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 | May 29, 2008 | LE News and Info
At the Mexico workshop we decided to do some morning shots on the Beach. Precilla and Jazmin wanted to do this hat shot and I thought it would be fun to use the dramatic sky as a compositional element. I had left my meter back at the casa and didn’t want to walk...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 23, 2008 | LE News and Info
Classic, for me anyway, method that I shoot jewelry. Most of the time my clients want clean, easy to see pieces that show off the finish or the stones. I find that large soft light with lots of fill works to deliver the smooth highlights and well lit jewels. You can...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 18, 2008 | LE News and Info
Using your small camera flash for professional results is entirely possible and a fantastic option for those who travel a lot or want quick setup/teardown times. Today’s modern flash units give out a lot of power and they are easily adapted to working with a...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 13, 2008 | LE News and Info
This shot of Megan was done for my portrait book. Megan is a Doctor and an accomplished photographer. I wanted a portrait that would be different than some sort of modeling or professional headshot. This location is near the studio and off the beaten path. It is along...