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…
Nikon D6 Wildlife Photography Review
It’s finally here – my D6 wildlife photography review! For this review, I hit the road for just over five weeks photographing wildlife in Theodore Rosevelt NP, Badlands NP, Custer…
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…
Use It Or Lose It!
"I'm an idiot," I said to my wife as I examined the missed shot on the LCD panel. To my surprise, she did not appear as shocked at this revelation…
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…
Goodbye, No Shot, D6 Dilemma, It’s You
So, after what may be the briefest podcast series in history - and quite a bit of deliberation - I’m ending it. Unfortunately, every time I send out a new…
Using The Lightroom Painter Tool
Say...ever notice that little spray can on Lightroom's toolbar? Ever wonder what it does? It saves you a TON of time - that's what it does! In this video, I'll…
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…
Africa – Botswana Photo Safari
Quick Overview: SOLD OUT - Join the waitlist - click here 2 Trips: 1st workshop July 31 - August 10, 2025 ( SOLD OUT) ; 2nd workshop August 13-23, 2025(SOLD…
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…