Jason Vinson
fstoppers.com
Fayetteville Township, AR, United States
Contact Jason
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Jason:
The Ultimate Portable Power Solution: We Review the FJ Dynamics 2000W Portable Power Station With Solar
This portable power station can power almost any device you have and it can recharge itself on location. When it comes to powering gear on location, things can get a little complicated if there is no access to a wall outlet. And having a loud generator isn't always ideal, especially if you are filming a video and need good audio. Enter the FJ Dynamics Portable Power Station. → Read More
Our First Look at The Sony a6700
It’s been a while since Sony released a new crop sensor camera designed for serious photographers and videographers. But that day is finally here with the launch of the new Sony a6700. The Sony a6700 brings users a state-of-the-art sensor, an all-new body, the latest in AI technology, and a host of new and upgraded features with photo and video in mind. And the thing I love → Read More
3 Bridal Portraits Using the Elinchrom FIVE
One thing I've learned after being a wedding photographer for so long is that one light can go a long way. Ok, so the first thing I want to touch on is some background for the shoot. These images were taken during a photo walk that I led while teaching at WPPI in Las Vegas. WPPI is a wedding and portrait photography conference that is held each year. But because this is a → Read More
How To Take Epic Bride Prep Photos at a Wedding
One of the most important parts of any good book is the first few pages which draw in the reader in. That's what getting ready photos are for a wedding day. So let's make them epic. To start things off, when it comes to bride prep, my main goal is to let moments unfold as they naturally would. I never want my clients to look back at an image, and remember me telling them what → Read More
Have Photo Conferences Fully Recovered From COVID?
It’s no secret that COVID put a bit of a damper on anything in person, especially large group gatherings, like conferences and trade shows. But as time has moved on, has the photo conference world fully recovered? I was lucky enough to be a speaker and educator at WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) back in 2019, as well as the pre-COVID show they had in → Read More
A Smoke Machine That Fits In Your Pocket
Smoke and haze have been a long-time tool of the trade. But smoke-in-a-can and giant fog machines beware. This pocket-sized fog machine lives up to the name of Smoke Genie. So by now, I am sure you have all seen the whole smoke-in-a-can type thing right? Which, don't get me wrong, they can work great. But my issue is that the cans are pretty big and they always seem to go → Read More
A Quick Look at The New Sony ZV-E1
Sony just announced the new Sony ZV-E1 full-frame interchangeable lens camera. Currently the smallest and lightest full-frame interchangeable lens camera on the market. But who is this camera designed for? Regarding the ZV line of cameras, these have traditionally been geared towards content creators and vloggers that wanted a step up from their standard cell phones or action → Read More
The Future of In-person Photography Education
Photography education is a constantly fluctuating space, ever evolving from one approach to the next in an effort to differentiate from the pack. The Photo Creators Conference is the next evolution in the chain. Vendor Integration Photography education has taken on many forms in the past. There have been university-style classes, in-person workshops, online classes, large → Read More
We Review the New Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens
The 50mm f/1.4 lens is arguably one of the most popular lenses of all time. And Sony just released its second offering for their full frame mirrorless lineup. in 2016, Sony released the Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA. And since then, it's been a very popular lens in the Sony FE lineup. But in true Sony fashion, they have just released the latest update, the Sony FE 50mm → Read More
We Review the Elinchrom FIVE Monolight
Elinchrom has long been known for their amazing lights and modifiers. But does their newest release, the Elinchrom FIVE, live up to the hype? If you have been following along and paying attention, you may have noticed back in 2021, when Elinchrom released the Elinchrom ONE. At the end of the announcement video (think Marvel movie end-of-credits type tease), they showed a sneak → Read More
My First Look at the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Zoom Lens
Sony just announced an all-new full-frame lens, the FE 20-70mm F4 G, which combines an ultra-wide focal length with a standard zoom. I was lucky enough to have this lens for a couple of weeks before the announcement, and I’ll be honest, I really wasn't super excited about it. While the added 4mm on the wide side of the lens would be nice to have, I didn't really think it was → Read More
First Look at the New Sony a7R V
The latest and greatest from Sony is finally here and the Sony A7RV has the latest in autofocus technology While the Sony a7R V has just been announced, I was lucky enough to be able to use it for about a week. In that timeframe, I was able to use this camera on a pretty wide range of jobs. I photographed a wedding, a baseball game, mountain biking, a studio portrait session, → Read More
How to Get the Picture: Off-Camera Flash Photography
I recently had the opportunity to be followed by Taylor Jackson on a shoot while at the Sony Kando event. It's not often I get to be followed and recorded while I'm on a shoot, so when Taylor reached out before Sony Kando to set this up, I was definitely interested. As a longtime viewer of his YouTube channel, I'm a fan of his humor mixed with educational content, and I was → Read More
Sony Kando Trip: An Exclusive Creators' Playground
For those who don't know, Sony hosts a yearly event called Kando. Kando is a Japanese word that roughly translates to "the sense of awe and the emotion you feel when experiencing something beautiful and amazing for the first time." So, does this experience live up to its name? I've had about a week since my time at the latest Sony Kando Trip. While past Sony Kando events have → Read More
Fstoppers Reviews the Zhiyun Weebill 3 Handheld Gimbal
If you are new to videography, the name Zhiyun may not be familiar to you. But make no mistake. This is a brand you want to pay attention to. I say this because I am pretty new to the video space, and up until recently, the only real player in the handheld gimbal game I was aware of was DJI. I had obviously seen others, but to me, it's hard to differentiate between the cheap → Read More
We Need a New Lighting Category
What do you do when you have a light that doesn't fit into the standard set of categories? As it stands today, if you go to most photography websites, there are basically three different categories of lights. You have the flashes category, which is basically comprised of lights that can be attached to your camera's hot shoe. These are also known as on-camera flashes, which can → Read More
Are You Using Your Zoom Lens Wrong? A Quick Look at the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM V2
There is a saying that zoom lenses can make you a lazy photographer. And that might be true if you use them the wrong way. I was recently given the opportunity to test out the new Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens, and while I do want to touch on the specifics of this lens a bit, while using it, I was reminded why I prefer prime lenses. Now, I don't make this statement because → Read More
8 Tips for Photographing Your First Wedding Successfully
Want to get started in wedding photography? These eight tips will make sure you start off on the right foot. Being chosen to photograph a couple's wedding is a tremendous honor, but for new photographers, it's wildly exciting, massively stressful, and potentially nerve-wracking. If you're a photographer who has been asked to shoot their first wedding or if you're just starting → Read More
I Shot an Entire Wedding on a Cell Phone, the Sony Xperia Pro-I
Using a phone to shoot professional work isn't new, but most instances involve situations where the photographer has almost full control. But how would a phone stand up to the same test if the photographer had little to no control over the lighting and environment? For some odd reason, I have always wanted to challenge myself by shooting an entire wedding on a cell phone. I → Read More
We Review the Sony 16-35mm G f/4 With Power Zoom
When I first heard of this Sony 16-35mm f/4 lens with power zoom, I looked at it as a gimmick feature. But after actually getting to use the lens, I think people are really going to love this lens. In terms of lens design, this is a 16-35mm zoom lens that maintains a constant f/4 throughout the zoom range. The great thing. though. is that all the zooming functions are done → Read More