by Donald Giannatti | Jun 5, 2014 | "Summer School", LE News and Info, Lighting
I wanted to side-light this artisan’s hands to highlight the texture both in her hands, as well as the fabric. She was making a set of custom gloves to honor my wife for her many years of service to living history re-enactments. I did not have a lot of equipment...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 4, 2014 | "Summer School"
For the key light I used an Einstein F8 through a Softlighter camera right and for fill and Einstein F4 through a 8in reflector and 30 degree grid, camera left. The reflector was angled up towards the model’s shoulder slightly towards the back wall. I also...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 3, 2014 | "Summer School"
McGunn Media (Anna and Filipe) have this great little video for you on “Layering” the different items you use for still life. They have a full course on shooting table top and still life work at Udemy. See more of McGunn Media’s work at their...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 2, 2014 | "Summer School", Lighting
Today’s class is from Alicia Bonterre, a photographer who makes her home in Trinidad. This was the assignment: Running Shoes are one of the staples of sports and fitness… and come in all colors and sizes. Distance runners, joggers, sprinters, hobbyists and kids...
by Donald Giannatti | Jun 1, 2014 | "Summer School", Featured
SUMMER SCHOOL, DAY ONE: JOHN MCALLISTER. John shows how to create this stunning effect. You can download the raw files used to make this photograph here. Image One Image Two Image Three Image Four Image Five image Six For more from John McAllister, visit his blog. ALL...