Episode 6- Salton Sea! Finding Your Muse, Shooting Cigar Smoke, and Getting Dirty in a Garage!

Summary: 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Podcast Minute Topic Markers:<br><br>1:00- Serial killers lurking at the Salton Sea<br><br>2:00- How Emily styles herself for shoots like the Salton Sea<br><br>3:00- making great wardrobes for cheap<br><br>6:00- Finding a Muse- How it can change your work<br><br>7:20- History on the Salton Sea<br><br>9:05- Recapping the shoot done at the Salton Sea with many different lenses<br><br>10:45- Learning Yoga for modeling<br><br>12:00- Experimenting Together and Shooting Natural Light<br><br>13:13- Getting Stuck at the Salton Sea<br><br>14:55- Horseback Riding in Vinales, Cuba<br><br>16:05- Rolling Cuban Cigars<br><br>17:05- Photo Shoot at a Cuban Dryhouse<br><br>18:20- Is it ok to do a Photo Shoot with Cigars?<br><br>19:00- How to get good shots of people smoking<br><br>19:30- Shooting more narrow apertures to allow more of the background into your images<br><br>20:00- the joys of shooting with a Smooth Trans Focus lens<br><br>20:45- T stop vs. F stop values<br><br>22:30- Mastering Your Lenses<br><br>23:50- Shooting in a Cuban Mechanic’s Garage<br><br>30:20- Answering Audience Questions!<br><br>30:30- Recycle Times on Flashes<br><br>34:00 Conclusion<br><br>Link to iTunes:<br><br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748</a><br><br>To ask a question to Jason and Emily please visit <a href="http://www.jasonlanier.com/askme" rel="noopener">www.jasonlanier.com/askme</a> to complete the form.<br><br>If you like our podcast and want to hear more feel free to tag us with #jasonlanierunfiltered<br><br>Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast App.<br><br>To learn with us in person please visit <a href="http://www.jasonlanier.com/register" rel="noopener">www.jasonlanier.com/register</a> <br><br>You can also learn with us online by subscribing to our service at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/jasonlanierphotography" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/jasonlanierphotography</a><br><br>Thanks!<br><br>Jason Lanier Photography