Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

Event photographers specialize in being "Jacks of all Trades."

Motion Detection

Motion Detection helps you take sharper pictures

Tips for Using Your Pop-up Flash

Use your camera's pop-up flash to provide the extra light you need to improve your…

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

Get creative with your photography by using this age-old technique.

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Tips for Photographing Birds

Birds make great subjects for photographs; tips for capturing them with your camera.

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The Edge: On The Scene

Mike Corrado shoots the photographers shooting the D4 & D800 ad campaigns

Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

Careful planning or just being lucky—both can work in your favor.

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

Using the technique of light painting allows you to add depth and dimension to your…

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Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

Part I: Eddie Soloway's images result from a youthful sense of…

Getting the "Cool" Look

My daughter, Kiara, wanted some pictures of herself with her new guitar. She was looking for some…

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How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

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The Edge: Drum Circle

Mike Corrado on shooting concert photography using remote cameras

VR Image Stabilization

VR image stabilization technology detects vertical and horizontal movement and offsets it by…

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

Bring light to the shadows with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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Mentor Trekking in Costa Rica with Bill Durrence

A Mentor Series instructor leads a group of photo trekkers through the…

Flash Points: The Control of Light

Color temperature, rear sync, slow sync: Three key elements in flash photography.

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Subject Tracking

Subject Tracking enhances your shooting experience by automatically adjusting focus as it follows the…

Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night

How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?

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Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

Learn the "tricks of the trade" from Moose Peterson.

Vibration Reduction

Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera…

Shooting a Rock Concert

Whether you're taking photos at a major rock concert or at your child's school performance, these…

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

Photo Ops in NYC

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

Using elements of a scene to frame your images adds interest while…

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Comfort Zone

Ryan Brenizer on photographing weddings with prime NIKKORs

Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

3D Focus Tracking

3D focus tracking automatically shifts the focus point to follow the movement of the subject. With the…

Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

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Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

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Getting Started: How to Hold Your D-SLR Camera

Getting sharper, more in-focus pictures can be as simple as learning how…

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Taking Better Photographs of the American West

When you get a chance to visit the open prairies, and photograph ranchers…

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High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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Photographing the Elusive Alaskan Marmot

Moose does what it takes to document the habits of an endangered species.

Making Pictures in the Rain

Just because it's raining doesn't mean there aren't great pictures waiting to be made.

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Exposure Compensation When Using i-TTL Gets Easier with the D4

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

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Moose Peterson: Light Lessons

Seeing light opens up your photographic creativity

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

Diana Robinson gets the color she wants with Picture Controls in-camera and…

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

Ever wonder how the water in those photos looks so smooth?…

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

Nikon's compact digital cameras are packed with features that let you make great…

Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

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3D Color Matrix Metering II

This system of evaluating light determines the best possible exposure for a particular…

Easy Panorama Mode

The Easy Panorama Mode combines multiple shots into a seamless 180- or 360-degree panoramic picture.

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Why Carry a Zoom Lens?

Sometimes using a Zoom-NIKKOR lens is convenient, and sometimes it's a necessity.

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of Your Kid's Sports

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Making Great COOLPIX Videos on a Vacation

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Nikon Resources to Find the Photography Information You Need

Here are some tips to help you find the information you…

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Live Image Control

Live Image Control lets you preview how certain settings will affect your final image

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

Exposing so the Snow’s White and Six Other Tips for Great Winter…

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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Zoo and Wildlife Photography

Spend a day at the zoo with wildlife photographer Julie Larsen Maher

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Live View Shooting Modes

Live View Shooting Mode enables you to view and compose the shot without looking through the…

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Reflex Action: A Surf Photographer's Top Tips

Surf shooter Jay Watson offers tips for getting great surfing action photos

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Parting Shot: Past Perfect

Ed Masterson on taking photos that turn out to be so much more

Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

How To Take Better Travel Photos

When you're planning your next trip or vacation, spend some time planning for the photos…

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

Bill Coleman: A Long Term Photo Project

Whether shooting the Amish of Pennsylvania or the landscapes of Maine or Italy,…

Capturing Cats in Pictures

With a little patience you too can make great pictures of your pet cat or kitten.

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At Large: Diplomatic Relations

Karen Kasmauski on photographing in chaotic environments

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

Tom Bol explains how changing perspective can make a better image.

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

These two tips will help you to capture fascinating close-ups of nature's…

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Effects Mode

The D5100 offers special effects that can be used when recording still images or D-movies. They can be found…

Built-in World Maps

Track where you've been shooting; locate Points of Interest.

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

Harbors, bays, oceans and rivers all have one thing in common—interesting and…

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Parting Shot

James Neeley's kaleidoscopic imagery

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

ISO Control

For digital photography, ISO refers to the sensitivity of the camera's sensor. The ISO setting is one of…

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First Frame: Lemonade

Petr Brodík's abstract look at photographing lemons and water drops

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Using Teleconverters

Teleconverters let you extend your photographic reach

Tips for Shooting Sports

Sports shooter Bill Sallaz knows what he wants and where to stand in order to get it

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

GPS

Embed GPS data in your images and track where you've been.

Capturing the Essence of an Athlete in Photographs

Although many photographers look for the perfect moment, what Dave…

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

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Miles of Aisles

Kevin Kubota establishes his clients' comfort level before the wedding, so that on the big day they will…

Extreme Adventure

Adventure photographer Corey Rich goes to great lengths—and great heights— to get the shot.

A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure

The relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basis of every…

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Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

Photographer has a flair for capturing unique portraits of athletes and sports action

When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

How to use a graduated neutral density filter to decrease extreme light to…

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Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

Learn about the features of Nikon's new flagship D-SLR

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Boudoir Photography: Creating the Sensual Image

Trendy boudoir photography by CherieFoto.

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Skill Set

Mark Alberhasky puts his skills to the test on safari in Africa

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Notebook: Shine On Brightly

Diana Robinson photographs the Aurora Borealis

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

The holidays are prime picture-taking time. Get some great tips on…

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Rich Clarkson: The Right Place at the Right Time to Get the Shots

Rich Clarkson, an acclaimed photojournalist, who…

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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At the Moment

Greg Gibson trades photojournalism for documentary wedding photography

Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

Carol Freeman is a Naturalist Conservation photographer, her “studio” is…

Bokeh for Beginners

Have your subjects stand apart from the background with this easy technique

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Workshop: The Basics

Four Tips for Capturing Action Photos from Michael Clark

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

For interesting from-the-air photos try these techniques the next time you fly.

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