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Travel Plans

Pete Saloutos on research and preparation before travel assigments

Jody Dole Photographs Objects that Catch His Eye

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

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Proview: Whether to Tether

Rob Van Petten on tethered shooting

Add Interest to Photographs with Framing Elements

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

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Well-Seen Images

Rob Van Petten on photographers who inspire him

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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The Human Connection in Photos

Photojournalist Bob Pearson captures the human aspect of news stories

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

Camera Technique: Looking Into the Viewfinder, Not Through it

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

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Assignment: Double Play

Dixie Dixon and Deborah Sandidge take on the Nikon 1 cameras

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Andrew Kornylak: Reality Show

Authenticity in photography

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Mentor Trekking in Costa Rica with Bill Durrence

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

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

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

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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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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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Parting Shot

James Neeley's kaleidoscopic imagery

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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Capture NX 2: Lesson 7

Learn how to straighten a tilted image.

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 3

HD Video Do's and Don'ts.

Creating D-movies with your Nikon D-SLR: Lesson 6

Simplify your HD video shooting with these accessories.

Capture NX 2: Lesson 3

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

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A Snapshot of Digital Photography in the US

A look at digital photography statistics in the US

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

In the Moment

Commerical photographer John Huet love to make it up as he goes along.

Photographing Commercial Assignments with a Sports Angle

Find out how quick veteran photographer John Huet needed to be…

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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Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

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

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

Composition of each scene.

Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique

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

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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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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When You Explore All Angles, Better Pictures Happen

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

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

In-Camera HDR

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

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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

Tips from a Model Turned Professional Photographer

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

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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John Shaw: A Photographer's Vision Simplified

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

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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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

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

How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

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

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

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

Getting Creative with White Balance

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

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

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The Stories that Can be Told Through Photography

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

Taking Natural Looking Photos of Your Kids

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

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Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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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…

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Parting Shot: Past Perfect

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

Tips for Shooting Sports

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

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

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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Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

Lessons from a Travel Photographer

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

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

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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Pet Mode

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

The Global Reach of Photography

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

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

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First Frame: Lemonade

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

The Power and Beauty of Bears and Other Animals

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

Think About Your Subject Before You Begin Shooting

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

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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Photographing Intimate Landscapes with Rod Planck

Nature photographer Rod Planck takes a closer look at landscapes.

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Taking Great Photographs at Airshows

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

Imagine That

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

Pete Turner: Master of Color Photography

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

Live View Shooting Modes

Live View Shooting Mode enables you to view and compose the shot without looking through the…

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

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Competitive Edge

Andrew Hancock on sports photography

When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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Hands On: Range Rover

Lindsay Silverman on the many moods of HDR

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Shooting Long Exposures:

Deborah Sandidge on shooting long exposure landscapes and cityscapes

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Effects of Climate Change on Glaciers Through Time-Lapse

Jim Balog documents melting glaciers around the globe through…

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Notebook: Reel World

Joseph Holmes' Projectionist Project

Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

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

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

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

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.

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

Rich Clarkson, an acclaimed photojournalist, who…

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iPhone App

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

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 2 - Control of Color

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

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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

Getting Creative with Photos and Video

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

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The Edge: Drum Circle

Mike Corrado on shooting concert photography using remote cameras

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

Photography Lighting Tutorial Part 1 - Control of Color

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

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