Photography Unfiltered w/ Jason Lanier

In this episode, Jason discusses the ever-evolving landscape of photography gear, particularly focusing on Sony's latest camera release, the RX1R Mark III. He expresses his concern that this new model, priced at over $5,000, is out of touch with the average photographer's needs and represents a waste of money for most, highlighting a trend of camera companies releasing niche products or minor updates rather than innovations with broad appeal.Jason argues that the rise of smartphones has significantly impacted the camera market, leading companies to resort to what he perceives as gimmicks. He champions the idea that skill and artistic vision are far more important than owning the latest, most expensive equipment, advocating for photographers to invest in education and portfolio building over unnecessary gear upgrades to ensure financial success.

The "Jason Lanier Unfiltered" podcast is where real talk meets raw creativity, offering unfiltered conversations about photography, life, and the wild journey in between. Host Jason Lanier invites people he works with to share their experiences, making for enlightening and fun discussions. In this particular episode, Jason speaks with model Krystal Kadaver, who has been modeling since she was 18 and has been a frequent collaborator on Jason's project at Six Flags New Orleans.The conversation delves into Krystal's experiences modeling at the abandoned Six Flags park, from seeing its transformation from a Jurassic Park like abanbdoned location to it's current half demolished state. They talk about navigating the challenging environment, including "MRSA water," mosquitoes, and alligators. They discuss the importance of communication between photographers and models, the significance of a photographer having a clear vision, and the role of models as muses who should bring their own creativity and adaptability to a shoot. Krystal shares advice for new models, emphasizing research, bringing a friend (a "Jen" who can help, and being prepared to get dirty.They also touch on the challenges and rewards of being a creative and balancing it with personal life, highlighting the need for a supportive partner who understands the passion for creation.... The podcast emphasizes the unique and adventurous nature of shoots with Jason Lanier, where "it's an experience, not just a photo shoot.Chapter Markers00: Intro35: Introduce Guest Star Krystal5:30: What did you think about shooting at Six Flags prior to doing the shoot?6:35: What was it like shooting with me from an expectation vs. reality standpoint?7:45: The Importance of Communicating as a model and a photographer BEFORE the shoot12:07: Struggling to find creative outfits and looks as a photographer14:15: What makes it a no go for Jason with models and communication15:36: The Synergy of Creation16:05: What it means to be a Muse18:18- How to Not Cheat Yourself out of Great Shots20:29: Working with Jason compared to working with other photographers21:30- The Importance of Giving Directions to a Model22:45- How Male Photographers Should Appropriately Compliment a Female Model26:40: How Female Photographers Communicate Differently Than Male Photographers27:25: Learning a Model's Boundaries as a Photographer29:39: Favorite Shoots we did at Six Flags New Orleans32:36: What Advice would you give to models that haven't shot with Jason before?34:35: Setting Off Chinese Dynamite35:57: What Advice would you give to newer models?36:13: Bringing a friend or escort to a shoot41:00: Shooting with Multiple Models on one set45:21: Having a personal life as a creative47:39: Feeling the most alive as a creative51:35: The Importance of Being Who you are as a creative when you're in a relationship53:58: What a Great Photo Shoot should feel like55:40: The Importance of Staying Positive on a Shoot59:00: Wrap up and Future Projects

In Episode 32, Jason brings on his 3 adult sons who are at the very beginning stages of their photography careers to discuss some of the key steps of starting your career as a photographer. They discuss some of the anxiety, fears, hopes, goals and dreams of what it will take to become a successul creative and content creator.It's a hard business to make a full time living and Jason is sharing his secrets to success not only with his sons, but also with all of YOU!This podcast was recorded during the middle of a roadtrip that Jason has taken with his sons to help train them not only in the technical and creative aspects of photography, but also to show them what the REAL photographer's life is like apart from the glitz and glamour that we see on social media and TV.Don't forget to share the episode with others out there and thanks in advance for any reviews you can provide for the podcast!

In Episode 30, join Jason to learn his tips and tricks for shooting with LED Lighting Outdoors During Daytime Hours for Optimal Results. This is a presentation that he livestreamed on Zoom and Youtube where he takes questions at the end of the presentation from the listening audience. Topics addressed in this episode include:Changes and Innonvations in LED TechnologyDifferences in using traditional strobe and LED for portraitsWHEN to use LED Lighting OutdoorsWHERE to use LED Lighting OutdoorsHOW TO Maximize ResultsLive Q&A SessionPlease make sure to share and leave a review and thanks for subscribing!

Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life...is a LIE. I have my dream job, and there are still many things I hate about being a photographer. So I've outlined the top 10 things here and most importantly what I do to cope with them to achieve success.