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Essential Elements

Randy Ziegler on simplicity in compositions, gear and advice

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

Beginner

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

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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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Hands On

Lindsay Silverman discusses autofocusing when using teleconverters

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Moving Pictures: Riding the Rails

Riding the Rails for Smooth Moves

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

Advanced

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Using Teleconverters

Teleconverters let you extend your photographic reach

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10 Tips for Shooting Autumn Foliage

Nature photographer Rod Planck offers tips for shooting colorful fall foliage

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

Beginner

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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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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

Beginner

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

Beginner

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Sum Total

Stewart Halperin on photographing vibrant colors

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Skill Set

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

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Parting Shot

James Neeley's kaleidoscopic imagery

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

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At Large: Webwork

Karen Kasmauski tells shorter stories

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Marketplace: Step by Step

Taking it easy with the D3200

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Outside Shots: Cuba See

Tony Sweet makes natural connections in Cuba

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

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The Inspired Image

Communication is key for Dixie Dixon in creating stunning images

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Assignment: Road Trip

Bob Krist pursues persons of interest

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

Beginner

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

Shooting Wirelessly with Nikon Digital Cameras and Wi-Fi Adapters

Enjoy wireless transfer of images with Wi-Fi compatible…

Beginner

Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

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

Expanding photographic horizons with a mentor's guidance

What is a Lens MTF Chart & How Do I Read It?

MTF charts plot the performance and quality of a lens

Advanced

Photographing the Night Sky

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

Advanced

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

Advanced

Racing Days

Fast boats, faster frames with Jody Dole

The Long Run

Jim Brandenburg chases the light

Strategy Sessions

Doug Gordon on wedding photography

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Locale Hero

Lens Lore and Light Readings with Dave Black

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

Advanced

Partners

Michael Clark on exchanging ideas, creating images

New Tricks

Time to get moving with Lindsay Silverman

Playtime

Laurie Bailey's effortless picture making meathod

Quick Stop

Mark Alberhasky takes one quick shot

Early Adopter

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

First Frame

Out of the past with Alison Lyons

Multi Story

In which smart gets smarter

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

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

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How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

Advanced

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What Your Favorite Films Can Teach You About Making Films

Steve Heiner creates a short D-movie based on blockbusters that…

Making Great COOLPIX Videos of Your Kid's Sports

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

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Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

Making Great COOLPIX Videos on a Vacation

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

Advanced

How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

Advanced

Bokeh for Beginners

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

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Galapagos Encounters: Playing by Different Rules

Karen Kasmauski photographs the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Dress-up Days

David Mendelsohn shoots a long-term personal project

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Superstar: D4 Delivers High Speed Performance

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

Rapid Response: Cruising with the Flagship

Joe McNally shoots with the flagship D4 D-SLR

Solid Geometry

Steve Uzzell's images are directed by geometry.

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Tiny Dancers: Expect the Unexpected

Robert Rathe's self assignment becomes a learning experience

What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique

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

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Surprise Ice

All photographs can lead to teaching exercises with Bill Durrence

Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique

David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

Advanced

Unique Maternity Portraits

Jennifer Loomis on Maternity Photography

Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique

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

Quality Time: The 30-Minute Photographer

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

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Northern Exposure

Corey Rich documents a first ascent of the Arrigetch Peaks in Alaska's Brooks Range

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

Want Better Pictures? Tell a Story

Learn how to tell a story using a single photo or series of images

Moiré & False Color

The role of the optical low pass filter in D-SLRs.

Photo Ops in NYC

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Photo Ops in Philadelphia

Subject Suggestions from a Seasoned Pro

Nikon World Online Exclusive: Deep North

Corey Rich documents a first ascent in Northern Alaska's Brooks Range.

Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

Advanced

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

Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be set…

D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

Wired and Wireless File Transfer

Wired or wireless options lets you transfer image files from the camera to computer when…

Live View Shooting Modes

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

What to do When you Need Stills while Shooting HD Video

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

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

Deciding which technique to use with…

Advanced

51-Point Autofocus System

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

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Geotagging: Do More with your Images and Videos

GPS, Geolocation and Geotagging

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Just Say Mo. Slow-Mo that is.

Steve Heiner shoots slow-motion video

In a New York Minute: Images of a Long Weekend

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

Online Exclusive: Slow Motion

Add variety to your videos with slow motion footage

Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

Advanced

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

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Converting Motion Snapshots for Viewing on a Computer

Simple how-to guide to converting Motion Snapshot files on a Mac or…

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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

High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

Advanced

1 NIKKOR Technology: Retractable Lens Barrel

Retractable lens barrel technology offers ultra-compact lens design.

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Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System

Revolutionary camera system designed for today’s picture taker.

CX Format Image Sensor

Nikon 1 digital cameras utilize the Nikon CX-format super high speed AF CMOS imaging sensor.

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Smart Photo Selector Mode

Smart Photo Selector mode lets the camera do all the work.

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

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

3D Mode

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

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Action Control

Swing camera in the air to control settings.

GPS

Embed GPS data in your images and track where you've been.

Built-in World Maps

Track where you've been shooting; locate Points of Interest.

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

COOLPIX Projector Camera

Take pictures or video and display them with the built-in projector.

How to Photograph Lightning

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