Model Shoot Photography Master Class at Six Flags New Orleans JAzzland


Dates:

March 8th and 9th, 2025


Come and Shoot with PERMISSION at the most iconic abandoned amusement park in the world before demolition is completed. Six Flags New Orleans (Jazzland( has been closed for 20 years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. It's currently in the process of demolition after sitting abandoned for 2 decades. And YOU have the opportunity to shoot here with models before it's gone FOREVER.

This is a Once In a Lifetime Opportunity to Shoot this world famous iconic lcation before it’s gone FOREVER.

As the official archival photographer for the park and E. Ross Studios Jazzland for 2 years, Jason has done countless model shoots at the park, and now he wants to provide YOU the opportunity to do the same before the demolition process is complete.

And being able to shoot the park in the midst of it's demolition only adds to he dystopian mystique of the location and your shots! This Masterclass is being done in conjunction with the E. Ross Studios School of Film and Television.



course outline and schedule

Meeting times: In order to adequately cover Flash and LED instructional courses we stagger the start and ends times of each day. Please see the start times listed below.

*Saturday March 8th: 2PM -9PM (Central Standard Time)- using natural light, golden hour and LED photography at night with models.

*Sunday March 9th: 12pm- 7PM-(Central Standard Time) maximizing the full light of the day to shoot indoors, outdoors using natural light and flash photography as we show you how to overpower the sun when needed, how to shoot indoors using natural light and LED's, and we finish off the day at sunset.

Objectives: The purpose of this hands-on, interactive, portfolio building workshop is to help you gain more comfort, practice, and confidence posing, lighting, and composing your images. Join Jason at Six Flags and let him show you how to make your own unforgettable imagery.

Since November 2024 Jason has done landscape photography workshops at the park. Now he is conducting MODEL photography workshops complete with instruction on flash and LED photography as well as how to incorporate the golden hour for optimal results.

Jason’s down to earth, straightforward, and kind approach to teaching photography has helped thousands of photographers improve their photography skills.

He believes in providing a real learning environment for his attendees. Jason welcomes all questions, all skill levels, and all gear. At this portfolio building workshop, you will have the opportunity to work with models and create gorgeous imagery that will wow your clients and get you the business that you deserve. You may use the images for your website and social media purposes.

Jason will not only demonstrate the techniques to create amazing imagery, but will be there to help you do the same.

Lighting is the key skill that differentiates you from everybody else. Jason’s workshop explicitly helps people master their lighting with natural light, off camera flash, LED lighting, diffusers, reflectors and more.

Composition - Are you tired of chopping off hands? Do you have trouble with horizons? Stop making excuses to crop in-post and start making conscientious and artistic decisions that will save you time and tears behind your computer keyboard! At this workshop, you’ll learn how Jason methodically builds his compositions with an effort to get as much right in-camera, as he can.

Posing- Have you ever asked yourself, “Where do I start?” Do you ever run out of ideas and get stuck? Well, stop guessing and start knowing. At this workshop, Jason teaches the art of posing. Whether your subject is standing, sitting, or lying down, Jason’s fool-proof recipe to posing ensures you’ll get great shots.

Jason will give 1:1 critiques. Please select 10 photos for Jason to review. Reviews can occur on a cellphone or tablet. During the 1:1 critique you will have allotted 1:1 time with Jason to ask questions, review images, and seek advice for improvement.

When you are finished with or are waiting for your critique you will have opportunity to free shoot the models. This will be a portfolio building shoot opportunity.


FAQ's

*What camera gear should I bring to the workshop? It's recommended to bring at least a wide angle lens and a portrait lens. Something in the range of a 20mm and a 50mm. Zoom lenses such as a 70-200mm would be a great choice as well. We encourage you to bring your lighting. Jason will also have lighting options on site for those who don't have their own.

*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? I recommend staying at the Country Inn and Suites New Orleans East. It's a nice hotel and close to the park. You can stay anywhere you like, but you will need to meet us at this hotel each day at the appointed time. We will provide transportation to and from the hotel to the park each day as needed. Below is a link to the hotel website:

https://www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/new-orleans/country-inn-suites-hotels/la138?mc=llgoxxpx

*Where is the nearest major airport? The Louis Armstrong Airport in New Orleans. Airport code is MSY.

**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.


Journey through jazzland

take a scenic and exciting ride through jazzland via first person drone seeing the abandoned amusement park like it’s never been seen before!


Come and Learn- for those who want to up their creative game

Wanna learn more about film and photography? Wanna shoot inside of Six Flags New Orleans?

Jason Lanier and the E. Ross Studios School of Film and Televesion is offering a wide array of opportunities for you to start your learning journey today!