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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 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 […]

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

10 Easy Steps To Successful Portrait Posing

October 11, 2021 By Morgan

Portrait posing made easy in 10 simple steps and how lens choice influences your images. Take these 10 easy steps to help you be more successful in your photography portrait posing! You know, if it freaks you out when you step on set and you’re not sure what to do with talent. And man, trust […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Equipment, Lens Review, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Working with Talent

Working with Animals On Set

July 18, 2017 By Morgan

We’re getting up close and personal with animals, today on The Slanted Lens! I love working with animals and learn something new every time I do, so I thought I would share some tips with you about how to effectively work with animals on set. When I first decided to start taking pictures of animals, […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Photography Tutorial, Uncategorized, Workflow, Working with Talent

Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn and Joker Makeup and Photo Shoot

October 6, 2016 By Morgan

Harley Quinn Makeup Joker Suicide Squad

Harley Quinn and the Joker’s stylized looks recently took the world by storm in Suicide Squad. With the help of Teri Groves, we’re teaching you how to recreate the makeup for the characters, and then heading out for a fun photo shoot. We’ve got fog and gels and a huge fan on set, so let’s get started and […]

Filed Under: Advanced Lighting Tutorials, Uncategorized, Working with Talent

Lighting a Kitchen Disaster on Set, with Jodie Sweetin

January 7, 2016 By Morgan

Lighting a Kitchen Disaster on Location, with Jodie Sweetin

Hi this is Jay P. Morgan, and today on The Slanted Lens we’re lighting a kitchen disaster on set, with Jodie Sweetin. Jodie’s getting ready for the premiere of her new show, Fuller House. Jodie enjoys photographs with opposition, so we went with the ‘glamorous girl upfront with a kitchen disaster behind her’. This was not one of […]

Filed Under: Advanced Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Celebrity, lighting diagram, Photography Tutorial, Uncategorized, Working with Talent

Helping the Talent understand your Vision

November 20, 2012 By Morgan

Working with Talent in Commercial Photography

By Jay P Morgan As we discussed previously, a commercial photographer’s goal is to meet the needs of his or her clients. Sometimes this means that the talent won’t look beautiful but rather terrible. One very common thing you will hear from talent is, “Do I look good?” Talent can be very self-conscious, and when […]

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Talent in Commercial Photography vs. Portrait Photography

November 12, 2012 By Morgan

Learn the difference between talent in commercial photography and portrait photography to improve your ads.

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