by Donald Giannatti | Dec 16, 2008 | LE News and Info
Well, as the year grows to a close, I am happy to see so many wonderful images in the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool. I went through the last 10 pages or so last night and found these excellent examples of using light to make a shot more interesting. They are all...
by Donald Giannatti | Dec 14, 2008 | LE News and Info
Photographers in Phoenix like dramatic skies. We get so many days in a row of bright, blue that when it gets dark and moody up there some of us grab cameras. My friends Jim Vigileos and Jerry OConnor did that recently and along the way they grabbed Christina to add to...
by Donald Giannatti | Dec 8, 2008 | LE News and Info
‘ Britney Spears “Kill the Lights! Don’t be scared, make a move, see me now” A model has a role in lighting? What? Unheard of? Crazy? Not so much. A model has to do more than smile prettily and pose, she has to be aware of her environment, from...
by Donald Giannatti | Dec 5, 2008 | LE News and Info
A simple product shot can sometimes present a lot of challenges for the photographer not used to thinking about reflected specular lighting. In this shot, the product is practically lit with specular reflection. There is very little direct light on the Hard Drive...
by Donald Giannatti | Dec 4, 2008 | LE News and Info
There are occasions when you need to work very, very fast and still deliver a shot that makes both client and subject happy. These types of shoots can be frustrating and challenging, but it keeps the adrenaline going and when it results in an image that everyone...
by Donald Giannatti | Dec 1, 2008 | LE News and Info
Here they are… a day late, but here nonetheless… Lighting Essentials Free Desktops. This time I will explain a little about the lighting so you can get some brain exercise as well as some fun desktops for your monitor. NOTE: Our schedule for the first half...