by Donald Giannatti | Jul 7, 2008 | LE News and Info
My client called and needed a job turned around right away. Her client needed their entire menu shot for some collateral and web materials and the previous shooter had not been able to do what they needed. The images had to be attractive enough for menu use, arty...
by Donald Giannatti | Jul 4, 2008 | LE News and Info
It’s Second Nature: Now, for me, performance is second nature. It’s at the roots of my craft and my nature. Now, it’s not always a good performance. Sometimes it’s downright cheesy, but… it’s often different than what others expect. (A few photogs out...
by Donald Giannatti | Jul 3, 2008 | LE News and Info
Light can be the most important part of a photograph, but the model and her pose aren’t far behind. You all recognize my friend Briana. We went on a shoot a few weeks ago to show some different posing ideas for her upcoming DVD and some lighting things for mine....
by Donald Giannatti | Jul 1, 2008 | LE News and Info
Here are two new desktop calendars for you. A sporting model out to set the land speed record, and Briana in the tropics on a mysteriously dark evening. Either one you choose, your July calendars are more fun with Lighting Essentials. More content to follow quickly,...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 17, 2008 | LE News and Info
Muse in the Studio – A Brief “How to†Guide:(part two of two parts) Okay, enough philosophy, let’s make this simple. Here are a few things I “feel†when I’m modeling. Yes, “feel.†I don’t go and think about these steps when I’m modeling… I...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 12, 2008 | LE News and Info
A Two Part Article By Briana Shaker Part I What is a muse? The romantic poets knew. The ancient Greeks did as well. Now it’s time for models and photographers alike to learn. Quite simply, the muse is she (or he) for whom the artist creates or in whom the artist...