Jason Lanier Photography

www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

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

July 21, 2021

Ever wonder how to create and build a shoot using a 3 light set up? Do you struggle to go beyond a basic shoot and make it MORE? This video takes you through the process of going from basic to crazy by simply using some creative lighting techniques, some fun and cheap make up and wardrobe, and props that you can find around your shoot location! Check out the video below to watch it now:

This shoot was done at the abandoned Jupiter Dungeon using a 3 light set up with the Rotolight system.

*Key Light- Rotolight Titan X1

*Accent Light (Red)- Rotolight Anova Pro 2

*Rim Light- Rotolight Neo 2

To learn more about these lights and to get special bundles and financing options please visit:

Below are the images from the shoot:

The key to building a shoot is to try and incorporate the location, lighting, make up, wardrobe and props all into one harmonic chord where they all make sense together. Perhaps the most important question I ask myself when doing a shoot is, “How can I make this…MORE? How can I make this better"?” As you see in the video and accompanying images, the shoot goes from basic to incorporating all of these aspects to make the shots get better and better as the shoot goes on.

Gear for the Shoot

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/31qNTlv

*Sony Zeiss 35mm- https://bhpho.to/378mV6u

*Sony 85mm G Master- https://bhpho.to/3zgMTPS

Links to Social Media

Photographer: Jason Lanier

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

Model: Madison Ella

*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisoneella/

Hair and Make Up: Nicole Weiss

*Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nicole.tayylor/

Video: Gato Delix

*Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/gatodelix/

Assistance- Anthony Schick

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/anthonyschickphotography/

Thanks for stopping by and checking this project out. I truly appreciate your support and hope it helped! Please let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment down below.

Thanks!

Jason Lanier Photography

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

July 15, 2021

Want some insight on what it's like to live in Cuba for the Cubans that are struggling for their freedom? In this video photographer Jason Lanier shares his experiences of traveling to Cuba 4 different times over the span of 2 years where he details the struggles that Cubans face related to daily supplies, freedom of speech, freedom of movement and more.

This video covers Jason's trips where he has gone down there by himself and also with two photography groups that he lead down there. It shows the true potential of this amazing Caribbean country, but also shows the struggles and poverty that exist in a country that time has left behind.

Jason's travels took him to the capital city of Havana, and into the more rural areas of this beautiful country that has struggled significantly under the yoke of the Communist Party in Cuba.

Recently the Cuban people have risen up to demand more freedoms and have called for an end to the Communist reign over their country. We hope this video helps shed some light on what the people of Cuba are going through and we thank you for watching.

Below are some of the images that Jason has taken during his travels to Cuba:

We hope this video helps shed some light on what the people of Cuba are going through and we thank you for watching and reading.

Jason Lanier Photography

The Ultimate Guide to Shooting Flash with Rotolight!

July 2, 2021

Ever wonder how to get the best out of using flash photography with Rotolight? Have issues connecting your transmitter to your light? Wanna use your third party transmitter system to fire a Rotolight? This video is for you.

This video was shot at the Salton Beach with the very familiar and welcome smile of Emily Rinaldo. In this video Jason and Emily detail the following:

How to Connect the Elinchrom Skyport Transmitter to your Rotolight
How to Control Your Rotolight remotely using the Skyport Transmitter
How to Connect Your Third Party Transmitter to the Rotolight using the PC sync port.
How to Change the White Balance Color and have it reflect that change in the color of the flash
What flash output you should be using when strobing with Rotolight
How to turn on flash mode on your Rotolight
How to update the firmware on your Skyport Transmitter

Even better the video features a shoot by Jason of Emily as only the two of them can do together. This shoot was done using the Rotolight Titan X1 in flash mode in an abandoned tire shop in some scorching hot desert conditions. Below are the images created by Jason and Emily.

If you're interested in unique deals and bundles on these lights that are custom made for Jason's followers, please visit: www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

***Links to Gear

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/31qNTlv

*Sony Zeiss 50mm- https://bhpho.to/3hq8deF

**Links to Social Media**

Photographer: Jason Lanier

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

Model: Emily Rinaldo

*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em.explores

*Website- www.emilyrinaldo.com

We really hope this video helps people out there to learn how to get the most out of their Rotolight when using it in flash mode. Please let us know what you think and thanks for stopping by!

