Morgan - The Slanted Lens

Using a Motivated Key Light

February 5, 2015 By Morgan

In today’s lighting tutorial, we will focus on helping you see what you can do using a motivated key light in your photo and video shoots.

Today we are looking at snoot basics in photography & video lighting. A snoot is a funny name for a piece of equipment that fits over a studio light or portable flash and allows the photographer to control the direction or area of coverage of the light.

Understanding Grids

January 8, 2015 By Morgan

I want to show how grids work and how you can light with them while at the same time mixing them with tungsten light.

Bokeh Basics with Strobes

December 18, 2014 By Morgan

I am reviewing some bokeh basics by using a double rim/key light setup on our couple and trying out different lenses.

How to Photograph Christmas Lights

December 4, 2014 By Morgan

We are getting into the holiday spirit and taking pictures of Christmas lights. There are only a couple basic things you need to understand so you can go out and take great photographs this holiday season.

Batch Processing RAW Time-Lapse Images

November 26, 2014 By Morgan

I am going to walk you through batch processing RAW images shot on a time-lapse, and then how to create video sequences with those images.

How to Shoot One Light Dramatic Portraits On Location By Yourself

November 20, 2014 By Morgan

I am in Maine heading out to Stonington to photograph fishermen. My goal with today’s lesson is to show how you can get one light dramatic portraits on location by yourself.