The Angry Marmalade Woman- Photographer Tales from Skagway, Alaska

In this episode, I sit down with my buddy and fellow photographer Scott, and we hit record on a no-holds-barred talk that feels like you're right there with us on the road in Skagway, Alaska. We share stories as to what it's like to work in this crazy and remote place… to navigating the unpredictable world of photography, dealing with celebrity clients including one unforgettable encounter with Bill Cosby. This episode dives into the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of life behind the lens. We kick things off with a story you’ll never forget… let’s just say it involves a one-night stand, a jar of marmalade, and a very angry woman. Yep, it's that kind of show. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some unfiltered fun—and maybe even pick up a few gems that’ll help you become a better photographer along the way. Let’s go. Chapter Markers and Show Notes: 2:00: What it's like to live in Skagway 7:00- Sex with the Angry Marmalade Woman 17:00- Skagway is a place where people come to escape 29:00- Bill Cosby 35:00 Going to Cuba together on a workshop 37:30- Street Photography in Cuba 39:00- what it's like to visit and eat in Cuba 40::00- Photographing the tobacco farm workers in Cuba 41:00- Horses getting washed in ponds 42:15- You'll never regret spending money on memories 43:30- Selling prints in the stores of Skagway 46:35- How to Get Yourself Out There 48:45- How to Create Repeat Business 50:30- Going to the Police Station in Cuba 56:00- Trying to Get it Right in the Camera 57:00- Pairing Great Talent with the Right Gear 58:30- How Cellphones are Threatening Traditional Cameras 60:30- Using the horizon in your outdoor portraiture 64:00-: How Your Mouth is your Greatest Weapon 69:00- Handling Rejection as a Creative and Business Owner 70:00-Thinking of Photography as a Luxury Item 72:00- How A.I. is impacting the photography world 76:00- How Your Vision is Something A.I. Can't Replicate 77:00- Finding the Clients that Love Your Work 78:00- How Distribution is Key to Success 79:00- Growing as a Photographer 82:00- Starting at the Bottom to Grow Your Brand 82:30- The Importance of Self Awareness and Getting Corrected 84:30- Understanding Why You're Getting No's 85:00- Customizing What Your Client Wants 86:00- The Importance of Asking Questions 87:00- Identifying the Can't Miss Shots 89:45- Why You Need to Invest in Your Photography Education 91:00- The Consequences of Not Asking Questions 92:00- You Get What you Pay For 94:30- How To Grow Your Business by What You've Learned 95:00- Turnaround Times as a Photographer 96:00- Being Selective with the Work you Book 97:15- Paying Models Etiquette 98:30- Time Management as a Photographer 99:30- Pre Shoot Etiquette with a Model 99:50- Having a Purpose to Your Shoots Summary- Changing the Pace in Alaska

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The Angry Marmalade Woman- Photographer Tales from Skagway, Alaska is an episode from Jason Lanier Photography Unfiltered by Jason Lanier.

This episode is 105:45 long.

This episode was published on Jul 31, 2025.

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