Closing the Gap Workshop- Laguna Beach, California

Exclusive Shots! Laguna Beach Workshop

Hi everyone,

I just wrapped up my workshop in Laguna Beach, California. I’m very grateful we were able to host such a successful event amidst everything happening in the world. The weather was gorgeous; the group was a blast. We did a ton of learning, laughing, and portfolio-building while being mindful of our state’s recommended safety guidelines.

A session of the workshop targeted LED lighting. In the shots below, we demonstrated how to use the Rotolight Anova Pro 2 in Flash mode during the day. Notice how the background is blended and balanced with the exposure on the subject’s face. During both sets, the Rotolight AP2 was unmodified and still put out extremely soft light! These images were taken with the Sony A7Riii. The two models Marisa Butler (@marisapaigebutler) and Siray Kong (@siraykong) did a great job! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

If you haven’t already, go to www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers for exclusive deals on some of the best-LED lights on the planet! Visit the site and save up to 50% today! If you would like to catch us at a workshop - click here for dates and locations. If you still need some more time and would like to learn from afar, that’s okay, we understand! You can join us on Patreon for our monthly zoom chat sessions where we have a Livestream Q&A, monthly photo critiques, editing sessions and more!

Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate you tremendously over here at Fedora Nation!

Sincerely,
Jason

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The World Trade Center from the bottom up

Can a building have a soul?  Maybe it can't, but the people inside sure did.  This image was taken just 2 weeks before the attacks on 911 while I was there for a family trip.  We stood on top of the roof of the building and it was almost incomprehensible to imagine that 2 weeks later it all came down.  

That's why photography is so incredibly powerful.  It captures the moments that can never be brought back and makes them real again.  Photographers are the visual historians and as the old saying goes, "A picture tells a thousand words."

Ash from the 9-11 Site

Taken shortly after 9-11 in New York next to the make-shift memorial that had been put up with plywood with messages from visitors written on the walls.  We should never forget what happened to our country on 9-11.

Bridals with the Rotolight Anova

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This image was taken in Murrieta, California using the amazing Anova light from Rotolight.  The greatest thing about this light is the fact that it throws so much light in such a wide expanse.  Can't wait to share more pics!

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Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.5, 16mm at ISO 500, flash did not fire.  Taken at 8:06pm.

Rose in the Thorns on Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island

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This image was taken at my wedding for Opie and Mandy on Jekyll Island, Georgia.  Driftwood Beach has a ton of huge, old trees and roots that are lining the coastline.  I shot this image through the roots of a fallen tree, using off camera flash on the bride to get the lighting that I wanted on her.  It was a terrific time, and I can't thank everyone enough who made this happen including Vanden, Missie, Crystal and more!

Next Workshop:

REAL wedding workshop South Carolina- October 4th and 5th

http://www.meetup.com/Meet-Ups-with-Jason-Lanier/events/130809762/

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/200 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 50, flash fired.  Taken at 3:06pm.

Wedding Couple Plantation Shoot at Jeykll Island

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This image was taken during my couple shoot before the ceremony for Opie and Mandy on Jekyll Island.  I was so enamored with this place because there are just so many places to shoot.  We received permission to shoot on the balcony of this old plantation home and it was just beautiful.  

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Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/200 sec at f/5.0, 17mm at ISO 50, flash fired.  Taken at 3:30pm.

Queen of the World at Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia

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I just loved shooting at this beach.  Being a California boy I've grown up around the beach, and I've had the opportunity to travel the world and see beaches in five continents.  That being said, I've never seen a beach like Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island in Georgia.  Just an amazing place with so many opportunities for photographers!  This was taken during the bridal session with Mandy the day before the wedding.  Great times!

Next Workshop: REAL wedding workshop October 4th and 5th in South Carolina

http://www.meetup.com/Meet-Ups-with-Jason-Lanier/events/130809762/

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/250 sec at f/7.1, 14mm at ISO 50, flash fired off camera.

Bridals at Jekyll Island using Off Camera Flash

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This image was taken of Mandy at Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia who was married there just last weekend.  We did her bridals the day before the wedding, and it's just amazing shooting on Driftwood Beach.  This wedding was done as part of my Photography Consulting Services where I come in and help another photographer to shoot their wedding.  Crystal Cherry asked me to come out and shoot this wedding with her and show her how I do what I do, and it was such a great time!  Hope you like it!

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Jekyll Island Plantation Wedding First Look

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This image was taken at the wedding for Justin and Mandy at Jeykll Island in Georgia.  This image was one of the first that we took which was during the First Look.  We blindfolded the groom and had the bride come and remove it which of course revealed her in her beautiful wedding dress.  It was a magical moment for everyone!

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Justin and Mandy, a Jekyll Island Wedding

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Congratulations to Justin and Mandy who were married yesterday on Jekyll Island in Georgia.  It was a magical day, and getting to shoot on Driftwood Beach was just awesome.  More pics to come!

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Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/125 sec at f/4.5, 15mm at ISO 50, flash fired.

Book Your Summer Special Shoot Right Now!

Click below to book your date now! Jason only does 1 shoot per day, so book your date and location BEFORE someone else takes it!

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7451580879

Join Jason Lanier for an amazing summer special shoot! $299 gets you an amazing shoot...and it can be ANYTHING you want me to shoot! Some examples include, pregnancy, engagement, bridals, pin up, children, family, and trash the dress...but it truly can be anything that you'd like to do.

