How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

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Create a Visual Meme With Your Photos & Quick Wit!

Learn how to create a Meme with your own digital photographs that you…

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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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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Reaction Time

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

When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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Photographing the Elusive Alaskan Marmot

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

Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

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

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The Human Connection in Photos

Photojournalist Bob Pearson captures the human aspect of news stories

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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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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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At the Moment

Greg Gibson trades photojournalism for documentary wedding photography

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Bill Coleman: A Long Term Photo Project

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

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Competitive Edge

Andrew Hancock on sports photography

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Notebook: Shine On Brightly

Diana Robinson photographs the Aurora Borealis

Photojournalist Turned Digital Pioneer Travels the World Taking Pictures

A lifetime of photography takes Nick Didlick…

Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Getting Started: Memory Cards and Batteries

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

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At Large: Webwork

Karen Kasmauski tells shorter stories

Pete Turner: Master of Color Photography

Pete Turner is a master of color, but he's also a master of content and mystery.

How to Read Your Camera Manual

Your camera manual, it's not a novel, so don't try reading it cover to cover.

Rapid Response: Cruising with the Flagship

Joe McNally shoots with the flagship D4 D-SLR

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

Smart Photo Selector mode lets the camera do all the work.

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

Think About Your Subject Before You Begin Shooting

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

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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Shooting the Effects of Global Warming

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

Taking Pictures in Cold Weather

Weldon Lee has some tips to keep you taking pictures—even in the cold and snow.

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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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Skill Set

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

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

Tom Bol's images inspire new ways of taking a portrait photo.

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A Snapshot of Digital Photography in the US

A look at digital photography statistics in the US

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Live Image Control

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

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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Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

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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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How to Photograph Lightning

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

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Taking Close-up Photos

How do I take close-up photos of flowers and small objects?

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 2

Master the technique of brightening up a photo with D-Lighting.

Photo Tips from Across America

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

Capture NX 2: Lesson 4

Discover how to quickly sharpen the eyes of a portrait subject.

COOLPIX Projector Camera

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

Tips from a Model Turned Professional Photographer

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

Learning How to Use Your Camera's Histogram

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

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Image Overlay: Combining Images Together In-Camera

Image Overlay lets you combine multiple images together in-camera

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Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

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

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How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

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

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Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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3D Focus Tracking

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

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First Frame: Lemonade

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

Capture NX 2: Lesson 6

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

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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

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

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Parting Shot: Past Perfect

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

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

Alison Lyons offers simple tips for taking great photos of food & drink

Photo Ops in NYC

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

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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The Versatile Appeal of the D600

See what makes the D600 an appealing camera

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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Taking Natural Looking Photos of Your Kids

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

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Active D-Lighting

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

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…

CX Format Image Sensor

Nikon 1 digital cameras utilize the Nikon CX-format super high speed AF CMOS imaging sensor.

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

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iPhone App

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

Built-in World Maps

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

Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night

How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?

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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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Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

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

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

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

John Shaw: A Photographer's Vision Simplified

See how one of the foremost nature, outdoor and natural history…

Preservation and Protection of Wildlife Through Photography

Photographer Moose Peterson's respect for wildlife and the…

Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

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Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

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

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

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

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Travel Plans

Pete Saloutos on research and preparation before travel assigments

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Comfort Zone

Ryan Brenizer on photographing weddings with prime NIKKORs

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

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

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

Capturing the Essence of an Athlete in Photographs

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