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Shooting Behind a Movie Theater Screen

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This production image was taken of us at the Warner Theater in downtown Morgantown.  We were granted exclusive access to the theater that is no longer in use.  We were able to get behind the movie screen and shoot which was AWESOME!

East Coast Summer 2013 Workshop Series- the following dates could be used for workshops in your area. If you are interested please let me know and if there is a big enough group we can make it happen!

*Myrtle Beach, SC- August 12-17
*Savannah, GA- August 12-17
*Knoxville, TN- August 19-20
*Morgantown, WV- August 21-24
*Moundsville, WV- August 21-24
*Pittsburgh, PA- August 21-24
*Harpers Ferry, WV- August 26
*Washington, DC- August 27-31

If you are interested please comment back or let me know via message which one you'd like to attend and how many people you have...thanks!!!

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Bridals in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, images of wedding photography

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This image was taken at my Oklahoma Workshop of the beautiful bride Sidney White during my shoot in Earlsboro.  One thing I like to teach at my workshops is using off camera triggers and flashes and that's what I did with this shot.  I really loved shooting Sidney and know her wedding will be beautiful!

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Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 50, flash fired.  Taken at 6:21pm.

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New Workshops Website!!!

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Hey Everybody!  I've been promising a new workshops website for quite some time and now it's done! You can view real workshops videos, images, information and more.  The REALLY cool thing about the image galleries is that you are allowed to download all the behind the scenes shots and group shots as well...for FREE!  We also have a whole new section in there for my Supernatural Shoots.

Please let me know what you all think....:)  Thanks!

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Using a Monopod as an extended light pole

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This is a production image taken at the Oklahoma workshop on Day where I'm showing the group how to use a monopod with a Rotolight attached to the end of it to put the light exactly where you want it to go.  I made this little configuration back in February at WPPI which is where I found the Rotolights and the MogoPod by Carry Speed that I love.  

The reason it works so well is because the MogoPod is so fast to open and close while the Rotolight is very light so it's really easy to maneuver on the end of the monopod.  

I always tell my workshop attendees that one of the key lessons to learn by coming to my workshops is learning what gear you need rather than having it all by the time you come to the workshop.  Saves you lots of money by not having to buy things before you see them in use at a real shoot...

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Posing Can be Hard to Do!

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This is a fun image taken at my workshop in Oklahoma just last week.  Peggy was arranging the model and we caught a fun moment on camera.  Thanks to Sidney for being such a great model.  Thanks to everyone who came...:)

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Country Bride at my Oklahoma Workshop

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This image was taken at my workshop in Oklahoma of the beautiful bride Sidney White.  Sidney's getting married in a couple months and came to the workshop with wedding photographer Peggy Hogan.  I gotta say that I'd love to see her wedding because she is so beautiful and natural that she just gives you amazing shots.

We were going to use the reflectors for Day 2 but as you can see it was just too bright.  The crazy thing is that after this portion of the shoot the storm came in so we switched to shooting with flash, off camera flash, and video lights.  I told the group at the time that this was an example of just why you need to know how to shoot in all different types of scenarios...because you never know what the elements will throw at you.

DON'T BE A ONE-TRICK PONY....

Camera settings: Nikon D800,  1/3200 sec at f/4.0, 22mm at ISO 64, flash did not fire.  Taken at 4:46pm on May 8, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

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Logan County Insane Asylum

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This is the image I was capturing when the Police were called and harrassed me for trespassing.  You gotta understand, there are no gates and this was only 5 feet from where my car was parked.  I guess standing on grass is now an offense.

This is a shot of the Logan County Insane Asylum in Guthrie, Oklahoma.  I was here scouting this place out for a possible Supernatural Shoot location.  But we couldn't find anyone to contact for the place...pretty strange.  It would've been a blast to shoot here!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/800 sec at f/4.5, 16mm at ISO 64, flash did not fire.  Taken at 7:48pm on May 6, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

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You can't help but smile when you set up your Rotolights...and attend a Jason Lanier Workshop:)

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It's all smiles whenever I break out the Rotolights at one of my workshops!  This image was taken in Oklahoma just a few days ago during my workshop there.  This was during Day 2 and the sun was starting to set which meant it was time ROTOLIGHT TIME!  

Thanks to Peggy Hogan (in the left with the big smile) for recruiting me to come out there and helping to make it happen.  I had a great time with you and it's so good to see that you did too....as well as all the others...you know I'll never forget off-roading in the minivan and Tasha's singing...what a workshop!!

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Old School Bride in Oklahoma at a Jason Lanier Workshop

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This image was taken just a few days ago at my workshop in Oklahoma which was AMAZING!  We were out from 1pm to 11pm and we even encountered a massive storm that threatened tornadoes...but we made it and had a blast doing so.  

