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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

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Geotagging: Do More with your Images and Videos

GPS, Geolocation and Geotagging

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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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

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

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

How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

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

Scene Recognition System and Advanced SRS

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

Six Steps to Lighting Magic with Joe McNally

Follow lighting expert Joe McNally's instructions for easy flash photography…

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

Getting Creative with Photos and Video

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

Bill Coleman: A Long Term Photo Project

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

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

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

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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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Bokeh for Beginners

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

Understanding Focal Length

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

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51-Point Autofocus System

The 51-point AF system positions 51 points of focus within the frame to allow photographers to…

Tips from a Model Turned Professional Photographer

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

Tips for Shooting Sports

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

Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

Second Time Around

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

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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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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Photojournalist Turned Digital Pioneer Travels the World Taking Pictures

A lifetime of photography takes Nick Didlick…

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The Edge: Drum Circle

Mike Corrado on shooting concert photography using remote cameras

Taking Better Photographs of the American West

When you get a chance to visit the open prairies, and photograph ranchers…

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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…

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

Tool Talk

Mike Corrado on the gear that shapes the light.

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

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

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

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Flash Points: The Control of Light

Color temperature, rear sync, slow sync: Three key elements in flash photography.

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Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

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

Macro Lenses

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

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

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 Take Better Travel Photos

When you're planning your next trip or vacation, spend some time planning for the photos…

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Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

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

Subject Tracking

Subject Tracking enhances your shooting experience by automatically adjusting focus as it follows the…

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Mentor Trekking in Costa Rica with Bill Durrence

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

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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Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

Preservation and Protection of Wildlife Through Photography

Photographer Moose Peterson's respect for wildlife and the…

Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

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Remotely taking photographs

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

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

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

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Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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3D Focus Tracking

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

VR Image Stabilization

VR image stabilization technology detects vertical and horizontal movement and offsets it by…

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

3D Mode

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

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Skill Set

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

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

Jim Richardson: Why Fast Lenses Make All the Difference

When You’re Constantly on the Move, Fast Glass Makes Tough Shots…

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Unique Maternity Portraits

Jennifer Loomis on Maternity Photography

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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At the Moment

Greg Gibson trades photojournalism for documentary wedding photography

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Shooting the Effects of Global Warming

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

John Shaw: A Photographer's Vision Simplified

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

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

Camera Technique: Looking Into the Viewfinder, Not Through it

View Mark Alberhasky's video on a photography fundamental -…

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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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The Power and Beauty of Bears and Other Animals

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

How to Photograph Lightning

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

Dustin Snipes: Rising Star

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

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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Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

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Effects of Climate Change on Glaciers Through Time-Lapse

Jim Balog documents melting glaciers around the globe through…

Scene Auto Selector

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

Create and Publish Your Own Photo Book

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

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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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…

3D Color Matrix Metering II

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

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

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

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Motion Detection

Motion Detection helps you take sharper pictures

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

Lighting for your HD video shoot.

In Praise of Details

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

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Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

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Pet Mode

Nikon's new Pet mode lets you capture the expressions and actions of your pet cat or dog automatically.

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

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Marketplace: D7100 HD-SLR

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

Photo Ops in Philadelphia

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 2

Composition of each scene.

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Comfort Zone

Ryan Brenizer on photographing weddings with prime NIKKORs

Effects Mode

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

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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Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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