iPhone Photography In this day and age, everyone has a smartphone or access to a portable camera. Most of the time, the camera that goes everywhere with you is the one on your phone! It’s easy to carry since you bring your phone with you anyway – so why not learn how to use this […]
Film vs Digital: Can You Tell the Difference?
Why Shoot Film? The age-old question: why do people shoot on film? Can you tell the difference between film and digital? Is it enough of a difference to warrant the high cost of shooting film? Or is it just a fad? We are here today to hopefully answer some of these and more! TSL Platypod […]
5 Photo/Video Equipment Maintenance Tips
5 Things I Do to Get My Equipment Ready for the New Year Click here to watch the video! Now that we’re over the holiday hump, it’s time to get back to work! We can’t do any work if our equipment isn’t properly cared for. I’m going to show you the five things that […]
How to Get Fired On Set
Today on The Slanted Lens I have some helpful tips about the dos and don’ts on set. If you are looking to be hired as a Photographer’s Assistant or hoping to be rehired, check this out. Eight Tips for Getting Fired Obviously no one wants to get fired on set. However, sometimes we work with […]
Why Shoot 2300 Images When You Only Need 3?: A Look at Jay P’s Shooting Process
What is the point of filling memory cards with pictures when you only need a handful of images for your client? Why do I shoot more than 2,000 images on every shoot when I will only end up using one or two? I’m walking through my entire shooting process, from beginning to end today on The […]
3 Ways to Sync Your Strobes to Your Camera
Today on The Slanted Lens we are looking at 3 different ways to sync strobes with your camera, so check out which way works best for you! Syncing Strobes There are many different ways to sync strobes to your camera. Today I am looking at the three simplest and most practical ways to sync strobes. […]
Turning Your Bathroom Into a Softbox
We’re looking at a cheap alternative to buying softboxes, today on The Slanted Lens. Many photographers want the softbox look but cannot afford a softbox. Why not use your bathroom as a softbox instead? Taking Portraits On a Budget I know many photographers who are first starting out don’t have the money for studios or […]
Corporate Headshots- 3 Looks in 30 Minutes
Today on The Slanted Lens we’re looking at a fast, effective way to take 3 different styles of corporate headshots in less than an hour! Corporate Headshots When you are shooting corporate portraits and headshots, especially when shooting for magazines, people are going to want more than one look! They may ask you for an […]
Tips on Producing More Creative Images
What do a dry lake bed, a dead fish, a spaceman, and some smoke have in common? Today’s lesson on The Slanted Lens! We’re discussing some tips to help you produce more creative and unique work! The Creative Process The creative process is not a destination where you know exactly where you’re going. It’s more […]
QuickTip: Setting Up a Tripod
I’m giving a QuickTip on how to properly setup and use a tripod, today on The Slanted Lens! Tips for Setting Up Tripods If you aren’t planning on fully extending the legs of your tripod, don’t use the thinnest part of the leg first! You are using the weakest point of the leg to support […]