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SUPERCHARGE Your FLASH! How to get more light out of your Neo 2 using the DTap Connection

July 14, 2020

Do you want to know how to get more power out of your Neo 2? Let’s SUPERCHARGE it!

Join Jason Lanier for a video shoot in the hot desert of California where he shows you how to SUPERCHARGE your FLASH with the Rotolight Neo 2 using the Dtap Connection.

All you need:

Rotolight Neo 2
V-mount Battery
Dtap cable
light stand
umbrella bracket.

SAVE 46%

NEO 2 + Transmitter

Coupon Code: JLNEO2HSS

SAVE 48%

Battery Bundle with D-Tap Travel Charger

Coupon Code:
JLBTBUN

www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

In this video Jason uses his battery from the Rotolight Aeos on his Neo 2 to give it a real extra punch in the shots! The Neo 2 typically takes 6 (six) AA batteries to be powered remotely. But when you use the Dtap connection you can take the battery from the Aeos or the Anova Pro 2 and plug it into the Neo 2 making it significantly more powerful in flash mode than when you use just AA batteries.

Below are images Jason took at the shoot. Visit www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers for exclusive deals on some of the best LED lights in the world.

For more information about the lights and bundles that Jason recommends and uses please visit www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers today! There are some tremendous bundles and savings that are just for his subscribers. So make sure to take advantage of them today!

Gear used in the video includes:

*Sony A7Riii- https://bhpho.to/32jxEsw

*Sony Zeiss 50mm- https://bhpho.to/2Wl7OjY

*Manfrotto Lighstand- https://bhpho.to/2DCKuaJ

**Links to Social Media-

Jason Lanier

*Instagram- @jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- @jlanierphoto

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

Emily Rinaldo

*Instagram- @em.explores

*Website- www.emilyrinaldo.com

Necklace wrapped by Stephany Ferreira. Check out her work, The Art of Yuki, at https://www.theartofyuki.com/

We thank you for watching and invite you to stick around and watch a few more videos while you're here. Don't forget to click on subscribe and notifications so you're updated every time we release a brand new video.

Thanks!

Jason Lanier Photography

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Huge Savings! Rotolight 2 Aeos Bundle Kit (50% Off)

July 7, 2020

AEOS 2LK + 2 X BATTERY D-TAP + ILLUMINATOR BUNDLE

Promo Code: JLAEOS-02

If you haven’t heard, Rotolight is having a HUGE savings on their 2 Aeos Light Bundle Kit. Below, Jason Lanier (@jasonlanierphotography) and Emily Rinaldo (@em.explores) have provided a demonstration video below to show you what you can do with this extremely versatile kit. In an abandoned farmhouse in Jacumba, California Jason used two Aeoses to light Emily. One light was a key light, the other was placed on the ground, held upright by the battery pack (that’s included in the kit) to illuminate the hay and accent the bottom half of the scene. The lights used were unmodified in LED mode during the day. They created extremely soft, stunning, and timeless portraits.

For more information about this and other bundles offered by Rotolight and Jason Lanier please visit: www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers To take advantage of the particular gear used in this video as part of the bundle please visit: https://www.rotolight.com/product/aeo... Promo Code: JLAEOS-02

Wrap-up: In this video, Jason uses two Rotolight Aeoses in LED mode. One light used as a key light and the other used as accent lighting from down below. This is also one of the first shoots ever where Jason uses the Sony A99ii, Sony's premier DSLT camera.

Lenses used for the shoot include the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/2, the Minolta 50mm f/1.7 and the Sony Zeiss 85mm f/1.4.

**Links to Gear
Sony A99ii- https://bhpho.to/3goMUYH
Sony Zeiss Distagon 24mm- https://bhpho.to/3gmCetC
Minolta 50mm f/1.7- not currently sold
Sony Zeiss Planar 85mm- https://bhpho.to/38sBcJV

We thank you for watching and invite you to stick around and watch a few more videos while you're here! Please let us know what you think in the comment section below as we would love to hear from you!

Thanks,
Jason Lanier Photography

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Closing the Gap Workshop- Laguna Beach, California

July 7, 2020

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

Jason Lanier Workshop Model: @marisapaigebutler

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Uncovering Covid-19- How New York City has handled the Subway, the Homeless, and the Pandemic

May 4, 2020

Jason Lanier and Emily Rinaldo explores the depths of the NYC transit system and may have potentially found one of the leading causes to the spread of the coronavirus in NYC.

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Jason Lanier Photography Flickr Models Gallery

December 21, 2019

For more portraits and wedding photography by Jason Lanier follow the links in the blog and you will be directed to the galleries on Flickr. Thanks so much for checking out the work.

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Jason Lanier Photography Inspiration Pinterest Boards: Models, Urbex, Landscapes, Wildlife, Wedding, Photojournalism, and more!

December 21, 2019

Are you interested in photography boards? Visit the blog and follow the links to be directed to several Jason Lanier Photography Pinterest Boards. These photography boards showcase models, weddings, photojournalism, landscapes, urbex, wildlife from all over the world. Let us know if you like the boards in the comments below. Thanks so much!

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How to Set your White Balance for GREAT TONES in Natural and Artificial Light using Rotolight Aeos by Jason Lanier

December 20, 2019

Join Jason Lanier and Emily Rinaldo at Lava Rock Beach in Maui, Hawaii. In this post, Jason demonstrates how to set your white balance using a grey card, the Sony A7Riii and the Rotolight Aeos. Share your thoughts in the comments below! Thank you for tuning in.

