How to Pose Wedding Photography, Photo Workshops, Jason Lanier Photography, Camaro SS, Gwen Garci

www.jasonlanierworkshops.com
Watch this video that contains footage from a real Jason Lanier Workshop conducted in Nevada over the span of 2 days in March 2013. Footage contains tips on posing, lighting, composition, and more as well as the images that Jason took during the workshop.
This is provided to give the viewer a great idea as to what a photography workshop with Jason Lanier is like. You will see him use a variety of products including Nikon, Speedlights, Ray Flash, Pocket Wizards, Sony Video Lights, Rotolights, MeFoto Tripods, Benro Tripods, Sunbounce Reflectors, Calumet Light Panels and more.
Contains footage of a Camaro SS with the models Gwen Garci and Tylor Perry. This is what a real workshop should look and feel like. You shouldn't be walking around a hotel with 100 other people where no one is really learning. REAL SHOOTS, REAL LOCATIONS, REAL RESULTS.

[@petethegreekre]

The pictures we get to see in these tutorials of yours just seem impeccably shot every time. I'm getting a real feel for photography from this, thank you so much.

[@alexandrecariocaamvc]

Amazing photografer... Beautiful models and locations. Real results. Real photos. I loved.

[@incardocu]

OH MY GOD!! GWEN GARCI!!! MY SUPER CRUSH! I can't believe I just saw this vid! Everything here is perfect! Awesome photographer, Awesome shots! Awesome location! and AWESOME SUBJECTS!!!

[@dweezeltheyounger]

At about 7:19 Lanier touches his model to position her legs and dress. Never, and I mean NEVER touch your model unless you're intimate with her enough to do so. With that said, this is a fantastic shoot. Jason is a professional, and I know it was just an oversight. Nice work Jason. These shots are at another level!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Lol, that's hilarious

[@dweezeltheyounger]

Funny until you get sued. Maybe you're not a professional? At the very least you risk making her uncomfortable. You should know this Jason, but if it's all about you, then OK. Most professionals have a female makeup artist that can be used for model adjustments. Check your ego dude. learnmorephoto.com/team-effort/tips-for-photographers/6-golden-rules-for-working-with-models.php

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

+dweezel theyounger thank you for the professional advice Dweezel.

[@dweezeltheyounger]

No problem. I'll say one thing - in a world where people sue someone else for spilling their own hot coffee on their own lap and then actually end up winning the lawsuit, you've got balls putting your hands between your model's legs.

[@AnarchoHumanism]

"sue someone else for spilling their own hot coffee on their own lap and then actually end up winning" Are you talking about that old lady in the past, because she was seriously burnt from the scolding hot coffee, and first she only asked that Mcdonalds cover her medical expenses. When mcdicks denied her she took them to court for medical expenses and layers fees, when the court saw the damage caused they awarded her a larged sum! So yes we should be able to sue and WIN for such things, as a story handing you a scolding hot coffee that could seriously F you up, if MISTAKENLY dropped!!!!

[@2akashdas]

Jason it is great tutorial. Its all about the creative mind creating all the time. All you have to do is use your mind and create with two real people getting or got married. Its all about using your imagination. Thanks Jason its great workshop.

[@avagoings635]

Like you said you have to find a photogragher who you can aspire to be like. I pick you! Awesome job! I'm learning so much from your videos. Thanks!

[@naythechocolatehead]

Once thing I don't like during courses, is the photographer usually gets in the front, and starts taking their own photos, and the students can't get the best shots because the teacher is hogging the best shots and situations. Jason seems to be aware of this.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Glad you noticed..:)

[@rebeccawilliamsgingersnaps458]

Had to come back to see this again. I love it!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you :)

[@SoumenNath]

That was a great workshop. Thanks for sharing all that knowledge. People who have been making adverse comments did not reply when you asked them to recreate the shots in their own style. Wish this could be done without that huge reflector. I can never carry that onsite.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Soumen Nath that's because the people giving advice on what I "should have" done have no idea what they're talking about. Glad you liked it..:)

[@KenTuckerPhotography]

Brent makes a strong argument with the use of the ND. Depending on what you're going for in post, choosing the right stop ND, the right lens etc could give you a nice creamy background while still keeping your subjects in focus. I'd like to see that! Might have to grab a car and some models myself and twist the shoot a bit. Guys ... All great input. I love when criticism turns 180 degrees into a group of photographers brainstorming. God bless creative people!!!!

