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One Light Portraits Using Bounce Light For Stills & Video

May 23, 2022 By Morgan Leave a Comment

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on the Laws of Light we’re going to take a look at bounce light. What is bounce light? We use bounce light all the time in photography. Whether it’s bounce light for a fill, whether it’s bounce off the concrete, when you’re shooting outside you use bounce […]

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Golden Hour Is Amazing But Blue Hour Is Better, Tips For Shooting In Blue Hour

May 9, 2022 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re downtown here in Los Angeles. I’ve got Bobbi here with me. She’s going to help us look at shooting at my absolute favorite time of the day. Golden hour is amazing and I love it, but the time of day I love the […]

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Battle The Sun With High Speed Sync For Outdoor Portraits – Laws of Light

February 21, 2022 By Morgan Leave a Comment

How to shoot head shots outside on location using high speed sync. In this Laws of Light lighting tutorial we show you three ways to shoot portraits when you are battling the mid day sun. These easy approaches will help you shoot head shots, corporate portraits or any kind or portrait outside when you are […]

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10 Easy Steps To Successful Portrait Posing

October 11, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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 […]

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

Simple Corporate Portraits – What To Charge And How To Light

September 27, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

 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 […]

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Studio Portrait Lighting – 360 Virtual Interactive Tutorial

June 14, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Welcome to the 360 degree view of lighting here on The Slanted Lens. Take a step with me into this 360 degree view where it’s interactive. You can see exactly where we set each one of our lights. You’ll be able to explore for yourself and see what we’re […]

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5 One Light Portrait Set-ups – Interactive Lighting Tutorial in 360

June 7, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

5 One Light Portrait Set-ups – Interactive Lighting Tutorial in 360 Hi, this is Jay P Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to do five portrait lighting positions in 360. We want you to be able to slip into the scene and to be able to scroll around and see exactly what we’re […]

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If You Want Great Images Learn To Control The Background!

April 26, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

If you don’t control the background, you’re not controlling your image. In this video Jay P shares 7 different ways to control your background and give you better images. These are simple techniques to master to improve your photography. Hi, this is Jay P Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re down here in Los […]

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Laws of Light: ND Filter VS High Speed Sync

April 9, 2020 By Morgan Leave a Comment

I used to think ND filters were a JOKE but I stand very corrected in this new Laws of Light comparing ND filters to high speed sync and showing how to balance them with harsh outside light and shadows.

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Filed Under: Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Uncategorized

One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?

November 15, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hi, this is Jay P! We’re starting a new series on The Slanted Lens called “One Light Portraits” where I take my black background out on location and capture portraits of real people while teaching a single principle at a time, so you can understand the portrait process. Today our principle is the lens! We shot […]

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