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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

GFX100 II Camera Review – The Ultimate Medium Format Crossover Camera

July 24, 2024 By Morgan

Man using Fujifilm GFX100 II camera against blue sky.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan here. You know, I don’t take the opportunity very often to just talk about how I feel using a camera. I felt very compelled to do this when I shot with the GFX100 II at the Grand Canyon. I wanted […]

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

Tamron 50-300mm Zoom Lens Review: The Ultimate Telephoto Range!

July 9, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling man holding a camera with a Tamron 50-300mm lens outdoors.

(If you want to watch the video review go here!) Hey, this is Jay P. We’re down in Santa Monica. I’ve got with me the new Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 lens. This is a great new offering from Tamron. I think this lens is a great sweet spot in that it’s great for sports. It’s great […]

Filed Under: Lens Review

Panasonic Lumix S9 vs iPhone 15 – Wow, Unexpected!

June 26, 2024 By Morgan

Two men comparing a Lumix S9 camera and an iPhone 15.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and this is Kenneth Merrill. Why would you choose the Panasonic S9 over your phone? We’ll give you four reasons why! So here we are hunkered down in the stairway because it’s so windy outside. We cannot even get out […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera News, Camera Review, Equipment, Photography & Video Articles

Panasonic Lumix S9 Review – Full Frame Compact Winner For Creators

May 22, 2024 By Morgan

Two men showcasing Lumix S9 cameras, one red and one green.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi this Jay P. Morgan. And this is Kenneth Merrill. Today as The Slanted Lens we’re here in Japan, we’re in Osaka. But not only in Japan, which I do absolutely love, but we just got the new camera from Panasonic, this is the S9, a […]

Filed Under: Camera News, Camera Review, Equipment, Photography News, Product Review

First Lens Every Photographer Should Buy & The One You’ll Use The Most

April 26, 2024 By Morgan

Man excitedly holding a Nikon camera with Tamron 28-75mm Z-Mount lens.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’m asked the question all the time, “What is the best lens for me to buy?” That’s a tough question to answer. But it really isn’t. There is one lens that I know, that most everyone should have, you’ll use it […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

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

Sony a7RV vs Fujifilm GFX100 II Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

March 26, 2024 By Morgan

Woman comparing Sony a7RV and GFX 100 II cameras with a smile.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Dianna here with me today. “Hi”. We’re going to take a look at the GFX100 II versus the Sony a7RV. The reason I chose these two cameras, and I want to look at them head-to-head, is what does […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Nikon Z8 Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

March 12, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling woman comparing Nikon Z8 and GFX 100 II cameras.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’ve got Dianna here with me. “Hi.” We’re going to take a look at the GFX 100 II versus the Nikon Z8. I’ve shot on medium format cameras for a huge portion of my career. […]

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

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

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