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Clamshell Lighting for a Glamourous Headshot

by Donald Giannatti | Nov 18, 2008 | LE News and Info

Well we are back from the Cleveland workshop and it was amazing. Bright sun and clear skies were a super benefit… for someone somewhere… we had rain, wind, snow, rain, wind and cold. At least for Bri and I coming from the desert… We left Cleveland at...

The Rigorous World of Macro Beauty Shots

by Donald Giannatti | Jun 1, 2008 | LE News and Info

Coming in this close can be a nightmare for the unsuspecting. Makeup must be perfect, hair perfect, every nuance of light has to fall to give the feeling of fresh and natural. And the skills in the toolset must be honed very tightly. It goes without saying that...

Natural Light Headshots: Keeping it Simple

by Donald Giannatti | May 29, 2008 | LE News and Info

In Mexico we had wonderful white Casitas to stay in courtesy of the Las Palmas Resort. They provided some remarkable shooting areas as well as natural light bouncing off all the white walls and railings. I personally love natural light for all kinds of portraiture,...

Direct Sunlight Portraiture for Dramatic Effect

by Donald Giannatti | Apr 25, 2008 | LE News and Info

There is something beautiful about sunlight. It has a feeling that is so warm and natural and it can make people seem to almost glow. I love it so when I saw it happening in a studio in Detroit, I knew I wanted to take advantage of it. Briana had been posing for some...
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