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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

What Camera Sensor Size Is Best For You?

June 4, 2024 By Morgan

A woman smiles behind four different cameras comparing sensor sizes.

(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 different sensor sizes, everything from Micro 4/3rds to Medium Format. Each of these has an advantage. Each of these has a reason why people buy them. Let’s find […]

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

8 Easy Outdoor Portrait Set-ups Using The Sun & Shade

May 7, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling woman with red hair in an easy outdoor portrait.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out here in Hollywood at a very unassuming little place. I’ve got Genevieve here with me. “Hello.” We’re going to show you how to shoot in direct sun using my mantra, “Find shade, create […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

How Depth Of Field Changes With Sensor Size – Camera Comparison

April 23, 2024 By Morgan

Woman holding multiple cameras with sensor size and depth of field text.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan here. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at how sensor size affects depth of field. I’ve always wanted to look at this comparison. I’ve got Angelina here with me today. “Hi.” We’re going to look […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Camera Settings, Equipment

Speedlight High Speed Sync Made Easy! Lighting Tutorial

April 10, 2024 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait photos showing correct and incorrect use of high speed sync.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Elsie here with me today. “Hello.” We’re going to show you how to set up a speed light to be able to shoot high-speed sync on location.We’ll show you how to set up the Westcott […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Speedlight Basics

Speedlight Basics – Portraits With Off Camera Flash

February 13, 2024 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait lighting before and after using speedlight.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Elsie here with me today. Hi! We’re going to show you how to use a speedlight as an off camera flash. You’re going to need a trigger. And one of the reasons you want a […]

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

Speedlight TTL Basics On Location With Off Camera Flash

January 30, 2024 By Morgan

Young woman with dramatic makeup and a yellow jacket in urban night lighting.

(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 TTL, not bouncing, not using any kind of walls. We’re going to use it on location. TTL on location, a really fun kind of…okay. Hi, this is Jay […]

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

Which Camera System Has The Best Color – Canon, Nikon, Lumix or Sony?

December 20, 2023 By Morgan

A woman holds a color calibration chart behind four cameras for color matching.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Barbie here with me. “Hi”. She’s getting married today. “I am!” I don’t think her boyfriend knows about this actually. So we have Barbie here. We put her in a white dress because we want […]

Filed Under: Photography Tutorial, Product Review, Uncategorized

All-in-one Shot – No Retouching – DIY In Camera Special Effects

November 14, 2023 By Morgan

Boy falling off skateboard with dramatic dust effect and shocked onlookers.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to take you back to the days when we used to do all of our images in one shot. No Photoshop, no AI, none of that business. Everything had to be composed in […]

Filed Under: DIY, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Special Effects for Photo and Video

10 Tips For Candid Street Photography Portraits

November 8, 2023 By Morgan

Young woman sitting alone by a window in a candid street portrait.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. We’re out here in the Baltic Sea, stopping at these little countries all around the Baltic Sea. I’m trying to do candid street photography. I’m a little nervous sometimes. I’d rather ask somebody to take their picture. But I’m trying to […]

Filed Under: Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Travel Photography

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