Tripod, Monopod, Or Handheld – Which Is Best?
Have you ever found yourself wondering if you should use a tripod, monopod, or just go handheld? In this video, we'll look at a quick, easy way to determine the…
How I Got The Shot: Flying Lambs
4:00 AM, Badlands National Park. The world is peaceful and silent, save for my iPhone alarm jolting us out of bed. Time to head out and see if my wife…
Nikon Mirrorless AF Modes And Settings
Are you struggling with the AF modes and settings in your Nikon Z-Series camera? This video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with the Nikon…
Create Smooth, Blurry, Buttery Backgrounds For Wildlife
Have you ever wondered how to get those smooth, blurry backgrounds you sometimes see in wildlife photos? It's a handy technique for any wildlife photographer and there are times it…
New Book! Secrets To The Nikon Autofocus System: Mirrorless Edition
I'm so excited! I just finished my newest book, Secrets To The Nikon Autofocus System: Mirrorless Edition! If you've been struggling with the autofocus on the Z series cameras -…
Bird In Flight Photography Crash Course
Want to discover the secrets to amazing bird in flight (BIF) photography? Check out this 18-minute video with my TOP TEN techniques for photographing birds in flight! It's time to…
Nikon Mirrorless: Button & Control Setup
In my last video, I asked if anyone was interested in my button and control setup for the Z cameras. I wasn't 100% sure if that was something anyone would…
Nikon Mirrorless Performance And Action Tips
Do you have a Nikon Z6, Z7, or Z50? Wish you could get a little better action performance when you're in the field? Looking for a way to crank up…
The BCG College Of Photo Education :)
Since so many of us are locked away in our homes, I thought I'd put together a "master list" of the various articles and videos found on this site. Below,…
Has Mirrorless Killed Back Button AF?
So, there I was, diligently working on a Z series version of my AF book when I came to the Back Button AF (BBAF) chapter. Within moments I found myself…
RAW Vs Jpeg: Everything You Need To Know
At one time or another, we all face the dilemma – RAW or Jpeg? Have you ever found yourself wondering if you’re shooting the best format for your work? Do…
Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware 3.0 Field Test
Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party with this test. However, rather than just installing the new Z6 / Z7 firmware, testing it for an hour, and…
New Lightroom Course: The Library Module (Plus File Handling & Importing)
My New Lightroom Course Is Here! Over the years, I've had constant requests to produce a video series covering post-processing - so I'm finally doing it! For the past 4 1/2 months,…
Nikon D780 Menu Setup Guide
In this video, I grab my new Nikon D780 and take you step by step through how I set up the menus. I show you all the settings I change…
VR Shutter Speeds, BBAF Tip, Adobe Or sRGB? and Tripod vs Monopod
In this episode we continue our conversation from Episode 3 about VR use - this time discussing which shutter speeds work best and which ones to avoid. From there, it's…
Cropping? Better Drop Your ISO!
Let's face it - sometimes we need to crop. However, when you're faced with a photo in the viewfinder that's gonna need an appointment with the crop tool, you gotta…
Keep Shootin’, Mirrorless Future, Box Talk, VR And Tripods
In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of knowing when to stop shooting and when to keep going. From there, we'll talk about when it's time to upgrade to…
How To Add Copyright Information In-Camera
Do you have your camera set to automatically add copyright information to your images? If not, why not? Digital theft is at an all time high and adding copyright data…
Settings Check, YNP Gear and Locations, RAW Trouble, Get Low And Dirty
It's here - podcast #2! In this episode, we'll start with a quick followup to episode #1 to add a little clarification to my Z series analysis and shadow pulling.…
Wildlife Photography Presentation – My Best Techniques
This video is a little different. I was invited to be a keynote speaker for the Chicago Area Photography School and this is the presentation I gave. Yes, it's long…