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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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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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Jason Lanier Photography

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.

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.

Jason Lanier Photography Homework Assignment #2

April 25, 2020

Jason Lanier demonstrates a natural light shoot indoors. He uses flat soda diluted with water to make a pretend tea. Jason’s quarantine homework assignment number two shows how you can make really pretty portraits at your home using natural light. Have fun!

Becoming a Profitable Photographer by Being Able to Shoot in Any Scenario- Jason Lanier Workshop

March 4, 2020

Jason Lanier uses the Godox Ad600 Pro and Ad200 Pro to create stunning imagery in the Rain during his workshop in New York City.

Abandoned Coco Palms- Coco Wedding in Kauai, Hawaii by Jason Lanier

February 12, 2020

Jason Lanier photographs Emily Rinaldo in an abandoned hotel in Kauai, Hawaii using the Sony A7Riii and Godox Ad600 Pro modified by the Westcott Rapidbox XXL. Jason shot this with the Sony Zeiss 50 mm f/ 1.4 lens and Sigma Art 20 mm f/ 1.4 lens. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for viewing!

Jason Lanier's Real Wedding Workshop- Kauai, Hawaii (October, 2019)

December 28, 2019

Join Jason Lanier as he photographs a bride and groom in Kauai, Hawaii. Throughout this shoot Jason utilized natural light, strobe and LED. Take a look at some of the shots and let us know what you think in the comments below! Thanks for tuning in.

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.

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!

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.

Securing a Photography Light with a SEATBELT? Jason Lanier at the Koloa Sugar Mill using the Sony A7Riii and Godox AD600 Pro

December 6, 2019

Join Jason Lanier and Emily Rinaldo at an abandoned sugar mill used in scenes from Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw. In this post, Jason completes a five-minute challenge using the Sony A7Riii, Godox AD 600 Pro, and 48” Westcott Rapidbox XXL with a little out of the box thinking approach!! Tune in to see what Jason does and let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for watching.

Jason Lanier’s Real Wedding, Helicopter Excursion Workshop in Anchorage Alaska (June 2019).

November 15, 2019

Jason Lanier, bride, groom and crew charter 3 helicopters to three different glaciers to capture timeless, unique, bold, creative and elegant wedding photography. Oh, and Jason also married the couple! Check out the blog to read more. Let us know what you think!

Photographing the Aurora Borealis- Ten Tips to Get GREAT Shots of the Northern Lights by Jason Lanier

November 5, 2019

Jason Lanier and Emily Rinaldo photograph and witness one of Earth’s most gorgeous phenomenons, the Aurora Borealis in Kiruna, Sweden for the very first time!!

The Shoot that FRIED my Godox AD600 Pro Battery- Sony A7iii by Jason Lanier

September 4, 2019

Join me for a shoot in the Florida Everglades where my Godox AD600 Pro Battery was FRIED and quit working on me. This was a crazy shoot where my muse Emily Rinaldo and I found ourselves shooting for a short time before the sun set on a dilapidated boardwalk in the swamp. This was also a shoot that resulted in me getting my legs eaten alive by chiggers that necessitated a visit to Urgent Care.

In this shoot I was using the Sony A7iii with the Sony 12-24mm, 24-70mm G Master, and Sony Zeiss 50mm f./1.4 lenses.

**Links to Gear:

*Sony A7iii- https://bhpho.to/30TJbej

*Sony 12-24mm- https://bhpho.to/30V4R9W

*Sony 24-70mm G Master- https://bhpho.to/30VO0E6

*Sony Zeiss 50mm- https://bhpho.to/312J6oY

*Godox AD600 Pro Flash- https://bhpho.to/30XUcv4

I was using the Godox AD600 Pro for only the second time with the Westcott Rapid Box XL. I placed the light in some bushes in the swamp area as he didn't have a c stand or lightstand with me. If the light had indeed gotten wet, or the battery was impacted by the environment I certainly would mention it and show it as I have done so in the past with other videos where I have broken gear. This wasn’t the case this time around. Below are the images taken during the shoot. Some with flash, the latter shots with natural light after the light failed.

