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Photographing the Aurora Borealis- Ten Tips to Get GREAT Shots of the Northern Lights by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 11/5/19 Jason Lanier 11/5/19

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

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!!

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The Shoot that FRIED my Godox AD600 Pro Battery- Sony A7iii by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 9/4/19 Jason Lanier 9/4/19

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

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Blue Horizon- Shooting Urbex, Workshop, and Portrait Shoot in a Legendary Boxing Arena by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 8/16/19 Jason Lanier 8/16/19

Blue Horizon- Shooting Urbex, Workshop, and Portrait Shoot in a Legendary Boxing Arena by Jason Lanier

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Should Photographers Pay Money to Strangers when Doing Street Photography? From the Streets of Ethiopia by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 1/3/19 Jason Lanier 1/3/19

Should Photographers Pay Money to Strangers when Doing Street Photography? From the Streets of Ethiopia by Jason Lanier

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Shooting the Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens on the Sony A7Riii using the Metabones Mark 5 Adapter by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 12/31/18 Jason Lanier 12/31/18

Shooting the Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens on the Sony A7Riii using the Metabones Mark 5 Adapter by Jason Lanier

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Feathering Your Lighting- How to shoot your flash from the ground up by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 12/15/18 Jason Lanier 12/15/18

Feathering Your Lighting- How to shoot your flash from the ground up by Jason Lanier

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Shooting the Lightweight Beast- my shoot with the Sony 400mm f/2.8 G Master lens by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 12/3/18 Jason Lanier 12/3/18

Shooting the Lightweight Beast- my shoot with the Sony 400mm f/2.8 G Master lens by Jason Lanier

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Shooting the Corpse Bride- a Cinematic Story Telling Shoot at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 11/16/18 Jason Lanier 11/16/18

Shooting the Corpse Bride- a Cinematic Story Telling Shoot at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London by Jason Lanier

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Jason Lanier 11/1/18 Jason Lanier 11/1/18

Jack the Ripper- Using Cinematic Lighting in the streets of London with the Rotolight Aeos and Westcott Halo by Jason Lanier

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My First Shoot Ever using the Sony A7Riii- shooting in Raw at a Penthouse in NYC
Jason Lanier 11/3/17 Jason Lanier 11/3/17

My First Shoot Ever using the Sony A7Riii- shooting in Raw at a Penthouse in NYC

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Sony A9 vs. the Sony A7Rii Landscape Shoot Resolution Challenge by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 5/27/17 Jason Lanier 5/27/17

Sony A9 vs. the Sony A7Rii Landscape Shoot Resolution Challenge by Jason Lanier

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Portraits of a Cuban Tobacco Farmer using the Sony FE 100mm STF and 70-200mm G Master Lenses by Jason Lanier
Jason Lanier 3/19/17 Jason Lanier 3/19/17

Portraits of a Cuban Tobacco Farmer using the Sony FE 100mm STF and 70-200mm G Master Lenses by Jason Lanier

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CHEAP Lens Challenge- Shooting the Sony FE 50mm with the Sony A6500 in a train
Jason Lanier 3/3/17 Jason Lanier 3/3/17

CHEAP Lens Challenge- Shooting the Sony FE 50mm with the Sony A6500 in a train

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Sony FE 100mm STF Auto Focus lens- my rain shoot at Balboa Park in San Diego
Jason Lanier 3/2/17 Jason Lanier 3/2/17

Sony FE 100mm STF Auto Focus lens- my rain shoot at Balboa Park in San Diego

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Salvation Mountain- My First Shoot with the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 on the Sony A6500
Jason Lanier 2/22/17 Jason Lanier 2/22/17

Salvation Mountain- My First Shoot with the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 on the Sony A6500

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Inauguration Day Riots, Fake News, Burning Cars and more for Donald Trump's Inauguration
Jason Lanier 1/28/17 Jason Lanier 1/28/17

Inauguration Day Riots, Fake News, Burning Cars and more for Donald Trump's Inauguration

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Snow Queen- studio shoot using the Broncolor MobiLED, Rotolight Neo and the Westcott Eyelighter
Jason Lanier 1/13/17 Jason Lanier 1/13/17

Snow Queen- studio shoot using the Broncolor MobiLED, Rotolight Neo and the Westcott Eyelighter

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Groom Getting Ready and Groom Portraits at a REAL Indian Wedding Workshop
Jason Lanier 1/2/17 Jason Lanier 1/2/17

Groom Getting Ready and Groom Portraits at a REAL Indian Wedding Workshop

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Real Indian Wedding Workshop- Bride Getting Ready at the Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Jason Lanier 12/31/16 Jason Lanier 12/31/16

Real Indian Wedding Workshop- Bride Getting Ready at the Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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How I Pose and Shoot Men- a Groom Shoot in the Maui Rainforest in Hawaii
Jason Lanier 12/23/16 Jason Lanier 12/23/16

How I Pose and Shoot Men- a Groom Shoot in the Maui Rainforest in Hawaii

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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.