Exposing for Ambient Lighting while using Artificial Light and Off Camera HSS Flash- Rotolight Neo 2

[@alx42na]

Jason, all respect to all the models you have shot in your channel, but Maddi has brought a new level to the game. You guys work so well together. She is both entertaining and beautiful, a complete joy to watch. Her modeling is more like a performance piece. You guys , keep up the great work together.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Tropikal Sunshine she is definitely one of a kind...:)

[@bmkq2007]

Couldn't say it better Tropikal

[@metalsponge]

I agree!

[@djsuth7727]

yup, have to agree .... she's a fantastic model. An actress, in fact ...

[@sjm.photos]

deffo makes an amazing difference clicking with a model then amazing work can and will happen. awesome work as always

[@daking73]

Maddie is an amazing model. I love seeing you in action she is definitely one of a kind. Jason I can't begin to explain how wonderful your images are. Thanks for sharing your work and your vision.

[@ajaxrodriguez8956]

I put in my order for a Neo 2 and got 10% off with your coupon code. Thanks, Jason!!!

[@friederikestricker7261]

WHAT A MATCH THE BOTH OF YOU!!! - I enjoyed this video of yours oh so much ( like all the other vids...) and only can stick to the words of Alex F.: Maddie is just gorgeous and thank you so much for showing again your versatile skills! F.

[@briannicholson5917]

Great photos, as always. And Maddi is so wonderful. She is absolutely full of inner beauty that spills over to the outside.

[@southbaycommuter]

I think this is my favorite JL styled shoot, love Ireland, and that model is special, A+++. Thanks, for the inspiration, Jason!

[@apriljurnak1358]

These are beautiful shots Jason and Maddi you two are magic together

[@jonathanlanz8314]

Hey Jason, Maddi is an awesome model, so awesome to watch you two work. when she was sitting and swatting the bugs. all i could think was the old black and white silent films. great work. keep it up you two.

[@TheNomad12]

Eaten alive for your passion .. there's commitment! great shoot.

[@50450720]

What an amazing model! She's so easy to work with.

[@bmkq2007]

Seriously i don't know how you find your models, they are all awesome ones and definitely maddi is a marvelous one of a kind. Thanks for the awesome videos you put here Jason, love to watch your videos and you really make look like its an easy task although its not the case always. Keep it up brother

[@censiblelife]

I have been following you since your very first video how you discuss starting in photography. I learned tons of practicality and unique ways of how you create your arts... and I realized finding and working with a very talented model like Maddie, it’s a collaboration of fabulous work of two artists. Thank you Jason. You doesn’t know me, just one of your admirer.

[@blosseraf]

Bugs AND Cold, no thank you:) Thank you for everything JL, I am enjoying all the content, you really work your ass off!

[@TonyGouge]

Great video, great shots, and Maddie is just off the charts!

[@nightcoder5k]

Awesomely beautiful model. Great photo shoot.

[@ovyay]

Great video as usual. Thanks . I learnt a lot from this video. I always learn a lot from you. Much appreciation. That Maddi, wow, fantastic model. What a wonderful lady. She's artistic and lively. Cheers.

[@lous.6779]

Beautiful work as always. Maddi was so professional! She gave so much to this shoot.

[@naigolrac1234]

Jason is chill AF

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you brother.

[@drummerg3331]

Lesson learned; bring a veil when shooting lol. Such a great shoot! I loved how some of the shots look ghostly. Keep up the good work.

[@readcastor2977]

Great video Jason! I've learned so much from you. And I love how you actually are showing us real shoots and behind the scenes stuff. I'm a relatively new subscriber and to photography, but I've noticed a big difference between you and these other "KZbin Photographers" who only talk about Gear and stuff that doesn't even really matter like they make you think it does.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Read Castor thank you man. There's a difference in being a real photographer rather than a talking head.

[@birdsinfocus496]

Your videos are both helpful and inspiring. Shoot for the ambient light. I needed to hear that from an expert. Thank you!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Wow. Excellent work from Maddi, (as always) great eye focus, and lots of interesting shots. Well done, you two!

[@Go_to_scale_rc_and_slotcars]

great post and fab to see good oul Glendalough ....been there many times before I left Ireland and you said the name perfectly , the Wedding dress and Maddie's poses were spot on for this location !