Jason Lanier Photography

#offcameraflash #rotolight #jasonlanierphotography

Best Photo Spot Locations in Death Valley National Park

May 30, 2021

Wanna know the best locations to do photo shoots in Death Valley National Park? Here are 3 of the best spots to get incredible shots whether you’re doing a landscape shoot or a model shoot! Click the video below to check it out now:

Location #1- Mesquite Sand Dunes- whether you’re dong shots at sunrise, sunset, or during the middle of the day, the Mesquite Sand Dunes are one of my favorite places to shoot in Death Valley. Compared to other sand dunes that I’ve had the opportunity to shoot, this particular location offers a lot of parking and incredible views. Images from Mequite Sand Dunes are shown below:

Location #2- Dante’s View- way at the top of the mountain in Death Valley is Dante’s View. It offers unparalleled views of the entire park. It’s a windy road to get up there, but once you do it’s completely worth it. Try to get up there about an hour before sunset so you can capture some beautiful images during Golden Hour. Below are images taken at Dante’s View using just natural light.

Location #3- Devil’s Golf Course- this is one of the most unique places I’ve seen on planet earth. Once you drive out there it gives you a 360 view of these crazy rock formations. Just make sure to bring good shoes because the rocks are sharp and you’ll want to be careful when moving around on them. Below are images taken about an hour before sunset with the sun at the model’s back for some beautiful shots. If you are doing a model shoot make sure to bring a flash to get the most flash to get the most out of this experience.

For these shoots I used the Sony A6500 with the Tamron 17-70mm lens, except for the shoot on top of Dante’s View which I used the Sony A9 with the Sigma 20mm Art lens. All of these locations tend to be very harsh environments so please be mindful of the weather and your needs to make sure you have the proper clothing and water to make these trips.

Links to Gear

*Sony A6500- https://bhpho.to/2B9VBqL

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/31qNTlv

*Tamron 17-70mm- https://bhpho.to/3g5D5Sv

*Sigma 20mm Art Lens- https://bhpho.to/2EUkyrY

**Links to Social Media**

Photographer: Jason Lanier

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

Model: Shalinitin

*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalinitin_srivastava/

Please let me know what questions you have in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

Jason Lanier

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

May 25, 2021

In May 2021 the Bartram Trail High school photoshoopped over 80 female students without their knowledge or consent for images they deemed to not meet school dress code guidelines. To see the video regarding this situation please visit:

All Photoshop edits were done to female students. No male students, including boys who were part of the swim team who wore speedos for their pictures were edited. The images were not edited by the photographer who took the images. They were altered by a teacher on staff who serves as the Yearbook Coordinator.

To make matters worse the images were photoshopped in a very demeaning and humiliating manner towards the female students. Take a look at the before and after editing jobs done by the school without the consent or knowledge of the parents or students.

The parents have started a petition that you can sign if you’d like to get involved. Please click HERE to SIGN THE PETITION

**Links to news articles:

-New York Times

*USA Today

*Washington Post

And to all the photographers reading this. What do you think about the images being changed by the school? We have yet to hear if there was consent given by the photographer. Why didn’t the photographer make the edits him or herself?

I thank you for being here and hope you found this article and information helpful. It’s a shame to do this to teenage children. The double standard and emotional turmoil inflicted by the school and district is reprehensible.

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Pushing Light Through Walls- Brushy Mountain Penitentiary Part 2

May 21, 2021

Ever had the urge to light like they do in the movies? Use continuous lighting and push it through doorways and windows to create really cool effects? Photographer Jason Lanier did just that at the historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in a shoot there back in February 2021. Using a key light to go through doorways and windows and a fill light to balance the shadows, Jason created some really incredible lighting scenarios that every photographer out there can enjoy and learn from. Click below to watch the video now:

Shoot #1- The Inmate

Shoot #2- Red

Shoot #3- Riding Hood

Additional images taken while at Brushy Mountain

All were done using the Rotolight Titan X1 with the smart diffusion applied. The camera for the shoots was the Sony A9 using the Sigma 20mm, and Sony Zeiss 35mm lenses.

