jsmangis Loc: Peoria, IL

I agree, this is getting out of control. Everything important has already been said. All that is left is just noise.

wrightwrjr Loc: Paducah, KY

Oh, yes I have. I found some of your shots, and Jason nailed it. Next to his......silly pics.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Wait a minute... you should know that winning awards and publishing does not always correlate to being an exceptional photographer. I don't publish and I don't sell. I don't do weddings. I am a college professor and have been teaching photography and post processing for the last 15 years. Some of the most incredible images I have every seen are from students, and amateurs and they don't have the newest or greatest equipment, no website or even a portfolio (yet) - but they know light, shapes, colors, lines and textures and how to compose. And when it comes down to it, I would choose some one knows light and composition over anyone who has the greatest and best equipment but can't select anything but auto.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

nakkh Loc: San Mateo, Ca

Bravo-

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

I looked at the video and what am I looking for? There is nothing about post processing as is the intent of the forum. There really is nothing of value in the video. If anything it is advertising, promotional and marketing for Jason. After the video he shows himself getting paid (taking a wad of dollars from his client) as he makes the comment, "it is not about the art, it is all about the money". I think all of you can draw your own conclusions. Is this someone who is promoting photography which is the reason we are here or himself?

jasonlanierphotography

Lighthouse, this statement where you take it to a completely juvenile level shows that you have no desire to have a real conversation about subject matter. While you have a few good shots, they are in need of improvement in many areas including lighting and composition. You yourself alter your images in post so I don't know what your issue is. Take a Xanax and calm down brother.

jasonlanierphotography

Dman, where in the world did I claim that I don't photoshop my images? You're just making stuff up now. I haven't been to your website because I don't even know what it is. I am a full time professional photographer, not an amateur. I highly suggest you invest your efforts into improving yourself rather than tearing others down. Until you do, you will not be successful.

jasonlanierphotography

Mark, that's just something funny I put at the end. Give me a break. Watch more than 1 video, follow what I do, and you will see that I have an extreme passion for photography. Too many people are way too sensitive on here. Get a sense of humor guys.

jasonlanierphotography

Thank you Wrightjr, I appreciate your kind words...:)

jasonlanierphotography

Those who aren't willing to put their own work out there shouldn't criticize those that do. Awards do mean a great deal because it shows you've been professionally recognized for your craft. Those who haven't been recognized will tear down those who have as you guys have done on this forum. I really wish photographers would focus more on improving themselves rather than ripping others down.

In regards to photography at the school level, the vast majority of photography students that graduate still can't shoot in manual mode. I can't tell you how many interns, assistants, or workshop attendees I've trained that took 2 or 4 years of photography courses at a school and still can't do the basics.

Something I advocate in my workshops is shooting in full manual mode. I actually believe that if you aren't shooting in manual you really aren't creating the image...you're just getting lucky. Plus, the images will be flat and dull.

Failure to recognize when someone has accomplishments and has been successful shows a bit of envy. Let's just all get back to improving ourselves guys and gals..

TheDman Loc: USA

You didn't, other people did and we were correcting that person. That's how this whole thread fired up, if you cared to go back and read it.

Summary of this conversation:

Other Guy: "Jason Lanier doesn't PP, he gets his shots perfect in the camera!"
Me: "No, he clearly uses Photoshop."
OG: "No he doesn't! It's his trade secret."
Me: "No, he obviously does, as you can see in this photo."
OG: "You're just jealous because you'll never be as good as him!"
Me: WTF?

TheDman Loc: USA

Thanks! Glad somebody could find the link.

TheDman Loc: USA

National Geographic disagrees with you. But then Nat Geo mustn't know photography like Randy from Paducah who doesn't know what a contrail is.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

I have been published and I have posted. Yes, after 15 years of teaching, I can not only judge but mentor and inspire. I am not advocating technique. but a good photographer masters all modes for all situations. Yes, there those who after 4 years still have issues with image capture but excel in design. But there are exceptions, like those who "see". See what we don't or can't and capture not only an image but emotions as they tell a story.

The issue in this thread was been made by a strong number of followers who made the comment that your images have little post processing and that it is all captured in camera. And that none of here could ever replicate what you have done (some pretty bold stuff). We all know that everyone PP, RAW files require it. The better you get it in camera, the less post processing with exceptions and desired outcomes. I think if you were to agree with that, we could end much of the drama.