First Dance at the Moundsville State Penitentiary

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This image was taken at my real wedding workshop for Ryan and Janette at the Moundsville State Penitentiary.  It was an amazing wedding workshop where we shot their wedding while I brought photographers who could learn and build their portfolios...at a real wedding!

During the first dance they unleashed a cloud of fog which made it beautiful.  Congrats to Ryan and Janette! We are currently working on finalizing more real wedding workshops for this year and next.

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/200 sec at f/7.1, 19mm at ISO 1000, flash fired.  Taken at 7:14pm.

East Coast Road Trip Workshop Series

Join Jason Lanier for an amazing East Coast Road Trip where he is coming to a city near you!

Locations include: Myrtle Beach SC- August 13th and 14th Savannah GA- August 15th Knoxville TN- August 19th and 20th Morgantown WV- August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Washington DC- August 29th and 30th

PLEASE NOTE THAT INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION PAGES WILL BE CREATED FOR EACH OF THESE LOCATIONS BY FRIDAY JULY 12TH!

Each session lasts for 5 hours and costs $149. Times can vary by region but will most likely be between 4pm-9pm to allow for a wide variety of lighting scenarios to maximize teaching opportunities. Topics will include, posing, composition, exposure, artificial lighting, and more.

Each session is for 1 day only. In the locations where there are multiple days listed the lessons will be different for each day. All workshops will contain elements of landscape photography as Jason uses his mastery of landscapes to create his imagery regardless of what he is shooting. We can't wait to see you all there!

$299 Summer Special Extended!!

Due to popular demand we are extending the Summer shoot special throughout the entire summer through August!  Since I'm heading out to the East coast I received a lot of requests to do shoots while out there so we extended the offer....:)

$299 gets you an amazing shoot with me...and it can be ANYTHING you want me to shoot!  Some examples include, pregnancy, engagement, bridals, pin up, children, family, and trash the dress...but it truly can be anything that you'd like to do.

Please check the flyer to see where I will be located throughout the summer so you can get your crazy and awesome shoot booked!  Locations include Southern California, Estes Colorado, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Knoxville Tennessee, Morgantown West Virginia, and Washington DC.

To book a shoot please shoot me an email at jason@jlpros.com and let me know when, where, and what you'd like to shoot.  This is your CHANCE to get shot by me for a great discount.  Due to scheduling conflicts with a vendor my summer opened up, so I'd rather spend it shooting than sitting around watching TV...even though that can be fun...:)

BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW!

A Lazy Stream in Yellowstone...

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This image was taken at my landscape workshop in Yellowstone just last month.  We put our hiking boots on and went for a walk out to this stream about 1 hour before sunset.  It was such a peaceful and beautiful place...finding these types of locations is the reason I love landscape photography.

Next Workshops:

*Estes, Colorado- July 23-24

*East Coast Workshop Series- Myrtle Beach, SC, Savannah Georgia, Knoxville TN, Morgantown WV, Washington DC- August 11-31...

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1 sec at f/22, 16mm at ISO 50, flash did not fire.  Taken at 8:06pm.

Landscape Workshops with Jason Lanier- Next Up, Colorado in 2 weeks!

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I always say that the best photographers in the world are landscape photographers.  Why?  Because we have to work around so many elements that are out of our control.  Rain, snow, sun (or lack thereof), whether or not we are blessed with the right amount of clouds etc.  And then those who decide to incorporate landscape photography into their fashion, wedding etc. have even more of an advantage.

Well, this image was taken at my Yellowstone landscape workshop in June.  Shot with a slow exposure during sunrise to capture the mist and spray coming off of a geyser.

Next up!  Rocky Mountain National Park in 2 weeks!!!!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 4 sec at f/20, ISO 50, flash did not fire.  Taken at 5:46am.

Podcast- Not Getting Discouraged in a world full of "Likes"

New Podcast!!!

http://photographerpodcast.com/2013/07/09/episode-16-not-getting-discouraged-in-a-world-full-of-likes/

Sometimes the most frustrating thing in the world as an artist is to struggle to get people to like your work, only to see a video of a child throwing a toy in the toilet get 3 million likes or views! Jason Lanier discusses the challenges of social media and speaks about how you can gain a steady following of fans for your work. He also discusses how to handle the ups and downs of publishing your work online and how important it is to not get discouraged.