The Summer Shoot Package includes:

*90-minute shoot with award winning photographer Jason Lanier

*25 high resolution images that you can use for your own personal use to print, share and copy!

*$25 print credit via Pictage to order pictures through Jason's professional lab.

*All images developed professionally and hosted on your own private gallery online to view, share and purchase if you'd like to purchase more than the 25 included in your package.

Jason will be located in various locations throughout the summer so you can get your crazy and awesome shoot booked at many different places! Locations include Southern California, Estes Colorado, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Savannah Georgia, Knoxville Tennessee, Morgantown West Virginia, and Washington DC.

To book a shoot click on your desired location and date on the tickets. You will be prompted to fill in a quick questionnaire that asks you about the shoot type and time you'd like to do it. Jason will then contact you and make all the final preparations for an awesome shoot!
BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW!

$299 Summer Special Extended!!

Due to popular demand we are extending the Summer shoot special throughout the entire summer through August!  Since I'm heading out to the East coast I received a lot of requests to do shoots while out there so we extended the offer....:)

$299 gets you an amazing shoot with me...and it can be ANYTHING you want me to shoot!  Some examples include, pregnancy, engagement, bridals, pin up, children, family, and trash the dress...but it truly can be anything that you'd like to do.

Please check the flyer to see where I will be located throughout the summer so you can get your crazy and awesome shoot booked!  Locations include Southern California, Estes Colorado, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Knoxville Tennessee, Morgantown West Virginia, and Washington DC.

To book a shoot please shoot me an email at jason@jlpros.com and let me know when, where, and what you'd like to shoot.  This is your CHANCE to get shot by me for a great discount.  Due to scheduling conflicts with a vendor my summer opened up, so I'd rather spend it shooting than sitting around watching TV...even though that can be fun...:)

BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW!

Landscape Workshops with Jason Lanier- Next Up, Colorado in 2 weeks!

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I always say that the best photographers in the world are landscape photographers.  Why?  Because we have to work around so many elements that are out of our control.  Rain, snow, sun (or lack thereof), whether or not we are blessed with the right amount of clouds etc.  And then those who decide to incorporate landscape photography into their fashion, wedding etc. have even more of an advantage.

Well, this image was taken at my Yellowstone landscape workshop in June.  Shot with a slow exposure during sunrise to capture the mist and spray coming off of a geyser.

Next up!  Rocky Mountain National Park in 2 weeks!!!!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 4 sec at f/20, ISO 50, flash did not fire.  Taken at 5:46am.

Podcast- Not Getting Discouraged in a world full of "Likes"

New Podcast!!!

http://photographerpodcast.com/2013/07/09/episode-16-not-getting-discouraged-in-a-world-full-of-likes/

Sometimes the most frustrating thing in the world as an artist is to struggle to get people to like your work, only to see a video of a child throwing a toy in the toilet get 3 million likes or views! Jason Lanier discusses the challenges of social media and speaks about how you can gain a steady following of fans for your work. He also discusses how to handle the ups and downs of publishing your work online and how important it is to not get discouraged.

Using MeFoto Tripods as Light Stands

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This production image was taken at my Miami workshop in May of this year....

Earlier this year at WPPI I bought 4 new Rotolights that I love.  After buying them I asked myself, "How in the world am I going to use these when I'm shooting solo?"  I HATE using lightstands because they just don't work (for me) since I travel so much.  It seems that if I use one that's light enough to take "on the go" it's too flimsy.  If I take one that's very durable and steady, it's WAY too heavy.  So what did I do?

The hot new item at WPPI were the MeFoto tripods made by Benro.  I already own a Benro carbon fiber tripod and LOVE it.  So I felt comfortable buying the MeFoto's and using them as lightstands.  My friends laughed at me at the time for buying 4 of them, but I am SO GLAD I did.

Since WPPI 2013 I've taken the MeFoto's with me to Miami, West Virginia, Montana, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and all over California.  The combination of the MeFoto's with my Rotolights or an off camera flash with a Pocket Wizard just can't be beat.  

The Ticket Taker at the Warner Theater in Morgantown, WV

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This image was taken at the old Warner Theater in Morgantown, WV for my workshop there in April.  We did a pin up style shoot, found some old ticket stubs, and put the beautiful Jennifer Blosser behind the counter. I wanted her to have a look like you'd see on someone's face who was bored of working at her job....and I believe she pulled it off.  Fun times!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, 35mm at ISO 4000, flash did not fire.  Taken at 4:34pm.

Hollywood Starlet in Morgantown Warner Theater

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This image was taken at my workshop in Morgantown, WV of the beautiful Megan Ward.  We had the privilege of shooting inside the theater that is no longer in use, and we had a great time.  This image was taken using my Rotolights with some side lighting to give it a real dramatic look.  We had a great time and I can't wait to go back!

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Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 3200, flash did not fire.  Taken at 2:56pm on April 17, 2013.

The Sugar Shack Reaper

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This image was taken at the historic Sugar Shack in Moundsville State Penitentiary during my Supernatural Shoot there in April 2013.  We gave the model Rachel black sheets to swirl around and using back and front lighting with flash and video lights I captured this image.  

Moundsville is one of my all time favorite places to shoot and I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to do so many times!  Looking to go back next month!!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/80 sec at f/4.5, 16mm at ISO 4000, flash fired.  Taken at 12:29pm.