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Panasonic Lumix S9 Review – Full Frame Compact Winner For Creators

May 22, 2024 By Morgan

Two men showcasing Lumix S9 cameras, one red and one green.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi this Jay P. Morgan. And this is Kenneth Merrill. Today as The Slanted Lens we’re here in Japan, we’re in Osaka. But not only in Japan, which I do absolutely love, but we just got the new camera from Panasonic, this is the S9, a […]

Filed Under: Camera News, Camera Review, Equipment, Photography News, Product Review

8 Easy Outdoor Portrait Set-ups Using The Sun & Shade

May 7, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling woman with red hair in an easy outdoor portrait.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out here in Hollywood at a very unassuming little place. I’ve got Genevieve here with me. “Hello.” We’re going to show you how to shoot in direct sun using my mantra, “Find shade, create […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

First Lens Every Photographer Should Buy & The One You’ll Use The Most

April 26, 2024 By Morgan

Man excitedly holding a Nikon camera with Tamron 28-75mm Z-Mount lens.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’m asked the question all the time, “What is the best lens for me to buy?” That’s a tough question to answer. But it really isn’t. There is one lens that I know, that most everyone should have, you’ll use it […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

How Depth Of Field Changes With Sensor Size – Camera Comparison

April 23, 2024 By Morgan

Woman holding multiple cameras with sensor size and depth of field text.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan here. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at how sensor size affects depth of field. I’ve always wanted to look at this comparison. I’ve got Angelina here with me today. “Hi.” We’re going to look […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Camera Settings, Equipment

Speedlight High Speed Sync Made Easy! Lighting Tutorial

April 10, 2024 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait photos showing correct and incorrect use of high speed sync.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Elsie here with me today. “Hello.” We’re going to show you how to set up a speed light to be able to shoot high-speed sync on location.We’ll show you how to set up the Westcott […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Speedlight Basics

Sony a7RV vs Fujifilm GFX100 II Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

March 26, 2024 By Morgan

Woman comparing Sony a7RV and GFX 100 II cameras with a smile.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Dianna here with me today. “Hi”. We’re going to take a look at the GFX100 II versus the Sony a7RV. The reason I chose these two cameras, and I want to look at them head-to-head, is what does […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Nikon Z8 Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

March 12, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling woman comparing Nikon Z8 and GFX 100 II cameras.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’ve got Dianna here with me. “Hi.” We’re going to take a look at the GFX 100 II versus the Nikon Z8. I’ve shot on medium format cameras for a huge portion of my career. […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera News, Camera Review, Equipment, Product Review

Is AI Destroying Photography?

February 27, 2024 By Morgan

Man questions if AI will end photography, with a no AI symbol.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. Morgan. Is AI going to kill photography? Absolutely not and I’m going to tell you why. And I think I’m qualified to tell you why because I have lived long enough and shot long enough that I have seen many transitions in […]

Filed Under: A I in Photography, Photography News

Speedlight Basics – Portraits With Off Camera Flash

February 13, 2024 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait lighting before and after using speedlight.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Elsie here with me today. Hi! We’re going to show you how to use a speedlight as an off camera flash. You’re going to need a trigger. And one of the reasons you want a […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Articles, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Speedlight Basics

Speedlight TTL Basics On Location With Off Camera Flash

January 30, 2024 By Morgan

Young woman with dramatic makeup and a yellow jacket in urban night lighting.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at TTL, not bouncing, not using any kind of walls. We’re going to use it on location. TTL on location, a really fun kind of…okay. Hi, this is Jay […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Articles, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Speedlight Basics

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