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Camera Settings & Lens Choice For A Studio Portrait

March 20, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. In this video we’re going to teach you the camera settings and the lens choice for creating an interesting studio portrait. People ask me all the time, “What camera settings should I use?” We’re going to talk about those camera […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Camera Settings & Lens Choice, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, lighting diagram, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Working with Talent

3 DIY Camera Rigs For Under $10

March 13, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, I’m heading to a local hardware store to get the materials to show you how to make three DIY low camera rigs. Rigs that’ll get your camera right down on the ground as low as possible or go in really tight spaces. Each of these […]

Filed Under: DIY, Equipment, Photography Tutorial

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm X-H2 Camera Comparison – Which is Better?

February 24, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Anaya here with me today. Anaya’s going to help me take a look at an APS-C sensor which is the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic’s new S5 II. One is a crop sensor, the other a full frame sensor. […]

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

Camera Settings When Using Strobes

February 20, 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 strobe power versus aperture and shutter. I get this question from listeners all the time saying, “What aperture should I use? What shutter should I use? I’m going […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Camera Settings, Equipment, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

Canon R6 II VS Panasonic Lumix S5 II Camera Comparison – Which Is Better?

February 13, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’ve got Anaya here with me. We’re going to take a look at the R6 II. And we’re going to compare that with the S5 II from Panasonic. Canon vs Panasonic. Some new things here on the R6 II, 1. […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Equipment

How To Photograph Shiny Metal Lighting Tutorial

January 31, 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 how to light shiny metal. But I just want to talk about a simple shiny metal object. Shiny metal is different than anything else you’ll photograph in that […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

How To Make Prints & Choose Print Surfaces, 6 Easy Steps

January 16, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I was told once that if you want your work to live longer than you do then you need to print it or make a book. So today we’re going to talk about printing your photography. If you want your […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Making Money In Photography

Panasonic Lumix S5 II vs Sony a7 IV, Which is Better?

January 9, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. And this is Kenneth Merrill. Today on The Slanted Lens we are going to compare 2 cameras that are very much entry level cameras but excellent cameras in their class.  So what are we going to look at today. We […]

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

Panasonic Lumix S5 II Just Edged Out Sony & Canon – Hands On Review!

January 4, 2023 By Morgan

Big Announcement! Panasonic just edged out Sony & Canon – The Panasonic S5 II is now the best full frame entry level camera on the market! Fantastic color, great autofocus and more! (You can watch the video on YouTube at The Slanted Lens!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and this is Kenneth Merrill. We’re […]

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

Super Fast Autofocus Tracking! Free Firmware Update – Tamron 150-500mm Lens!

December 19, 2022 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. I’m excited to be out here today because Tamron just announced a new firmware update for the 150-500mm and the 50-400mm lenses. I want everyone to know about it. I wanted to talk about it. So if you have this […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Equipment, Lens Review

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