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Shade vs Backlight: How to Use Natural Light for Beautiful Portraits

May 20, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Backlight versus shade. We’re going to take a look at which one of those makes the best portrait. I’ve got Abigail here with me today. So let’s look at backlight versus shade here on The Slanted Lens. So I’m going to […]

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

Outdoor Portrait Reflector vs Strobe Challenge

January 8, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video tutorial go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) We’re going to compare a $26 reflector with an $800 soft box and strobe combination. Which one do you think is going to look better? I was pretty surprised. Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on the Slanted Lens […]

Filed Under: Camera Settings, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

How Depth Of Field Changes With Sensor Size – Camera Comparison

April 23, 2024 By Morgan

(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

Camera Settings, Lens Choice & Lighting For A Child Studio Portrait

May 29, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Today we’re going to take a look at lens choice and camera settings for photographing a toddler in a studio portrait setting. We’ve got Gabriel and Jessica here with us. They’re going to help us look at how to light this, […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Camera Settings & Lens Choice, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Business Tips, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Working with Talent

Camera Settings & Lens Choice For An Outdoor Family Portrait

May 4, 2023 By Morgan

(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 lens choice and camera settings for doing a family portrait out on location. I’ve got the Dinnendahls and the Eichs here with me today. They’re going to be […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Camera Settings, Camera Settings & Lens Choice, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

Panasonic S52 vs Canon R62, Sony A74 & Fujifilm X-H2 Camera ISO Comparison

March 31, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. We have been doing camera comparisons the last month or so with several cameras and the new Lumix S52. Unfortunately that S52 we were processing the images in Silkypix. Now we can take all those images, process them in Adobe Raw […]

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Camera Settings & Lens Choice For A Studio Portrait

March 20, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) 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 going to talk about those camera […]

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Camera Settings When Using Strobes

February 20, 2023 By Morgan

(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 strobe power versus aperture and shutter. I get this question from listeners all the time saying, “What aperture should I use? What shutter should I use? I’m going […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Equipment, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

Sony a1, What Not To Do!

October 31, 2022 By Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I have to admit I screwed up when I shot the Sony A1 versus the Canon R5c. I saw a crop factor. I was confused by it. But I was getting it and consistently getting it. And of course I heard all the comments […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Camera Settings, Equipment, Product Review, Quick Tip

How To Meter For Film

September 26, 2022 By Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to take a look at images I’ve shot and show you how I found the right light and how I metered correctly to give myself a great negative. A black and white negative that is going to give me a great scan so […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Camera Settings, Film Photography, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

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