Daniel Norton
By capturing captivating images, Daniel Norton has not only built a successful career but has also crafted a fulfilling life centered around empowering others to embrace their true beauty and inherent significance. His expertise in photography has enabled him to help individuals see themselves in a new light.
Daniel dedicates himself to teaching photography techniques and sharing the philosophy of being a creator through live workshops, educational videos, writing, and podcasting.
Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he leads you through the process of choosing a lens for various types of portraits. While we often think of certain focal length lenses as “portrait lenses” the truth is, the lens you choose for your portrait will vary depending on the type of portrait you are making and the environment in which you are shooting. In this video we will work with a “Medium Telephoto” (85mm) a “normal” (50mm) and a “Wide Angle” (15mm) lenses to create portraits.
Want to learn more about portrait photography and the best lenses to use when shooting? Check out these guides on 42 West:
- How To Shoot Golden Hour Portraits with the FlashPoint XPLOR 600
- Lens in Focus: Audrey Woulard’s Favorite Nikon Portrait Lens
- How to Control the Lighting in Portrait Photography
PRODUCTS USED:
- Nikon Z6ii
- Nikon Z6
- Manfrotto 055Xpro Tripod
- Nikon 24-70 f4
- Manfrotto Hydrostatic Ball Head
- Apple MacBook Pro
- Tether Tools USB Cable
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8s
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8s
- NiSi 15mm F/4
- Lastolite Halo Compact Reflector
- Profoto B1x
- V Flat
- Profoto 2×3
- Profoto Grids
- Chimera Super Pro X Lightbank XXS
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
- Studio Multi-Cam
- Nikon Z6 camera with 24-70 Lens
- Nikon z50 Camera with 16-50 lens
- Zoom H4N
- Rode Wireless Go Microphone
- Ipad Pro
