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Softbox vs Tracing Paper For Portrait Photography

May 7, 2025 By Morgan

Softbox vs Tracing Paper for Portrait Lighting

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) I am so excited today because we’re going to compare a 3 foot x 4 foot softbox from Westcott with tracing paper. I love tracing paper. It is a beautiful look. It’s a soft light. It just makes things look so […]

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

How To Control Your Lens Remotely With Tamron’s Lens Utility Mobile App 4.0

November 26, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Get your lenses under control! The new Tamron Lens Utility Mobile, it’s version 4.0 for Android, Android phones and tablets, allows you to completely control your lens. Everything from firmware updates, to how they focus, to some really great focus pulling features […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Photography Tutorial, Product Review

9 Tips On How To Use A Teleprompter

October 29, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube.com/@TheSlantedLens) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at teleprompters, why you need one and how to use them. You know, teleprompters have been used in broadcast forever. It’s been a standard part of that industry. […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Product Review, Videography

Exploring the Range: Tamron 28-300mm Lens Hands-On Review

September 3, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to @TheSlantedLens on YouTube) Hey, it’s Jay P here. I’ve got my hands on the new Tamron 28-300mm. This is an F/4-7.1 All-In-One lens. You know, it’s got that new great sleek design from Tamron. They’ve really evolved into great lenses that give you an incredible range. Something […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Fujifilm X100 VI Camera Review – Cool Pocket Vintage Style Camera!

August 20, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got with me the Fujifilm X100 VI. This camera is really interesting to me. It’s almost got like a cult following. People can’t get ahold of it. It’s back ordered. My […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Equipment, Product Review

How To Create Beautiful Bokeh

August 6, 2024 By Morgan

(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

Tamron 50-300mm Zoom Lens Review: The Ultimate Telephoto Range!

July 9, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video review go here!) Hey, this is Jay P. We’re down in Santa Monica. I’ve got with me the new Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 lens. This is a great new offering from Tamron. I think this lens is a great sweet spot in that it’s great for sports. It’s great […]

Filed Under: Lens Review

First Lens Every Photographer Should Buy & The One You’ll Use The Most

April 26, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’m asked the question all the time, “What is the best lens for me to buy?” That’s a tough question to answer. But it really isn’t. There is one lens that I know, that most everyone should have, you’ll use it […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 70-180mm G2 Lens Review – Excellent Telephoto Performance

December 13, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out in The Valley of Fire outside of Las Vegas. But we’ve got with us the new Tamron 70-180mm G2 second generation of that 70-180mm. This is a tough category for lenses to compete in. […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 17-50mm Lens Review – Great Crossover Lens!

November 28, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey it’s Jay P. here down in Los Angeles and I’ve got with me the 17-50mm lens from Tamron. This is an f/4 lens throughout. Really interesting lens to me because you get that really ultra-wide into more of a normal 50 millimeter lens. So I’m […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

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