Comforting Tasha

May 13, 2013

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Typically I don't have to do too much comforting to my workshop attendees during my workshop (we save that for the Supernatural Shoots), but due to Peggy Hogan scaring Tasha I really had no choice...:)

We were at this abandoned train station and Peggy kept running back and forth making Tasha believe there was someone in the building. Tasha was claiming to see shadows but we ruled those out as just light being cast by the video lights. Poor Tasha!

A fun time was had by all including dancing, many laughs, and great shots. Thanks to all who came!

Part #3- Lightroom 4 Webinar- Rating your images, using the external editing function with Photoshop and more!

May 13, 2013

Join Jason Lanier for an action packed 90 minutes of live instruction as he shows you the correct and smart way to use Lightroom. Lightroom is the leading tool used by photographers all over the world to import, organize, edit, and export their images.

Knowing the correct way to use Lightroom will save you countless hours of editing time which in turn means you have more time to shoot! Part #3 focuses on rating your images so you can quickly and efficiently find your Raw source files, your images you pass onto your clients, your favorite images, and all your images as enhanced with Photoshop. This webinar will also show you how to use the external editing function of Lightroom in conjunction with Photoshop. I will show you very minimal adjustments in Photoshop just to show you how the external editing function works. But this webinar will be focused on using Lightroom. Photoshop will be in it's own webinar series, don't worry!

You don't want to miss this online webinar where you will be able to view Jason's computer screen and follow along as he shows you the most efficient and effective way to work inside of Lightroom. Even if you don't currently own or use Lightroom you can benefit from this course because anyone can download a full version for FREE from adobe.com that lasts for 30 days.

Jason has taught entire workshops just on Lightroom alone and is now bringing it online so anyone, anywhere can learn from the comfort of their own home.

Registration is only $29.99 and all attendees will receive a video download of the presentation 1 week after the course! Register now!!

Benefits of the course:

Speed up your workflow
Eliminate the need to delete images 1 by 1 when you don't need them.
Quickly and easily locate your files.
Set up Lightroom using an external hard drive so you don't take up space on your computer.
Automatically imprint your images with your copyright information in the metadata during import.
Gain your life back by speeding up your editing process by 1000%

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE AND WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY MAY 3RD AT 4PM. DON'T BE LEFT OUT!!

Rosie the Riveter...Reminiscing

May 13, 2013

This image was taken at my workshop in Oklahoma last week. We found this awesome old train station and were so elated to shoot here. This was the portion of the workshop where I was teaching about exposure, composition and using on camera flash. Many photographers make the mistake of thinking they don't need to use flash during the day...well, you do.

For this image I posed our model Angel in the doorway, and then used my Nikon SB910 flash on my D800 to throw the flash/fill light over to the model. Understanding how to use flash greatly impacts your ability to set your overall exposure. Thanks Angel for being such a great model!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 50, flash fired.

Posing Can be Hard to Do!

May 13, 2013

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This is a fun image taken at my workshop in Oklahoma just last week. Peggy was arranging the model and we caught a fun moment on camera. Thanks to Sidney for being such a great model. Thanks to everyone who came...:)

Country Bride at my Oklahoma Workshop

May 12, 2013

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This image was taken at my workshop in Oklahoma of the beautiful bride Sidney White. Sidney's getting married in a couple months and came to the workshop with wedding photographer Peggy Hogan. I gotta say that I'd love to see her wedding because she is so beautiful and natural that she just gives you amazing shots.

We were going to use the reflectors for Day 2 but as you can see it was just too bright. The crazy thing is that after this portion of the shoot the storm came in so we switched to shooting with flash, off camera flash, and video lights. I told the group at the time that this was an example of just why you need to know how to shoot in all different types of scenarios...because you never know what the elements will throw at you.

DON'T BE A ONE-TRICK PONY....

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/3200 sec at f/4.0, 22mm at ISO 64, flash did not fire. Taken at 4:46pm on May 8, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

Logan County Insane Asylum

May 12, 2013

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This is the image I was capturing when the Police were called and harrassed me for trespassing. You gotta understand, there are no gates and this was only 5 feet from where my car was parked. I guess standing on grass is now an offense.

