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…
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…
Yup - I'm doing podcasts now! In this first episode, I'll share a secret I use for better shadow pulling, plus we have our first Q&A session! This episode's questions…
It was evening on the Chobe River in Botswana, Africa. The day had been a good one, bursting at the seams with all manner of wildlife. We were in the…
As you know, I'm a bit of a tripod / monopod junkie. So, I'm excited to share my review of the new Wimberley MonoGimbal head. This new lightweight head allows…
I know what you're thinking, "What the heck - is Steve trying to peddle some kind of 'photo insurance' now"? Not so much, but I didn't really know how else…
Here it is! I've had a TON of requests over the years for a "What's in my bag" video. The trouble is, what's in my bag varies by location. So,…
So, I talk to a LOT of people who are excited about Nikon's new products (although this post applies to any manufacturer) but there's often an issue with availability. In…
One of the most common problems I observe while in the field - and during my workshops - is when someone can't find the subject in their viewfinder while using a…
Stuff happens. You send your camera in for repair and it comes back reset to factory defaults. You mess around in the menus, things get out of hand, and you…
Have you ever faced a low light or low contrast subject and discovered that, despite the viewfinder showing a confirmed AF lock, the camera actually missed critical focus? If you…
This time around I thought we'd take an in-depth look at teleconverters. Not just what they do - but how they work, how to get the best results, how they…
Psst...Wanna know the secret to getting consistently sharp eyeballs and better compositions with your wildlife photos? Use your AF points in conjunction with your composition. One photographic faux pas I…
Whew - it was a busy night for Nikon! The new Z series firmware (2.0) has been released. I've just updated my Z6 and Z7, but have not had the…
So, there you are, casually browsing the latest camera news and you discover that Nikon has just released new firmware for your camera. But the question is - do you…
It's the little things that make a difference with wildlife photography! Check out these 7 quick tips to take your willdife images to the next level!
Think you know blinkies? Well, not so fast! In this video, we're going to take a look at "Blinkies," - technically called your Overexposure Highlight Warning or Highlight Alert. No…
Available Dates: Week 1: June 1 - 8, 2025 (Dennis, SOLD OUT)Week 2: June 10-17, 2025 (Dennis, SOLD OUT)Week 3: Sept 12-19 , 2025 (Steve & Dennis, SOLD OUT)Week 4:…
OK, I'll admit it, this is a weird post for me. The thing is, I realize I'm covering a topic that pretty much every photographer already knows: If you want…
Auto ISO is a frequent source of confusion but it doesn't have to be that way! In this comprehensive video, we'll cover how Auto ISO works in Nikon cameras (although…
I see it all the time - lens jockeys hacking off pixels and tossing them out like they were last week's kitty litter. It pains me to witness such rampant cropping…