September 2009
76 posts
Santa Claus and Tropical Flora in Saint Louis
Just a fun shot before the meetup in Saint Louis. Fun workshopDon 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 »
Heather Morton's Blog Keeps Kickin' It! →
Quickly becoming one of my most recommended and read blogs.
The Lounge: Your Behind-the-Scenes Videos — HeatherMortonArt buyer: “Suffice it to say that they are generally considered a good…
Well, Yeah... that works too... →
Heh..
The post in which Heather gets angry — HeatherMortonArt buyer: “If you aren’t doing good solid work (mid tier) or super interesting work (top tier) then put down the laptop, pick up…
Approaches to Showcasing Work in Your Portfolio... →
Some very nice approaches here.
Approaches to Showcasing Work in Your Portfolio Site | Vandelay Design Blog: “For freelance designers and design studios, portfolio websites that effectively…
Raping a thirteen year old girl? Bad? Naww, that's... →
Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » Hollywood Unites to Defend Polanski: “Which begs a question: If his unspeakable deed doesn’t meet the standard, what exactly would Roman Polanski have to do…
101 Five-Minute Fixes to Incrementally Improve... →
Pretty good list of ideas here.
101 Five-Minute Fixes to Incrementally Improve Your Web Site - Inside CRM: “A webmaster’s work is never done. What may have worked a few years ago when could…
The New Music Business Model: Imogen Heap « Deep... →
Smart young lady, this Imogen. Wonderfully astute to the new marketing situations.
The New Music Business Model: Imogen Heap « Deep Dive Marketing: “It’s been a while since someone in the…
The Quiet Power of Microsites →
The Quiet Power of Self Directed Projects is another title for this piece. Photographers who aren’t doing personal projects are really missing one of the most amazing facets of what we do.
The…
Intricately Designed, Multiple Occupancy,... →
Just a fun day on the beach in San Diego.
Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434…
Great last-moment hotel offers on Twitter from... →
Great last-moment hotel offers on Twitter from Inoqo - Home - Inoqo: “Hotels give us great last-moment rooms they’re desperate to fill. You won’t find these unique offers anywhere else.”
…
Intricately Designed, Multiple Occupancy,...
Just a fun day on the beach in San Diego. 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 »
Photographers take aim at Tom Brady, Gisele... →
Papparazzi disgust me. But not as much as ‘Celebrities’ who think they have the right to act like thugs. Oh wait… they do.
Photographers take aim at Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen’s bucks -…
The Internet's New Enforcer: The FCC chairman... →
Unfuckingbelievable. From a democratic republic with freedomes to a fascistic country where gubment and business are thrown into a symbiotic relationship against the people. Swell.
The…
APE - The Value Of Behind The Scenes Videos →
Are behind the scenes videos now going mainstream for photographic marketing? APE has some ideas…
A Photo Editor - The Value Of Behind The Scenes Videos: “Now, I’m sure there’s a group of…
Dust storm in Australia: A Photographic... →
Simply wonderful images of Sydney shrouded in dust. Incredible.
Dust storm in Australia - The Big Picture - Boston.com: “A huge outback dust storm - 500 km (310 mi) wide by 1,000 km (620…
A Slideshare on Social Media and Business. →
An excellent presebntation on social media and how businesses are using it to create conversations, monitor what others are saying about them, and deliver value through information. …
HeatherMortonArt buyer →
Quickly becoming one of my favorite blogs, Heather Morton supplies interesting and very cogent posts on the realities of commercial photography. Thanks, Heather. Very nicely done.
The Lounge:…
Five Things To Do To Land Assignment Photography →
As we begin to work toward our new focus on Lighting Essentials, I want to discuss some truths that go along with this business. Some are probably truths for most any business, and some…
Well, thanks be to our benevolent overseers. There... →
Mission Bay, from the beach series.
I used a flash on the pole. I took its soul. I felt somehow vindicated or dismissed… Not certain how the feelings of having cameras on the beach makes…
Well, thanks be to our benevolent overseers. There...
Mission Bay, from the beach series.I used a flash on the pole. I took its soul. I felt somehow vindicated or dismissed… Not certain how the feelings of having cameras on the beach makes me feel. Safe? Meh… Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / www.lighting-essentials.com / www.learntolight.com / 602 434 1765 Chat Y! messenger: dgiannatti...
Dry Erase White Board Paint for Offices |... →
Now this is really amazing, and very cool too.
Dry Erase White Board Paint for Offices | IdeaPaint: “When you’re confined to the space of a typical whiteboard, your ideas are destined to be…
A Carousel in Mission Beach, San Diego captured... →
One of the shots from the Beach series, this carousel was kinda fun to shoot. I used a strobe to add to the ambient just a little. I liked the structure and the ambient and the lights were…
A Carousel in Mission Beach, San Diego captured...
One of the shots from the Beach series, this carousel was kinda fun to shoot. I used a strobe to add to the ambient just a little. I liked the structure and the ambient and the lights were too contrasty, so I filled it in a little to keep the detail. Mission Beach, CA. I love that place. Don Giannatti - Mobile Unit 5 www.lighting-essentials.com | www.learntolight.com | www.dongiannatti.com ...
9 Ways to Make Your Writing More Compelling –... →
9 Ways to Make Your Writing More Compelling – FreelanceSwitch: “Here are nine ways to make all of your writing more compelling and interesting:”
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Portfolio Design Study: Design Patterns and... →
This is such a good article! Read it all.
Portfolio Design Study: Design Patterns and Current Practices « Smashing Magazine: “A general question that comes up often is whether to design a…
New "Gray Scale" WP Website for Lighting... →
We are launching some new WP Theme Websites at Lighting Essentials. http://www.lighting-essentials.com/wordpress-themes-for-photographers/ This theme has the home page “New Work” with 10 images…
New "Gray Scale" WP Website for Lighting...
