Jason Lanier Photography Unfiltered

In Episode 18 Jason Lanier talks about his recent experiences training photographers during his 1 on 1 sessions on how to better communicate and direct your subjects to get the best results possible.Jason then shares his exploits from the past 3 weeks where he has traveled to multiple places creating some pretty unique imagery with models from the Ukraine to California.Jason shares a Valentines Day wish and talks about the balance he's found in his life working on cars with his boys in combination with continuing his career as a professional photographer. We thank you for listening and hope you enjoy the episode!

Ever wonder what it's like to photography history in the making? In this podcast Jason Lanier describes his experiences in documenting the last 4 Presidential Inaugurations including his most recent trip to Washington DC to cover the proceedings of the Inauguration for President Joe Biden.In this episode Jason also discusses his recent shoots, what it's like to shoot live on livestreams for his followers, and what he'll be up to in the coming weeks as he continues to stay busy during this crazy time in our lives.

Wanna learn more about the business side of photography?  Join Jason Lanier with a special guest named Mark Scribner who is a financial entrepreneur who has been seen on Fox News and other outlets helping people learn how to grow their business and money.  Mark is also a professional photographer who shoots along the NFL sidelines who has managed to fill his passion bucket on the photography side of things while successfully managing and running his own business.In Episode 16 Jason also speaks about the need for work life balance and how he has been able to spend time with his family and fill that need for him while successfully managing a very demanding photography career.Finally Jason discusses his upcoming trip to document the inauguration and how he is excited to be able to be part of these historical events.  This is the 4th inauguration that he has documented and each one brings its own very unique set of situations and circumstances.  We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you so much for listening!

Want some tips on how to collaborate with other creatives? Jason discusses the process of collaborating with a lot of different creatives within the same week in different locations, different wardrobe options and more! He also discusses his thoughts on the new Tamron lens that is made for crop sensor cameras. Jason had to dust off his old A6500 that he hasn't shot in many years bringing him back to his roots where he started with the world of Sony.Our guest spot for episode15 features Nicole Taylor, the very talented model that Jason has shot with for many years as they discuss some of the crazy locations they have done over the past few years, especially what they've done in the past 6 months.We hope you enjoy the podcast and thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe with your favorite podcast listening app!

Wanna learn how to create something out of nothing as a photographer if you have a small or no budget? Join ME as we discuss exactly how I do that on my shoots with a guest spot with the model Anakaren Sanchez.We talk about how we have to sometimes MacGyver stuff on the shoots. How we find props and accents on all of the shoots by what's around me in the environment vs. buying and bringing stuff that isn't indigenous to the location.I hope you enjoy it and helps all of you out there!

Join Jason as he tells once in a lifetime stories from his photography exploits of 2020. This is a time capsule episode that chronicles his vast experiences documenting the Covid 19 pandemic, the protests and riots from all over the United States and what it was like to shoot a wedding during Covid!Jason then moves onto talking about how he started rebuilding his business in August after months of not being able to shoot during the pandemic and having to cancel all of his workshops and stop client related shoots. He details excursions to the abandoned ship Donna Kay, shooting a Ballerina in the Nevada Desert during a sandstorm, running away from Lil Wayne's House and more!The podcast ends with an interview of a great model named Siray Kong who Jason shot for a Christmas special in her home. This episode is full of great information!

Get ready to go on the road with Jason Lanier and the beautiful model/actress Maria Milian as they travel together and do an interview together to let you know what it's like! Learn how Jason organizes everything from finding and selecting wardrobe, dealing with no Make Up Artist or Hairstylist, creating shoots from pulling over on the side of the road, doing a shoot with no crew and more. Jason and Maria also discuss what it's like for a model to read the comments on some of Jason's Youtube videos and how Jason had to talk his way out of leaving certain things in the video lol.This podcast was recorded live at the Salton Sea while Jason and Maria were waiting for the sun to start going down before doing their final shoot of the roadtrip. For more information please visit:www.jasonlanier.com/podcast

Ever wonder how you can start shooting some abandoned or crazy locations? Even if some of them might be dangerous? In Episode 11 Jason shares his advice from his many years of shooting these locations with his audience going step by step how he finds, scouts and shoots them giving examples from all over the world.This is very solid advice on how to keep yourself and others as safe as possible when shooting in some possibly precarious situations. Jason also shares his favorite B Movie of the week, gives updates on how everything is going on his fitness journey and more!We appreciate you listening and thank you in advance for sharing this podcast with your friends!

