Beginning Lighting Tutorials Archives - Page 3 of 5

How to Photograph Christmas Lights

December 4, 2014 By Morgan 4 Comments

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 9 Comments

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 4 Comments

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.

11 Tips to Photograph Wild Animals Without Getting Killed

November 6, 2014 By Morgan 6 Comments

Learn 11 tips to photograph wild animals without getting killed. Including tips from my father, National Geographic photographer.

One Light Corporate Image

October 16, 2014 By Morgan 4 Comments

I am shooting a corporate image of someone in a call center. I have done these images for years and their success hinges on getting the right person to be the talent.

Shooting Time-Lapse Photography at Night

August 21, 2014 By Morgan 5 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens, we are up at Mono Lake in northern California to teach you about shooting time-lapse photography at night. I want to get a great shot of the Milky Way as it moves across the night sky behind the tufas.

Diffusion Filter Comparison

July 7, 2014 By Morgan 1 Comment

We are going to take a look at camera diffusion and do a diffusion filter comparison with three different kinds of Tiffen filters.

Adjusting Camera Meters in Snow

April 22, 2014 By Morgan 1 Comment

We are going to take a look at how the meter in your camera works and how adjusting camera meters in snow is a good idea if you want the right exposure.

Comparing 6 Cameras

April 4, 2014 By Morgan 8 Comments

We are comparing 6 cameras on our mountain man and woman shoot in Utah. With all the talk about iPhones and 4G, I wanted to see how much difference it really makes.

Thoughts on a Steampunk Train Shoot

March 28, 2014 By Morgan 6 Comments

We’re trying something new. Instead of our normal lighting breakdown, I am going to go through every shot and explain what was going on through my head at the time.