This is a shot of the Logan County Insane Asylum in Guthrie, Oklahoma. I was here scouting this place out for a possible Supernatural Shoot location. But we couldn't find anyone to contact for the place...pretty strange. It would've been a blast to shoot here!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/800 sec at f/4.5, 16mm at ISO 64, flash did not fire. Taken at 7:48pm on May 6, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

You can't help but smile when you set up your Rotolights...and attend a Jason Lanier Workshop:)

May 11, 2013

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It's all smiles whenever I break out the Rotolights at one of my workshops! This image was taken in Oklahoma just a few days ago during my workshop there. This was during Day 2 and the sun was starting to set which meant it was time ROTOLIGHT TIME!

Thanks to Peggy Hogan (in the left with the big smile) for recruiting me to come out there and helping to make it happen. I had a great time with you and it's so good to see that you did too....as well as all the others...you know I'll never forget off-roading in the minivan and Tasha's singing...what a workshop!!

Old School Bride in Oklahoma at a Jason Lanier Workshop

May 11, 2013

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This image was taken just a few days ago at my workshop in Oklahoma which was AMAZING! We were out from 1pm to 11pm and we even encountered a massive storm that threatened tornadoes...but we made it and had a blast doing so.

This image was taken towards the end of our shoot in Earlsboro. One of the reasons why I many times extend my workshop beyond the hours that my attendees pay for is because if I feel there is a teaching opportunity for light I'm going to teach it.

This shot for example was taken at 8:07pm on Wednesday when technically we were supposed to all be dropped off and back at the hotel by then. But I'm not a stickler on the time for my workshops because I truly do love teaching and helping newer photographers...looking for those "AHA" moments where the light turns on for them.

In this set it was particularly rewarding because this bride's photographer (Peggy Hogan) had the light turn on for her as she learned how to shoot in low light situations with the Rotolights. I live for these moments and fondly remember celebrating it with Peggy when it happened. It's so rewarding to help others improve...:)

I have a production image of this shot as well as video so I can show you how it was shot that I'll post later. This was in front of an old abandoned building and later on the owner let us inside to shoot...AWESOME! Gotta love that Oklahoma hospitality!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 2000, flash did not fire. Used Rotolight video lights. Taken at 8:07pm on May 8, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

Bride in Oklahoma at a Jason Lanier Workshop

May 11, 2013

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This image is of the beautiful bride Sidney White from my Oklahoma Workshop. She's getting married soon and came along with my workshop attendee Peggy Hogan. Something I like to do at my workshops is to give my attendees the opportunity to have someone they know used as the model for the shoot. This is only allowed for my attendees so it really is an extra perk for them...and for any of you who attend in the future!

We found this little place in small town near Earlsboro or Shawneee and it's straight out of a movie set. It's one of the reasons why I leave time during my workshops for driving around and scouting locations. Many photographers truly miss out because they are in such a rush to shoot that they don't get the right location paired with the right time of day and the correct lighting situations. This is all the type of stuff you learn at one of my workshops.

Simply put, if you slow down you will immediately be 200% better than you currently are today. As I said in a recent post, the BEST photographers in the world are the most PATIENT photographers in the world. Many times at my workshops this is a wake up call for many of my attendees as they are the accustomed to shooting at a frenetic pace. Believe me from experience, once you slow down you start to see more than what is directly in front of your eyes. You start to see flaws in the image, you can correctly assess lighting conditions, you can make sure that you are able to shoot there uninterrupted, and most of all, you willl be prepared for the shoot.

A RUSHED PHOTOGRAPHER IS A BAD PHOTOGRAPHER.

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/3200 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 64, flash did not fire. Shot with complete natural lighting.

Jason Lanier Photography Workshop Review Oklahoma May 2013

May 11, 2013

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The following is a testimonial and review by Lori Lockhart, a photographer from Norman Oklahoma who attended Jason's Oklahoma Workshop in May 2013. Lori comments that she really benefited from learning Jason's posing styles and how to use the camera. She recommends Jason Lanier Workshops to any photographer who is looking to further their knowledge and career.

Oklahoma Workshop Production Image

May 11, 2013

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This production image was taken on day 2 of my workshop in Oklahoma. We had a beautiful bride named Sidney who was just an amazing model for our workshop. We found some awesome locations and made it all happen even in the middle of an impending massive storm that was heading our way. Just an awesome time!!

