About Morgan

With more than two decades of experience Jay P. Morgan brings to his commercial studio two special qualities: a keen appreciation of the bizarre and a knack for flawlessly executing elaborate shots. Through The Slanted Lens, Jay P. shares his knowledge about photography and videography.

Camera Settings & Lens Choice For A Studio Portrait

March 20, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube and search The Slanted Lens!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. In this video we’re going to teach you the camera settings and the lens choice for creating an interesting studio portrait. People ask me all the time, “What camera settings should I use?” We’re […]

3 DIY Camera Rigs For Under $10

March 13, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hey, I’m heading to a local hardware store to get the materials to show you how to make three DIY low camera rigs. Rigs that’ll get your camera right down on the ground as low as possible or go in really tight spaces. Each of these rigs is going to be under $10 bucks each. […]

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm X-H2 Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

February 24, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video look for it on YouTube @TheSlantedLens) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Anaya here with me today. Anaya’s going to help me take a look at an APS-C sensor which is the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic’s new S5 II. One is a crop sensor, the other […]

Camera Settings When Using Strobes

February 20, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube and look up The Slanted Lens!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at strobe power versus aperture and shutter. I get this question from listeners all the time saying, “What aperture should I use? […]

Canon R6 II VS Panasonic Lumix S5 II Camera Comparison – Which Is Better?

February 13, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube and look up The Slanted Lens!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Anaya here with me. We’re going to take a look at the R6 II. And we’re going to compare that with the S5 II from Panasonic. Canon vs Panasonic. Some new […]

How To Photograph Shiny Metal Lighting Tutorial

January 31, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube at The Slanted Lens!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to take a look at how to light shiny metal. But I just want to talk about a simple shiny metal object. Shiny metal is different than anything […]

How To Create A Fantasy Photoshoot With Unique Lighting & A7R 5 – Photography Tutorial

January 23, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube and look for The Slanted Lens!) Hey everybody what happens when you mix a Sony a7R V with a Westcott Optical Spot and you throw in wings from Mother Pluckers? That’s got to be amazing! Let’s do a portrait on set. I’m super excited to […]

How To Make Prints & Choose Print Surfaces, 6 Easy Steps

January 16, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube at The Slanted Lens.) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I was told once that if you want your work to live longer than you do then you need to print it or make a book. So today we’re going to talk about printing your […]

Panasonic Lumix S5 II vs Sony a7 IV, Which is Better?

January 9, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. And this is Kenneth Merrill. Today on The Slanted Lens we are going to compare 2 cameras that are very much entry level cameras but excellent cameras in their class. So what are we going […]

Panasonic Lumix S5 II Just Edged Out Sony & Canon – Hands On Review!

January 4, 2023 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Big Announcement! Panasonic just edged out Sony & Canon – The Panasonic S5 II is now the best full frame entry level camera on the market! Fantastic color, great autofocus and more! (You can watch the video on YouTube at The Slanted Lens!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and this is Kenneth Merrill. We’re […]

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