We are launching some new WP Theme Websites at Lighting Essentials. http://www.lighting-essentials.com/wordpress-themes-for-photographers/ This theme has the home page “New Work” with 10 images but instead of using thumbnails we are using small blocks for navigation. I am thinking about using the left side as a widget area for recent tweets or facebook entries. About page will be...
Portfolio Design Study: Design Patterns and... →
Portfolio Design Study: Design Patterns and Current Practices « Smashing Magazine: “We have brainstormed on the most important design issues and asked designers across the globe what design…
Lauren in Minneapolis: A Portrait with Cranes. →
Just a simple portrait of Lauren, one of our Minneapolis models for the workshop.I kinda liked the cranes in the background, and the little sun flare was nice as well. Bare flash, very quick…
Lauren in Minneapolis: A Portrait with Cranes. →
I kinda liked the cranes in the background, and the little sun flare was nice as well.
Bare flash, very quick shoot.(sorry for post without image.)
Don Giannatti: Designer /…
Lauren in Minneapolis: A Portrait with Cranes.
I kinda liked the cranes in the background, and the little sun flare was nice as well. Bare flash, very quick shoot.(sorry for post without image.) 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 »
Lauren in Minneapolis: A Portrait with Cranes.
Just a simple portrait of Lauren, one of our Minneapolis models for the workshop.I kinda liked the cranes in the background, and the little sun flare was nice as well. Bare flash, very quick shoot. 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...
Stephen Shore - American Surfaces - The Art... →
One of the 20th Centuries most influential photographers gives us a glimpse into his thought process and working style.
Stephen Shore - American Surfaces - The Art Newspaper: “Stephen Shore…
David Hume Kennerly on Newsweeks Photo Use →
Another nail in the coffin of MSM. The narrative cannot trump the truth. The narrative cannot exist in the halls of the newsroom or the confidence of the reader will deteriorate at ever increasing…
Off-the-Grid Living – Self Reliance Through Home... →
Interesting. Very, very interesting.
Off-the-Grid Living – Self Reliance Through Home Solar and Wind Power and Farming - Popular Mechanics: “Carpenter, the author of Farm City: The…
Filed under: You can't make this stuff up. →
You really can’t.
Cops: Fox Lake teacher gave drugs and booze to students - Chicago Breaking News: “Kym Krocza, of the 36300 block of North Wilson Road in Ingleside, allegedly paid the…
Well... there is that... →
Still not making it up…
WillCollier.com: More Mush From The Wimp: “And for those too young to remember history’s greatest monster (thanks, Glenn), Jimmah’s empty slander is just another…
Lighting Essentials - a Place for Photographers.... →
I have decided that it would be easier to simply catalog all the great excuses photographers can use for failing at business. This list is intended to help you decide in advance which excuse…
Still Life Shot for an Magazine Ad | LIGHTING... →
Well, my Volleyball client needed a new ad. That’s great. We needed it to be concepted, shot, and produced in one day. A day that had me doing other things as well. Stressful? A…
Still Life Shot for an Magazine Ad | LIGHTING...
Well, my Volleyball client needed a new ad. That’s great. We needed it to be concepted, shot, and produced in one day. A day that had me doing other things as well. Stressful? A little, but I have been at this game long enough to know that it will get done. It always does. Concept was easy. The software they design for Volleyball coaches currently runs on Palms and handheld devices. A lot of...
Lighting Essentials - a Place for Photographers....
I have decided that it would be easier to simply catalog all the great excuses photographers can use for failing at business. This list is intended to help you decide in advance which excuse will work for you. And that will save you time, and get you going. Having goals are important, and if you want to fail, I am here to help you establish some goals. That’s me. Mr. Helpful. If you haven’t...
10 Nifty, Excellent Excuses for Failing at... →
After being actively involved with photographers of all types for quite a long time, I have met successful shooters and those who have not made it. There are a gazillion excuses for…
The End Starts Here →
I am such a huge Rodney Smith fan. Nice to see his blog.
The End Starts Here: “This applies to music as well: much of music, obviously, is a technical skill, as is photography. However, the…
Portrait in Minneapolis →
Just a simple slight overcast at the end of the day Sunday.
I loved her hair and the cute smile.
Don Giannatti: Designer / Photographer / Writer www.dongiannatti.com / …
Portrait in Minneapolis
Just a simple slight overcast at the end of the day Sunday.I loved her hair and the cute smile. 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 »
12 Tips for Creating a Great Portfolio Site «... →
Good Tips for sure. Most of these tips would be well implemented by photographers as well.
12 Tips for Creating a Great Portfolio Site « Noupe: “Below are twelve tips for creating…
Lighting Essentials » Iconica Blog →
Photo by Iconica Studios. Sounds like a plan to me! How about February, 2010. Lighting Essentials » Iconica Blog: “I had a blast and learned a ton that’s why I hosted two workshops. Its…
Secret's out: why women really have sex | Health &... →
Heh…
Secret’s out: why women really have sex | Health & Lifestyle | News.com.au: Money Quote:P “But many have more selfish motives, with financial or material rewards a major factor.”
…
22 Tips on How to Operate a Trade Show Booth « The... →
Good info!
22 Tips on How to Operate a Trade Show Booth « The Jason Calacanis Weblog: “Since we’re less than a week away from the third installation of the TechCrunch50 conference, which I…
Being ready for client changes and challenges... →
There was a change of plans on a shoot I was doing for a client quite a ways from my city.
The changes happened while I was en-route, so I was not aware of it till I got there. And the…
