September 2009
76 posts
We Don’t Have a Budget; Can We Use Your Photo For... →
We Don’t Have a Budget; Can We Use Your Photo For Free? NOT « Visual Perspective: “Now that I’ve ranted on I’ll tell you about another really bad side effect of giving your work away for…
August 2009
142 posts
An Antique Drill shot for a Builder Client →
From the series:
We wanted a ‘hand-finished’ message for the builder, and the images / subject matter were created with that in mind. I was able to find this old drill in a friends dads…
An Antique Drill shot for a Builder Client
From the series:We wanted a ‘hand-finished’ message for the builder, and the images / subject matter were created with that in mind. I was able to find this old drill in a friends dads garage and managed to borrow it for a few days. Light is sunlight through glass block, mirrors for reflected fill and a small movie spotlight to open shadows a bit.This series was shot on Polaroid...
An older shot for a client's brochure: Shot on 4x5... →
We wanted a distinct look of craft.
I decided to shoot it on 4x5 and swing it to provide a very shallow DOF. Using 55PN I processed out the negative and made a contact sheet. We printed the…
An older shot for a client's brochure: Shot on 4x5...
We wanted a distinct look of craft.I decided to shoot it on 4x5 and swing it to provide a very shallow DOF. Using 55PN I processed out the negative and made a contact sheet. We printed the piece in 4 color black and white with a silver component to the midzones. Using a flannel paper, we had to first put a letterpress field of white down to let the shades show over the dark gray linen paper. It...
For The Ladies -- and "that guy" →
Interesting post by my buddy, Keith Taylor in Atlanta. Something to think about, and some fine images too.
Kountry Keith Photography: For The Ladies — and “that guy”: “My buddy…
15 (More) Free Web Tools To Simplify Your Work... →
This is a very cool list. Way to go smashingapps guys! 15 (More) Free Web Tools To Simplify Your Work Life @ SmashingAppsVisit my website for more information.
Stellazine: Brenda Milis, Director of Photography... →
This is a very good read.
Stellazine: Brenda Milis, Director of Photography at Men’s Health: “When I met Brenda Milis at ReviewLA 2008 I was thrilled by her smarts and sense of humor. In…
Kayla in Seattle: A portrait with texture. →
Shot on the beach at Mukilteo, Washington.
Taken on that card that had been washed. I tried to get the soap residue out of it, but all of the images have been messed with and have soap on…
Kayla in Seattle: A portrait with texture.
Shot on the beach at Mukilteo, Washington.Taken on that card that had been washed. I tried to get the soap residue out of it, but all of the images have been messed with and have soap on them. Next I will run the CF card through the dishwasher and get it really clean. I hope. Meanwhile, this is with the small SpeedLightProKit softbox on a 430 set at 1/2 power. It is being hand held and is...
My Buddy Ken Easley Reminded Me of This Today →
Well… everything old is new again. Yeay Microstock… Heh. Visit my website for more information.
70 Tutorials Using Photoshop To Design A Website |... →
Well, this is a nice little list.
70 Tutorials Using Photoshop To Design A Website | Creative Nerds: “This article features a huge amount of Photoshop web design tutorials, which will teach…
Nude Model Arrested. →
Well… that may take the place of Twitter soon.
PDNPulse: Nude Model Arrested. (Did We Mention She Was Nude?): “This stunt qualifies as news because, according to all available data,…
26 Professional Photoshop Retouching Tutorials →
26 Professional Photoshop Retouching Tutorials: “Adobe Photoshop is the go-to tool for digital artists when it comes to professionally retouching images. Enhancing and retouching photos in…
10 Of My Recent Website Designs →
I thought it would be fun to take a look at the recent sites I have designed - as a group.They range from small business to some pretty large companies. I have to get these into my design portfolio…
Sony Daily Edition Reader Adds 3G →
Gotta admit. This is pretty cool.
Sony Daily Edition Reader Adds 3G, Aims at Kindle | Popular Science: “But what good is 3G with Sony’s drab, old library? That’s on the mend, too….
The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion? →
Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?: “Now admittedly, I’m a skeptic of BIG government. In my view, power tends to overreach whenever given the…
10 Of My Recent Website Designs
I thought it would be fun to take a look at the recent sites I have designed - as a group.They range from small business to some pretty large companies. I have to get these into my design portfolio soon. Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434 1765 See and download the full gallery on...
Well, there's always this... →
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Top 10 UX Myths →
There are a few more, but this list is pretty darn good.
Carsonified » Top 10 UX Myths: “Al Gore invented the Internet. Drinking alcohol keeps your body warm. You won’t get pregnant if you…
101 Tips from 50 Small Business Bloggers : Money :... →
101 Tips from 50 Small Business Bloggers : Money : Idea Hub :: American Express OPEN Forum: “It’s quite easy for small business owners to become distracted by their day-to-day…
"Woof!" →
Some kid was walking the dogs so we grabbed them and shot a few. Little dogs are sometimes harder to shoot cause they are stupid. (Before you write, I have little dogs. I love my little dogs…
"Woof!"
Some kid was walking the dogs so we grabbed them and shot a few. Little dogs are sometimes harder to shoot cause they are stupid. (Before you write, I have little dogs. I love my little dogs and they most definitely are stupid.) Alana was a trooper keeping the pose and the face and wrangling those two killer kanines! Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com /...
Artisan Colour Website is in final Beta →
… and ready for public viewing.Artisan Colour is a pre-press and large display graphics house in Scottsdale. They wanted a new site that would more show their wide range of offerings. Client list…
Artisan Colour Website Design Capture →
See previous post for more information on Artisan Colour.
Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / …
Artisan Colour Website Design Capture
See previous post for more information on Artisan Colour.Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434 1765 Posted via email from Now This is Cool… | Comment »
Artisan Colour Website is in final Beta
… and ready for public viewing.Artisan Colour is a pre-press and large display graphics house in Scottsdale. They wanted a new site that would more show their wide range of offerings. Client list was like a who’s who of top retail, but for some privacy concerns, we decided to skip that page. Let’s just say they rock rock rock with some of the most incredible fashion and high-end...
60 Free, Yet Premium Quality Wordpress Magazine... →
Pretty cool.
60 Free, Yet Premium Quality Wordpress Magazine News Themes | Graphic and Web Design Blog - Inspiration, Resources and Tools: “Well, just go through this article, enjoy quality…
Eight Lessons My College Photography Instructor... →
There’s a bunch of them.
Eight Lessons My College Photography Instructor Never Taught Me | Black Star Rising: ”6. Your work will not sell itself. Most college kids don’t realize that art…
Courtney - Don Vicente De Ybor Historic Inn →
Courtney - Don Vicente De Ybor Historic Inn, originally uploaded by bwl photography.
Courtney was one of our Chicago models. She was amazing. I am very proud of her recent success…
Marketing Rules and Principles for Freelancers |... →
Very good post from the SM guys!
Marketing Rules and Principles for Freelancers | How-To | Smashing Magazine: “Freelancers have it hard. I mean, really hard. In theory, the idea of working…
Has Monocle brought a corrective lens to the... →
Such good news.
Has Monocle brought a corrective lens to the business of magazines? - Press, Media - The Independent: “There are those who like to scoff at Brûlé. His globe-trotting…
The F STOP » Professional Photographers Discuss... →
Cool article.
The F STOP » Professional Photographers Discuss Their Craft » Article Archive » Brains Behind the Beauty: “When I commission a magazine everything has to flow. I plan…
Photoshop Insider Blog By Scott Kelby » Blog... →
Good advice for us all.
Photoshop Insider Blog By Scott Kelby » Blog Archive » …But That’s Not What This Other Guy is Saying…..: “So instead, without being a smart-alec in any way, I…
AmberLee in Seattle #7 Headshot →
Ambient soft light from overcast day. Added a small umbrella with a 430 at 1/8 power, just enough to clear the skin and open the shadows. Limited DOF for more separation of subject from…
Portrait Photographers: Need a little inspiration... →
via karenkuehn.com
Karen is a hell of a shooter. Spend some time at her site and study the light and gesture she captures. Makes it look easy, ya know.
Posted via web from …
Portrait Photographers: Need a little inspiration...
via karenkuehn.com Karen is a hell of a shooter. Spend some time at her site and study the light and gesture she captures. Makes it look easy, ya know. Posted via web from Now This is Cool… | Comment »
AmberLee in Seattle #7 Headshot
Ambient soft light from overcast day. Added a small umbrella with a 430 at 1/8 power, just enough to clear the skin and open the shadows. Limited DOF for more separation of subject from background. Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434 1765 Chat Y! messenger: dgiannatti Skype: wizwow AIM:...
New Post on Portraits →
… over at lighting essentials.
Don Giannatti - Mobile Unit 5 www.lighting-essentials.com | www.learntolight.com | www.dongiannatti.com Call or text: 602 434 1765 “Don’t just…
Canon EOS 7D Glimpse, Details Leaked →
Wow, this looks pretty cool.
Canon EOS 7D Glimpse, Details Leaked: “What’s $2700, has built-in flash, and comes with an EF 28-135mm lens for an extra $200? According to Best Buy inventory…
New Post on Portraits
… over at lighting essentials.Don Giannatti - Mobile Unit 5 www.lighting-essentials.com | www.learntolight.com | www.dongiannatti.com Call or text: 602 434 1765 “Don’t just accept your life. Create your life. Make it your way. And think —- @ WiseStamp Signature. Get it now Posted via email from Now This is Cool… | Comment »
AmberLee in Seattle #4 →
Her red dress and the muted colors around her were striking. I took a picture cause I liked it.
Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / …
AmberLee in Seattle #4
Her red dress and the muted colors around her were striking. I took a picture cause I liked it.Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434 1765 Posted via email from Now This is Cool… | Comment »
Natural Light Portraits from Seattle →
The Seattle workshop was amazing. We had a great time and made some amazing images. Using the facilities of SPA, we were able to do several setups. And the models, stylists and hair…
Kayla in Seattle in Black and White →
Tomorrow morning I will post to Lighting Essentials. It is a natural light portraiture post with several examples. This one is from the shoot, but not the post tomorrow. I do hope you will look…
Kayla in Seattle in Black and White
Tomorrow morning I will post to Lighting Essentials. It is a natural light portraiture post with several examples. This one is from the shoot, but not the post tomorrow. I do hope you will look for it and enjoy. Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434 1765 Posted via email from Now This...
Why Again Do We Study History? →
“The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign…
EXCLUSIVE: Lies Revealed — Greenpeace Leader... →
Well… Interesting. And predictable.
Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » EXCLUSIVE: Lies Revealed — Greenpeace Leader Admits Arctic Ice Exaggeration: “The outgoing leader of Greenpeace has…
Why Again Do We Study History?
“The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.” - Cicero - 55 BCThat dude is, like, old… Don Giannatti:...
Commercial Photography Handbook: Business... →
I know this guy. He knows what he is talking about. Seriously.
Amazon.com: Commercial Photography Handbook: Business Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers (9781584282600):…