During the shoot the light started beeping repeatedly and the fully charged battery completely died. Upon returning back to the hotel that night I left the battery charging overnight. Typically it takes about 2-3 hours to fully charge a battery like this one. The battery never took a charge.

Upon asking other users about this issue it appears to be a bigger issue not related to just my experience. I contacted Godox and asked for a replacement battery which they quickly sent.

I plan on trying the light and batteries out again to see if my experience is the same or better than what I experienced on this shoot.

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Senorita Mecanica- Shooting the Forgotten Sony Wide Angle Lens- the FE 28mm and Rotolight Neo 2 in Havana, Cuba by Jason Lanier

August 26, 2019

Cuba is always an amazing experience. I’ve been there many times by myself, with my family and with two photography groups.

On my most recent trip there in 2019 we had the opportunity to shoot in a real mechanic’s garage in Havana. It all happened while we were walking down the street on our last day there as a group. We were heading towards the Feria which is the local shopping area for some souvenir shopping when we passed a garage with a 1951 Chevy inside that they were working on.

I walked inside and asked if we could shoot there in exchange for some dinero and they were very kind to oblige. Click the video below to watch the entire shoot!

So we continued down to the Feria, bought some wardrobe and accessories for Emily and returned with gear and a sense of creativity to do a shoot!

I planned on shooting with the Sony Zeiss 35mm f/1.4, but one of my workshop attendees named Sandy offered up her Sony FE 28mm f/2 lens, and I decided to give it a go!

This is a lens that I own and purchased 3 years ago. But for some reason I just never ended up using it. So when this opportunity to shoot with this lens came up I decided to go for it.

We pulled out 4 or 5 Rotolight Neo 2’s and lit this place UP! I did the shoot using the Sony A7Riii and ended up using the 28mm for the entire shoot. Below are the images taken:

**Links to Gear**

*Sony A7Riii-

*Sony FE 28mm f/2 lens

*Rotolight- for more information about Rotolight please visit www.jasonlanier.com/rotolight

A BIG thanks to Andrew Balerud for filming this shoot, Emily Holmes for helping with make up and lighting, and to my workshop attendees for joining me on this epic adventure. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your support.

Lastly, PLEASE give a follow to Emily Rinaldo my amazing model and muse who always knocks it out of the park. You can find her at www.instagram.com/em.explores

Thanks!

Jason

Canon Project Part #2- Creating Color with Off Camera Flash- Canon EOS R with the RF 28-70mm lens by Jason Lanier

March 30, 2019

Welcome to Part 2 of the Canon Project, a series of videos related to our time using the Canon EOS R. In Part 2 we showcase a workshop and shoot we did in Helen, Georgia in conjunction with an event we were doing for PPA (Professional Photographers of America) for their Georgia Chapter (GPPA).

**Links to Gear Used in This Shoot**

*Canon EOS R- https://bhpho.to/2U8W4Cd

*Canon RF 28-70mm lens- https://bhpho.to/2FCH9pI

*Godox AD 600 Pro- https://bhpho.to/2FH9gnu

The location for this video was the Bus Graveyard which is a REALLY cool place to shoot. This was Day 3 of our 4 day workshop that I was teaching for the PPA members and on this day the group asked me to demonstrate a shoot from start to finish as well as give them a heads up on how I recorded my Youtube videos.

So, that’s what my Assistant/Muse Emily and I did! You can follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/em.explores

For this shoot we used the Canon EOS R with the RF 28-70mm lens. A lens that quickly found it’s way into my creative heart. It’s one of my favorite lenses on the planet at this point.

But we just didn’t shoot in a cool location with a great model and a new camera/lens. We also wanted to illustrate the difference that using flash can make when shooting in conditions that aren’t ideal for lighting. There is nothing better than the best natural light. But that' only exists for about 1 hour a day. And that’s only if it happens to be facing the direction that you want to shoot.

So sometimes you need to have the ability to ADD light to your scenes to be able to capture what you or your clients want or need to create. Sometimes we don’t have the luxury of picking the time when we shoot. Sometimes we have to make our own light.

