"Teamwork" by Jason Lanier

This image was taken back in May 2011 while I was there doing landscape shoots.  We found this cabin, dressed up my triplets, and made a shoot out of it!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D3, 1/250 sec at f/8.0, 16mm at ISO 500, flash did not fire.  Taken at 7:28pm on May 30, 2011 by Jason Lanier in Juneau, Alaska.

"No Girls Allowed!" Rebuilding the Boys Club House

This image was taken a year and a half ago in Juneau Alaska.  While there to do my landscape photography we happened upon this tiny shack in the middle of nowhere and I immediately thought, "Oh my gosh, that looks like a place I would love to have as a clubhouse if I was a little boy.  So we went to the store, bought outfits for my boys, got tools, and did a full fledged shoot there right in Juneau.  I'll tell you what, it really was awesome and I'm glad I take these opportunities to do shoots with my own kids as well.  And yes, they are triplets....

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D3, 1/400 sec at f/8.0, 16mm at ISO 500, flash did not fire.  Taken at 7:20pm on May 30, 2011 by Jason Lanier.

Alaskan Lighthouse...in the middle of the ocean

This image was taken on the Alaska Marine Highway between Haines and Juneau.  I just loved seeing this lighthouse sitting out there in this huge ocean with gigantic mountains behind it.  I really loved the sharp peak that was above it that made this picture really pop.  When you're choosing a subject or foreground for your image you can never forget to take into account the background as well.  Hope you like it!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D700, 1/4000 sec at f/9.0, 92mm at ISO 250, flash did not fire.  Taken at 9:21am on May 30, 2011 by Jason Lanier.

Alaska Marine Highway- Panoramic Fine Art Landscape

This image was taken while I was on the the Alaska Marine Highway between Haines and Juneau.  It's an absolutely amazing stretch of ocean and the only way to travel on "land" or sea as there are no roads down there to connect the two.  This is a 10-shot panoramic and I just loved the reflection and the center Mountain peak that rose above the rest of the shot.  It is just a truly remarkable part of the world...

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D3, 1/5000 sec at f/9.0, 28mm at ISO 250, flash did not fire.  Taken at 9:06am on May 30, 2011 by Jason Lanier.

FREE Live Streaming Webinar in 30 minutes!

"How I Made It and You Can Too!" LIVE Streaming Workshop Monday 11am PST- FREE! Hello Everyone! I am going to be doing a FREE webinar today from 11am to 3pm PST, the log in information is listed below.

This is an opportunity for you to be able to get a taste of what it's like at one of my workshops. This is LIVE, not a re-broadcast. Attendees will only be able to view and participate in the Live Streaming session and WILL NOT receive a copy of any class materials or the video of the broadcast unless they pay the registration fee that others have paid in the past.

To participate all you need to do is log in as listed below. I can't wait to speak with you all tomorrow!!! 1. Please join my meeting.

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West Virginia Farms

This is an image taken at the farm where we shot for some of the workshop.  I just loved the reflections being cast by all the trees on the pond.  It is just such a beautiful place!  Hope you like it...

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/500 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 50, flash did not fire.  Taken at 4:10pm on October 22, 2012 by Jason Lanier.

"Fallen Angel" at the Sugarshack

This image was taken at the Moundsville State Penitentiary in the famous Sugarshack where many not so great dealings took place.  There is artwork over all the walls that was made by the inmates while they were there, which definitely gives it a spooky feel.  Thanks to Debbie for bringing the wings!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/20 sec (handheld) at f/4.0, 32mm at ISO 5000, flash fired.  Taken at 8:53pm on October 24, 2012 by Jason Lanier at the Moundsville State Penitentiary.

West Virginia Country Roads

This image was taken during my workshop in West Virginia last week.  While driving to our site to shoot our model I stopped to grab this shot when I saw this gorgeous road.  After the "Frankenstorm" that's coming I doubt anything will be left of this, so I thought I'd post to show some better times.  I purposely got down into the ditch and shot this at an angle to give it a more distinct look.  Hope you like it!

Next Workshops:

  • Live Streaming- Tomorrow! Monday 11am-3pm
  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/320 sec at f/4.0, 16mm at ISO 50, flash did not fire.  Taken at 4pm on October 22, 2012 by Jason Lanier in Morgantown, WV.

"How I Made It and You Can Too!" LIVE Streaming Workshop Monday 11am PST- FREE!

 

Hello Everyone!

I am going to be doing a FREE webinar tomorrow from 11am to 3pm PST, the log in information is listed below.  This is an opportunity for you to be able to get a taste of what it's like at one of my workshops.  This is LIVE, not a re-broadcast.  Attendees will only be able to view and participate in the Live Streaming session and WILL NOT receive a copy of any class materials or the video of the broadcast unless they pay the registration fee that others have paid in the past. 

To participate all you need to do is log in as listed below.  I can't wait to speak with you all tomorrow!!!

