Unfiltered Photography 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...

In this special AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode of the Jason Lanier Photography Unfiltered Podcast, I answer a flood of questions straight from you—my audience. We go deep into:
📸 How AI is changing the photography game🚁 My current favorite DJI drones🎒 Must-have gear and camera setups🧠 Mental discipline and my personal weight loss journey🎤 Plus some real talk on career, creativity, and staying relevant in today’s worldIf you love gear talk, honest advice, and hearing the behind-the-scenes truth of this industry, this one’s for you. Watch the video version on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts. No fil...

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...

Episode 33- Learn how to find, set up shoots, and work with models in this episode that features an interview that Jason does with Sophia Baser, a New Orleans based model that he has worked with for many years.

Jason and Sophia discuss some of the pitfalls to avoid as well as some great tips to add to your arsenal when you are looking to start working more with models for your photography work.

They share stories on experiences they've encountered while working with each other and other creatives in the industry. Lots of great information...

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...

Episode 31- Ask ME ANYTHING! This podcast features Jason speaking with a group of photographers online at the conclusion of one of his livestream sessions where he opens the forum for them to ask him anything related to the world of photography. The answers are raw, true and there's a lot of fun thrown in there as well.

Topics include:

*How To NOT burn out
*When to shoot for yourself vs. for a client
*How to Handle Picky Clients
*How to Control and Direct a Shoot
*How to Choose the...

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!

It's been a YEAR since I've released a podcast and that's because my life is SO CRAZY!! So this podcast is a reflection of me finding more balance in my life so I can get back to things like the podcast as well as doing all of the other work that I have to do PLUS manage my personal life.

Everything we do in this life comes at a cost both financially, personally and professionally. So, this is what I'm working on to make it all work.

The 5 Steps Include:

*Setting Priorities
*Setting...

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.

Wanna hear what it's like to hold a piranha in your hand? Ever wonder what it's like to swim in piranha infested waters? Listen to Part 2 of Jason's podcast from his adventure down into the Ecuadorian Amazon!

In this episode Jason talks about visiting the beautiful area of Cuyabeno that has stunning waters, sunsets, wildlife and more. He visits old abandoned camps and does photo shoots in trees surrounded by water. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening!

Wanna know what it's like to be an adventure travel photographer? To embark on an adventure to the middle of nowhere and stay with the tribes? Join Jason Lanier for Part 1 of a 2 part series where he recounts his epic journey to the heart of the Amazon jungle in Ecuador where he stayed in the protected area of Yasuni with the Waorani tribe, the last uncivilized indigenous tribe in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

This podcast contains tips for how to make it in these situations, and how to prepare yourself for a similar journey. We thank you for listening...

Listen to Jason's latest episode where he teams up again for some shoots with his long time Assistant and Muse Emily Rinaldo. In Episode 25 Jason updates you on the recent shoots he's been able to do with Emily as they've gone through the California desert and beach creating some more beautiful work.

Locations include San Onofre Beach, Jacumba Hot Springs, Salton Sea, Niland, Salton Beach and El Centro. Jason shares his adventures in speaking with the locals in these crazy locations and how you can create art in some crazy locations.

Ever wonder what it would be like to have a conversation with a confessed double murderer? Speaking to him out in the open to hear his story where he says he'd do it all over again? Join Jason Lanier as he recounts his eerie story of speaking with this man at the property where the murders occurred.

Jason also discusses his shoots that he did at the historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary that is a companion piece to the videos that he has released from Brushy Mountain. If you like this podcast, please make sure to share it...

Wanna know what it's like to sleep in a car in sub zero conditions in Deadhorse, Alaska? Hear about caribou, ice roads, flying a drone in freezing conditions and more in Part 2 of Jason's travel to the edge of the Alaska Frontier on the Dalton Highway.

Using just a Chevy Malibu on the "most dangerous highway in the world" Jason embarked on an epic journey to Deadhorse, Alaska and back and brings the adventure to you in this podcast. If you haven't had a chance to listen to Part 1 of this experience make sure to check out podcast...

Join Jason Lanier for one of his most epic adventures yet where he travels alone to the edge of the Alaskan frontier on the Dalton Highway, known as the "most dangerous highway in the world."

The stretch of road the ties Fairbanks to Deadhorse, the northernmost point of Alaska accessible via car has been made famous by the reality show, "Ice Road Truckers." Jason decided to embark on this journey on his own to film a documentary on the trek using only a Chevy Malibu and his crazy self as he drives on this 500 stretch of road that...

In early March 2021 the United States saw a significant increase in the amount of immigrants coming over its borders illegally many of them seeking asylum. Jason Lanier decided to film a documentary to cover this situation to find the truth and reality of the situation vs. what we're being told by media and politicians.

In Episode 21, Jason discusses his journey to document this situation that took him over 2000 miles as he covered the border states of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Jason's exploits took him to travel over to Mexico as well and experience the situation from...

Join Jason Lanier for episode 20 where he describes his recent interest in shooting with the Fuji mirrorless system. As a long time Sony and Nikon shooter, Jason jumping into the Fuji system has his followers asking why. And this episode delves into that question as he talks about Fuji's crop sensor AND medium format cameras.

Jason also shares stories from his recent shoot at the abandoned distillery in Lexington, Kentucky that he did where he shot both Sony and Fuji cameras.

He ends the episode by talking about his upcoming photojournalism projects and how he plans...

Wanna get more out of your work? Feel like you need to slow down in order to get more done? Join Jason Lanier for Episode 19 where he details the 3 steps he's taken in order to slow to down to do more.

Jason updates his audience on what he's been up to for the last 3 weeks including shoots in Florida and Tennessee in the Everglades and Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. He talks about his first time shooting the Sony A1 and what he thinks about this brand new camera.

We hope you enjoy this podcast and and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 thes...

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...

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...

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...

Join Jason and Emily for episode 3 of Unfiltered on location again in the Florida Everglades during the day where they discuss how they were able to get up close and personal with a big 8 foot alligator in the Florida Everglades and share footage from the ordeal where Jason touched the tail of this modern day dinosaur!

Jason was then asked to share his stories from his recent trip to South Africa in the summer of 2018 where he went on safari in Kruger National Park. Favorite moments included a docile hyena, portraits of elephants, leopards eating porcupines and much...