In this video I show the difference between the two, demonstrating images side by side showing images taken with flash vs. images taken with natural light. Take a look for yourself by checking out the images below:

The images with flash have much more light and color. Because color = light in the world of photography. I purposely chose to make this Part 2 of the project because Part 1 shows a natural light shoot done correctly which has plenty of color and light. But that’s only because it was shot at the ideal time of day.

Below are images from the shoot:

For this shoot I have to say the Canon EOS R did exceptionally well. Focus wasn’t as fast as I’m used to with my Sony cameras, but for a portrait session like this one it was more than fine. The color rendering and effect on skin tones is really nice.

And that LENS. WOW, the RF 28-70mm f/2 is just a pleasure to shoot. There will be people who complain about it’s size and weight. But for me if you want awesome results you shoot awesome glass. And that’s one thing that Canon has done right with their mirrorless system. They are bringing out ultra professional, high grade glass. Far better than the offerings made by the Nikon Z system and far better than what Sony brought out when it first rolled out it’s mirrorless cameras.

The Canon also did much better shooting flash than the Nikon Z. It didn’t require me to do anything special to shoot in HSS (High Speed Sync) mode which was great since all of these images were taken in HSS with the exception of the natural light shot.

I truly hope you enjoy the content. If you missed Part 1 of the Canon Project which is a Natural Light Shoot done in Death Valley using the RF 24-105mm lens, you can check it out now by clicking below:

Thank you so much for watching and make sure to check out our upcoming parts of the Canon Project where we explore things like Black Light, LED, LED flash and more! We thank you for joining us and invite you to click on NOTIFICATIONS and the SUBSCRIBE button on my Youtube Channel.

See you next time!

Jason

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Hands on Review of the Sony A6400- why it's the best crop sensor camera of the Sony Mirrorless lineup by Jason Lanier

March 3, 2019

When the Sony A6400 was announced I’ll be the first one to admit that I was a little confused as to what this camera had to offer. Just the name alone made it confusing for me to comprehend why Sony would release a camera that came in between the A6300 and the A6500. I mean, what’s the purpose of this camera?

A little while ago I had the opportunity to get my hands on one of them to give it a go. This camera quickly became my favorite of the Sony crop sensor cameras. To watch the entire review please click the video below:

The A6400 replaces the A6300 and while the body form factor remains relatively unchanged, there are some big changes on the tech side and the screen that make this a very interesting camera.

The big news from this camera is the update to the eye auto focus and the screen. This is Sony's first offering of a complete flip up screen that makes it useable for vloggers out there.

The other exciting news is that this camera has the same processor as Sony'f flagship camera, the A9. This makes it the fastest of any of the crop sensor Sony cameras and also improves the battery life nearly doubling the total expected shots from the camera on one battery charge.

Here are the things about this camera that really impressed me:

Eye Auto Focus- no need to hit a secondary button to engage the eye auto focus. This makes using this very valuable function easier than ever and also more accurate. You now even have the capability to toggle back and forth and choose which eye you would like in focus. THAT is COOL!
Flip Up Screen- Yay! We finally have a flip up screen on a modern Sony mirrorless camera. This makes it the first camera for vloggers and photographers like me who actually record a lot of video with their camera. One of the most annoying things for me personally is to keep having to go behind the camera to check for audio signals, to make sure the camera is recording etc. Having a screen that I can see as I record is a big bonus for me,
No Time Limit Recording on Video Mode- I always take a camcorder with me wherever I go because there are times when I need to record for longer than 30 minutes. The A6400 is the first Sony Mirrorless that now extends this video capability to a non camcorder body. This is one of the main reasons why I’ll be buying this camera. The ability to now use a camera like this with all of my pro level lenses is a big advantage for me over using the standard lens that comes on a camcorder and will up my video game for sure.
A9 Processor- The processor that is in Sony’s most advanced camera, the Sony A9, is now the same processor in this little guy which kinda blows me away. This results in much faster auto focus, better tracking, a better buffer and a much better battery life! This is the first breakthrough on battery life from the original small body cameras that we’ve seen and I’m sure will be celebrated by crop sensor shooters out there everywhere.
ISO Performance- I was really impressed that a crop sensor camera was giving me the ISO performance that I was able to get with some shots using this camera. Below are some shots taken at ISO 4000 with no noise reduction that shows some pretty clean images. This is the best I’ve found so far on the Sony crop sensor bodies.
Video Functionality- given the advances in auto focus tracking, no time limit on recording, better battery life, etc. this camera aims to be a vloggers dream. It also has 4k video with S Log which will make the more serious videographers out there very happy. It does NOT have IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization) which will disappoint some, but the lack of IBIS is one of the main reasons the camera costs less than the A6500. If you’re serious into video work you’ll most likely be using a camera like this on a gimbal anyways so you shouldn’t need it too much anyways.