If you’d like to get the best discounts on these lights anywhere please visit: www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

Gear used in the shoot:

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/31qNTlv

*Sigma 20mm Art Lens- https://bhpho.to/2EUkyrY

*Sony Zeiss 35mm- https://bhpho.to/378mV6u

**Links to Social Media** Photographer: Jason Lanier

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

Models:

Arielle- https://www.instagram.com/strawbarieofficial/

Kaycee *Instagram: www.instagram.com/modelmekaysee

Crew: Joe Riggs and Danny Vaughn

We thank you for taking the time to stop by and check out the video and images. Don’t forget to listen to Jason’s PODCAST and check out a few more videos while you’re here. For any questions please shoot us an email at jason@jlpros.com. Thanks! Jason Lanier Photography

TO PURCHASE PRINTS FROM THESE SHOOTS PLEASE VISIT: www.jasonlanierphotography.com/models

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

May 19, 2021

Have you wanted to see inside the famous Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary? Wanna see how you can turn a creepy place into a dynamic photo shoot? Check out this video by Jason Lanier where he visits the historic prison and conducts two photo shoots using creative lighting to transform the prison into something entirely different! You can check out the shoot now by clicking below:

Two shoots were done at the prison. The first was a roller girl themed shoot conducted at the prison gymnasium. Below are the images from the Roller Girl Shoot. To Purchase images from the Roller Girl Shoot please visit: https://www.jasonlanierphotography.com/Models/Roller-Girl/

The second shoot was a straight jacket shoot done by using a visitation booth and some creative lighting with the Rotolight Titan X1. Below are the images from that shoot. To purchase images from the Straight Jacket shoot please visit: https://www.jasonlanierphotography.com/Models/Straight-Jacket/

Both shoots were done using the Rotolight Titan X1 with the smart diffusion applied. The camera for the shoots was the Sony A9 using the Sigma 20mm, and Sony Zeiss 35mm lenses.

If you’d like to get the best discounts on these lights anywhere please visit:

www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

Gear used in the shoot:

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/31qNTlv

*Sigma 20mm Art Lens- https://bhpho.to/2EUkyrY

*Sony Zeiss 35mm- https://bhpho.to/378mV6u

**Links to Social Media**

Photographer: Jason Lanier

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

Model: Kaycee

*Instagram: www.instagram.com/modelmekaycee

Crew: Joe Riggs and Danny Vaughn

Thanks!

Jason Lanier Photography

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

May 7, 2021

How does the 23mm Fuji lens (35mm equivalent) hold up to it’s full frame competitors like the Sony Zeiss 35mm? Wanna see comparison pics as well as finished images from model and landscape shoots? Check out the video review of this lens below that shows it all to help you see what this lens can do when used with the Fuji X-S10 crop sensor body. Click below to watch it now:

This lens is a little less expensive than the Sony Zeiss 35mm which I’ve used for years and is one of my favorite lenses. So I thought comparing the two lenses side by side would be beneficial because the 23mm is an equivalent of 35mm (1..5x crop factor) since it’s being used on a crop sensor body.

Below are the images from the two cameras. What do you think? Both sets of images were shot in Raw, Auto White Balance, and are completely unedited.

This is the Sony A9 with the 35mm f/1.4 Sony Zeiss

This is the Fuji X-S10 using the 23mm f/1.4 lens

While filming this review at the beautiful Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah I was able to do a model shoot and some landscape photography using this lens. Below are the finished edited images from those shoots. I’m super impressed by what I was able to get out of this lens.

All in all I think this lens holds up very well against it’s full frame countertop and really delivers some stunning image quality. As noted in the video it does display chromatic aberration but the Sony does so as well. And that’s easily fixed with a quick swipe of the slider in Lightroom as shown in the video. The only area where this would become an issue for both lenses would be when filming video.

I’d highly recommend this lens to anyone using the Fuji crop sensor system. I certainly was able to create some really cool pics out there in the Utah desert. A BIG thanks to my friends at AVC Photo Store and School for helping me out with the gear on this shoot. You can check them out at https://avcstore.com

Please post your comments down below and let me know what you think. Also let me know what you’d like to see in a future video. Thanks for watching my friends!

Jason

www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

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

April 27, 2021

Looking for a large modifier for your LED light? Wanna really SPREAD the light out but don't know where such a modifier exists or how to use it? Check out this video that explains it all!