[@VitalsLuck]

More Maddi! The chemistry between you two is amazing!

[@hughesphotgraphy6800]

MAN I HAVE TO SAY YOU ARE THE MAN and your model is a trooper. Thank you

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

Thank you much for all your videos sir ! I have Pugalistica Dementia. Though i dont have any type of career in my future, your videos keep inspiring me to keep pushing, staying creative, and above all to just enjoy the hobby and have fun. Thank you much sir !

[@martyndigitaleye]

Hey Jason, Maddi is an exceptional model, she's got the loveliest vibe, loved the ballet pose image Maddi created, you make a great team. Top video Man.

[@nattyjim73]

Awesome photoshoot :-) Maddie's modelling is fantastic. I can't help but hear Kate Bush singing Wuthering Heights when Maddie is dancing around.

[@isoundss7140]

I know this video is old and you probably wont see this comment, but your jacket is so badass. I've seen you wearing it in other videos and it looks great on you.

[@andrewn7329]

Excellent. Thanks to you and Maddie.

[@01r1sh]

When the film Braveheart was filmed (some scenes on location in Ireland) they had the same issue with midges. It was noted that one of the assistants was less prone to being attacked by said insects. When asked what repellent she was using she replied none. It turned out she was wearing cosmetic company Avon's 'Skin So Soft' product. Living in the West of Scotland and suffering from the same issue I have tried this myself and found it to be very effective. I read somewhere that the Royal Marines have used it also. Worth considering as I believe it contains only natural ingredients. Loved the video, the chemistry between yourself and Maddie made the shoot. Great work.

[@Goldmangun]

Those are amazing shots, and Maddi is a phenomenal model!

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Maddy is a knockout Love the video, very good. Thanksfor sharing

[@ekchuahstudios9066]

I like how you and the model interact, great shoot.

[@ningsun2]

You are the Best of all.....and you are the Eastwood of photographers and photography...a one man awesome show..btw I m a very very beginner, only has a Sony RX10 I bought it several years ago when it just came out. Never into photography till recently. Have enough money to buy any cameras and lenses..but sticking with this crappy camera with fixed lense...coz I want to see what I can create with it..and coz you are my inspiration Jason! Thx for giving us so much and making us feel we are not alone...

[@ngoziigwe17]

Jason!!! One of my absolute favourite. You covered so many thing, especially as the veil can be difficult to shoot. When are you next in the UK my husband and I MUST come to one of your workshops

[@glenjoubert5675]

You are lucky it didn't rain that day guys....not that it rains that much in Ireland...Lol!! Awesome shoot and once again I learnt a lot thanks!! Maddi is a star, hang on to her.

[@oshi4542]

Maddys awesome brilliant shot Jason really cool

[@AlexPoitras]

OH my god ! I hope it's only the filter that was broken, not the lens itself ! Nice shoot as usual Jason ;)

[@paolosunda7567]

Great Stuff....Maddi is just amazing...

[@ericthestone]

Another Santa Maria Guadalupe~! I just got the Neo 2 for a couple of weeks. Can't wait to use it on a shoot, sadly it is -22 outside now.

[@Silentwisher]

Another great video Jason!

[@Sportserjeff]

Cool shots best bug protection avon skin so soft. Maddie is always awesome!

[@mohamedalfadil1247]

this guy is a photography beast 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@MrSituAsian1]

Damn Jason these photos you shot look fantastic. Probably helps having a great model to help you get the perfect shot

[@ShutterMafiaStudios1]

AWESOME!!! my neo 2 and transmitter will be here tomorrow.

[@TWBrit65]

Midge attack - pure evil!!! was up at Spean Bridge in Scotland when we experienced the worst attack I'd ever known. Nice one for staying on site.

[@iKickstand]

Hey Jason, how do you meter for scenes like this / nighttime shoots with a model? Do you spot meter on a wall and then change the Rotolight power to match this exposure? Could you quickly demonstrate this in camera in a future video? Fantastic videos as usual by the way. Especially liked the Irish music touch.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Luke Kenny thank you man! Yes I'll do this in a video for you brother..:)

[@FatCat4X4]

This! Your video description says "where he explains his process for exposing for ambient lighting while using off camera flash and artificial lighting" But you never explain the process...you just say "Do It" lol! I was laughing at the stuck on filter! I had the same thing happen to me...couldn't get that damn thing off for the life it me cause it bent in a fall just like yours. I finally went back to the car and grabbed it with a pipe wrench:)

[@GregoryEsman]

@@JasonLanierPhotography What's the video called? :)

[@pembridgehouse]

Great video Jason. I had these insects attack my bride when I was photographing outside on one occasion. I also had a white polystyrene reflector board and it seemed it was the white they were attracted to. We ended up running for it.

