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DIY Home Studio Setup

June 28, 2018 By Morgan

Home Sweet Home Having a studio in your home is a great thing to consider if you want to start taking more portrait photos without paying to rent studio space. You’ll have to do the math on that one to see where your break-even point would be. If you do decide that a photo studio […]

Filed Under: Photography & Video Articles, Posts

Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners

March 2, 2017 By Morgan

Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners

Hi, This is Jay P. Morgan. Here on The Slanted Lens we’ve been getting lots of requests to update the “What to Buy to Start Your Studio” video Lars and I made in 2015. Well it’s two years later, and it’s time. Here’s my updated list of photography equipment you need to start your studio. […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Equipment, Uncategorized

Enhance Your Images With Gels

September 1, 2016 By Morgan

Gels Enhance The Slanted Lens

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’ve got a Quick Tip that will help you enhance the look of your images. I use Rosco gels frequently on my shoots. Adding a gel to your rim light gives you the ability to change the look of your images, either subtly or in a big […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Quick Tip

Studio Portrait on Location

July 7, 2016 By Morgan

Studio Portrait On Location The Slanted Lens Jay P Morgan

  Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to show you how to make a dramatic studio portrait on location, even though we’re in the midst of bright sunlight. Let’s get started and see what we can do. We’ve been doing some great environmental portraits here of Keith on […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial

Savage Cobra Interview LED Light Kit Review

July 5, 2016 By Morgan

Savage Cobra LED Kit Review The Slanted Lens

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re reviewing the Cobra Interview LED light kit from Savage. This is a great little light kit that you can easily take on location for photo and video.   I’ve used the Savage seamless backgrounds forever, and they’ve always been great to have on set. But […]

Filed Under: Product Review

C-Stands: How To Set Up and Use Them

May 26, 2016 By Morgan

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Hi, this is Edward C-Stand Hands. Today on The Slanted Lens you’ll learn how to easily use a C-Stand, a great heavy duty stand for lights and so much more. Norms Studio Equipment is my choice of C-Stand. I’ve been using their products since the beginning of my career. Norms C-Stands feature a unique spring […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Uncategorized

Protect Your Photo/Video Shoot- Tennis Balls Quick Tip

April 19, 2016 By Morgan

Quick Tip Tennis Balls The Slanted Lens Jay P Morgan

Sign up today for my photography Lighting on Location workshop!  Please support The Slanted Lens by shopping our affiliate links: Amazon- http://amzn.to/1T7Z20D BH Photo- http://bhpho.to/1RqHBIF Hi this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to talk about tennis balls. They’re a critical item that you need on set. Let me tell you why- when you […]

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Apple Box – Quick Tip

March 8, 2016 By Morgan

Apple Box Quick Tip with Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens

  Sign up for my business coaching class! I’ll help you grow your business in 2016. http://theslantedlens.com/businessclass Hi this is Jay P. Morgan and today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to talk about apple boxes. There are four different sizes: full, half, quarter and pancake. I know. Not an apple. Weird. People always ask, “Well, what is there […]

Filed Under: Quick Tip, Uncategorized

6 Tips for Setting Up a Home or Office Studio

February 14, 2014 By Morgan

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Today on The Slanted Lens we are going to talk about 6 tips for setting up a home or office studio.

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, DIY, Lighting Tutorials

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