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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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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Photographing the Night Sky

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

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Field Test: The Workshop Experience

Taking a workshop can not only help you take better pictures, it can help you…

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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Take Better Portraits

Tips for taking a good portrait photo

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Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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Control Color for Maximum Impact

David Mendelsohn shoots color as monochrome

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

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

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

How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse

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

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The Importance of Quality Audio Capture

Simple tips for photographers shooting HD video with Nikon D-SLRs.

Balancing Photo Exposures with Nikon's Active D-Lighting

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

Setting White Balance

How do I set my camera’s white balance for different lighting situations?

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Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night

How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?

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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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Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

Tips for Taking Pictures on Airplanes

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

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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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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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Understanding Focal Length

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

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Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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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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Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

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Making Great COOLPIX Videos of a Child's Birthday Party

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

Taking Better Photographs of the American West

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

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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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Tips For Making Tempting Food Photos

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

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

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

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

Lighting for your HD video shoot.

Photographing Insects and Other Small Creatures

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

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Capture NX 2: Lesson 2

Master the technique of brightening up a photo with D-Lighting.

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

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A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure

The relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basis of every…

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When to Use Graduated Neutral Density Filters

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

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Photographing Dogs: Capturing Action

Tips for taking better photos of your dog in action.

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Understanding ISO Sensitivity

Photography is built on the three pillars of exposure: shutter speed, aperture and…

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

Getting Creative with White Balance

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

Want Better Pictures? Tell a Story

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

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

In Praise of Details

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

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Bokeh for Beginners

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

Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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Polarizing Filters Add POW to Pictures

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

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Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

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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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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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Why Carry a Zoom Lens?

Sometimes using a Zoom-NIKKOR lens is convenient, and sometimes it's a necessity.

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How to Read Your Camera Manual

Your camera manual, it's not a novel, so don't try reading it cover to cover.

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

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

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

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Using Teleconverters

Teleconverters let you extend your photographic reach

Tips for Photographing Mountains

Making the most of mountains in landscape photographs

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Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

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

Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

Image Overlay: Combining Images Together In-Camera

Image Overlay lets you combine multiple images together in-camera

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Add a Human Element to Your Photographs

Applying this simple technique will add interest to your photos.

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How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

How to Take Pictures of Water Using Long Exposures

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

Unique Maternity Portraits

Jennifer Loomis on Maternity Photography

How to Shoot Landscapes

Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.

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How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

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

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Getting Started: Memory Cards and Batteries

Take care of the little things, and you'll be ready for the big things.

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How to Photograph Lightning

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

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

Expanding photographic horizons with a mentor's guidance

Nature Photography: Close Ups with Carol Freeman

Nature photographer Carol Freeman shows you just how spectacular getting…

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Panoramas

Simple Steps to Big Pictures

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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

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