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Interview with Kirk Tuck, Austin Photographer and Writer

by Donald Giannatti | Jun 1, 2009 | LE News and Info

This post we get a glimpse into the working world of a commercial photographer. Sometimes referred to as a generalist, a commercial photographer must be able to handle a lot of different idioms when working in a smaller market. Portraits, fashion, still life, food,...

Strobe and Ambient: Finding the Mix for Portraiture

by Donald Giannatti | May 25, 2009 | LE News and Info

I get asked a lot about how my methodology works. What am I thinking about when setting the light? How do I know what the settings should be. For this post I have pulled some shots from last years workshop tour. I will explain the exposure planning as we go along....

Creating a Dramatic Dance Shot with a Speedlight and the Sun

by Donald Giannatti | May 22, 2009 | LE News and Info

I thought I would break down another shot I did that involved pre-visualization, overcoming a challenge and using small lights for a big light look. The shot was for a dance Calendar for Briana. In the calendar images she presents 12 different types and styles of...

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