The video above was created to show you how to set up and use the Snapbag Octa 5 with the Rotolight Titan X1 shot in front of the beautiful Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. This was done in part because Jason recently conducted a shoot at a rain studio using this light and modifier and he wanted to show people how to use and set it all up prior to releasing his video of that shoot. Below is one of the pics created at that shoot that will be released in a future video:

For more information about this light and modifier, and to get the best deals out there on these lights please visit:

We thank you for watching and hope it was beneficial to you.

Thanks!

Jason Lanier Photography

*Sony A6500- https://bhpho.to/2B9VBqL

Why Sensor Size Matters- Comparing Crop Sensor to Full Frame to Medium Format Cameras

April 13, 2021

Ever wonder if sensor size matters? If so, how? Depth of Field, Color, Bokeh, and Low Light Performance are all impacted by sensor size. Check out the video below to find out what you need to know!

In this review shot in the beautiful landscape of Alaska, Jason Lanier compares the Sony A6500 (Crop Sensor), Sony A7C (Full Frame) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium Format). He shoots the cameras using the same Full Frame equivalent of 50mm.

Sensor size plays a bigger role than many photographers may know. Sensor size affects depth of field (blur and separation), bokeh (how large), colors and the low light performance of a camera.

Depth of Field Comparison

Left to Right- Crop, Full Frame, Medium Format

Color

Left to Right- Crop, Full Frame, Medium Format

Bokeh

Left to Right- Crop, Full Frame, Medium Format

**Links to Gear-

*Tamron 17-70mm lens- https://bhpho.to/3g5D5Sv

*Sony A7C- https://bhpho.to/3qrSRc9

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

*Fuji GFX 50R- https://avcstore.com/products/fujifilm-gfx-50r-medium-format-mirrorless-camera-body-only?_pos=1&_sid=62647f7ce&_ss=r

*Fuji GF 63mm- https://avcstore.com/collections/medium-format-lenses-1/products/fujifilm-gf-63mm-f-2-8-r-wr-lens

We hope you find this video helpful and we thank you for watching! Jason Lanier Photography

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/31qNTlv

The Power of Black and White Photography

March 12, 2021

Wanna know how to harness the power of black and white photography to tell better stories with your portraits? Looking for ways to better connect with the people you’re shooting? Watch the video below for a very special portrait session that Jason conducted with an old man named Wiley from Turkey Creek, Florida.

This video is about the power of black and white photography with portraits and how it has the ability to remove distractions and help you see right into the subject that you are capturing. Jason also discusses the power that photography has to help bring people together and how that is a critical trait for any successful photographer to develop.

Below are images taken at the shoot with the Sony 100mm STF G Master lens

Below are images that Jason took using the Sigma 20mm Art Lens

All images were taken using the Sony A9 with a 600 watt second monolight using a 48 inch octabox.

**Links to Gear:

*Sony 100mm STF- https://bhpho.to/2HTv9oT

*Sigma 20mm Art Lens- https://bhpho.to/2EUkyrY

**Links to Social Media:

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Youtube- www.youtube.com/jasonlanierpros

A big thanks to Wiley with Gillespie Auto Parts for doing the shoot. Also so appreciative of Anthony Schick and Artemus Burton for their help in making this shoot happen. You can find links to their Instagram accounts below:

https://www.instagram.com/anthonyschickphotography

https://www.instagram.com/artemus_burton_photos/

Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. We truly hope you found it to be useful and hope you stick around to watch a few more!

Thanks,

Jason Lanier Photography

Bodypaint Shoot at the Jupiter Dungeon with Jason Lanier

March 8, 2021

Wanna see how to make a body paint shoot into something more than a typical sexy shoot? Wanna tell a story? Create mood and atmosphere? Join award winning photographer Jason Lanier for his body paint shoot done at the abandoned Jupiter Dungeon in Florida where he uses lighting and smoke to create an out of this world shoot experience!

To watch the video from this shoot please click below now!

This was a shoot using the Sony A9 with the 50mm Sony Zeiss and 20mm Sigma Art lenses. The atmospheric haze that you’ll see in the video was purchased on Amazon. The Jupiter Dungeon is an abandoned parking garage that was never finished due to the developers running out of money. It’s a really cool place to shoot.

To see the gallery of images created at this shoot please click below.