[@sneeks]

Great video. Midges are very annoying, we get them bad here in Scotland. Definitely need some midge repellent spray next time you’re shooting over here!!

[@tobiasiserhot4880]

Amazin Pictures and Model she is so lovley. And btw great music

[@mediaeverlast9858]

Man, you're the best one!! So in love about your job!

[@Jcmarino12]

Awesome job. My wedding gown looked just like that. My wedding shots do not! Lol. Great job.

[@artanianphotography1719]

I like the location and the shots you took .. I've always said, some locations can be brutal but worth it :) ...

[@gregforeman8274]

This is about the fourth or fifth video I have seen with Maddi. She is fantastic! So expressive. Does she have a link on instagram or other sites?

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Yes she's amazing. You can find her at @lalunetta on Instagram.

[@TNrick]

Jason, thanks for posting the video. Are you slightly underexposing the background for the shots, or is the background at the metered exposure? Thanks!

[@jamesdeak630]

Love it brother!!!

[@fotowalo]

fantastic model :-) thx 4 the vid !

[@SimCurves]

That outro just cracked me up! Maddi is the best! :D

[@ITPFS]

Maddie is an incredible spirit! Is the rotolight compatible with an a6300? I'm looking to upgrade my speed lite system to rotolight but I'm still a rookie in photography. My background is in cinematography but I'm making the crossover at the moment to improve the variety of my work. Thanks for your awesome help again ✌️

[@mavfan1]

it's compatible with just about any camera, including the A6300. However, as a rookie I'd suggest picking up a basic flash cheap, under $50 before you move on to a rotolight.

[@julianleeritchie3705]

Great video Jason! I've learned so much from you. I hava question what batteries best to use on the neo 2 i used alkaline batteries and only last 15min on continues light .

[@JonPais]

beautiful shots.

[@abdulrahimmohdnordin6650]

Hi Jason Firstly i would like to say thank you for the awesome video Here i would like to ask you whether continous lighting or flash strobe is better and what is your recommendation on the lighting situation for an outdoor wedding

[@tomrhardwick]

Really good stuff Jason, though ouch for the bugs and the breakage. One question about your reversed lens hood .. do you have a reason to shoot this way?

[@dragonfist25]

Sick shots bro.

[@joestephens7105]

I've been there!!! What a wonderful place!

[@059eduardo]

Good video, and model!!

[@chrisfeatherstone9691]

Hey Jason, from one photographer to another, the best thing during a shoot to have on you no exceptions is a can of Off spray. 😂 seriously though I never shoot without a can in my bag lol especially during monsoons when I’m out shooting lightning. Pure anger without it haha! Great video by the way!

[@totoyeyensworld6103]

Always the best sir Jason i learned a lot from mercibeaucoup👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏

[@hawg427]

And I thought Florida had a bug problem LOL I bet from now on you'll carry a filter wrench. Great shots man :-)

[@old4004]

Can you recommend, Jason, a less expensive transmitter/receiver that will work (though maybe not as well ) with NEO 2 which I recently purchased?

[@jacepearson2680]

godox X1T transmitter and receiver

[@arthurhughes42]

A midge hat is invaluable for the notorious midges, especially those in the West coast of Scotland. It will even fit over your fedora. Great video as always.

[@judithfernandes9279]

Beautiful!

[@MF.Productions]

Haha 70-200... #Lenshood a'la Fedora Nation? Amazing shots, great to see two professionals at work. Midgie's, Mozzie's and Fly's = Just put roll-on repellent in my camera bag after watching your footage. Oh and just a little trick: I take along empty sandbags when travelling and fill them up with water bottles to hold stands in place.

[@TheZulu501]

I had a bent filter ones and I found out that if you press the filter against the bottom of your shoe you can turn it off, worked for me.