[@FadilKarim]

Those are some really amazing and unique pictures!! I'm loving them!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Fadil Karim thanks!

[@buthainaa87]

Jason Lanier you are such an awesome photographer !!! can't wait to attend one of your workshops. All the best Jason.

[@jetsjournals1940]

Regardless of the negative comments and the 'dress lifting' incidents.. I lost count how many times she was asked to do this... I personally would never ask a bride to do this unless they have specifically asked. I like how he allows the students up front access. I like how he explains each shot to the clients and also the students. I like how he continues to talk about safety for his students regardless of himself. There are many positives to a few negatives with this video. I for one have learnt so much and makes me love Photography even though I am an amateur. Anyhow, I learnt of what 'not' to do and what would be great idea's. My fave shot from all this is 14:54. .

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

That little shack there with the POSTED sign on it, just as you come into Nelson, NV is RATTLESNAKE HEAVEN, I am surprised you got through the day without getting SNAPPED!

[@sherireed4375]

LOVE you are so brilliant and the last photo was super cute looks like you all had so much fun!!!

[@lonnieatk9120]

First video I had come across of your work. Thank you, I've watched them all!

[@RB-nq5kt]

Thank you Jason Lanier, I was thinking of using mirrors to reflect sunlight lol and thanks for the tip which looks much more easier to hold

[@inkslinga1]

Thank you Jason for a superb video....It's a BIG WOW from me on the images we got to view in this workshop....Thanks again....

[@TheEstibon]

just come across your Video with the Camaro and desert shoot. very interesting. Loved it. i think like you, have it real, make things happen then shoot. i am going to use these techniques. i don't have a desert, but we have other things around that will work. thanks again for the great ideals. i will keep watching.

[@vanharte0906]

you excited me all over again, and definately taught me some new tricks. Thanks a million you just made me a millionare

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Glad it helped!

[@waltergerard2347]

Thanks Jason for taking the time to post these videos...really learning a lot here!

[@SuperSaraSized]

I love how all these people are bashing... there is no right or wrong with art. The images do not look cheap, and in my opinion they don't look over processed because that's just the style, the photographer is going for. I would love to have been able to participate in this workshop!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you!

[@EcoHabitat00]

OMG. This looks amazing. Great job!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you!

[@AdamHarpula]

Great video Jason. You have a really fun way of doing things.

[@smallkid-bigtech9646]

So creative. Awesome location. Thanks for the video.

[@dansr8342]

I found this video extremely beneficial - lots of ideas. However, if I was paying for this workshop, I would have felt somewhat cheated in that Jason was primarily the shooter. Most participants were fighting for a shot - and - not necesarily the position that Jason was shooting from. Needless to say, Jason is a superb photographer and teacher - just amazing.

[@Mcdowells]

ah yes the sound of shutters closing!! good stuff!

[@StrayWayZoe]

dude,, im in aww right now with the shots im seeing.. wow

[@shadrachpatrick3839]

Jason you are damn good! im really impressed. You spiced up wedding photography and im sure critics (a.k.a proclaimed pro) will question these poses. They not used to it. The picture is way superior to the dressing... if this were a movie the title would be "The Waiter and The Runaway Bride"

[@robs613]

Lot of people having fun and making great pictures. Can life be better ? Nice vid again. 157 thumbs down, what in the hell is going on in their world ?? Keep up the good work buddy !!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Rob S Lot's of miserable people in the world would equate to the thumbs down...lol

[@Ariya9191]

How wonderful the way You take picture with natural view

[@quantumstar4756]

Thanks for sharing the video.. I'm learning allot from you.. Keeps on sharing.. Thank you..