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Jason Lanier 2020 Workshop Schedule

December 5, 2019

Are you interested in attending a photography workshop? Join Jason Lanier as he hosts photography workshops across the world in 2020. Some locations include but are not limited to: Annapolis, MD; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Laguna Beach, CA; Las Vegas, NV; London, UK; Louisville, KY; Melbourne AU; Nashville, TN; New York, NY: Paris, FR; Phoenix, AZ; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; Sydney, AU; Vancouver, BC; Venice IT - we hope to see you there! www.jasonlanier.com/register

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Jason Lanier Working with Sony, Rotolight and Jessops Camera in epic 2 week trip by Jason Lanier

November 7, 2018

In November 2018 I was blessed with the opportunity to work with three amazing brands, two of whom I’m very familiar with…at some very historic venues no less, the Fitzrovia Chapel, Pinewood Studios, and the amazing Chethams Library in Manchester, UK.

This started a few months ago when I received a call and was asked if I’d be able to fit this event into my schedule….and I was like, “How do I say no to this?”

So I got my Assistant Emily with me on a plane to London following our workshops in Richmond, VA and New York City and we took off to the ever amazing United Kingdom.

Our first stop was an appearance at the Camera World Live Event where I did a speech for Sony and Rotolight called, WYSIWYG- What You See Is What You Get. I get to do a lot of conventions and events and I love them all…but getting to see so many people for some jam packed events was an honor I’ll never forget. We did have a security guard outside of the event tell me I wasn’t allowed to put my elbows on the couch…but that’s for a later conversation lol.

To check out the second of my two appearances there please click the video below:

Following the appearances at the convention some brave photogs ventured out into the very cold night air of London for a photo walk. We had a beautiful model named Sarah come out for that and we of course had the ever able Emily there as well.

Following this event Emily and I made a quick pit stop down in Brighton for a fun photo walk on the pier that was a ton of fun! This was great as I’d never been to Brighton before. I’d say the toughest thing about this particular trip was the fact that the jet lag STUNK! Man with so many events the jet lag was tough to shake. Emily threw water on me a few times to get me to wake up. Be careful around here if you’re sleepy, she’ll use a defribillator on you! A big thanks to Darren Fellows for coming down to help with this photo walk as well.

Following Brighton Emily and I returned back to London to get ready for our Jack the Ripper Shoot! I have to give a lot of credit to Emily for this shoot. Without her efforts it just wouldn’t have happened. You can check out the shoot and video by clicking below:

That was seriously one of the most fun shoots I’ve ever had the privilege to shoot. But we weren’t done there! Rotolight had contracted me for a commercial shoot at the historic Fitzrovia Chapel that we did just a day later. A videography crew called Motion Blurr was hired to document the event. That video will be coming out soon….but in the meantime check out this image of Emily taken at the shoot! This was done with her and a male model named Lawrence and both of them did just great. It was in a chapel and they did play the part of a married couple so…..officially I’ve shot Emily’s wedding lol.

We ended that shoot and had a tight turnaround because the next morning we were due at the historic Pinewood Studios to give a full days worth of presentations for Sony, Rotolight and Jessops Camera. This was such a fun event where I got to work with so many talented and amazing photographers who were Jessops trainers who came there to learn more about the synergy between Sony cameras and Rotolight LED Lighting. This was a fantastic day to be indoors because the rain and cold were out in full effect that day. Many laughs were shared. And it was such an honor to have so many of the Jessops trainers that were a part of Fedora Nation.

After that it was a travel day from London to Manchester to get ready for our once in a lifetime event where I got to do workshops for Sony, Rotolight and Jessops at the historic Chethams Library. While the team was prepping for the event I was able to grab a few moments on the piano which was so exhilarating for me. Being able to play a grand Yamaha piano at such a historic place was something I’ll never forget, and I’m so grateful that my Assistant Emily was able to capture this moment with her phone:

Following that we did an event for two separate groups of photographers who came to learn about Sony and Rotolight, again working with the amazing folks from Jessops. It’s such a pleasure to be able to present for multiple sponsors when the products tie together so well.

This was a truly historic and fun event to do. I mean, how many photographers get to shoot in a library from the 1600’s that also has had scenes from Harry Potter shot there? Wow, what a blessing! We had some vintage clothing for all of the models. During the breaks between the two sessions I was able to quickly do some private shoots with the new Sony 24mm G Master with both Emily (my amazing muse) and another awesome model named Victoria.

Following the event at Chethams we went out with a few brave souls that were willing to go out into the cold for one last Photo Walk. This was quite a way to end the 2 week trek as we braved not only the cold…but also some drunk dudes, some unruly minors who liked to smoke, and some fans who wanted to say hello. But luckily the group was lively and we had a phenomenal time.

I can’t thank everyone enough for making this all possible. Emily was a tremendous help on this trip that was the longest of my career (because it was also tacked onto stops in New York City and Richmond before we even came to the UK). It wouldn’t have been nearly as successful as it was without her.

A big thanks to my sponsors Sony, Rotolight and Jessops. Sponsors can be such a tremendous support and help to open up doors. A super big thanks to my man Rod Gammons. He’s a real friend. Mark Baber, you know I love you! And last but not least my family at home. I couldn’t do it without the support of my wife and boys. I love you guys so much!!

Here are the production BTS shots from my time at Chethams Library. Thanks to Rotolight and Sony for taking these. Also stay on the lookout for more videos to come from these events.

I can’t wait to work with all of them again. Next up is speaking for Rotolight and Sony at the Profusion Convention in Canada!