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…

Second Time Around

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

When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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The Global Reach of Photography

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

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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At the Moment

Greg Gibson trades photojournalism for documentary wedding photography

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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Shooting Wirelessly with Nikon Digital Cameras and Wi-Fi Adapters

Enjoy wireless transfer of images with Wi-Fi compatible…

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Zoom Lens Maximum Aperture: Fixed and Variable Apertures

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

Locale Hero

Lens Lore and Light Readings with Dave Black

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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 Buildings at Twilight

Amyn Nasser captures the romance of a beautiful city at night.

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

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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Skill Set

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

Extreme Adventure

Adventure photographer Corey Rich goes to great lengths—and great heights— to get the shot.

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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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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Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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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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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

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

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Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Travel Photography with Reed Hoffman

The Birqash camel market in Cairo provides the backdrop for some interesting travel…

Capturing Images of Polar Bears

Join Kevin Gilbert on a trip to photograph the amazing polar bears in northern Manitoba.

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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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

Moose Peterson: Light Lessons

Seeing light opens up your photographic creativity

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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Photographing the Elusive Alaskan Marmot

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

First Frame

Out of the past with Alison Lyons

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

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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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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

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

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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Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

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.

High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

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How to Capture the “Wow” Factor

Photographer Evan Williams on shooting stunning photographs

Racing Days

Fast boats, faster frames with Jody Dole

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

Tiny Dancers: Expect the Unexpected

Robert Rathe's self assignment becomes a learning experience

Quality Time: The 30-Minute Photographer

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

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Using Teleconverters

Teleconverters let you extend your photographic reach

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

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

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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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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Tips for Photographing Birds

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

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Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Rainbow Connection: Behind the Scenes of a Shoot with Therese Aldgård

View the behind-the-scenes video of a high-fashion…

Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

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

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

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

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Shooting Long Exposures:

Deborah Sandidge on shooting long exposure landscapes and cityscapes

How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

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

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At Large: Webwork

Karen Kasmauski tells shorter stories

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

Expanding photographic horizons with a mentor's guidance

How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

How to Photograph Lightning

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

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Surprise Ice

All photographs can lead to teaching exercises with Bill Durrence

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Flash Photography the Easy Way

David Tejada's easy-does-it flash tips

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First Frame: Old Money

Cameron Knowlton uses light painting technique to shoot old money

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Parting Shot: The Spinners

Blaine Harrington photographs acrobats in mid-air

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

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Workshop: Places to Stand

Michael Clark on Three Words: Location, Location, Location

The Sum of the Parts

Making Movies with the D5000

Early Adopter

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

Galapagos Encounters: Playing by Different Rules

Karen Kasmauski photographs the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Create and Publish Your Own Photo Book

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

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Photographing the Night Sky

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

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Parting Shot

James Neeley's kaleidoscopic imagery

3D Color Matrix Metering II

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

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

Partners

Michael Clark on exchanging ideas, creating images

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

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Assignment: Dynamic Duos of Storytelling Skill

Corey Rich and Celin Serbo collaborate on assignment

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Outside Shots: Go Long

Tony Sweet on revealing the invisible in images

Quick Stop

Mark Alberhasky takes one quick shot

Vibration Reduction

Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera…

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One Shot: City Lights

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

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Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

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

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

In-Camera HDR

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

Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night

How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?

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Bokeh for Beginners

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

Jim Richardson: Why Fast Lenses Make All the Difference

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

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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

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Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

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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Exposure Bracketing: The Creative Insurance Policy

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

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Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique

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

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

How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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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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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

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

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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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51-Point Autofocus System

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

Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

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

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Carol Freeman - Photographing Endangered Species

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

The Challenge of Bird Photography

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

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Well-Seen Images

Rob Van Petten on photographers who inspire him

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Techniques: Flower Power

Focus Stacking for Close-Up Depth and Detail

The Long Run

Jim Brandenburg chases the light

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

'Shooting the Curl' Gets a Whole New Meaning

Welcome to the surf as Clark Little sees it.

Photographing an RIT Big Shot

Light painting technique used on a grand scale

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The Inspired Image

Communication is key for Dixie Dixon in creating stunning images

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The Edge: Drum Circle

Mike Corrado on shooting concert photography using remote cameras

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At Large: Diplomatic Relations

Karen Kasmauski on photographing in chaotic environments