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From Rust to Radiance – Midwest Photo Walk Tour
Jason Lanier 8/12/25 Jason Lanier 8/12/25

From Rust to Radiance – Midwest Photo Walk Tour

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When Natural Light Is All You Need
Jason Lanier 8/5/25 Jason Lanier 8/5/25

When Natural Light Is All You Need

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Mastering Dappled Light in the Florida Woods 🌿💡
Jason Lanier 8/4/25 Jason Lanier 8/4/25

Mastering Dappled Light in the Florida Woods 🌿💡

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The Art of Juxtaposition: Beauty in the Decay
off camera flash, portaiture, workshops, photography workshop, fashion photography Jason Lanier 7/23/25 off camera flash, portaiture, workshops, photography workshop, fashion photography Jason Lanier 7/23/25

The Art of Juxtaposition: Beauty in the Decay

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Kicking Up Dust & Bringing the Heat
lighting, portaiture, off camera flash, fashion photography Jason Lanier 7/22/25 lighting, portaiture, off camera flash, fashion photography Jason Lanier 7/22/25

Kicking Up Dust & Bringing the Heat

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Crappy Gear, Killer Shot: It’s Not About the Tools—It’s About the Vision.
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Crappy Gear, Killer Shot: It’s Not About the Tools—It’s About the Vision.

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MASTERING HARSH LIGHT: SHOOTING IN CHALLENGING CONDITIONS No Shade, No Problem Photo Shoot
lighting, natural light Jason Lanier 7/18/25 lighting, natural light Jason Lanier 7/18/25

MASTERING HARSH LIGHT: SHOOTING IN CHALLENGING CONDITIONS No Shade, No Problem Photo Shoot

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Exploring Abandoned Places as a Photographer
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Exploring Abandoned Places as a Photographer

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Sony RX1Riii – Waste of Money or Ultimate Gear Flex?
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Sony RX1Riii – Waste of Money or Ultimate Gear Flex?

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🎢 Urban Decay Meets Art: Shooting with Seirra at Six Flags New Orleans
abandoned, urban exploration, fashion photography, body paint photography, six flags new orleans, natural light Jason Lanier 7/14/25 abandoned, urban exploration, fashion photography, body paint photography, six flags new orleans, natural light Jason Lanier 7/14/25

🎢 Urban Decay Meets Art: Shooting with Seirra at Six Flags New Orleans

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How to USE Colored RGB Lights in Your Photo Shoot-  FIRE BREATHER- Sony A7iv
Jason Lanier 12/30/21 Jason Lanier 12/30/21

How to USE Colored RGB Lights in Your Photo Shoot- FIRE BREATHER- Sony A7iv

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How To Build a Shoot Using a 3 Light Set Up, Props, and Accent Lighting
Jason Lanier 7/21/21 Jason Lanier 7/21/21

How To Build a Shoot Using a 3 Light Set Up, Props, and Accent Lighting

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Free Cuba 2021- How Communism has Crippled This Beautiful Caribbean Country
Jason Lanier 7/15/21 Jason Lanier 7/15/21

Free Cuba 2021- How Communism has Crippled This Beautiful Caribbean Country

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The Ultimate Guide to Shooting Flash with Rotolight!
Jason Lanier 7/2/21 Jason Lanier 7/2/21

The Ultimate Guide to Shooting Flash with Rotolight!

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Best Photo Spot Locations in Death Valley National Park
Jason Lanier 5/30/21 Jason Lanier 5/30/21

Best Photo Spot Locations in Death Valley National Park

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Bartram Trail High School Body Shames Female Students with HORRIBLE Photoshop Edits in Yearbook

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Pushing Light Through Walls- Brushy Mountain Penitentiary Part 2
Jason Lanier 5/21/21 Jason Lanier 5/21/21

Pushing Light Through Walls- Brushy Mountain Penitentiary Part 2

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Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Part 1- Creative Lighting Photo Shoots at the Historic Prison
Jason Lanier 5/19/21 Jason Lanier 5/19/21

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Part 1- Creative Lighting Photo Shoots at the Historic Prison

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Hands on Review of the Fuji 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji Crop Sensor Cameras
Jason Lanier 5/7/21 Jason Lanier 5/7/21

Hands on Review of the Fuji 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji Crop Sensor Cameras

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How To Use and Set Up a 5 Foot Octabox for LED Lights- Snapbag Octa for the Rotolight Titan
Jason Lanier 4/27/21 Jason Lanier 4/27/21

How To Use and Set Up a 5 Foot Octabox for LED Lights- Snapbag Octa for the Rotolight Titan

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Nestled in the heart of Skagway, Alaska, the Red Onion Saloon is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Klondike Gold Rush. Built in 1897 at the height of the gold mining frenzy, the Red Onion served as both a saloon on the main floor and one of the town’s most infamous brothels upstairs. It was a place where miners, adventurers, and fortune-seekers from all over the world came together, bringing with them stories, dreams, and the wild energy of an era that transformed Alaska forever.

During the late 1890s, Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike. Tens of thousands of stampeders passed through its muddy streets, each hoping to strike it rich in the Yukon. With gold came opportunity, and with opportunity came saloons, dance halls, and brothels that fueled the nightlife of this rugged frontier town. The Red Onion quickly became one of the most popular establishments, known for its lively atmosphere, flowing whiskey, and the “Madams of the Upstairs Rooms” who remain part of its legend today.

Today, the Red Onion still stands as both a museum and a living piece of history, offering visitors a glimpse into Skagway’s wild past. To be able to create portraits and document this space is truly special—every corner of the building tells a story. From the ornate bar that once served weary miners to the narrow staircases leading to rooms where dreams and deals were made, photographing within these walls feels like stepping back in time.

This project is about more than portraits, it’s about honoring a piece of Alaska’s heritage, preserving the spirit of the Klondike, and sharing the story of a place where history was not only made, but lived.