by Donald Giannatti | Mar 3, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro, LE News and Info, PROJECT "52"
CONGRATULATIONS, ALICA!!! Alicia Bonterre started with P52 about two years ago. She wanted to up her game, create images outside of her comfort zone, and become better at commercial photography. She just won two ADDY’s – A GOLD and a SILVER … so, we...
by Donald Giannatti | Mar 2, 2015 | Featured, LE News and Info, PROJECT "52"
Imitate. Assimilate. Innovate. — Clark Terry, jazz trumpet legend. It is still the best way to learn art. And it drives the style of teaching I do. I don’t want anyone to copy anyone else, but rather to be inspired by the work of others. In the portrait...
by Donald Giannatti | Feb 19, 2015 | Featured, LE News and Info, PROJECT "52"
The goal is not to copy, but be inspired by… Learning about a photographer like the remarkable Herb Ritts helps us to evaluate our own work, see it with new eyes and blend what we learn into our own mix. The photographers who study the past forge new paths into...
by Donald Giannatti | Feb 5, 2015 | Featured, LE News and Info, PROJECT "52"
Every year I host a meet-up of Project 52 members. Part workshop, part social, full on fun. There is no fee for this, we share all expenses, so it is a very comfortable and relaxing time with the tribe. This year we will also be doing a road trip to the north country....
by Donald Giannatti | Feb 4, 2015 | Featured, PROJECT "52"
The recent assignment in Project 52 was to shoot a single red balloon and make it the focal point. The students made some amazing images. And shooting a red balloon is not the easiest thing to do. Give it a try – all you need is a camera and a red...
by Donald Giannatti | Feb 2, 2015 | Featured, LE News and Info, PROJECT "52"
This week we looked at the work of Peter Lindbergh. These are the images that the students in the 8 Week Portrait Class did after studying Lindbergh. The workshop is designed for inspiration, not copying. “Imitate. Assimilate. Innovate.” – Clark...