Images taken at ISO 500

Images taken at ISO 4000

Links to Gear

Lighting: to receive 10% off and FREE shipping please visit www.rotolight.com and enter the promo code: jasonlanier10

*Sony A6400- https://bhpho.to/2IKCRBg

*Sony 135mm G Master- https://bhpho.to/2IPq3d5

*Sony 35mm Zeiss- https://bhpho.to/2IDrv28

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

Gear Used to Record the Video:

*Sony A9- https://bhpho.to/2oOdnGF

*Sony 24-70 G Master- https://bhpho.to/2tVmFpj

*Sony AX33 Camcorder- https://bhpho.to/2IBQOgP

Summary:

Given the price, the improved technology and tilt screen, I believe the A6400 is the best crop sensor camera that Sony has to offer. I would buy and use it all day over the A6500 due to it’s flip up screen, improved battery life, faster processing, eye auto focus and more. It also is significantly cheaper which makes it a much more viable option for many photographers out there.

It is hands down a quantum leap in technology and performance over the A6000 and takes it’s place as the best bang for your buck in the Sony crop sensor marketplace. It will be the crop sensor camera in my bag and I’ll be placing the A6500 aside for now. Some people will miss the IBIS in the camera, but I think they’ll appreciate the drop in price more.

I hope this has helped. Make sure to take a moment to check out my Youtube Channel if you haven’t already. www.youtube.com/jasonlanierpros. Also make sure to give a follow to my Assistant Emily on Instagram at @em.explores as well.

So what do you think? Let us know by writing in the comments below. Thanks for visiting us here!

Jason

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Making it RAIN! Epic High Fashion Portraits in the Water using Off Camera Flash- 7 Foot Parabolic by Jason Lanier

February 27, 2019

Any photographer who’s been shooting long enough outdoors has had his or her bouts of shooting in the rain. While it can certainly be challenging, it can also be very rewarding to give you some results that are different than what you create on a regular basis.

Well, there are some studios out there that actually offer rain INSIDE of a studio setting. What they do is set up pipes that pass water through with holes in them that drop water down into a studio setting that has the proper drainage and water collection set up to make it possible to shoot with rain indoors.

I recently did a shoot with my muse Emily (you can find her on IG at @em.explores), at FD Photo Studio in Los Angeles. The obvious benefit to shooting indoors vs. outdoors is the fact that it allows me to set up lighting in ways that would be very difficult or impossible to set up under normal rainy conditions.

Here are some of the pics from the shoot:

**Links to Gear:

*Rotolight Products- to get a 10% discount and FREE Shipping on any Rotolight products please visit: www.jasonlanier.com/rotolight to get the promo code now!

*Sony A7Riii- https://bhpho.to/2zu1lJu

*Sony Zeiss 35mm- https://bhpho.to/2IDrv28

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

*Matthews Scrim- https://bhpho.to/2IE2HH9

*Westcott 7 Foot Parabolic- https://bhpho.to/2ICi3vP

This was a very fun shoot done at FD Photo Studio in Los Angeles. This was shot using the Sony A7Riii with both the 35mm and 50mm Zeiss lenses.

Lighting was set up using the Rotolight Aeos inside of a 7 foot parablic umbrella with a Rotolight Anova Pro 2 used as a kicker light and another Rotolight Aeos used as a fill light.

The model is the beautiful Emily Rinaldo who can be followed by going to Instagram and following her @em.explores.

We hope you enjoy the shoot 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 a new video is released!

Thanks,

Jason