[@coziamthelyt]

good to see Gwen Garci here.... she's a Filipina actress... nice video...

[@orlandomei]

He keeps touching the models instead of verbally directing and or lightly touching them. If you do too much physical contact as a pro photographer you might get into trouble.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Orzy, speaking as a professional photographer I can tell you that you are wrong. Touching the male and female models with permission is the single fastest way to pose and get the shots that you need to get. I am not alone in this approach as almost all high end wedding photographers do the same.

[@khaleel_as]

@@JasonLanierPhotography You're not high end photographer. Plus, you should show people how to communicate with models not touching them. Also, it is very inappropriate to touch them in certain areas. Tell the person what to do is what professionals do. Touching others, is what pervs do. You didn't even ask for permission like "Hey, do you mind if I touch you here?" if she didn't know what your directions are. And again, this is not how to pose wedding couples, bro these are garbage photos lol. Angles, posing, colors, all of it is absolute trash. Last year you were called out on this shit, you denied all of it. But all your past videos shows how you treat models.

[@MichaelMichael-og6th]

Simply amazing, thanks for allowing us to the inside he crazy world of photography

[@juansmit3924]

Sad thing is these shots have so much potential. The HDR is killing it. Personal opinion but skin tones look very muddy and the poses would work if it was not for a wedding theme. Just my 2 cents any how

[@walandafw]

Hi Jason, Glad to watch your amazing tutorial video and give inspiration and idea for my next outdoor wedding photography thanks for sharing

[@preethamkonda5011]

Flash is the one that makes magic in this kind of PHOTOGRAPHY

[@nivinstevens650]

Awesome photo shoot, being different. Keep up the great tutorials Jason.

[@pawwclipprojects8864]

Nice Jason you change a lot in you photography..I hope I will get to this stage to... All the best and Thank You for all your advice with regards Pawel

[@vividshotphotography849]

Hi mate I love you work and your style I wish you are here in Sydney I will be the first student in your class I learn a lots from your work you are the best photography ever I watch I have one word to you what you doing its ART Kind regards mate Mohammed Sydney-Australia

[@Tommy-T448]

Watching this video in 2018, he's gotten a lot better.

[@ashokastudio3235]

hey jane. it is wonderful experience to watch ur workshop. u have given me lot of knowledge. thank u , ashok. bangalore

[@CCTVDrainCamera]

Great photos & tutorial, thanks for sharing !

[@Sorrowdy]

This video is really awesome!!!! Jason, thanx very much for it!!!!!!

[@mikebennett4922]

wish jason would answer more comments ,im all for the guy ,fab

[@G-Maq]

WOW! That model! She is absolutely fantastic!

[@SMP248]

Awesome, big fan of Jason he breaks the mould with his jaw dropping portrait and wedding shoots. Jason I hope you have plans to come over to the UK and do something here :)

[@Fobes]

Why is the “teacher” touching the model?? It seems very inappropriate. He says his shots are awesome when they are wide angle close-up shots with the people in the edges so their heads are distorted!!! That’s not awesome. That’s not knowing how to use your equipment. I can’t even finish watching.

[@RedHotBagel]

Hey Jason. Great video and even better shots. Loved it! I like the way you directed the models. Very efficient and always with a very specific end result in mind! If you ever come to Germany I'll buy you a beer or other beverage of your choice for this great video :).

[@aminulislamyeasin2140]

why all the picture are process in HDR ?

[@jotasales5978]

Friend, I think its cool ideas. I am fan of your work and every video I see myself surprised. Although not understand anything of what you are talking about, endendo the essence of his work, understand look, I see how much is creative. Congratulations!

[@IBex__]

omfg. Your Video is so funny and inspiring. I learn much with your videstuff. Thanky for spend your time.

[@KONAMAN100]

really enjoy ure tutorials. ure a master of the business.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you!!

[@ayooboshnooi7325]

Wonderful work mate , like it a lot - you are a great photographer..... R . Ayoub

[@jelmerth]

real nice shoot, good tips, but why is the afterwork in LG so oversaturated, almost HDR like, way to much i think

[@demiphotography8795]

i enjoy the making of this vid, and the good time everyone was having

[@ziranwu1251]

Very good video. I think the photo exposure is not enough, maybe this is your favorite.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Ziran Wu you probably need to increase the brightness on your screen.

