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How To Change Image Perspective vs Zooming Your Lens

December 16, 2024 By Morgan

Portrait of a woman in an outdoor setting with the text 'Changing Perspective'.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) If you think zooming your lens is changing the perspective you’re absolutely wrong. Zooming your lens is just cropping into the image. Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Jenly with me. We’re going to […]

Filed Under: Photography Tutorial, Portraits

How To Create Beautiful Bokeh

August 6, 2024 By Morgan

Close-up portrait with colorful bokeh lights in the background.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. We’re down in Hollywood. I’ve got Genevieve here with me. “Hi.” We’re going to take a look at how to create bokeh. It’s a great place to do it because there’s so many lights around us. […]

Filed Under: Photography Tutorial

What Camera Sensor Size Is Best For You?

June 4, 2024 By Morgan

A woman smiles behind four different cameras comparing sensor sizes.

(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 different sensor sizes, everything from Micro 4/3rds to Medium Format. Each of these has an advantage. Each of these has a reason why people buy them. Let’s find […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment, Product Review

How Depth Of Field Changes With Sensor Size – Camera Comparison

April 23, 2024 By Morgan

Woman holding multiple cameras with sensor size and depth of field text.

(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

Corporate Group Shot, Quick And Easy – Lighting Tutorial

October 24, 2023 By Morgan

Professional corporate team posing outdoors in business attire.

Hi, this is Jay P. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at how to do a quick group portrait. We just finished up some individual portraits. We only have about 30 minutes to turn things around and to be able to photograph this entire group together. So let’s take a […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

Outdoor Corporate Portraits, Camera Settings, Lens Choice & Lighting

October 3, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here) Hi, this is Jay P. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at how to do a Corporate Portrait on location. You know, since covid we have shot so many of these portraits out on location. People want to be outside. They […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings & Lens Choice, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

Outdoor Senior Portrait, Camera Settings, Lens Choice & Lighting

July 16, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to look at lens choice, camera settings and lighting to light a senior portrait outside. We’ll look at how to do several multiple setups quickly when you’re working with your senior. Then we’re going […]

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

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

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

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