Photography Meet Ups and Workshops with Jason Lanier!

Want to take really bad ass photos? The kind of shots that make people stop scrolling? Get your name noticed? Shots that make you money?

Enter the PROMO CODE: cyber to save $200 for the first 3 people to register between now and December 4th!

This is the workshop for you.

The hard part about a photography workshop is finding one that offers a blend between learning how to take great pics, and then actually being able to do it. Some workshops lean too heavy on education while others lean too heavy on just doing the work for you.

This workshop series allows you to learn how to create great shots in exotic locations with fantastic models. This is a three day workshop which helps you to work out some of the kinks in your current workflow and allow you enough time to correct them. The purpose is for me to get to know you, help to fix where you are struggling by one on one shooting critiques, and then set you loose. Here's the itinerary:

Where: Detroit, Michigan
Host Hotel: Delta Hotels Detroit Metro Airport
When: Starts Friday May 31st at 2pm, ends Sunday June 2nd at 7pm. All local times.

Itinerary:

Day One- Focus- Outdoor/Sunny Locations

• HOUR 1- Introduction. Each attendee will then get a 15 minute portfolio review where Jason can see what they've created previously and to gain an understanding of their objectives for the workshop.
• Hour 2- 1 hour shooting demonstration and explanation of techniques by Jason. This will include lighting, posing, communication, use of props, storytelling and more related to outdoor and sunny location shoots. This is like being live during one of Jason's videos. You can ask questions and get into his head as to WHY he's making the creative and technical decisions that he's making on the shoot.
• Hours 3 and 4- Individual Mentoring sessions- each attendee will get a 1 on 1 thirty minute shoot with a model where Jason is observing the shoot, providing feedback and constructive criticism to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the photographer so Jason can help them improve their work. During this time the other attendees will be shooting a different model on their own to practice and get ready for their own mentoring session.
• Hour 5- Food Break
• Hours 6 and 7- Group shoot and Collaboration- this part of the workshop will be a joint collaborative process where Jason and the attendees will work together to combine their creative forces to create something phenomenal.

Day Two- Focus- Interior/Shady Locations- outline is the same as Day 1 but the focus changes to interior and shady shooting conditions and lighting.

• Hour 1- Review of the previous day's work for each attendee.
• Hour 2- 1 hour shooting demonstration by Jason.
• Hours 3 and 4- Individual Mentoring sessions for each attendee in interior/shady conditions.
• Hour 5- Food Break
• Hours 6 and 7- Group shoot and Collaboration

Day Three- Focus- Creating YOUR Shot

• Hour 1- Review of the previous day's work for each attendee from both their individual and group shooting sessions.
• Hours 2,3, and 4- We now take all of the lessons learned from the individual mentoring and group sessions and allow the attendees to have their own individual shooting sessions where they can use any lights, props, or their own story lines.
• Hour 5- Food Break
• Hours 6 and 7- FINAL Group shoot and Collaboration- we take all the props, lighting, and ideas of the entire group to wrap up three incredible days of learning with an epic final group shoot and collaboration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
*What camera gear should I bring to the event? It's recommended to bring a 1 or 2 prime lenses (35mm, 50mm, 85mm) or a zoom like a 70-200mm or 24mm-70mm. It's not required to bring a lot of lenses.
*Do I have to be a user of a certain camera or lighting system to attend? Nope! We use and welcome all brands of camera and lighting gear at our events.
*What experience level do I need to be? Photographers from all different levels will learn.
*How do I register? Click the link to join the event! Pay the registration fee and you're in!
*What is the cancellation policy? Jason will provide refunds should the event get cancelled.
*I'm coming in from out of town. Where should I stay? You're welcome to book a hotel at any place you like. You just need to meet us at the designated hotel for your event at the start time.
**Transportation- each attendee is responsible for booking their own airfare, hotel and transportation expenses related to getting to and from the host hotel. Jason will take care of all the travel arrangements necessary all three days of the workshop for moving the group to our various shooting locations.

Want to take really bad ass photos? The kind of shots that make people stop scrolling? Get your name noticed? Shots that make you money?

This is the workshop for you.

