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How I Fixed A Busy Background In 3 Seconds!

So, how did I go from the first shot with the busy background to the second shot with the nice, clean background in just three seconds? And, how can you apply this technique to your photography going forward? You’ll have to watch the video to find out! (Hint – it …

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AMAZING Photos In BAD WEATHER – Unlock These Pro Secrets To Drop Jaws!

It’s time to grab your raincoat and start shooting in bad weather! In this video, I’ll show you tons of pro tips and secrets for shooting in rain and snow. We’re talking critical information that most people don’t know – and that has a HUGE impact on the final result! …

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Sony a9iii Wildlife & Bird Photography Field Review & Sony 300 2.8 Review (Initial Impressions)

I’ve been using the Sony a9iii and 300mm 2.8 in Africa for the past couple of weeks and this video is a first impressions review of both. Most of this video is a field review for the Sony a9iii directed at wildlife and bird photographers. I’ll discuss my thoughts on …

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The #1 Sharpness Killer For Wildlife Shooters

As wildlife and bird photographers, we will go to just about any length to secure tack-sharp photos of our subjects. However, there’s one insidious cause of blurry wildlife and bird photos that often files under the radar – and is the #1 reason for sharpness problems with long glass.

The …

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Nikon Z8 & Z9 Custom Controls Worksheet

Attention Z8 and Z9 Owners!

Do you find setting your custom controls a little…daunting?

Let’s face it – there are a ton of options and a lot of places to put them on the Z8 and Z9 and keeping track of everything is tough.

That’s why I’ve created this free …

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Can YOUR PHOTOS Pass My Sharpness Tests?

So…Are your images sharp – or not?

Are you sure?

One area where people often struggle (LOL, sometimes knowingly, sometimes not) is determining if a wildlife image is sharp or not. What zoom level should you use to examine the images and what telltale signs tell you if you’ve hit …

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5 Pro Secrets To For Great Backgrounds

Backgrounds make or break a wildlife photo…Are yours holding you back? Unfortunately, most wildlife photographers don’t apply the techniques in this video – and it shows!

If you want to take your wildlife photos to the next level, you gotta start with the background. In this video, I’ll show you …

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AF Speed: Do You Have It All Wrong?

It’s time to clear out the myths and mysteries regarding AF speed. If you want a higher keeper rate with any lens, you’ll love this one!

In this video, we’ll answer these questions:

How fast does a subject have to move in order to outrun the AF speed of your …

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Nikon Z9 With 4.1 Firmware: The New King Of Birding?

Is there a new king for subject detection with birds?

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been putting the Z9 with firmware 4.1 to the test – and I’ve been doing it alongside the Sony a1.

In this video, we’ll talk about how the Z9 (firmware 4.1) compares to the …

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Nikon 600 PF Tests & Comparisons

In this video / review, I pull out all the stops and put the 600PF through the wringer! We’ll scrutinize sharpness, AF speed, background rendering, focus breathing, VR performance, and I’ll even share the ARCA-SWISS foot I’m using with it!

But it doesn’t stop there – we gotta see how …