Jason Vinson

Jason Vinson is a husband, father, and wedding and documentary photographer based in Northwest Arkansas. He has a passion for creatively documenting real moments, as well as taking epic and unique portraits. He has been ranked the #1 Fearless Photographer in North America and Top 3 in the World for 2021, and is also ranked among the Top 100 Fearless Photographers of all time. He is a multi-award-winning photographer through Junebug Weddings, Worlds Best Wedding Photos, ISPWP, Masters of Wedding Photography, Documentary Family Awards, and more.

Jason is also an ambassador for brands such as Stella Pro Lights, Flashpoint, MagMod, Aftershoot, DreambooksPro, Holdfast, DVLOP, and more. In addition to his photography work, he spends countless hours educating the photography community, serving as a speaker, instructor, writer, and content creator for establishments such as WPPI, Portrait Masters, Rangefinder, PPA, Fstoppers, and many more.

Thu Mar 04•10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Real, Not Posed: How to Capture Family Moments as They Happen

Jason Vinson knows anyone can pose a family and count to three. The harder, and far more valuable, skill is knowing where to stand when nobody's posin…Jason Vinson knows anyone can pose a family and count to three. The harder, and far more valuable, skill is knowing where to stand when nobody's posing at all. In this class, attendees will learn how to read a room, anticipate a moment before it happ…Jason Vinson knows anyone can pose a family and count to three. The harder, and far more valuable, skill is knowing where to stand when nobody's posing at all. In this class, attendees will learn how to read a room, anticipate a moment before it happens, and turn everyday chaos into images that actually feel like the people in them. This isn't about chasing perfect light or perfect smiles. It's about training your eye to catch what's real, so the…Jason Vinson knows anyone can pose a family and count to three. The harder, and far more valuable, skill is knowing where to stand when nobody's posing at all. In this class, attendees will learn how to read a room, anticipate a moment before it happens, and turn everyday chaos into images that actually feel like the people in them. This isn't about chasing perfect light or perfect smiles. It's about training your eye to catch what's real, so the photos you deliver don't just look nice, they last.Show More

Portrait

Jason Vinson

Tue Mar 02•3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Seeing the Light: How to Shape Natural Light and Flash for Drama | Jason Vinson

Light is everything in photography; without it, even the most epic moments fall flat. To use light to its fullest, you first have to learn how to see

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Light is everything in photography; without it, even the most epic moments fall flat. To use light to its fullest, you first have to learn how to see it, harness it, and shape it to your vision. In this photo walk, Jason Vinson shares his exact process for a session, working with both natural light and off-camera flash to create dramatic portraits from the most ordinary locations.

(This class requires pre-registration. Please purchase it with you

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(This class requires pre-registration. Please purchase it with your WPPI pass or add it to your existing registration.)

Lighting

Jason Vinson