REAL Wedding Portfolio Building Workshop at America's Taj Mahal in West Virginia

May 10, 2013

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I will be holding a FREE preparatory webinar this coming Tuesday May 14th that will help everyone to understand what the REAL wedding workshop is and how to prepare for it.

This is YOUR chance to shoot a REAL wedding with me and KEEP the images for your own Portfolio! Log in details for the webinar are listed below and we are almost completely full with our registration so if you're planning on coming, DON'T WAIT!

1. Please join my meeting, May 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM PDT.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/170861333

2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial +1 (619) 550-0000

Access Code: 170-861-333

Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID: 170-861-333

Thanks!

Jason

Landscapes with people in them

May 10, 2013

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People often comment on my photography and say that my shots are landscapes with people in them...and that's pretty true. Why? Because I started off shooting landscapes and learned the art of exposing for the elements and not the subject of the image. That's why my skies are so crisp, and everything is in proper exposure. It's not HDR.

This outstanding image taken by my workshop attendee Devon McManama exemplifies exactly what I teach at my workshops...making your shots dynamic the natural way, not through Photoshop tricks. This was at my Miami Workshop while we were out in the Everglades playing with the gators. Thanks Devon for such a great image!

Lightroom Online Webinar Part #2- Building Collections, Sync Processing and Editing, and Using and Creating Presets this Friday with Jason Lanier!

May 9, 2013

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There has never been an EASIER way to learn Lightroom and completely SPEED up your editing time so you can shoot more often and make more money! Online Webinar is tomorrow night at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern. Visit www.funphotoworkshops.com to register now!

Join Jason Lanier for an action packed 90 minutes of live instruction as he shows you the correct and smart way to use Lightroom. Lightroom is the leading tool used by photographers all over the world to import, organize, edit, and export their images.

Knowing the correct way to use Lightroom will save you countless hours of editing time which in turn means you have more time to shoot! Part #2 focuses on setting up your collections for easy and precise organization, sync processing your images with editing that will speed up your editing like you won't believe, and creating and using presets to make your editing beautiful and fast!

You don't want to miss this online webinar where you will be able to view Jason's computer screen and follow along as he shows you the most efficient and effective way to work inside of Lightroom. Even if you don't currently own or use Lightroom you can benefit from this course because anyone can download a full version for FREE from adobe.com that lasts for 30 days.

Jason has taught entire workshops just on Lightroom alone and is now bringing it online so anyone, anywhere can learn from the comfort of their own home.

Registration is only $29.99 and all attendees will receive a video download of the presentation 1 week after the course! Register now!!

Benefits of the course:

Speed up your workflow
Eliminate the need to delete images 1 by 1 when you don't need them.
Quickly and easily locate your files.
Set up Lightroom using an external hard drive so you don't take up space on your computer.
Automatically imprint your images with your copyright information in the metadata during import.
Gain your life back by speeding up your editing process by 1000%

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE AND WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY MAY 3RD AT 4PM. DON'T BE LEFT OUT!!

Oklahoma Workshop MODEL Review for a Jason Lanier Workshop

May 9, 2013

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"I just wanted to say that I loved working with you and had a blast. I can't wait to see the final product and hope you have a safe flight back. I also learned some Photography tricks so I think I'm gonna start taking some of your webinars." Angel Lail- Oklahoma Workshop Model May 2013

Oklahoma Workshop Jason Lanier Photography Review

May 9, 2013

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"It was awesome. Overflowing with great information, inspiration, and fun!"- Warren Brown, Oklahoma Workshop Attendee

Oklahoma Workshop Jason Lanier Photography Review

May 9, 2013

"I had an amazing time and I learned so much. The way Jason works is very similar to the way I conduct my shoots. He is very relaxed, takes his time, and scouts out some amazing locations to capture the image he is looking for. The workshop met every expectation that I had and I couldn't be more pleased. I'm so ready to get back home and apply the knowledge that I learned!!

Thank you Jason!!! I know my work will never be the same and that is because of you. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity."

Stacy Godwin- Oklahoma Workshop Attendee, May 2013