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Tiny Dancers: Expect the Unexpected

Robert Rathe's self assignment becomes a learning experience

Underwater Photography

Tips for getting started shooting underwater with David Doubilet

Playtime

Laurie Bailey's effortless picture making meathod

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Notebook: Permanent Record

Benny Migliorino shoots a graphic arts story

How to Take Great Portraits

Tips from portrait photography pro Karen Kuehn

Zoo and Wildlife Photography

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

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Reflex Action: A Surf Photographer's Top Tips

Surf shooter Jay Watson offers tips for getting great surfing action photos

Understanding Focal Length

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

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Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets

Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk

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Carol Stevenson: Photographing Elephants in Thailand

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

Moose Peterson: Light Lessons

Seeing light opens up your photographic creativity

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Effects of Climate Change on Glaciers Through Time-Lapse

Jim Balog documents melting glaciers around the globe through…

Absolutely Free

Creative risk-taking with Lindsay Silverman.

How To Grow Your Garden Photography Skills

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

Shooting Abstract Photos that Make the Viewer Guess

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

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First Frame: Pursuit

Jack Dykinga on subjects that dictate composition

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…

Photographing Water Using the Multiplication Factor Technique

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

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

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

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Second Time Around

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

Understanding Maximum Aperture

Learn how aperture affects the end-result image.

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How a Sports Illustrated Photographer Shoots his Kid's Games

What can a Sports Illustrated photographer teach you about…

Photographing Sports Indoors and Out

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

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Empowering Conservation Through Photography

Experienced landscape photographer Jack Dykinga captures his photographs to…

The DX and FX Formats

Understand the differences between the formats to determine which is the one for you.

Nikon World Online Exclusive: Deep North

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

COOLPIX Projector Camera

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

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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.

Always Be Prepared To Grab The Great Shot

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

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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.

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The Edge: On The Scene

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

Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Imagination

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

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Well-Seen Images

Rob Van Petten on photographers who inspire him

Here and Now

The added attractions of the D5100.

Taking Pictures of Fireworks

Learn how to get great fireworks shots this summer.

Photographing People Using Wireless Lighting Techniques

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

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Walkabout

Talk a photo walk with Nikon pro Lindsay Silverman.

Master Class: Just Watch and Learn

Steve Heiner discusses moviemaking inspiration

Want Better Pictures? Tell a Story

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

Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

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

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5 Easy Composition Guidelines

Follow 5 easy tips for better photo compositions

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Solid Geometry

Steve Uzzell's images are directed by geometry.

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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…

Shooting a Rock Concert

Whether you're taking photos at a major rock concert or at your child's school performance, these…

How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

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

Take Control of Color using Picture Controls

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

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

Expanding photographic horizons with a mentor's guidance

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The Inspired Image

Communication is key for Dixie Dixon in creating stunning images

Want Images with Impact? Let Contrast Work for You.

Graphic power isn't always in the details.

Advanced

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A Light in the Forest

Rod Planck on photographing critters in the field with a Speedlight

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Canyon Country Shooting

Tips for taking great photos of the Southwestern United States

Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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Quick Takes: Eddie Soloway - Photographic Adventures

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

When Photographing Birds You Need to Know Your Subjects Well

According to photographer Sam Hung, knowing your subjects is…

The Challenge of Bird Photography

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

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Time Travels

Steve Heiner shares the art of time-lapse videos.

Making Great Images Anywhere

David Mendelsohn can find bright, graphic images—even in the desert.

Early Adopter

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

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Assignment: Dynamic Duos of Storytelling Skill

Corey Rich and Celin Serbo collaborate on assignment

Bokeh for Beginners

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

Moose Peterson: How to Photograph Winter Landscapes

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

Shooting Wirelessly with Nikon Digital Cameras and Wi-Fi Adapters

Enjoy wireless transfer of images with Wi-Fi compatible…

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What it Takes

David X. Tejada on minimalist lighting with Speedlights

Shooting for Better Photos? Details Can Make the Difference.

Moose Peterson photographs the small details that tell the…

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Top Photography Tips from Nikon School Instructors

Learn photography the easy way, at Nikon School

High Dynamic Range Photography

Why and How to Shoot HDR Images

Advanced

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

HD Video Do's and Don'ts.

Top Ten Trek Tips from the Trail with Mark Alberhasky

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

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Setting up the COOLPIX S800c

The COOLPIX S800c offers wireless connectivity, learn how to set it up easily

1 NIKKOR Technology: Retractable Lens Barrel

Retractable lens barrel technology offers ultra-compact lens design.

Taking Close-up Photos

How do I take close-up photos of flowers and small objects?

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The Long Reacher

The new NIKKOR 200-400mm is at home on, and in, the field.

VR Image Stabilization

VR image stabilization technology detects vertical and horizontal movement and offsets it by…

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Surprise Ice

All photographs can lead to teaching exercises with Bill Durrence

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First Frame

Layne Kennedy photographs the birds

Taking Better Photographs on the Water

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

Beginner

Photograph Family and Friends During the Holidays

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

Beginner

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Quick Tips for Taking Better Portraits

Suggested Lens choices, exposure settings and focus modes

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Yes, I Pan: Pursuing the Bigger Picture

Tony Sweet on creating panoramas

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

5 tips to taking better photos under the sea

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Composing Photographs

Tips for making better compositions when photographing in the field

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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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In Praise of Details

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

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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

Capturing Cats in Pictures

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

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Making Great COOLPIX Videos on a Vacation

Tips & Tricks from photographer Ann Cutting

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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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Taking Better Photographs of the American West

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

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Taking Photographs of Alligators and Other Swamp Life

Get out and take a hike—just don't forget to bring your camera.

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D-Movie Mode

Nikon advances D-Movie functionality with groundbreaking technologies.

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The Human Connection in Photos

Photojournalist Bob Pearson captures the human aspect of news stories

Capturing Images of Polar Bears

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

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

Deciding which technique to use with…

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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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In a New York Minute: Images of a Long Weekend

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

Tips for Photographing Birds

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

Beginner

Joe McNally and the new SB-910 AF Speedlight

Behind the Scenes of a Marketing Campaign Shoot

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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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Galapagos Encounters: Playing by Different Rules

Karen Kasmauski photographs the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

Tips for Shooting Sports

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

Getting the Shots Nobody Else Thought Of

From football stadium to concert stage, David Bergman gets the goods.

COOLPIX: Top Choice for Vacation Camera

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

How to Photograph Lightning

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

The Power and Beauty of Bears and Other Animals

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

Flash of Inspiration

Bob Krist shoots with the COOLPIX P7100 and Speedlights

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Summer Lyn: Photographing Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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

Picture Controls Step-by-Step

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