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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

Surprising!?! Canon 50mm F1.2 vs F1.8 Lens Comparison

May 3, 2021 By Morgan

Take a look at the RF 50mm F/1.2 Canon versus the 50mm F/1.8 RF lens for Canon. Now I know there’s a great disparity between these two lenses at $2200 and $200. So what do you get here with the F/1.2 that you don’t get with the F/1.8? Let’s just see how these two lenses […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Camera Review, Equipment, Lens Comparison, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 70-180mm Lens Review

June 4, 2020 By Morgan

 Today we are in Hollywood. I have Arielle here with me. We are going to test out the new 70-180mm from Tamron for Sony. This is a great lens. It is the last in that 3 part series. It is a small telephoto you can carry in your bag. It has a small form […]

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Bokeh Basics with Strobes

December 18, 2014 By Morgan

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I am reviewing some bokeh basics by using a double rim/key light setup on our couple and trying out different lenses.

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials

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