[@RedEyrisFilms]

quick question if i get the pocket wizard FlexTT5 for on the camera to be able to get sync speeds higher then 320 sec. will i be able to use the pocket wizard plus 3, and plus x on the strobes? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

[@jonhunter121863]

Nice Job...love the photos...the creativity and the equipment..

[@paulv8453]

@jason lanier I liked your laid-back style. you work really well with your subjects. great job!

[@jensonyeo670]

hi Jason, I understand u using a wide angle lens.. but I don't see much distortion in the photos.. may I know u are shooting with what lense and focal length?

[@yourbestsail]

How are the photos processed in post-production? Do you use Photoshop?

[@acecampusforpr]

super cool, turning your fan after this dear. keep inspiring

[@yourbestsail]

What application do you use for giving that painting look? Photoshop?

[@sallystopper]

Fabulous! Very inspirational. Leaves me wanting more!!

[@JCBMRK]

Gwen Garci from Philippines?

[@viralvideopromotion]

Hey Jason, I came across this video today...great to see this one compared to your recent ones. Love your interaction with students and models as always...but also your weight transformation. Keep inspiring bro!

[@TheAngrybird7]

crazy photos!! I love them!!

[@sarahgrace6883]

11:53 I love that shot. It goes to show you don't have to use a flash in all places to get a fill in light. Love the reflector, I suppose the only drawback is someone has to hold it.

[@freddo1684]

Really like this workshop.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thanks Keng!

[@chocolatedropreborn7453]

I noticed that most of your shots with the bride and groom are days before the wedding. Do u ever shoot those shots the day of the wedding.

[@AutoFOCUSED.]

I love some of the compositions but didn't care for some of the post work. Either way, great job at a beautiful location.

[@jacquesjulmice9985]

Great stuff Jason; you make it look easy and fun

[@davidwallis494]

hey Jason are you shooting HDR or is it just your post processing work that makes it look that way?

[@thelifeofamz4806]

This looks like so much fun :D

[@MattRodriguez]

Amazing shots as always Jason !

[@mariovo5]

These photos are amazing and that's why they should have a watermark over this video.

[@BazabamPictures]

hey jason your class is awsome

[@daffyduck5025]

Cool shoot, but I was surprised by how processed the final shots were. HDR, skin smoothing, etc. Still, awesome shoot!

[@christianwrightdc]

I noticed that this whole vid was done with no hood on your lens. Your reasoning? What lens were you using by the way?

[@simone-by7dn]

I only shoot in manual then I was told by a photography instructor that even professionals don't shoot all the time in manual....I still only love shooting in manual

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Chicky, some don't shoot in manual all the time but I certainly do...:)

[@simone-by7dn]

Jason Lanier I feel much better ! You have amazing photography skills is most out of the camera (raw ) with slight editing ? I watched the disney wedding shoot part #1 here is a stupid question...is their a part 2 ? I can not find it on you tube

[@aiquelindo]

Chicky Chickita LOL Sorry about that. Well, I did remove my comment as it seemed so unnecessary after all... However I didn't know that the answers to my comment would not be removed... haha it does seem that you are talking to yourself. Shall I repost my original comment?

[@simone-by7dn]

Johnny no problem I removed mine as well lol but one should see someone's work before. So you can truly give an accurate critique

[@raipe76]

Nice photos... I just hope that i am someday good as you are Jason Lanier !!!! I just love these photos ! My only problem is that I'm so bad in photoshopping... Uhhh

[@kovylenmoonsamy8672]

Great vid...really nice pics too....

[@luizeduardocosta1015]

Jason, muito bom, belísimas fotos sem muito exagero de equipamentos, totalmente profíssional.