—Gear used in the video:

**Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/35PyHQX

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

**Links to Social Media**

Photographer:

Jason Lanier *Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

Model: Jamaican Red (Danni)

*Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamaicanred_

Crew: Anthony Schick, Zach Smith

www.instagram.com/anthonyschickphotography

www.instagram.com/zsmithphoto

We thank you for watching and invite you to watch a few more videos while you're here. Don't forget to click on subscribe and notifications so you're updated every time a new video is released!

Thanks!

Jason Lanier Photography

Creating Dorothy- How Never Giving Up Can Result in Your Best Work

March 5, 2021

Ever feel like giving up photography? Do setbacks set you down permanently? Join Jason Lanier for a video where he perseveres through a setback to create some breathtaking work as he exemplifies the definition of never giving up.

This shoot was conducted in Belle Glades, Florida on the side of a road in a sugar cane field. This was an unplanned shoot that had to be created on the fly due to Jason and his team getting thrown out of their original shoot location. In this video Jason uses the Rotolight Titan X1 in flash mode with the Elinchrom Skyport Transmitter to create some movie like imagery with the models named Maddi and Nicole.

This was shot using the Sony A9 with the 35mm Sony Zeiss lens. Below are images taken at the shoot

**Links to Gear**

-Rotolight Titan X1- for the best deals on all Rotolight products please visit: www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

-Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/35PyHQX

-Sony Zeiss 35mm- https://bhpho.to/31XPakZ

**Links to Social Media**

Photographer: Jason Lanier

*Website- www.jasonlanier.com

*Podcast- www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

*Instagram- www.instagram.com/jasonlanierphotography

*Facebook- www.facebook.com/groups/jasonlanierworkshops

*Twitter- www.twitter.com/jlanierphoto

**Models: Madison Ella and Nicole Taylor

*Instagram: www.instagram.com/madisoneellaa

www.instagram.com/nicole.tayylor

Crew: Anthony Schick, Gato Delix, Greg McCoy

www.instagram.com/anthonyschickphotography

www.instagram.com/gatodelix

www.instagram.com/gregselfaction

We thank you for watching and invite you to watch a few more videos while you're here. Don't forget to click on subscribe and notifications so you're updated every time a new video is released! Thanks! Jason Lanier Photography

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The Empty Inauguration for Joe Biden- the 46h President of the United States

January 21, 2021

Get an on the street look as to what the Inauguration of Joseph Biden looked land left like in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. With the city in a lockdown by the military, the 46th President of the United States was sworn in during the smallest inauguration in modern history. Check out the video below to see the entire experience.

The best way to describe my experience covering this inauguration is EMPTY. I stayed at a hotel less than 1 mile from the Capitol Building which gave me the opportunity to walk to the proceedings. This is the 4th inauguration that I’ve covered during my career and it was by far the most eerie and alarming.

My first inauguration that I covered was Obama in 2009. That event was chillingly cold weather wise, but in every other way it was filled with massive crowds and a celebration by his supporters. 2013 for Obama was a far less celebratory affair with smaller crowds but no riots, no protests, and relatively no problems.

Trumps Inauguration in 2017 was filled with riots and protests from those who were upset at his election victory. Anti-Trump groups blocked Trump supporters from attending the Inauguration, and riots, fires and vandalism started in the streets in Washington, DC that night.

All of that pales in comparison to the absolutely eerie and in many ways scary feeling in Washington, DC in 2021 for Joe Biden. I walked the streets the night before to find the city in a complete military lockdown. I walked around for hours around the fencing that had been erected to block off access to the entire National Mall. I didn’t find or see a single Biden supporter. I also never saw a single Trump supporter that so many people in the Biden Administration were worried about.

All I saw was a MASSIVE military presence. 25,000 members of the National Guard. That was in addition to Secret Service, Capitol City Police, Customs and Border Patrol, The Park Service and more. The entire city was in complete lockdown with fully armed assault rifles. I’d only ever seen something like this in my visits to third world countries in airports and around embassies, but never to this degree. This was a very heart breaking thing to witness.

My goal with every inauguration that I’ve covered has been to show my fellow citizens what it’s like from the ground perspective to attend and witness the inauguration of our President. There are more than enough press getting the same shots of the President putting his hand on the Bible to take the oath. I’ve always wanted to show that it’s like for the normal people out there. This was the first time the National Mall was completely blocked off to citizens unless you had an in with a politician. It was surreal.