The hard part about a photography workshop is finding one that offers a blend between learning how to take great pics, and then actually being able to do it. Some workshops lean too heavy on education while others lean too heavy on just doing the work for you.

This workshop series allows you to learn how to create great shots in exotic locations with fantastic models. This is a three day workshop which helps you to work out some of the kinks in your current workflow and allow you enough time to correct them. The purpose is for me to get to know you, help to fix where you are struggling by one on one shooting critiques, and then set you loose. Here's the itinerary:

Where: Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
Host Hotel: Super 8 by Wyndham Wendover
When: Starts Thursday July 9th at 2pm, ends Saturday July 11th at 7pm. All local times.

Itinerary:

Day One- Focus- Outdoor/Sunny Locations

• HOUR 1- Introduction. Each attendee will then get a 15 minute portfolio review where Jason can see what they've created previously and to gain an understanding of their objectives for the workshop.
• Hour 2- 1 hour shooting demonstration and explanation of techniques by Jason. This will include lighting, posing, communication, use of props, storytelling and more related to outdoor and sunny location shoots. This is like being live during one of Jason's videos. You can ask questions and get into his head as to WHY he's making the creative and technical decisions that he's making on the shoot.
• Hours 3 and 4- Individual Mentoring sessions- each attendee will get a 1 on 1 thirty minute shoot with a model where Jason is observing the shoot, providing feedback and constructive criticism to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the photographer so Jason can help them improve their work. During this time the other attendees will be shooting a different model on their own to practice and get ready for their own mentoring session.
• Hour 5- Food Break
• Hours 6 and 7- Group shoot and Collaboration- this part of the workshop will be a joint collaborative process where Jason and the attendees will work together to combine their creative forces to create something phenomenal.

Day Two- Focus- Interior/Shady Locations- outline is the same as Day 1 but the focus changes to interior and shady shooting conditions and lighting.

• Hour 1- Review of the previous day's work for each attendee.
• Hour 2- 1 hour shooting demonstration by Jason.
• Hours 3 and 4- Individual Mentoring sessions for each attendee in interior/shady conditions.
• Hour 5- Food Break
• Hours 6 and 7- Group shoot and Collaboration

Day Three- Focus- Creating YOUR Shot

• Hour 1- Review of the previous day's work for each attendee from both their individual and group shooting sessions.
• Hours 2,3, and 4- We now take all of the lessons learned from the individual mentoring and group sessions and allow the attendees to have their own individual shooting sessions where they can use any lights, props, or their own story lines.
• Hour 5- Food Break
• Hours 6 and 7- FINAL Group shoot and Collaboration- we take all the props, lighting, and ideas of the entire group to wrap up three incredible days of learning with an epic final group shoot and collaboration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
*What camera gear should I bring to the event? It's recommended to bring a 1 or 2 prime lenses (35mm, 50mm, 85mm) or a zoom like a 70-200mm or 24mm-70mm. It's not required to bring a lot of lenses.
*Do I have to be a user of a certain camera or lighting system to attend? Nope! We use and welcome all brands of camera and lighting gear at our events.
*What experience level do I need to be? Photographers from all different levels will learn.
*How do I register? Click the link to join the event! Pay the registration fee and you're in!
*What is the cancellation policy? Jason will provide refunds should the event get cancelled.
*I'm coming in from out of town. Where should I stay? You're welcome to book a hotel at any place you like. You just need to meet us at the designated hotel for your event at the start time.
**Transportation- each attendee is responsible for booking their own airfare, hotel and transportation expenses related to getting to and from the host hotel. Jason will take care of all the travel arrangements necessary all three days of the workshop for moving the group to our various shooting locations.

Welcome to the ultimate REAL Wedding Workshop Experience! If you’re looking to up your game as a wedding photographer, if you’re looking to add some great shots to your wedding website and portfolio and deliver the essential items for your wedding clients this is the workshop for YOU!

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Wedding is taking place at the beautiful Il Bella Gardens nestled in the countryside just 25 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina.

*August 4th- 1pm (EST)- Engagement Shoot with the Couple
Jason and the group will meet with the bride and groom to do an engagement shoot! This is an excellent opportunity to build a complete portfolio of this wedding couple as well as shake out some nerves for the big wedding day and get comfortable shooting.