[@chuckxero1932]

SHES MY FAVE OF YOUR MODELS SO FAR

[@Ochw]

Hi Jason, been watching you for a while now and I love your work. Looks like you had a great model there as well. Just switched to the A7R III from canon got my self the sony 85 1.8 lens would you say go for the 70 - 200 g master next for portraits

[@Krowny]

That's exact what i think about too :D but damyum the 70-200 2.8 is killer expensive

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Get the 24-105 f/4

[@safeharbor7]

Love your videos Jason... but when the beautiful Maddie is modeling your videos are extra special, love that lady... Thumbs up brother...

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!

[@scottamaral6749]

That model has the best attitude

[@Deminimis2]

Maddi.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@darrenchandlercoaching]

Why is the flash option used and not the continuous light used, for demonstration only? Or for another reason?

[@jacquelinejackson5191]

You're so good you forget we may not be!!!!

[@matthewwilkes6065]

Deet saved my ass once whilst at a trout fishery in north west england, similar conditions, my face was on fire. Not everyone likes deet,but it's a life saver.

[@TinoFotografie]

for tramittier from neo 2 to camera, which trasmitter u use?

[@cillyede]

Great!

[@viralvideopromotion]

Always great stuff Jason. I notice at around 1:30 you are slightly out of focus and Maddi is tack sharp. Agree with comment below...Maddi, brought a whole new level.

[@HawgHunter63]

Great video, why anyone would thumbs down on this is silly... Jason check out ThermaCell for the bugs

[@lewchaney2138]

What was the make/model of the defuser/reflector being used in this shoot?

[@Krowny]

Hey Jason, watching you for a while now and I love Sony. Just switched to the A7R III (got lucky enough to pick the last one up yesterday). Today i went shoot some landscape stuff to test dynamic range, then bam... raw not supported by adobe... damn I'm so angry at adobe for being so slow updating their supported cameras. Anyways just downloaded capture 1, but I don't want to learn another program for 2 weeks, do you have a trick / convert so they work with adobe? If not, which program do you use? Ty! ps: I love you too, not only sony haha!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

The brand new cameras like the R3 will always have the shots first in Capture One and then Adobe comes around about a month later. You can just import them into capture one and export them as PSD files. Then re-import those PSD files into Lightroom. That's the only workaround...:)

[@Krowny]

Without losing quality on the raw? "if that makes sense" ^^ Thanks a lot for the answer! , somehow skin color sucks in capture one

[@shifteleven]

Skin color sucking in Capture One? That's the first I've ever heard anyone say that! For the RAW quality thing - export to PSD in a 16bit color space and not an 8bit. Then you should be pretty good - but keep the RAW files around too. So you can't transfer your edits, but you can transfer metadata - ratings, keywords, labels, owner and whatnot. You just need to save the metadata as a sidecare file (.xmp). When you import, LR will be able to read that. PS - you lucky bastard! I want an R3 now too!!!! :)

[@liteoner]

Or even as DNG, which is probably more suited for the job :)

[@shifteleven]

liteoner except Adobe tools are what make the DNG 😉

[@ZoneTelevision]

Its not so much that Maddy is other worldly . its that she knows she's other worldly. The only 2 Models in Jason Catalogue that transcend the boundaries of light. Em and Maddy. .. Women like this is are as rare as love itself. Just wow.

[@MrAma1l]

Hii please we need vidéo how you edit your pictures... Thanks

[@josephcullen5872]

You were in Glendalough!! Come on man I would love to go to a workshop with you and I was 5 minutes away how did I miss this 😓😓😓

[@21upbowls]

Madie is a top notch model

[@isabelladavis1363]

What an incredibly beautiful setting..think so far since becoming a Fedora Nation groupie this is my very favorite shoot so far..and as a s gardener may I suggest next time bring along a jacket netting ...hood and jacket made of mosquito netting ...tight at the wrists and waist covers the head ...use it here in the balmy south to avoid the gnats while working in the garden...poor model won’t benefit though😕

[@mailsidney]

I just love the energy of Maddy. She is an absolute darling.

[@tempest63132]

When you're exposing for the background, do you want your subject in the shot? Or will having your subject in your shot reflect light into your camera's light meter?

[@mrz1342]

hi Jason, for gaining the maximum power of light, up to which voltage of V-mount battery can be used for Neo2?

[@renzosanchez7229]

why did you use the A9 and not the A7RIII ?

[@MissHollliday]

So inspiring!