painting with light

Big Brother

Justine Bautista — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:29:59 +0000

First time to do a shoot with my older brother, CB, set in our house. It’s a bit challenging to do a shoot with him since I don’t really know how to pose male models. Hehe.

Enough with the talking, hehe, here are my shots…

Model: Clarence Bautista
Location: Bautista Residence

The Jetsetter

Hello Moto!

Gowns by Vanna De Leon-Barja

Justine Bautista — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:21:34 +0000

I got the chance to shoot last weekend showcasing the designs of a very talented Vanna De Leon-Barja. I was with my fellow EON members doing the shoot. At the end of the day it was a success although it rained and there were so many ants in the park. hehehe.

Models: Vanna De Leon-Barja, Cheska Fernandez, Cecille “CC” Viray
MUA: Lizette Lee
Designer/Gowns: Vanna De Leon-Barja
Location: Ecopark, Fairview, QC

Model/Designer: Vanna De Leon-Barja

Model: Cheska Fernandez

Model: Cecille Viray

Another attempt of IR shots

Justine Bautista — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:43:36 +0000

Last weekend, I got the chance to do IR shots again. I’ve been focusing on strobes and lighting lately and didn’t get the chance to do landscapes. I must say, I missed shooting landscapes. Hehe.

Here are my takes on…

Balite Falls, Cavite

And Pink Sister’s Chapel in Tagaytay

Boot Camp Assignment #2: Background

Justine Bautista — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:47:10 +0000

Then again, we pushed through the assignment #2 for strobist boot camp and the theme now is… Background. We have to come up with a photo, in portrait, with a background. This is now pretty challenging since we have to consider the weather, if we are shooting outside, and the theme of the photo.

My submitted entry for the bootcamp was shot in Tagaytay, where we stay overnight the past week. The weather was not really cooperative since it was too windy. Good thing, Tito Eddie was there. He helped me by holding the lightstand and also the softbox. I also have to pull out our bike to give it a “homey” feel.

My Entry for Background, Home Sweet "American" Home

It was a suprise that my photo won the contest. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting it. I find my competitor’s photo much worth to win. But I don’t want to be a hypocryte (hehe), I was really happy when I found out that I won. Hehehe. It was my first time to actually won a photo contest. Hehe. Sorry for the excitement.

Other very competitive photos can be found here on this site. http://flickr.com/photos/shootlangbootcamp.

[Archives]: Zar And Star Civil Wedding

Justine Bautista — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:46:10 +0000

I had the opportunity to cover a shoot of a wedding. My brother’s friend, Zar, was going to get married – rush. They only planned everything for just a month. They invited me to do their shoot, which at first I was really hesitant since it’s my first time to cover a wedding. I also have to buy a softbox and a lightstand in the last minute.

I was really suprised that I had to cover the entire wedding – from the preparation of the bride until the group shots. It was a big challenge for me. I now know that in wedding photography you cover all types of photography – still life, model shoot, food, event and even landscapes. It’s not a joke when you are doing this type of photography since you have expecting clients.

I can say is I think, without bragging, I did a pretty awesome job. I, somewhat, applied everything I learned from the photography group I’m in with and also with my photographer friends.

Here are my take on my first, official, wedding photos.