by Donald Giannatti | Jan 31, 2009 | LE News and Info
Our Tech Sheet on using a meter will be next time, we decided for a variety of reasons to bring you this Tech Sheet on beating the sun for effect instead. Explanation could come soon on why, but I wouldn’t wait for it… heh. It just happens when you are a...
by Donald Giannatti | Jan 16, 2009 | LE News and Info
Here we are for our second Tech Sheet of the year. How to create a natural light look to a photograph when there is little to no ambient light to be had. We will be using a couple of speedlights for this Tech Sheet. It has been a wild first couple of weeks for me, and...
by Donald Giannatti | Dec 20, 2008 | LE News and Info
Today’s tech sheet looks at using two speedlights for a dramatic headshot. We aren’t doing anything really special, although I did modify a Gary Fong diffuser to give me a round light instead of the oblong/square light that a normal speedlight gives off. I...
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 | Nov 21, 2008 | LE News and Info
This weeks Tech Sheet features one of my favorite portrait techniques. In this shot I am using it as a bright, poppy front light with a very pronounced back “spray” light. It is an easy setup with lots of room for customization and personalization. It can...