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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

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Parting Shot

James Neeley's kaleidoscopic imagery

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iPhone App

Nikon’s new iPhone app gives you anytime, anywhere access to Learn & Explore educational and editorial…

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Time Passages

Barry Brukoff’s passion for architecture, archeology and photography

Effects Mode

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

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

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The Inspired Image

Communication is key for Dixie Dixon in creating stunning images

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

Getting Creative with White Balance

Try getting creative with your camera's white balance for some interesting results.

Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

Moiré & False Color

The role of the optical low pass filter in D-SLRs.

Outdoor Pursuit

Bill Hatcher photographs the impossible—well, let's say the extremely difficult.

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

Advanced

Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

The Challenge of Bird Photography

B. Moose Peterson tells why photographing birds in the field is well worth the…

Advanced

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Mentor Trekking in Costa Rica with Bill Durrence

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

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

Sometimes showing just a hint of your subject can be more compelling…

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Parting Shot: The Spinners

Blaine Harrington photographs acrobats in mid-air

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The Stories that Can be Told Through Photography

Commercial photographer Arthur Meyerson likes his photos to say the most…

Learning How to Use Your Camera's Histogram

The histogram is a useful tool that analyzes tonal range and helps in…

Advanced

3D Color Matrix Metering II

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

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

Tips from a Model Turned Professional Photographer

See how photographer Nancy Brown turned a 20-year modeling career in…

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

The top 10 questions asked of Mark Alberhasky on photo treks may…

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Shooting Long Exposures:

Deborah Sandidge on shooting long exposure landscapes and cityscapes

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

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

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Shooting a Rock Concert

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

Capture NX 2: Lesson 6

Discover how to make the colors in a landscape more vivid.

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

Scene Recognition System and Advanced SRS

Nikon's SRS and Advanced SRS recognize the position, color, tones and…

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

Beginner

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

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

New Tricks

Time to get moving with Lindsay Silverman

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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

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

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

Advanced

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

Beginner

Getting Started: Memory Cards and Batteries

Take care of the little things, and you'll be ready for the big things.

Beginner

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Setting White Balance

How do I set my camera’s white balance for different lighting situations?

Beginner

Create and Publish Your Own Photo Book

A photo book is a great way to share your images with the world.

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

COOLPIX Projector Camera

Take pictures or video and display them with the built-in projector.

Getting Creative with Photos and Video

Tell better stories using the myriad of fun and artistic features built into Nikon…

Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

Lessons from a Travel Photographer

Attention to details has helped make Rosanne Pennella the successful travel…

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 5

Learn how to quickly adjust the brightness and vividness in an image.

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 5

Lighting for your HD video shoot.

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

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At the Moment

Greg Gibson trades photojournalism for documentary wedding photography

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

Capturing the action of a sporting event is easy when you follow a few simple…

Advanced

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

An Easy to Use Accessory, Polarizing Filters Bring out the Color and Definition in…

Advanced

Getting the "Cool" Look

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

Advanced

A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure

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

Advanced

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

Part III: Eddie Soloway wraps up the series with a simple question.

Which NIKKOR Lens Type is Right for Your D-SLR?

Learn what the different types of NIKKOR lenses are and which ones will…

Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 2 - Control of Color

Go on location with Joe McNally for a video tutorial on lighting…

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Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 1 - Control of Color

Go on location with Joe McNally for a video tutorial on lighting…

Advanced

Imagine That

Nope, we didn't make a mistake. The photos you see here were not taken by several different photographers;…

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

Utilize Picture Controls in-camera or during post-processing to change the look of your…

The Power and Beauty of Bears and Other Animals

When the animal in the viewfinder is a bear, this photographer knows…

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Setting up the COOLPIX S800c

The COOLPIX S800c offers wireless connectivity, learn how to set it up easily

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

Beginner

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The Edge: Drum Circle

Mike Corrado on shooting concert photography using remote cameras

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

Beginner

Making Pictures in the Rain

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

Beginner

Extra-low Dispersion Glass

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass is the result of an alternative glass manufacturing technology…

Think About Your Subject Before You Begin Shooting

Find out why thinking about your photos can be as important as taking…

How to Photograph Lightning

Storm chaser Jim Reed offers valuable tips for making photos of lighning while staying safe.

Rainbow Connection: Behind the Scenes of a Shoot with Therese Aldgård

View the behind-the-scenes video of a high-fashion…

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Photographing NYC’s Times Square at night

Big cities like New York are full of great places to take photographs, with the…

Beginner

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Early Adopter

Rob Van Petten's (formerly) super-secret assignment

Photo Ops in Philadelphia

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Tips for Using Your Pop-up Flash

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

Beginner

How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

Getting that "silky" look when photographing moving water isn't…

Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights to add a late afternoon look to a scene

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One Shot: City Lights

Mark Alberhasky's silhouette of people against bright Times Square signage

Beginner

Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

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

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

Beginner

D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

Beginner

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

Learn the techniques needed to shoot lunar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak

Advanced

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 7

Learn how to straighten a tilted image.

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 3

HD Video Do's and Don'ts.

Capturing the Essence of an Athlete in Photographs

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

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Photographing Buildings at Twilight

Amyn Nasser captures the romance of a beautiful city at night.

In Praise of Details

Finding the details in the everyday things around us can make for interesting photographs.

Beginner

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

Advanced

Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

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

Beginner

Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System

Revolutionary camera system designed for today’s picture taker.