Wanna know how to not just survive but THRIVE during the Covid-19 Lockdowns that nearly all of us are facing? Find out how Jason has turned this unique time in history into a period where he is growing his business and personal life.Episode 10 includes tips on updating your portfolio, re-doing your website, building multiple revenue streams, and setting yourself up for success once the pandemic has ended.Jason responds to fan comments and emails, tells you about a recent shoot where he shot inside of an abandoned prison, and many more crazy things going on in his life. We hope you like it!

Have you ever fallen out of love with something that you once loved with all of your heart? Has your passion turned into depression? Have you lost that loving feeling and don't know if it will ever come back?Well, it happened to me. I lost it. The thing that had taken me to all 4 corners of the world in pursuit of happiness and adventure was just....dead for me. And that scared me. How could I no longer feel it for something that used to burn so bright for me?In this podcast I take you through the journey I've been on the past couple of years. I tell you how I found myself in this mess and what I've done over the last number of months to get my passion BACK! This is a real and raw podcast that I hope helps other people out there who are going through something similar.You can get your passion back for something you once loved. And I hope this helps you to be able to do it like I have.

Join Jason and Emily as they broadcast from Santa Rosa Plateau and discuss key components related to the use of varying gear and camera brands. We live in a day and age where camera brands are producing excellent technology. Let’s face it folks, mirrorless is now! And we want to be able to explore these options and relay our findings with you. After a week’s worth of studio shoots in Los Angeles, using Sony, Canon, and Olympus systems, Jason discusses the key take aways for photographers out there who are looking for honest feedback related to these systems.To see the pics and video associated with this episode, please visit www.jasonlanier.com/podcastBelow are the timeline show notes to follow along:1:11 Becoming a Californian 2:33 Getting the Podcasts Going3:00 Familiarizing Yourself with Jason’s Blog 3:49 Expanding and Rebranding 4:45 Providing Education 5:26 Mirrorless is Now!6:50 The Commonality of Switching Systems 7:19 Believing in the Mirrorless Platform 7:50 Curiosity Leads to Opportunities 9:15 Needing a Challenge10:12 Using YouTube to Grow Your Channel10:41 The Olympus Project12:36 jasonlanier.com/blog/bubbles14:03 Using the Right Lighting to Create16:11 Discussing Pros & Cons with the Olypmus 17:55 jasonlanier.com/olympusproject 17:30 Providing Adequate Feedback to Attendees using Different Systems 18:23 Using the Canon EOSR19:03 Describing Pros & Cons with the Canon EOSR20:04 Describing our Experience at GPPA20:44 jasonlanier.com/canonproject22:22 Choosing the Right Gear that Works for You24:34 Trying not to “Over Gear You”25:25 jasonlanier.com/blog25:29 jasonlanier.com/register 25:38 Sneak Peek, Adventures in London: Spray Painted Face in Grafitti Tunnels 27:15 Subscribe to the Podcast: itunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Link to iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748To ask a question to Jason and Emily please visit www.jasonlanier.com/askme to complete the form.If you like our podcast and want to hear more feel free to tag us with #jasonlanierunfilteredDon't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast App.To learn with us in person please visit www.jasonlanier.com/registerYou can also learn with us online by subscribing to our service at www.patreon.com/jasonlanierphotographyThanks!Jason Lanier Photography

Join Jason and Emily as they broadcast from Joshua Tree National Park as they broach the topic of BEING MORE.In this day and age it's easier than ever to enter the marketplace while at the same time harder than ever to make a living out of it. That's because the barriers to enter the market have become next to nothing. At the same time the field is now so saturated that it takes more effort, talent, and practice to really make it in the world of photography.Fresh off of Jason's 3 day advanced lighting workshop at the Salton Sea, Jason discusses the key take aways for photographers out there who are looking to make a mark in this world. Jason also discusses what it takes to go from a 7 to a 10 with your talent and value to potential clients out there.There is a lot of discussion regarding the workshop they wrapped up and if you visit www.jasonlanier.com/podcast you can check out all of the pics and videos that accompany this episode as well.Below are the timeline show notes to follow along:*1:00- Recap Salton Sea Workshop*2:30- Setting Yourself Apart in the Photography Industry*3:30- Watching Joe McNally Videos from years ago*5:30- Plateauing as a Photographer and how to get past the crowd*7:00- What Jason feared the most as a new photographer *8:15- What Great Photographers should be able to do for their clients and themselves*9:00- Bad workshops that Jason attended when he was a new Photographer*10:15- Elementary levels of Photography*11:30- Take the Challenge to BE MORE*11:55- Using a 12 foot diffuser to create stunning lighting*12:35- Lighting for all different times of the day*13:45- Teaching yourself to shoot during challenging times of day and situations*14:30- Shooting in an abandoned warehouse in the desert*16:00- On the Road Styling with Emily- becoming a MacGyver*18:15- Bodypainting with flakes and Mountain Dew*19:25- Compounding Artistic Interest*20:40- Tying Your Subject into their environment*22:00- Making Your Own Little Movie Set on Location*22:45- Making Spontaneous Shoots Happen*24:30- Learning by Observing*27:00- Making The Right Lighting Decisions*28:15- Anticipating Your Photography Decisions*29:25- Sticking Rotolights in Toilets*30:00- Slowing Down your Shooting Process*30:35- Getting Comfortable with being WEIRD*33:00- If we can do it, you can do it too!!*35:00- Building a wardrobe in pieces at a time*36:30- Getting Buy In when Story Telling*37:40- Understanding Your Subjects Perspective*39:00- How to get the BEST out of collaborating with others*39:33- BE MORE*41:55- Your consistency defines you more than a one hit wonder*43:30- Shooting Agent Orange*45:00- Falling into Dinosaur Diarrhea*47:00- Wrap UpLink to iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748To ask a question to Jason and Emily please visit www.jasonlanier.com/askme to complete the form.If you like our podcast and want to hear more feel free to tag us with #jasonlanierunfilteredDon't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast App.To learn with us in person please visit www.jasonlanier.com/register

