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Variable ND Filters – How, Why and When to Use Them For Video and Photography

March 7, 2022 By Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at ND filters. How you set them up and why you use them. But first, our segment today is sponsored by Nisi Optics. They make great filters. But let’s get to why you use an ND filter. Because […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Equipment, Landscape, Photography & Video Articles, Photography Tutorial, Product Review, Special Effects for Photo and Video, Stop Motion Photography, Time-lapse, Videography

Tamron 35-150mm 2-2.8 Zoom, Pro Lens? Let’s See!

December 6, 2021 By Morgan

Tamron 35-150mm Review

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’ve got Tatiana here with me. We’re going to take a look at a very unique lens from Tamron. It’s a 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens. Tamron is doing very different things. This is a lens that fits right in the middle of that trinity […]

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

Better Than A Soft Box, Inexpensive Product Lighting Solution

November 29, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. You know what, when you’re doing product photography soft boxes are not always the solution. There’s a technique that product photographers have been using for years that gives them beautiful highlights. Highlights they can scale to what they’re photographing. And the ability to really create things in tight […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, DIY, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

Stop Shooting on Manual! When to use Auto ISO!

November 22, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, this is Jay P Morgan. Stop shooting on manual. This is when you should use auto iso. That really comes into play when I’m doing sports, I want to stop children, I want to stop something that’s flying around really fast I go to auto ISO. Now remember I’ve always said “Don’t let […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Photography Tutorial

10 Easy Steps To Successful Portrait Posing

October 11, 2021 By Morgan

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 […]

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

Best Product Lighting – Top Back Lighting – Laws of Light Tutorial

August 30, 2021 By Morgan

 The Best Approach to Product Photography Lighting is Top Back Lighting. It is the foundation for all product photography. Learn how to get impressive images from this photography tutorial about top back lighting. This is one of the best ways to light your product shots or food photography. This is my favorite lighting when […]

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10 Ways To Gain Confidence To Make Money In Photography!

August 9, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, I’m Jay P. Morgan. I’m Jay P. Morgan. You know we’ve all got a confident side and a not so confident side of our personalities. Let’s develop and strengthen the confident side. Here’s 10 points on how you can gain confidence to know you’re ready to make money in photography. Follow these 10 […]

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STOP BUYING EQUIPMENT! You Only Need These 6 Things To Make Money In Photography!

July 26, 2021 By Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to look at the six pieces of equipment, six pieces of equipment that you need to make money in photography. That’s all you need, six pieces of equipment. You should allow yourself with a minimal amount of equipment to start a really […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Equipment, Photography & Video Articles

Stop Using Just Soft Light. It Is Killing Your Images!

July 16, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, this Jay P. Morgan. Today on the Laws of Light I want to talk about different qualities of light, mixing different qualities of light in the same image. We talk so often about feathering and cutting and augmenting light, but rarely do we talk about the fact that sometimes you need two or […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Equipment, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, lighting diagram, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

GFX 100S Hands On Camera Review And Location Photo Shoot

June 28, 2021 By Morgan

Fujifilm GFX 100S Hands on Review and Fantasy Portrait Photo Shoot. Jay P. talks about what he likes about the medium format camera and why you should consider it. He also demonstrates how to set up and light a Fantasy Portrait. Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to […]

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