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

January 16, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) 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 photography. If you want your […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Making Money In Photography

Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners – 2022 Update

May 30, 2022 By Morgan

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at the equipment you need to start your studio or to start making money in photography. It might surprise you how little equipment you really need to be able to get out there and to start making […]

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Simple Corporate Portraits – What To Charge And How To Light

September 27, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to take a look at how to set up a corporate portrait, a simple corporate portrait in a tight space. Really, it’s about working professionals like dentists, doctors, lawyers, that kind of group. It’s a great place to make money. A […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Business Tips, Camera Settings, Equipment, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, lighting diagram, Lighting Tutorials, Making Money In Photography, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries – What Can You Take?

March 29, 2021 By Morgan

What are the restrictions for flying with Lithium Ion batteries? We take a look at what you can fly with, what you can check in your bags, what you should carry on with you and what you shouldn’t take with you. What are the TSA and FAA Regulations for Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries? Hi, […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Equipment, Photography & Video Business Tips, Product Review, Travel Photography, Uncategorized, Videography

How To Determine Power Output For Strobes In Daylight

March 8, 2021 By Morgan

Three easy ways to determine the power output for your strobes when shooting in daylight. Learn how to match the aperture you’ve chosen when balancing strobes with sunlight. Any of these 3 effective ways will help determine the power output of your strobes or flash when you’re outside working with strobes and daylight on location. […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Business Tips, Equipment, Laws of Light, Lighting Tutorials

Stop Motion Photography! How to Make Money!

May 7, 2020 By Morgan

Stop Motion Photography! How To Make Money!

How to make money in Stop Motion Photography. There are 3 things we want to talk about to give you good information on this subject. What equipment do you really need to have? What do you charge to do Stop Motion? How to get clients? We will cover these 3 things and give you a […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Business Tips, DIY, Equipment, Gear Sweepstakes, Photography Tutorial, Stop Motion Photography, Uncategorized

How to Shoot Group or Team Photos

March 21, 2017 By Morgan

Group Photos The Slanted Lens Jay P Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to talk about how to shoot a corporate group portrait or a team photo. This is a formal portrait. This is people standing shoulder to shoulder, looking at the camera, in order to display the employees for the business. I love shooting […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Uncategorized

Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners

March 2, 2017 By Morgan

Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners

Hi, This is Jay P. Morgan. Here on The Slanted Lens we’ve been getting lots of requests to update the “What to Buy to Start Your Studio” video Lars and I made in 2015. Well it’s two years later, and it’s time. Here’s my updated list of photography equipment you need to start your studio. […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Equipment, Uncategorized

8 Questions to Ask Before Estimating a Photo Shoot

June 5, 2015 By Morgan

The phone rings. It’s a client! They want an estimate … now what do you do? Today on The Slanted Lens, I am going to give you eight simple questions, or line of questions, to ask to make sure you can create a great estimate for any client that will earn money.

Filed Under: Business Tips, Photography & Video Business Tips

Join Me at PhotoPlus NY

October 17, 2014 By Morgan

It is almost PhotoPlus time! This year, I am excited to be an in-booth speaker at the Tamron booth #1009.

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