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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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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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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Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

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Empowering Conservation Through Photography

Experienced landscape photographer Jack Dykinga captures his photographs to…

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

Bokeh for Beginners

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

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

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

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

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

The Importance of Composition When Shooting Nature

Pat O'Hara had to go far from home to really appreciate the…

Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

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Early Adopter

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

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

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Surprise Ice

All photographs can lead to teaching exercises with Bill Durrence

Taking Better Photographs of the American West

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

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Create and Publish Your Own Photo Book

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

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

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

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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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Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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Carol Stevenson: Photographing Elephants in Thailand

This wildlife photographer went a long way to do a big job.

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Susan Stripling: Send in the Gowns

Wedding photographer Susan Stripling knows how to find the light and make the most of…

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Think About Your Subject Before You Begin Shooting

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

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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

How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

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

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Selective Focus with a PC Lens

Tom Bol uses his PC lens to put the focus right where he wants it.

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…

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

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

Unique Maternity Portraits

Jennifer Loomis on Maternity Photography

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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Which NIKKOR Lens Type is Right for Your D-SLR?

Learn what the different types of NIKKOR lenses are and which ones will…

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Photographing the Elusive Alaskan Marmot

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

Partners

Michael Clark on exchanging ideas, creating images

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Well-Seen Images

Rob Van Petten on photographers who inspire him

Imagine That

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

Peter Hemming: A Dozen Photos and the Stories Behind Each One

How an image was conceived is as important as the metadata…

Shooting Wirelessly with Nikon Digital Cameras and Wi-Fi Adapters

Enjoy wireless transfer of images with Wi-Fi compatible…

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D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.