Will Vastine Photography

Learning Lightroom

So I was finally able to score a copy of Lightroom, which I am really excited about. And it seems like a really cool program that will help with the workflow of taking the photos from the camera to final delivery. But I have a lot to learn still. So in an effort to figure this thing out, I grabbed my friend Mackenzie, shot a few frames, took them from the camera and started pushing buttons in Lightroom. I have to say I am pretty happy with the results. Lightroom will probably be used a lot more now.

Do any of you know some good online tutorial sites? Or have some tips to share?

-will

Space

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While we were on location for a shoot Erin did with our good friend Vanessa, I went around and grabbed some frames just for the heck of it. When I came away with this one, I thought it would be interesting to do a little design work along with it. I do not claim to be a designer by any means, but I just wanted to play.

Anyway, here it is.

And the quote I used says this.... "We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as idea, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion."

-will

Spring is Here.

Spring has come, and it is beautiful. I had the pleasure of being able to hang a print at one of the Starbuck's here in town. I wanted something bright, with lots of color, and something that captured the essence of spring. Here's what I came away with. Do you like?

-will

Day Twenty: First Day of Spring?

Gotta love Missouri. It's officially the first day of spring, and we have snow falling down outside. What's even better about the current situation, it was 65 degrees out yesterday. 

There is an old saying around these parts, if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. All I have to say is I am ready for spring to actually be here and stay here.

-will

day eight: waiting for the rain to come

Everyone was talking about the weather today. It has been one of the first really nice days in a while, but the topic was when the rain was going to hit. Hmm... still waiting.
 -will

sunset. it hasn't happened in a while.

Erin and I went out on a little photo adventure a couple of days ago. She was working on a project that she will be posting about later. So while she was doing that, I snapped a few photos of my own. It was freezing out, but the sun was setting and it was beautiful. Hope you like the photos!
  -will

sunny days...

equal wonderful blue skies.Taken with my phone.
 -will

 

lisa...

I love natural light. Period. I know I talk a lot about my use of lighting, and all that. But nothing can compare to the tone of the sun. Here are a few frames from a really quick shoot I did with my friend Lisa. It was a beautiful day, we just had to get out there and shoot. I really hope you enjoy these.
As far as set up for these images, I used my 50mm, and a beautiful sunny day. I hope to have more sunny days come my way soon.

-will

season

Winter... probably my favorite season. Call me crazy, but I like it.  

-will

Location Scouting...

So I found this location today when I was picking my truck up from the shop. Anyway, I really want to shoot here. Would any one like to schedule something with me?

-will