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Tripods are a WASTE OF MONEY?!!!

November 7, 2019 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hi, it’s Jay P Morgan and today I wanted to spell out the 4 reasons why most people don’t carry around a tripod, and give you the 4 reasons you absolutely should! Excuse #1: Too Expensive! Most people don’t carry around a tripod because they think they are too expensive! They don’t want to buy […]

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Laws of Light: DRAMATIC Lighting for Character Movement!

October 9, 2019 By Morgan Leave a Comment

With the help of our Platypod stands, we were able to light this ally way and demonstrate how to create dramatic pools of light for subjects to move through, making for a cinematic look that gives the scene much more depth and intention. Characters don’t stand still, they move through the scene, and you want […]

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Capture the Action: Useful Application of a Pistol Grip Camera Handle

May 17, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

The New Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263CGHT Carbon Fiber Kit Vanguard has come out with a great bundle deal for people looking at creating an awesome tripod package for sports and action photography. The pistol grip form factor gives you so much flexibility to frame your shots and get the images you want. The trigger […]

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REVEIW: Vanguard Alta Fly 55T

April 10, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

A New Way to Travel Vanguard just released a new bag called the Alta Fly 55T. This is in their travel bag line and is carry-on approved!! It’s a great option for those of you who are flying to a shoot and want to keep your valuables close. Let’s dive into it! Carry-On Compatible The […]

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Lifestyle Product Photography Tips with BlackRapid

March 22, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Lifestyle Product Photography Lifestyle Product Photography is a great way to make money using your photography skills. Many businesses need it and if you can do it well, there is money to be made! Lifestyle product photography is different than just regular product shots because it shows the product in use. This is the way […]

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Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Under $100 | Photographer Wish List

December 7, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens, we are looking at the top ten affordable holiday gifts any photographer or videographer would love. Check it out! Platypod Max Camera Support: 2. Luxi Light Meter: 3. Lume Cube: 4. Wescott 50″ 5-in-1: 5. Rode smartLAV: Your browser does not support iFrame.    6. Polaroid Onestep2: 7. Blackrapid Sport: […]

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Product Review – Vanguard VEO Tripod

July 30, 2015 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on the Slanted Lens, we’re going to review the new tripod by Vanguard. It’s a 265CB VEO tripod. It’s a travel tripod and it’s a really great product. So let’s take a look at some of the features. The height is 15.38 inches when it’s folded up. That makes this a really easy tripod […]

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$5000+ Photography & Videography Equipment December Giveaway!

December 4, 2014 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Enter our HUGE December giveaway for your chance to be one of our 50 winners! We’re giving away over $5,000 worth of prizes. Enter daily ’til 12/31.

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Product Review – Vanguard Sedona 45 Backpack

October 23, 2014 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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I am talking about Vanguard’s Sedona 45 backpack. This bag would be great for taking your camera equipment with you on a day hike.

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Vanguard Tripod and Bag Giveaway!

October 1, 2014 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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We have an awesome giveaway this month sponsored by Vanguard. We are giving away three prize bundles, each with a tripod and bag. For this giveaway we will have 3 lucky winners. Enter through 10/31!

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