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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Marketplace: D7100 HD-SLR

The Nikon D7100 is a top-of-the-line performer

Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

Capture NX 2: Lesson 6

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

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

How to Photograph Lightning

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

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

How to Read Your Camera Manual

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

Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

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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…

Nikon Electronic Format (NEF)

Nikon's RAW file format contains all the image information captured by the camera's sensor.

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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Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

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

Second Time Around

Take a closer look at some of our classic lenses updated with the latest technology.

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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

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Understanding Auto ISO

Auto ISO can simplify shooting under changing lighting conditions

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Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique

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

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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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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Bokeh for Beginners

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

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 1 - Control of Color

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

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Macro Lenses

Reproduce objects up to life size using a Nikon Micro-NIKKOR Lens

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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The Versatile Appeal of the D600

See what makes the D600 an appealing camera

Shooting a Rock Concert

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

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

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

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Assignment: Double Play

Dixie Dixon and Deborah Sandidge take on the Nikon 1 cameras

Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

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

Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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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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Perspective’s Control

Graham Hobart on Architectural Photography

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 5

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

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At the Moment

Greg Gibson trades photojournalism for documentary wedding photography

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

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The Inspired Image

Communication is key for Dixie Dixon in creating stunning images

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

Scene Auto Selector

A COOLPIX feature that recognizes the type of scene or setting and automatically selects the…

Action Control

Swing camera in the air to control settings.

How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

Understanding what all of those markings and designations on your lens really mean.

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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Shooting Extreme Action Photography

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

'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

In a New York Minute: Images of a Long Weekend

Lindsay Silverman spends a weekend shooting with only one D-SLR and lens…

Photographing the Night Sky

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

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Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

Moose Peterson: Light Lessons

Seeing light opens up your photographic creativity

Motion Detection

Motion Detection helps you take sharper pictures

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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

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

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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Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

Capturing the Essence of an Athlete in Photographs

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

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

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Turning Point

Jim Graham opens his creative eyes

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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Boudoir Photography: Creating the Sensual Image

Trendy boudoir photography by CherieFoto.

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Rapid Response: Cruising with the Flagship

Joe McNally shoots with the flagship D4 D-SLR

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

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

Advanced Wireless Lighting

Advanced wireless lighting is the use of multiple Speedlights set up for wireless remote…

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

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

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 8

Master your use of Black and White Control Points to bring out the details in the shadows and…

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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Assignment: Dynamic Duos of Storytelling Skill

Corey Rich and Celin Serbo collaborate on assignment

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Notebook: Shine On Brightly

Diana Robinson photographs the Aurora Borealis

The Challenge of Bird Photography

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

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Setting up the COOLPIX S800c

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

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

Deciding which technique to use with…

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

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

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

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Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

Understanding Focal Length

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

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Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 4

Adding audio to your HD video.

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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Remotely taking photographs

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

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Workshop: The Basics

Four Tips for Capturing Action Photos from Michael Clark

What to do When you Need Stills while Shooting HD Video

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

Capture NX 2: Lesson 10

Discover the time-saver of batch processing a group of your images.

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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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The Importance of Quality Audio Capture

Simple tips for photographers shooting HD video with Nikon D-SLRs.

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

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

Lighting for your HD video shoot.

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

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Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

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First Frame: Lemonade

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

How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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