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Stop Putting The Light In The Wrong Place – One Light Portrait Lighting Tutorial

October 17, 2023 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait lighting with correct and incorrect examples.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Stop putting the light in the wrong place. I see images all the time and I’m thinking, “Why don’t they understand where to set the key light?” It’s not a difficult thing if you understand it. We’re going to talk about it today. I’ve got Ali […]

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

Nikon Z8 With The Tamron 35-150mm – Great Crossover Combo

October 10, 2023 By Morgan

Photographer using Nikon Z8 with Tamron 35-150 lens capturing a female model.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’m super excited because we got the Tamron 35-150mm Z mount lens. An f/2-2.8 on the Z8. Miranda’s going to be here with me. We’re going to take some pictures. I think you’re going to love this. I love this lens. […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Lens Review, Product Review

4 Natural Light Outdoor Portrait Setups Using The Perfect Modifier

July 31, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to show you how to get great natural light portraits outside on location using a modifier that is extremely cheap and easy to use. But if you don’t use it right they look terrible. […]

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

4 Reasons To Use ND Filters For Travel Photography

July 24, 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 why I carry ND filters with me when I travel. We’re in Stockholm, Sweden. We’re going to do several shots here and let’s take a look at the […]

Filed Under: Photography & Video Articles, Photography Tutorial, Time-lapse, Travel Photography, Videography

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

Canon R8 vs Sony a7C Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

May 19, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, This is Jay P. I’ve got Sophie here with me today. We’re going to look at two full frame sensor cameras that are competitive price wise in the market. But one’s a little newer, one’s a little older. Let’s take a look at the form […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera News, Camera Review

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX – Ultimate Crossover Hybrid Video/Stills Camera

May 15, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey it’s Jay P. here. We’ve got our hands on the new Panasonic Lumix S5IIX. I am very excited about this camera because it is an ultimate, I think, crossover hybrid video/stills camera. It does great stills. It does great video. It has some very pro-high-end […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Equipment, Product Review

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z5 Camera Comparison, Which Is Better?

April 28, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, this is Jay P. here on The Slanted Lens. We’re going to take a look today at two of the affordable entry-level full-frame cameras that are on the market right now. The Z5 is an older camera but really holds its own and has some […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment

Canon R8 Camera Review, Affordable Full Frame Camera

April 19, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. Morgan here with The Slanted Lens. We’re doing a little walkabout down here in Hollywood with our R8, Canon’s new full-frame, kind of entry level, full frame camera. There’s some great things about this camera you’re going to want to know because […]

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

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Camera Comparison, Which Is Better?

April 10, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey everybody, we’re back here on The Slanted Lens with another camera comparison. I’ve got Kassandra here with me. We’re going to take a look at the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Canon R7. These two cameras are incredible. And I think we need to see exactly […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment

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