by Donald Giannatti | Jun 6, 2014 | "Summer School", Lighting
The assignment was to photograph some pills and bottle for a drop in to another shot. Parameters for the shot? White background…..that’s it. My thought process for this shot was how can I make this even a little bit interesting What type of shadows do I want and What...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 5, 2014 | "Summer School", LE News and Info, Lighting
I wanted to side-light this artisan’s hands to highlight the texture both in her hands, as well as the fabric. She was making a set of custom gloves to honor my wife for her many years of service to living history re-enactments. I did not have a lot of equipment...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 4, 2014 | "Summer School"
For the key light I used an Einstein F8 through a Softlighter camera right and for fill and Einstein F4 through a 8in reflector and 30 degree grid, camera left. The reflector was angled up towards the model’s shoulder slightly towards the back wall. I also...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 3, 2014 | "Summer School"
McGunn Media (Anna and Filipe) have this great little video for you on “Layering” the different items you use for still life. They have a full course on shooting table top and still life work at Udemy. See more of McGunn Media’s work at their...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 2, 2014 | "Summer School", Lighting
Today’s class is from Alicia Bonterre, a photographer who makes her home in Trinidad. This was the assignment: Running Shoes are one of the staples of sports and fitness… and come in all colors and sizes. Distance runners, joggers, sprinters, hobbyists and kids...