This image was taken towards the end of our shoot in Earlsboro.  One of the reasons why I many times extend my workshop beyond the hours that my attendees pay for is because if I feel there is a teaching opportunity for light I'm going to teach it.  

This shot for example was taken at 8:07pm on Wednesday when technically we were supposed to all be dropped off and back at the hotel by then.  But I'm not a stickler on the time for my workshops because I truly do love teaching and helping newer photographers...looking for those "AHA" moments where the light turns on for them.

In this set it was particularly rewarding because this bride's photographer (Peggy Hogan) had the light turn on for her as she learned how to shoot in low light situations with the Rotolights.  I live for these moments and fondly remember celebrating it with Peggy when it happened.  It's so rewarding to help others improve...:)

I have a production image of this shot as well as video so I can show you how it was shot that I'll post later. This was in front of an old abandoned building and later on the owner let us inside to shoot...AWESOME! Gotta love that Oklahoma hospitality!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 2000, flash did not fire.  Used Rotolight video lights.  Taken at 8:07pm on May 8, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

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Landscapes with people in them

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People often comment on my photography and say that my shots are landscapes with people in them...and that's pretty true.  Why?  Because I started off shooting landscapes and learned the art of exposing for the elements and not the subject of the image.  That's why my skies are so crisp, and everything is in proper exposure.  It's not HDR.

This outstanding image taken by my workshop attendee Devon McManama exemplifies exactly what I teach at my workshops...making your shots dynamic the natural way, not through Photoshop tricks.  This was at my Miami Workshop while we were out in the Everglades playing with the gators.  Thanks Devon for such a great image!

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Should Established Photographers Help New Photographers to Learn?

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In this episode which is an excerpt from a conversation held at my Miami workshop while we were driving to various shoot locations, we discussed the topic of whether or not established photographers should help newer photographers to learn.  
 
Topics include why established photographers are hard on new photographers, how to find a photographer mentor, finding photography workshops that actually help you learn, and more.  Also includes discussion on how Jason Lanier learned including what workshops he attended, 1 community college photography class that he took 20 years ago, and who he looks up to in the industry.
 
Jason Lanier gives advice on how you can self critique, his opinions on people coming onto social media websites like Facebook and bashing your work, and who you should be seeking out for professional critiques.  Jason shares his thoughts on blocking out those who’s opinions aren’t really beneficial to you and your work.   The conversation ends with Jason sharing how he had to improve his wardrobe when doing workshops since so many production images started coming out of him all over the place.  Hope you enjoy!

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Didn't your Momma ever tell you to not play with alligators?

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This awesome shot was provided by my workshop attendee and friend Dwight Paredes aka "Barbara Walters" of me playing a little with the alligators in the Everglades.  This guy actually got much closer than this and definitely had his eye on me as we played some cat and mouse for about 30 minutes.  Truly an awesome time!  Thanks Dwight for such a great capture!!

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Creating an Outdoor Studio with Rotolights

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Ever needed to create a studio look outside?  Well, that's what I did last night at my workshop.  Having portable LED lights and a few tripods can enable you to do just that...and the results are AMAZING!  Can't wait to share pics!!

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How To Start Your Photography Career Podcast

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The following Photography Podcast is a recording of the conversation held in the car while Jason Lanier was driving with his students from the hotel to their shoot location. Jason fielded questions regarding the start of his career, how to choose the right weddings to build a portfolio, and more!  This is Part #1 of the conversation. Enjoy!

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Using my Rotolights at Miami Workshop in Wynwood

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This image was taken at my workshop in Miami last night in the Wynwood area which is the artistic portion of downtown where all the crazy people like me congregate.  There are so many advantages to using video light over flash in a situation like this one.  For starters it's easier to focus and pose the model because you can see.  Secondly there is no bounce back nasty reflection on the wall from a flash being fired.  Third, you can get beautiful even lighting over a great portion of the wall.  I love my Rotolights!!

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Signing my life away at the Hotel Morgan....literally

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While in Morgantown, West Virginia this past week we had the amazing opportunity to shoot inside of the shut down and historic Warner Theather in downtown Morgantown.  The theater is owned by the Hotel Morgan, so in order for us to get the keys to the place I had to sign a release pretty much stating that if I died it was my fault and no one could sue the hotel.  It was totally worth it.  A HUGE THANKS to Susan Riddle for helping us make the arrangements to get in there and for Megan Ward for helping to connect all the communication dots so I could even speak to Susan in the first place.  I totally wanna shoot there again!!!

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Nature's Lens Hood...my hand

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Nothing's better than going back to the basics when doing a photo shoot!  This production image was taken at my workshop in West Virginia earlier this week.  We found an abandoned little house on the side of the road and after working our way around bees, wasps, and barking dogs, we started doing a great shoot together.  Can't wait to share more pics!

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