How Did You Get That Shot?

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I get asked a lot how I take my shots....what equipment I use, where I place it etc.  This is a production image and finished image placed side by side to show you exactly what I did to capture this image.  As listed on the photo I used 4 Rotolights (favorite lights ever), 4 MeFoto tripods for my lightstands, 2 Pocket Wizards and my Nikon SB910 Speedlight for backlighting (off camera) flash.

I hope this helps!  As you can see in the picture we go to insane places and do REAL shoots at my workshops which are done all over the U.S.  I'd love to see you at one soon!!

Using MeFoto Tripods as Light Stands

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This production image was taken at my Miami workshop in May of this year....

Earlier this year at WPPI I bought 4 new Rotolights that I love.  After buying them I asked myself, "How in the world am I going to use these when I'm shooting solo?"  I HATE using lightstands because they just don't work (for me) since I travel so much.  It seems that if I use one that's light enough to take "on the go" it's too flimsy.  If I take one that's very durable and steady, it's WAY too heavy.  So what did I do?

The hot new item at WPPI were the MeFoto tripods made by Benro.  I already own a Benro carbon fiber tripod and LOVE it.  So I felt comfortable buying the MeFoto's and using them as lightstands.  My friends laughed at me at the time for buying 4 of them, but I am SO GLAD I did.

Since WPPI 2013 I've taken the MeFoto's with me to Miami, West Virginia, Montana, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and all over California.  The combination of the MeFoto's with my Rotolights or an off camera flash with a Pocket Wizard just can't be beat.  

Using Off Camera Flash during the daytime to create awesome drama

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FYI: This image is not HDR.  This is what happens when you expose for the background and use flash to light your subject.  This image was taken at my workshop in Miami in May.  Using my Pocket Wizards I fired my flash off camera which enabled me to set a different exposure level for my overall image.  A great way to create dramatic contrast in your images!

Next Workshops:

*Online Webinar- How to create your own website for $25/year- next 2 Thursdays

*Estes, Colorado 2 day workshop- July 23, 24

East Coast Workshop Series- August 12-30, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Washington DC

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/250 sec at f/4.0, 18mm at ISO 50, flash fired.  Taken at 4:23pm.

The Ticket Taker at the Warner Theater in Morgantown, WV

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This image was taken at the old Warner Theater in Morgantown, WV for my workshop there in April.  We did a pin up style shoot, found some old ticket stubs, and put the beautiful Jennifer Blosser behind the counter. I wanted her to have a look like you'd see on someone's face who was bored of working at her job....and I believe she pulled it off.  Fun times!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, 35mm at ISO 4000, flash did not fire.  Taken at 4:34pm.

Hollywood Starlet in Morgantown Warner Theater

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This image was taken at my workshop in Morgantown, WV of the beautiful Megan Ward.  We had the privilege of shooting inside the theater that is no longer in use, and we had a great time.  This image was taken using my Rotolights with some side lighting to give it a real dramatic look.  We had a great time and I can't wait to go back!

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Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 3200, flash did not fire.  Taken at 2:56pm on April 17, 2013.

How to Build Your Own Website for only $25/year! 2-Part Webinar Series

PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT have to attend this live! Everyone who registers will receive a video download of the webinar within 5 days of the date, so even if you are working, have a date, or something else is going on, you just need to register to gain all of the insight and information that Jason has to offer...:) Each webinar starts at 4:30pm (Pacific), 7:30pm (Eastern) time.

Course Details:

Frustrated at the thought of buying a domain name, finding hosting services, and trying to launch a website? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of trying to design and build your own website? Do you know the difference between flash and HTML and get a headache when trying to figure it all out? And does the thought of paying a webmaster to do it all just make it impossible for you to consider?

