by Donald Giannatti | Mar 8, 2008 | LE News and Info
This set of shots was done to show how to use some of the tools simply and easily when in a studio setting. I used very simple tools, a softbox and some reflectors and a hot light with cookies and fill cards. The shoot was a lot of fun and you can see how many ways...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 8, 2008 | LE News and Info
This is what I refer to as my “Classic Glamour” light. Single light, with large umbrella, shiny fill card and two large fill cards close in on both sides. I can control the fill by moving the shiny card up and down. In this shot it is right out of frame. I...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 8, 2008 | LE News and Info
This is a single light approach with a large softbox. I chose the large box because of the incredible texture of the dress. I wanted a nearly liquid look to the fabric and the large surface of the box would reflect nicely on it. The box spilled too much light on the...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 8, 2008 | LE News and Info
These shots were taken on location in a dance studio. There was a lot of light bouncing around in there, but not enough for pretty headshots. I set up the shower curtain hanging from a boom. Since the client was my wife, it was fine to use these materials without a...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 8, 2008 | LE News and Info
I didn’t realize until too late that I had chosen the Labor Day weekend for the workshop date. I had lots of interest, but only a few folks could actually make the date. Rather than cancel, I took it as an opportunity to change up the workshop to a totally...