford makes it easier plus often it lasts a long time because of the quality of manufacture. Karl obviously has skills and the motivation to buy the best to make his job easier but the equipment is not the point of these videos. If I had the money and justification I would shoot with this level of equipment because if for no other reason it’s satisfying to use reliable equipment that functions as it was designed to do. Great tutorial that makes me want to photograph wine bottles and objects again. Cheers

Anyone who thinks that creating great photos comes down to how much money you can throw at it, just doesn't understand photography.

Hey Karl,I always have that smile with your answers to all these trolls out there...Be creative and inspired everyone!Thanks for your video Karl,greetings from Greece:)

Back in the day we used to tape silver paper on the backside of the glass. Make sure it is hidden behind the wine in the glass. It makes the wine glow and looks really nice.

I hear ya Karl, I've been following your videos and social media for some time. There will always be a crowd of people who pay attention more to the equipment/tools than the actual creative process. But I get why you have these tools though, makes working so much easier and faster.

Karl you are just simply the best.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. People like me who can't afford to buy those kind of studio lights now have a way to practice and learn more. thank you again for inspiring us and more power to your career and to this channel.

Thanks Karl. Great tutorial! Proof was indeed in the pudding. I like how you've really brought your tutorials down to earth and show off pro techniques with a more lo-fi set up. Goes to prove that when it comes down to great photography, equipment shouldn't get in the way of knowledge and talent. A lot of pro-tubers rattle on about the best this and best that; it's nice - but a great photographer, high-end tech does not make.

It's all about how you use your knowledge and skills to take the photos as always Karl fantastic work 👍

Fantastic ideas I’m a beginner and I shoot stock images with a 90D and sigma EF 105mm Macro, this video has inspired me to continue as I have simple kit to work with. Thanks great video.

Great ideas as always Karl, thanks very much. Having started my photography with your DVD Masterclass you've been a superb guide on what is a steep learning path (for me anyway!). Please keep them coming.

Amazing, i have learned a lot from your youtube channel, and will purchase your full course soon, my greetings.

I just have no words to describe this video...!!!

Thank you Karl for a very inspirational Video using nothing more than desktop lamps to show us just how good you are, yes you proved that knowledge is the key factor to being a good photographer.

Wow, this is just amazing! Looks so easy and yet so brilliant!

Inspiring. I am very new to photography as a hobbyist. Last week I was about to trade my camera as I was having trouble with small stuff like the proper focus, proper exposure, and others. I saw a video where you said something close to don't think about upgrading until you can take great shots with the one you have. I followed that advice and I still didn't overcome all the issues but while finding out what I was doing wring I learned 2 things: 1. It was my fault 2. There is still a lot which is my fault and the path to understanding that is probably much more rewarding with a 1300D than with a 5D iv. So I will keep it, follow your advice and learn more before hitting the button and getting frustrated with the results. It is very rewarding to focus in one problem at a time and solving it. Hopefully I will send you "that" amazing photo with bargain gear soon and thank you for the inspiration. Good work

Great video! I totally agree, you just need to understand light and use what you have... I also started with table top lights

I am learning and the one thing I know is that it's not about gear! Love this video :)

Awesome tutorial, Karl! Don't worry about the trolls. Some people are just jealous of your stunning work.

Your work never cease to amaze me...

When I discovered your photography Karl I challanged myself to "I Want to shoot stuff like that" And though I don't have the Bronchoror kit using what I do have using the physics of lighting has exponentially increased my quality of images!

You work very hard to perfect your craft, you have a very high standard. It makes sense that your images are fantastic. What we do not get to see is the effort behind the scenes and the time you take to create your images. I enjoy your Channel very much. Cheap people with cheap comments, should know why their photos are shit, cause they're to lazy to put in the work..... Keep it up bro.

Ok now I bow down to the master ! That is quite impressing !

Nice Video! No bla-bla. Useful and inspiring! Thank you!

Great Tutorial. This is truly the best way to learn lighting Technics.

Easy idea for fabric backdrop hanger, everyone. Closet door. Drape material over a closet door, close it, put your setup in front of it. By closing it holds it in place.

Very informative, it makes me to learn much easier... i like your teaching style and a big fan of your photography Karl. Lots of respect from Pakistan

Awesome video. I've been using your techniques from your Advertising 6 Disc DVD for my stock photography and they've been most helpful. Thanks for all your hard work mate.

Bloody brilliant! What a shot! Thank you Karl! Going to try this with our Arbonne products.

Working with non LED lights and modifiers can create a fire hazard if you are using paper as a snoot. Plus foamcoar does not like a lot of heat either. Back in my early days of photography before the pop up soft box we used to make them out of foamcoar and I used one with a 1K once and it started to catch on fire.

That was BADASS Karl!!

i have the 10th of the equipement that you have and even with that i still get people saying that my work is achieved only because of the gear i use. That will never change karl.

Brilliant !!! As always very informative, as Karl said "The proof is in the pudding""

Nice shot. Too many vids rely on very high end gear that do little amateur shooters work on more limited budgets. Great results.

Bloody brilliant tutorials.

Great hack!Hope more photography hack coming.

simply awesome karl

Love your videos Karl!!! Fantastic work. Keep up.

good work as always, Karl. This was explained very well.

Good one! Probably more relevant to the average photographer than a lot of other high end, high level equipment based videos that we all dream about, but will never be able to afford or use.

Thank you for all you're effort

Great video Karl. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I can't wait to try this technique at home.

You're super creative! Great work :)

Cheers for this. I shoot predominantly automotive stills on location with speed lights, but my product photography is rubbish. Little 'projects' like this are just the sort of thing to slowly build it up...plus it brings those trolls down a little, haha.

Superb video Mr Taylor, Ignore all the haters they are not intelligent enough to even get out of Auto mode !

Thank for your inspection

I swear karl you are the best

Well done, Karl!

Brilliant Karl.

Loved it spot on learnt so much

Brilliant stuff. I'm spending Monday trying to photograph food using cheap gear and this has been a great help. Very Blue Peter. Maybe you need one-off "Blue Peter" episodes on KZfaq to prove the trolls wrong.

I love the "in your face" way you deliver this video, to the naysayers outthere.. like a "f*** off y'all" great demonstration