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 mastering your lenses can benefit your work tremendously. There's exclusive information and Jason's insight into how, why and when he uses a Smooth Trans Focus lens that will help others out there to be able to incorporate it into their work as well.They wrap up the podcast by answering fan questions as part of their Ask Me segment. Topics include understanding recycle times on flashes as well as discussing how and when Jason shares his editing techniques.Podcast Minute Topic Markers:1:00- Serial killers lurking at the Salton Sea2:00- How Emily styles herself for shoots like the Salton Sea3:00- making great wardrobes for cheap6:00- Finding a Muse- How it can change your work7:20- History on the Salton Sea9:05- Recapping the shoot done at the Salton Sea with many different lenses10:45- Learning Yoga for modeling12:00- Experimenting Together and Shooting Natural Light13:13- Getting Stuck at the Salton Sea14:55- Horseback Riding in Vinales, Cuba16:05- Rolling Cuban Cigars17:05- Photo Shoot at a Cuban Dryhouse18:20- Is it ok to do a Photo Shoot with Cigars?19:00- How to get good shots of people smoking19:30- Shooting more narrow apertures to allow more of the background into your images20:00- the joys of shooting with a Smooth Trans Focus lens20:45- T stop vs. F stop values22:30- Mastering Your Lenses23:50- Shooting in a Cuban Mechanic’s Garage30:20- Answering Audience Questions!30:30- Recycle Times on Flashes34:00 ConclusionLink to iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-lanier-photography-unfiltered/id1445975748To ask a question to Jason and Emily please visit www.jasonlanier.com/askme to complete the form.If you like our podcast and want to hear more feel free to tag us with #jasonlanierunfilteredDon't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast App.To learn with us in person please visit www.jasonlanier.com/register You can also learn with us online by subscribing to our service at www.patreon.com/jasonlanierphotographyThanks!Jason Lanier Photography