1. Please join my meeting.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join/373777261

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

United States: +1 (213) 493-0014

Access Code: 373-777-261

Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID: 373-777-261

Reflections of a bride at the Mosteller Mansion

This image was taken of my bride Daryl at the Mosteller Mansion last week during my wedding there for her and her husband Aaron.  It is an absolutely gorgeous venue with an abundance of places to shoot.  Every photographer loves mirrors and this place doesn't disappoint with numerous mirrors, especially in the bridal room, that make it so fun to shoot.  It of course doesn't hurt to have a BEAUTIFUL bride like Daryl as well!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D700, 1/250 sec at f/1.4, 50mm at ISO 1250, flash fired off camera.  Taken at 5:58pm on October 19, 2012 by Jason Lanier at the Mosteller Mansion in Hickory, NC.

"Holding Hands" a wedding in San Diego

This image was taken at my wedding last night for Paul and Jessica at the Bali Hai in San Diego.  The image was taken this was and wasn't cropped, I purposely wanted a shot that showed them holding hands over the skyline of San Diego with the moon above them.  It was such a beautiful night...I wish all weddings could have such tremendous weather!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, 35mm at ISO 1000, flash fired.  Taken at 6:20pm on October 26, 2012 by Jason Lanier in San Diego.

Paul and Jessica, CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Paul and Jessica who were married yesterday at the Bali Hai on Shelter Island in San Diego.  It was an absolutely beautiful wedding and I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to share that amazing day with them.  Thanks to Joyce and Steven for coming along and assisting as well.  A big thanks to Shellie with In Style Event Planning for referring this wedding to me.  She really does an AMAZING job!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida- November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, 23mm at ISO 1000, flash fired.  Taken at 6:22pm on October 26, 2012 by Jason Lanier in San Diego.

Re-Post of the Moundsville Penitentiary Shoot

I'm re-posting this image because the first one I did while 35,000 feet in the air on my Delta Flight and it didn't post properly.  So I wanted to re-post it so you didn't think that I am okay with errors in the image.

"This image was taken yesterday at my workshop at the world famous Moundsville State Penitentiary. It is known worldwide for being one of the bloodiest prisons and most haunted places on earth. While at the Penitentiary we were able to conduct a radio interview with PBS, and shoot two gorgeous models with the help of a great group of photographers 

and a great tour guide named Ryan Britt.

 


I want to send out a sincere thanks to everyone that came and a special thanks to Vanden King and Faye Santos for helping make this a success. This image was shot with the help of two Pocket Wizards that fired my SB910 speedlight which was located in the cell to the left of the model Yvonne. I put my Ray flash attachment onto my speedlight so it would better disperse the light. I then used two flashlights (thanks to those that held them) with one light on the stripes on her dress from the left with the other on her face from the right. That's how we did it!"

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Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7

Tampa, Florida, November 13-14


Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/20 sec (handheld), at f/4.0, 20mm at ISO 5000, flash fired off camera. Taken at 8:16pm on October 24, 2012 by Jason Lanier at the Moundsville State Penitentiary, Moundsville, West Virginia.

Classroom Session Production Still from a Jason Lanier Photography Workshop

This image was taken during day two of my workshop in West Virginia where we covered the Lightroom training session.  We had a great time and I can't thank everyone enough for coming.  That poor In N' Out shirt that I'm wearing ended up getting destroyed later on in the day when we did the trash the dress shoot...but it was worth it!  Thanks again to all my photography students who are really like family for coming!!

Making the Moundsville State Penitentiary Sexy

This image was taken yesterday at my workshop at the world famous Moundsville State Penitentiary.  It is known worldwide for being one of the bloodiest prisons and most haunted places on earth.  While at the Penitentiary we were able to conduct a radio interview with PBS, and shoot two gorgeous models with the help of a great group of photographers and a great tour guide named Ryan Britt.

I want to send out a sincere thanks to everyone that came and a special thanks to Vanden King and Faye Santos for helping make this a success.  This image was shot with the help of two Pocket Wizards that fired my SB910 speedlight which was located in the cell to the left of the model Yvonne.  I put my Ray flash attachment onto my speedlight so it would better disperse the light.  I then used two flashlights (thanks to those that held them) with one light on the stripes on her dress from the left with the other on her face from the right.  That's how we did it!

Next Workshops:

  • Myrtle Beach, SC- November 6-7
  • Tampa, Florida, November 13-14

Camera settings: Nikon D800, 1/20 sec (handheld), at f/4.0, 20mm at ISO 5000, flash fired off camera. Taken at 8:16pm on October 24, 2012 by Jason Lanier at the Moundsville State Penitentiary, Moundsville, West Virginia.

Wearing a halo inside of a bloody prison

This image was taken of me during the shoot last night at the Moundsville State Penitentiary last night! We had an angel outfit for the models and when it was time for the halo to come off the models head it went onto mine!  Like so many times during my workshops things end up on my head and stay there for the duration of the shoot...like the 2 foot sunhat that I wore on the subway in New York.  Nothing better than a little fun!

PBS Radio Interview...inside the Moundsville State Penitentiary!

Last night I had the amazing opportunity to conduct a radio interview with PBS inside the Moundsville State Penitentiary.  While out here doing the workshop they contacted me and asked if we could do an interview, and we ended up connecting at the Moundsville Penitentiary of all places!  It was an awesome experience and I can't thank them enough for taking the time to interview me about photography, workshops, and where the industry is today!  I always love doing things like this but I have to say that I've never done it in a place like the Moundsville State Penitentiary...AWESOME!