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“Breaking Out” as a Professional Photographer: Daron Shade

by Donald Giannatti | Oct 26, 2009 | Going Pro

Daron Shade presents a really well written article about ‘Breaking Out’ and Breaking In to the world of commercial photography. Another of our “Going Pro” series. I hope you enjoy them. Today finds me in Boise, Idaho. The day after a fantastic...

44 Terrific Images from the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool

by Donald Giannatti | Oct 20, 2009 | LE News and Info

COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHEW DUNN We have another inspirational post from the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool. 44 terrific images that hopefully will inspire you. I love looking through that pool whenever I have a few minutes. Take your time, and as always, the images...

Posing and Lighting: The Synergy and Concept. Guest Post by Eduardo Frances

by Donald Giannatti | Oct 14, 2009 | LE News and Info

This morning finds me in Boston. It’s cold and overcast, but our goal is to have a terrific workshop. And we will. Eduardo Frances is our guest columnist this morning. He hails from El Salvador and I have profiled him on the site here. I am sure you will enjoy...

Staying Natural in Front of the Lens: Model Behavior

by Donald Giannatti | Oct 13, 2009 | LE News and Info

Briana Shaker adds a new article on having fun and getting the job done. It is good reading for photographers and models alike. More after the jump as they say. I want to take a few minutes and let everyone know how much I appreciate the great emails and comments you...

Gear… OK, Let’s Discuss Gear. Photographic Tools That I Like

by Donald Giannatti | Oct 8, 2009 | LE News and Info

I get a lot of questions about gear at the workshops and by email. I have lots to say about gear, but I am not a gear-head. I love gear that helps make my work easier, and couldn’t care less about cost or prestige. If something works well I like it. And if it...
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