[@chrislujiez3007]

hmm im torn between using a strobe and a battery pack and a reflector. The wedding couple did not seem to squint much with the reflector, this was my main reason for leaning towards a flash. Would you still recommend exposing for the highlights and then bringing in the reflector close enough so the exposure on the subjects balance with the ambient? Do you ever use the white/godl reflector? One last question i have a 5 in 1 standard round reflector not a huge one like you use, its probably time for me to upgrade? i will be doing ONLY couple shots for an hour in vanuatu at 4pm ( 730 is sunset there). I also only have a 35 1.4 and an 85 1.4 and a 28-70 kit. Im certain this will do but would like any advice from someone i admire! Thanks Jason, great vid!

[@thetechreviewers33]

I tend to use shutter/aperture priority a lot since i'm a event photographer, Still an amateur, but yeah... Manual gives you full control over everything and i gotta get more out of the semi-manuel modes...

[@Independentimages247]

Hey Jason, first off, LOVE your style and attitude towards photography, it's not what you have, it's are you using it correctly... Been watching various videos of yours, and I LOVE using my Canon 7D with primes and about to upgrade to the Mark ll. But have also gotten into music videos and weddings...(odd combo I know) so I was thinking going full frame Sony a7s along with the 7D Mkll. I know you love the a6000, and your church video sold my buddy on it tonight and bought one right after watching that video. I shoot local bands/national touring bands in darker clubs and venues and am getting into portraits and weddings with my sweet lady as my 2nd shooter so I thought sony's mirrorless would be lighter and easier for her to handle as opposed to the standard beast of a DSLR, and with the metabones adapter I can keep my Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 A, 200mm f2.8L, Sigma 85mm DG f1.4 and have a decent array of options and keep my speed with the Mk ll as well as having portrait options with the a7s. Any advice Mr. Yoda of Imagery?

[@eiJiPSYCHov2]

Wow. really? U gonna made the bride pose like that? I never ever see wedding photo where the bride pose sexually like that.

[@zainnaveed3427]

EIJI

[@babygirlmd15]

You'd have to know the couple, very well but these two were models.

[@alphous3777]

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[@NoESanity]

so you've never seen a wedding photo... good to know.

[@formyboy3818]

thank you for this informative video.

[@MarkShawMedia]

Just my opinion; but I don't find the "hiking the dress up" very classy. Also; this guy lacks charisma when dealing with the clients. Being confident and directing people is different from giving orders, a fine line between.

[@NoESanity]

it can be classy.... usually isn't, but it is "hot" much more often then it is classy, and a lot of people care more about appeal than class. that being said, I don't think he lacks charisma when dealing with his clients... i think he's focusing most of his attention on the students. I don't know what the arrangements were, but i'd assume the clients were given a pretty decent discount for agreeing to be part of the class. That being said nothing he said or directed really seemed to be disrespectful or commanding. he knew what he's doing so he told them what to do. That being said some of his jokes were a bit cringy.... but you can't really argue with the results.

[@jaymack9442]

what type of reflectors are those? I was looking for some very large portable ones I can use on site

[@dannyphotography9807]

Processed or not, i think over all the location, beautiful girl in the dress with a good looking guy and car made the shots. Went well together. Some picture processed but they still look good. The rest look amazing. Looking forward to learning how to take multiple shots with moving images.

[@narayanam077]

Fantastic stuff Jason!!

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thanks Yogendra!

[@jaquariawright6925]

i love your work awesome job!

[@heatherbrookhouse4743]

What kind of small circulars lights are you using??

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

They are Rotolights...www.rotolight.com and if you enter the promo code: jasonlanier10 you'll get 10% off your order

[@jhet0000]

wow..you're a very talented photographer, great concepts. the beauty of a filipina gwen garci (she's from baguio city) is also magnificent.#proud_filipino

[@ventaskrasts69]

Hi! First of all - amazingly looking photoes. I was just wondering....... Are all of them HDR? If they are, do You have an built-in HDR feature in Your camera?

[@zenvuthi7462]

one of the best, respect

[@beauwarrington1347]

Too sharp HDR Is rly Uhhhh do you do HDR in Post?

[@saskelee]

can i have some information about that hand held reflector please?