by Donald Giannatti | Jan 29, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro
Last summer I wrote four articles based on the five scariest words a beginning photographer can hear… “What do you charge for…” It ended up being nearly 20 pages, and it can definitely help you work through some of the myriad questions that...
by Donald Giannatti | Jan 23, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro, LE News and Info
The “Protectionist” Attitude Among Photographers Well, not all photographers, but a considerable few. Enough that they can make a lot of noise and bluster. I don’t suffer that attitude well, never have. The whining about how there are too many...
by Donald Giannatti | Jan 21, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro, LE News and Info
This past week we looked at the work of Yousef Karsh. The students in the 8 Week Portrait Workshop are learning a ton and putting it to practical use. Here are their images from last weeks...
by Donald Giannatti | Jan 20, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro, LE News and Info
“What makes a photograph “Portfolio Worthy” I want to talk about what makes an image worthy of your portfolio today, and have you think about your work in possibly a different sort of way. What is your portfolio, anyway? It is the repository of the work you have made,...
by Donald Giannatti | Jan 7, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro, LE News and Info
Distractions, Discontent, and Disruption The three “D’s” of the new daily discomforts. Wait, is that a fourth? We are constantly being distracted from our work, made to feel discontent at every turn and facing disruption in our business like never before....
by Donald Giannatti | Jan 5, 2015 | Featured, Going Pro, LE News and Info
Trends I am noticing: Social Media Thinning. Photographers are becoming more selective in where and how they spend their time in social media. This is a good thing. Not every SM platform is right for you and what you do.Facebook may be find for consumer shooters, but...