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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

Capturing the Essence of an Athlete in Photographs

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

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Skill Set

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

Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

Taking Natural Looking Photos of Your Kids

This video with professional photographer Ann Cutting will help you get great…

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Mentor Trekking in Costa Rica with Bill Durrence

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

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Shooting the Effects of Global Warming

Gary Braasch follows the evidence; the power of photography does the rest.

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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Thomas D. Mangelsen Understands the Behavior of the Animals he Photographs

Photography is about much more than taking…

Tips from a Model Turned Professional Photographer

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

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

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

Capturing Images of Polar Bears

Join Kevin Gilbert on a trip to photograph the amazing polar bears in northern Manitoba.

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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…

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway—Photographing the Essence of a Subject

Part II: He’s back—and he has more of his insightful…

3D Mode

Capture images in 3D for viewing on 3D compatible HDTVs and computers.

Lessons from a Travel Photographer

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

The Importance of Composition When Shooting Nature

Pat O'Hara had to go far from home to really appreciate the…

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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The Human Connection in Photos

Photojournalist Bob Pearson captures the human aspect of news stories

Galapagos Encounters: Playing by Different Rules

Karen Kasmauski photographs the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Preservation and Protection of Wildlife Through Photography

Photographer Moose Peterson's respect for wildlife and the…

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

Getting Creative with White Balance

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

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

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

Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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The Long Run

Jim Brandenburg chases the light

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

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Shooting Extreme Action Photography

Photographer Beth Wald doesn't just shoot from the sidelines; she's in the middle of…

Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

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

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The Power and Beauty of Bears and Other Animals

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

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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Turning Point

Jim Graham opens his creative eyes

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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Empowering Conservation Through Photography

Experienced landscape photographer Jack Dykinga captures his photographs to…

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

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

Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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Peter Hemming: A Dozen Photos and the Stories Behind Each One

How an image was conceived is as important as the metadata…

Prime Lenses

What is a prime lens? Well, it's a lens that isn't a zoom. A prime lens has a fixed focal length which means…

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The Global Reach of Photography

Jim Richardson does his homework to bring back amazing photographs for National…

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 3

Find out how to remove specks of dust on an image, with naturally looking results.

Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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Remotely taking photographs

Flexible wired & wireless remote shooting options expand your photo taking capabilities

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

Taking great photographs of your own garden is easy with a few simple tips

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

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Reaction Time

John Solano says that for him, photographing weddings is a lot like photographing sports.

Capturing or Freezing Motion in Photos

Learn how to freeze the motion in an action scene or capture a blur to show…

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Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Easy Panorama Mode

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

Photographing NYC’s Times Square at night

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

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Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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The Stories that Can be Told Through Photography

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

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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Bill Coleman: A Long Term Photo Project

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

Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Time Travels

Steve Heiner shares the art of time-lapse videos.

What to do When you Need Stills while Shooting HD Video

Shoot simultaneously or save a frame options with the D4 D-SLR.

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

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

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Creatively Photographing Objects Up Close

The idea that less is more can be applied to the subject matter in your photos.

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Tips for Shooting Sports

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

Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting optimizes high contrast images to restore the shadow and highlight details that are…

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

Rich Clarkson, an acclaimed photojournalist, who…

How to Photograph Lightning

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

Understanding Focal Length

Focal length, usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a…

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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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Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

Photographing the Night Sky

Astrophotography: tips for making great images of the stars, moon and night sky time-lapse

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In Praise of Details

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

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Quality Time: The 30-Minute Photographer

Carol Freeman on getting great photographs in 30-minutes or less

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

Nikon Resources to Find the Photography Information You Need

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

Taking Photographs of Alligators and Other Swamp Life

Get out and take a hike—just don't forget to bring your camera.

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Extreme Adventure

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

Photo Tips from Across America

Nikon training specialist, Kristine Bosworth, covers the country and sends photography…

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

Imagine That

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

Understanding ISO Sensitivity

Photography is built on the three pillars of exposure: shutter speed, aperture and…

Bokeh for Beginners

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

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

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

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

Photographing it All

With experience as a newspaper photographer and close to 20 years with Sports Illustrated, George…

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

See how commercial shooter Jody Dole uses anything and everything to…