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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

Nikon Z8 vs Sony a7R V Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

October 31, 2023 By Morgan

Smiling woman comparing Nikon Z8 and Sony a7R V cameras outdoors.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Barbie here with me. “Hello”. We’re going to take a look at two cameras that I really respect, the a7R V from Sony and the Z8 from Nikon. These are incredible cameras. Let’s see how they compare with each […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Product Review

Stop Putting The Light In The Wrong Place – One Light Portrait Lighting Tutorial

October 17, 2023 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait lighting with correct and incorrect examples.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Stop putting the light in the wrong place. I see images all the time and I’m thinking, “Why don’t they understand where to set the key light?” It’s not a difficult thing if you understand it. We’re going to talk about it today. I’ve got Ali […]

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

Panasonic Lumix G9 II Review – Great Wildlife, Bird & Sports Camera!

September 11, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’m down in San Diego about to go on a safari. And I’ve got with me the Panasonic G9 II. This is a second generation in that G9 series from Panasonic. This is a micro four […]

Filed Under: Camera News, Camera Review, Product Review

4 Natural Light Outdoor Portrait Setups Using The Perfect Modifier

July 31, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to show you how to get great natural light portraits outside on location using a modifier that is extremely cheap and easy to use. But if you don’t use it right they look terrible. […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

4 Reasons To Use ND Filters For Travel Photography

July 24, 2023 By Morgan

(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 why I carry ND filters with me when I travel. We’re in Stockholm, Sweden. We’re going to do several shots here and let’s take a look at the […]

Filed Under: Photography & Video Articles, Photography Tutorial, Time-lapse, Travel Photography, Videography

Nikon Z6 II vs Lumix S5 II Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

June 13, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, this is Jay P. and today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at what I think are two solid full-frame sensor cameras that do both great video and stills. We’re going to take a look at the Z6 II from Nikon […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera News, Camera Review

VIDEO TRAVEL TRIPOD – Super Light Weight for Travel, Video & Vlogging!

June 4, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. We’re down on the Sixth Street Bridge here in Los Angeles. I’ve got with me the Ulanzi Fotopro X-Aircross F38 Tripod. When we were at NAB Julene’s going, “We’ve got to find a lightweight video tripod.” And when we went through all […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Photography & Video Business Tips, Product Review

Canon R8 vs Sony a7C Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

May 19, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, This is Jay P. I’ve got Sophie here with me today. We’re going to look at two full frame sensor cameras that are competitive price wise in the market. But one’s a little newer, one’s a little older. Let’s take a look at the form […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera News, Camera Review

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX – Ultimate Crossover Hybrid Video/Stills Camera

May 15, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey it’s Jay P. here. We’ve got our hands on the new Panasonic Lumix S5IIX. I am very excited about this camera because it is an ultimate, I think, crossover hybrid video/stills camera. It does great stills. It does great video. It has some very pro-high-end […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Equipment, Product Review

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