On inauguration morning the streets were completely empty. I walked from my hotel down Massachusetts Avenue and then to New Jersey Avenue towards the Capitol Building. Every street, every intersection, every alley way barricaded by huge military vehicles and guarded my military personnel. The only crowd I could find were full of members of the press. I got as close as any of us could to the Capitol Building near Union Station. That was the area where they were shuttling in dignitaries who were apparently important enough to be let inside.

Standing so close to the Capitol Building yet not being able to hear or see anything going on there was just….crazy. If it weren’t for the news you would have no clue that our country just inaugurated a new President. There were no speakers, no large screens, NOTHING. Nobody on the outside where I was located had any reaction to anything. In fact at 11:48am when Joe Biden was sworn in, there wasn’t a single person there who really even knew it happened. No clapping, no cheers, nothing. It was like it never happned.

They used two large buses to block off access to the Capitol Building from where we were standing. That was the closest any person could get. This was the area that saw the largest crowd of the day which was at best 200-300 people with the vast majority of them being photographers and members of the press. There were 3 Trump supporters who were there peacefully. And there were 3 Biden supporters who were also there peacefully. THAT WAS IT.

The only people causing any issues were the crazy “Homos to Hell,.” people (group of 3) who come to every inauguration I’ve ever documented seeking to stir up trouble. And they weren’t affiliated with either Trump or Biden supporters. They just love the attention they bring from provoking the crowds with insults.

At around 1pm everyone just kind of left. There were a small handful of vendors trying to sell Biiden/Harris beanies, hats and magazines, but there was really nobody there to buy them. It was so empty out there that I even passed a USPS delivery van that was parked on the side of the road and the mail delivery person had the door open just rocking out to music in his own world.

The entire experience seemed like a scene out of a dystopian movie. Odd, eerie, somber, and just sad. I’m very grateful that I was able to document this event and the other 3 that I’ve done. Handing power over to the person who becomes the most powerful person in the world is a very historic event. This one just felt like it never happened. I’m not a conspiracy theorist and I’m not saying it didn’t happen. I’m just saying if you were there on the streets with me and the other 250 people that gathered….we never knew it happened.

Below are some images taken during my two days covering this event. They blocked off the entire National Mall from January 19th through January 22nd. I truly hope future inaugurations will bring the freedom of access to myself and all fellow Americans. And I thank you for taking the time to read and watch the documentary that I created.

All images were taken using the Sony A6500 with the Tamron 17-70mm lens. I had my bigger cameras with me, but this bundle was more than enough for the small affair brought in our 46th President.

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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

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/

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Thanks!

Jason Lanier Photography

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

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Thanks,
Jason Lanier Photography

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

How We Made a Music Video- 10 Steps on How to Make One on Your Own!

May 26, 2020

Join us for an in depth look at how we created a music video in New Orleans. There are 10 steps included in this video that will help you create one on your own including:

Building Your Shoot
Preparing The Talent
Sound
Lighting
Stills
Lenses
Details
Direction
Energy
Other Gear

To watch the video associated with this shoot that details each step please check it out by clicking below:

**Gear used in this video include:

**Rotolight- for special offers and info on all Rotolight products please visit www.rotolight.com/jasonoffers

Lights used in this video include the Titan, Anova Pro 2, Aeos, and the Neo 2 with the Illuminator.

-Sony A7Riii- https://bhpho.to/2N3K9OV

-Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/2N24wfD

-Sony A7iii- https://bhpho.to/2N0mNK3

-Sony 85mm G Master- https://bhpho.to/2M11p88

-Sony Zeiss 35mm- https://bhpho.to/2m6kHiM

-Sony Zeiss 16-35mm- https://bhpho.to/2McwrtP

-Canon EOS RP- https://bhpho.to/3ejpQcJ

-Canon RF 28-70mm- https://bhpho.to/2qnIOMd

-Manfrotto Fluid Head- https://bhpho.to/35xUQmf

- Feisol Monopod- https://bhpho.to/2AYm1vb

Below are some stills taken of the talent during the making of the music video

Uncovering Covid-19- Freedom: Being Arrested, and Going to Jail During a Global Pandemic

May 13, 2020

Freedom- How is Covid 19 Changing our Laws and and Freedom? In this documentary film we travel the United States to try and discover how our freedoms are being impacted by the outbreak of the Covid 19 Pandemic.