Empowering Conservation Through Photography

Experienced landscape photographer Jack Dykinga captures his photographs to…

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

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

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Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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How to Photograph Lightning

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

Fine Focus: A 1-to-1 Photo Learning Experience

Expanding photographic horizons with a mentor's guidance

Early Adopter

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

High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

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

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

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

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

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

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Competitive Edge

Andrew Hancock on sports photography

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Shooting Long Exposures:

Deborah Sandidge on shooting long exposure landscapes and cityscapes

Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

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Using Teleconverters

Teleconverters let you extend your photographic reach

Zoom Lens Maximum Aperture: Fixed and Variable Apertures

Zoom lenses can have either a fixed maximum aperture or a…

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Understanding ISO Sensitivity

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

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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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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Tiny Dancers: Expect the Unexpected

Robert Rathe's self assignment becomes a learning experience

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Surprise Ice

All photographs can lead to teaching exercises with Bill Durrence

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

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

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Reflex Action: A Surf Photographer's Top Tips

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

Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights to create the illusion of a night scene

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

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

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

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

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

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

The Challenge of Bird Photography

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

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How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

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3D Color Matrix Metering II

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

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

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

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Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Understanding Focal Length

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

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Photographing the Elusive Alaskan Marmot

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

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

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Turning Point

Jim Graham opens his creative eyes

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The Versatile Appeal of the D600

See what makes the D600 an appealing camera

Northern Exposure

Corey Rich documents a first ascent of the Arrigetch Peaks in Alaska's Brooks Range

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

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Skill Set

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

How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

Partners

Michael Clark on exchanging ideas, creating images

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One Shot: City Lights

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

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Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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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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Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

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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…

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

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

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Cliff Mautner: King of Hearts

Cliff Mautner's unique style has made him a successful and in-demand wedding photographer.

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Assignment: Dynamic Duos of Storytelling Skill

Corey Rich and Celin Serbo collaborate on assignment

Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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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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D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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NIKON WORLD ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: These Just In: D3S Images From Space

Extraordinary photography from the world's greatest…

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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Techniques: Flower Power

Focus Stacking for Close-Up Depth and Detail

Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

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

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Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

In-Camera HDR

When shooting with the In-Camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, the camera automatically combines two…

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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How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

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

Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

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Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

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

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

Lighting for your HD video shoot.

Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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Time Travels

Steve Heiner shares the art of time-lapse videos.

Bokeh for Beginners

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

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

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The Human Connection in Photos

Photojournalist Bob Pearson captures the human aspect of news stories

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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Dedicated Time Release Movie Mode and Time Lapse Using the Built-in Interval Timer

Deciding which technique to use with…

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

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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Image Overlay: Combining Images Together In-Camera

Image Overlay lets you combine multiple images together in-camera

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Why Carry a Zoom Lens?

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

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

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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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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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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When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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3D Mode

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

Locale Hero

Lens Lore and Light Readings with Dave Black

Quality Time: The 30-Minute Photographer

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

Michael Crouser: Dog Run

Sometimes a small idea can turn into something much bigger. That's what happened to photographer…

Photographing an RIT Big Shot

Light painting technique used on a grand scale

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