Well, this 2-part webinar series is for YOU! Jason has created hundreds of websites using both HTML and flash and can teach anyone his simple way of building your own website. The best part of it is he can teach you how to own your own domain, get hosting, and build your own website using simple templates for only $25 per year.

Everyone who wants to publish their work NEEDS to have their own website. Jason will show you tricks for maximizing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) so more people see your work, and how to add content to your website on a daily/weekly/or monthly basis to keep it fresh and exciting for your clients and fans.

Each session is 90-minutes long and will take you in baby steps along the entire process so you can create and manage your own website with ease! What are you waiting for????

The Sugar Shack Reaper

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This image was taken at the historic Sugar Shack in Moundsville State Penitentiary during my Supernatural Shoot there in April 2013.  We gave the model Rachel black sheets to swirl around and using back and front lighting with flash and video lights I captured this image.  

Moundsville is one of my all time favorite places to shoot and I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to do so many times!  Looking to go back next month!!

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/80 sec at f/4.5, 16mm at ISO 4000, flash fired.  Taken at 12:29pm.

Shooting Behind a Movie Theater Screen

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This production image was taken of us at the Warner Theater in downtown Morgantown.  We were granted exclusive access to the theater that is no longer in use.  We were able to get behind the movie screen and shoot which was AWESOME!

East Coast Summer 2013 Workshop Series- the following dates could be used for workshops in your area. If you are interested please let me know and if there is a big enough group we can make it happen!

*Myrtle Beach, SC- August 12-17
*Savannah, GA- August 12-17
*Knoxville, TN- August 19-20
*Morgantown, WV- August 21-24
*Moundsville, WV- August 21-24
*Pittsburgh, PA- August 21-24
*Harpers Ferry, WV- August 26
*Washington, DC- August 27-31

If you are interested please comment back or let me know via message which one you'd like to attend and how many people you have...thanks!!!

North Shore Hawaiian Sunset Production Image

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This image was taken at my workshop in Oahu, Hawaii off the north shore by my attendee Minori Inoue.  It was a beautiful sunset and she sent me this shot which I REALLY appreciated!  I did a little editing magic on it, but the shot is all hers from what she took in the camera and it shows you just how much you can learn at one of my workshops....:)

Next Workshop: Estes, Colorado- July 23-24, 2013

Summer Workshops on the East Coast!

East Coast Summer 2013 Workshop Series- the following dates could be used for workshops in your area. If you are interested please let me know and if there is a big enough group we can make it happen!

*Myrtle Beach, SC- August 12-17
*Savannah, GA- August 12-17
*Knoxville, TN- August 19-20
*Morgantown, WV- August 21-24
*Moundsville, WV- August 21-24
*Pittsburgh, PA- August 21-24
*Harpers Ferry, WV- August 26
*Washington, DC- August 27-31

If you are interested please comment back or let me know via message which one you'd like to attend and how many people you have...thanks!!!

Moundsville Mist at a Jason Lanier Supernatural Shoot

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This is a set of 3 images put side by side in Photoshop to show you something pretty interesting from my Supernatural shoot at the Moundsville State Penitentiary back in April 2013.  I shot this with my Nikon D800 which shoots at 4 frames per second, so these 3 shots were literally shot within less than a second of each other, all at 7:20pm, at 42 seconds.  

This was of the model Rachel at the penitentiary and it was a blast.  You can decide what you think it is...I just noticed it immediately when I was looking through my pictures in Lightroom.  The mist is to the left of the model, and the only reason the flash didn't fire on the third picture was because it hadn't recycled quickly enough to do so.

The pictures haven't been enhanced in Photoshop, just stitched together side by side for comparison purposes.  Let me know what you think!

True Americana- the 4th of July

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What is more American than gathering around a huge group of strangers and coming together to celebrate the independence day of our amazing nation?  That's exactly what we did last night, and the fireworks show was amazing.  May God continue to bless America.

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/20 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 800, flash did not fire.  Taken at 9:32pm on July 4, 2013 by Jason Lanier.

Voices from our Founding Fathers...

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."

-George Washington

Voices from our Founding Fathers...

"When the people fear the government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is liberty."