Join Jason and Emily for Jason Lanier Unfiltered Episode 6 filmed on location at the Salton Sea! In this episode they discuss the creative balance that can be achieved when a photographer and muse team up together for success. They then breakdown the second part of their recently completed trip to Cuba where they describe a historic horseride expedition into the cigar fields followed by an in depth review of a shoot they did with the group in Havana in a mechanics garage.The episode features discussions about their scouting and shooting out at the Salton Sea and how mastering your lenses can benefit your work tremendously. There's exclusive information and Jason's insight into how, why and when he uses a Smooth Trans Focus lens that will help others out there to be able to incorporate it into their work as well.They wrap up the podcast by answering fan questions as part of their Ask Me segment. Topics include understanding recycle times on flashes as well as discussing how and when Jason shares his editing techniques.Podcast Minute Topic Markers:1:00- Serial killers lurking at the Salton Sea2:00- How Emily styles herself for shoots like the Salton Sea3:00- making great wardrobes for cheap6:00- Finding a Muse- How it can change your work7:20- History on the Salton Sea9:05- Recapping the shoot done at the Salton Sea with many different lenses10:45- Learning Yoga for modeling12:00- Experimenting Together and Shooting Natural Light13:13- Getting Stuck at the Salton Sea14:55- Horseback Riding in Vinales, Cuba16:05- Rolling Cuban Cigars17:05- Photo Shoot at a Cuban Dryhouse18:20- Is it ok to do a Photo Shoot with Cigars?19:00- How to get good shots of people smoking19:30- Shooting more narrow apertures to allow more of the background into your images20:00- the joys of shooting with a Smooth Trans Focus lens20:45- T stop vs. F stop values22:30- Mastering Your Lenses23:50- Shooting in a Cuban Mechanic’s Garage30:20- Answering Audience Questions!30:30- Recycle Times on Flashes34:00 ConclusionLink to iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748To ask a question to Jason and Emily please visit www.jasonlanier.com/askme to complete the form.If you like our podcast and want to hear more feel free to tag us with #jasonlanierunfilteredDon't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast App.To learn with us in person please visit www.jasonlanier.com/register You can also learn with us online by subscribing to our service at www.patreon.com/jasonlanierphotographyThanks!Jason Lanier Photography

Join Jason and Emily for Episode 5 of Unfiltered live from Vinales, Cuba!! This was filmed when they were leading a group on a Photo Excursion over many parts of Cuba and they have some really fun stories to share as well as tips on traveling to this mysterious place. From the struggle to get past customs, getting models their lost bags, dealing with taxis where prices change, singing with rastafarians and more, this episode is jam packed with fun stories and insightful information!

Join Jason and Emily for episode 4 of Unfiltered filmed on location in Oceanside, California where they discuss some the importance of unleashing your inner 5 year old child to take your creativity to the next level.Many times we adults build up walls around us to try and fit into the constructs of who society tells us we're supposed to be. The main discussion in this podcast is how you can break those down and more importantly break them down for your subjects to create shots that are believable rather than the Resting Witch Face that we see in many photographers work these days.Jason fields questions from the audience that have been submitted via his website and responds to fan comments on previous Unfiltered podcasts.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748To ask a question to Jason and Emily please visit www.jasonlanier.com/askme to complete the form.If you like our podcast and want to hear more feel free to tag us with #jasonlanierunfilteredDon't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast App.To learn with us in person please visit www.jasonlanier.com/register You can also learn with us online by subscribing to our service at www.patreon.com/jasonlanierphotography