Comments on: Images from the Toronto LE Workshop

By: Lighting Essentials Workshop | Official Blog of Navy Nhum Photography

Lighting Essentials Workshop | Official Blog of Navy Nhum Photography — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:21:30 +0000

[...] I attended a photography and lighting workshop a while back and it was a great learning experience. The workshop was taught by photographer Don Giannatti and it was an intense 2 full days of learning about various lighting equipment, setups and techniques and putting our new knowledge to the test. Five models were at the workshop as well and 13 photographers were given time to shoot with each one and try out new lighting ideas and get creative. I definitely learned a lot from the workshop. I was so glad it wasn’t just another ‘beginner’s guide to lighting’ type of course because I can only sit there for so long listening to people talk before I start thinking of better things like sushi and how I would love to have some at that moment so I won’t fall asleep. To be able to work with all the different equipment, models and locations and have Don there and other photographers to bounce ideas off of was great. I got some great images so thanks to Don for a great workshop! For more information on his workshops and to see more photos from the Toronto session visit the Lighting Essentials website. [...]

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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:10:10 +0000

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By: Portrait: The curious sides of Krista Lee Watson | David Giral Photo Blog | A blog about HDR, stock, landscape, architecture and portrait photography | Photoshop Retouching Tutorials

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:15:57 +0000

[...] create the above photograph, I wanted to thank Krista (an actress from Toronto whom I met during a Lighting Essentials workshop, visit her website here) for being such a good sport having endured the cold temperature of [...]

By: Pat Young

Pat Young — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:31:07 +0000

I attended the Nashville workshop, and Don spent time with us after the class to show us photoshop tips and to go over some of our pictures. I enjoyed his class so much that I plan on attending a class in 2010.

By: Tom Legrady

Tom Legrady — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:39:46 +0000

One thing I’m wishing is the workshop included some Photoshop/Lightroom component. With models you’re generally going for a glamour / fashion look, which is not quite the same as my usual workflow. The material I’m finding online is mostly about how to turn a photo of an attractive woman into one of an artificial mannequin. While I don’t mind removing a scar or blackhead or even a freckle that’s too intrusive, I don’t want to turn the person into some fantasy object.

There isn’t actually time in the two-day workshop, maybe it could be an optional third day … gives you a chance to look at the images together, process images you took, with all your mistakes, rather than something the teacher provides.

By: Tom Legrady

Tom Legrady — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:05:50 +0000

Alan

I highly recommend Don’s workshop. You need two days to absorb some ideas, try them out the next day, and get some feedback. As well, it was much more participatory than other lighting workshops I’ve been to. And working with models was an important component for me, it sn’t something I’ve done, and was nervous about getting started with. You know, don’t have any photos to show, how do you get a codel to give you a shot. I made dozens of mistakes, so I won’t make those, any more, and still wound up with some great shots … http://tomlegrady.smugmug.com. Thanks for the account, Don.

By: Marek

Marek — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:01:14 +0000

very good work! nice, greetings from Poland!

By: Ian Hay

Ian Hay — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:41:50 +0000

I’m completely blushing. Don, thanks for featuring *four* of my photos (six if you count the setup shots). That’s a real boost to the confidence. For the record, the “team” Don mentions alongside my photos included Scott Martin and Tom Legrady. The lighting setups were a collaborative effort. The light through the semi-transparent painted window behind the picture of Heather was Scott’s idea, which completely made the setup.

By: Scott Martin

Scott Martin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:52:33 +0000

Thanks for the feedback on a couple of my groups setups and for including one of my pictures. I loved the workshop!!! I will be keeping my eye on your dates for next year. I’d love a second session once I have more experience under my belt.

By: wizwow

wizwow — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:19:44 +0000

I’ll be back Alan. September, 2010.