Jason will also take the time to help photographers who are struggling with their settings etc. to get better acclimated so they can get the most out of their wedding day shooting experience.

After the shoots are completed the group will go to a local eatery where they will enjoy dinner, and then Jason will lead a discussion on what it takes to make it as a wedding photographer.

*August 5th 1pm-9:30pm- the day we have all been waiting for...a REAL Wedding at a beautiful venue!!! Jason and the attendees will shoot a real wedding for the bride and groom at Il Bella Gardens and create imagery that will be legendary. These are the kinds of weddings that photographers wait a lifetime to shoot...and now it's your turn to shoot one.

This is a 7 our plus wedding day so get ready to fill up those memory cards with some images that will make your competition green with envy.

--About REAL Wedding Workshops--

Have you ever wanted to shoot a destination wedding with an award winning photographer and get his pointers throughout the entire wedding? Have you ever wanted to shoot a real wedding at a venue where award winning photographers shoot? Have you ever wanted to attend a workshop and keep the images to build your own portfolio? Well, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!!

FAQ's

*Where is the nearest major airport? Charlotte International Airport

*Is shuttle service provided from the airport? No, it is not. Attendees are responsible to get themselves to the meeting location which is the Marriott Fairfield Inn Charlotte Matthews. From there, Jason and the team will provide transportation to and from the engagement shoot as well as the following day for the wedding.

Where do I stay? Jason is staying at the hotel above. You are welcome to book your own room or stay somewhere nearby. Please note they are not affiliated with this event, so please do not contact the hotel for questions related to the workshop.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cltfm-fairfield-inn-and-suites-charlotte-matthews/overview/

*What about GEAR? Do I need a ton of gear? Does it matter what brand I shoot? No, you do not need a lot of gear at all. In fact with the way that Jason uses LED lighting at his weddings the attendees will all be able to benefit from his lighting to get phenomenal shots. In regards to brands it doesn't matter AT ALL. For the optimal experience we recommend having at least 1 portrait lens (85mm or 50mm), a zoom (70-200mm), and a wide (16-35mm or in that range). Those certainly aren't required but people always ask about what they should ideally have and those are Jason's go to wedding lenses.

*So do I get to use all the images I take at the workshop for my own use...really?

Yep! That's the entire concept behind this specific type of workshop. I'm trying to help photographers to pursue their dream of having killer portfolios so they can further their career.

*Do I have to handle my own travel accommodations and expenses? Yes you do.

*Do I have to pay the entire registration fee upfront? What is the refund policy? Space is very limited so all registrations do need to be paid upfront. Refunds are provided only in the event that the workshop was canceled by Jason.

*I'm just beginning, will I really get a lot out of this workshop? Yes you will! I truly wish there would have been this type of wedding workshop available when I started because it would have saved me from making so many mistakes in my career.

*I'm a seasoned pro, will this help? Absolutely! Need to spice up your portfolio? Need to get out of the rut? Need an entirely different look and feel for your style and portfolio? This is for you!

*Is there any preparatory information or services provided before the workshop? Yes, Jason and/or his team will post updates and answer questions for those who are registered right here on the Meetup page.

*What is the maximum amount of people allowed? There will be a cap of 10 attendees to allow everyone time and space to get great shots.

*How will I get a release from the bride and groom? The structure of a REAL Wedding Workshop is that all attendees are technically second shooting the wedding with Jason Lanier. As such the wedding contract and release that the wedding client signs with Jason already stipulates that the attendees are allowed to use all images taken for their own personal and professional use.

*What happens if the wedding is called off? While this has never happened there definitely needs to be a plan in place if it does. If the wedding couple were to call off the wedding (again it's very rare. In Jason's entire career of 300 weddings it's only happened once), the workshop would be held as scheduled but models would be brought in to take the place of the wedding couple. The workshop would take place in the same city and on the same dates. We do this because so many of the attendees take time off of work, book flights and hotels etc so simply rescheduling the workshop is not a viable option. In addition to the workshop, all attendees would then be given a credit towards a complete registration to attend another REAL Wedding or Standard Workshop at no cost to them so they could experience the entire REAL Wedding Workshop experience.