Fall Photography Basics
(Note, this was published a few years back, but I decided to update it for the upcoming fall season) So, ready to photograph some fall color are ya? Not so…
Swap Tripod Heads The Fast Way!
Question - What happens when you have multiple heads that you want to use with multiple support methods? Maybe you have a gimbal head and want to use it on a…
8 Awesome Accessories For Nature Photographers
One question I see drift through my e-mail box on a regular basis is about accessories - specifically, the ones I like and use when I'm out in the field.…
AF Help For Tricky, Low Contrast Subjects
So, there you are, face to face with a once-in-a-lifetime shot, but your AF seems less than confident. As you attempt to focus, it tries, misses, tries again, and finally,…
My Tripods For Wildlife And Landscape Photography
I have to admit, I always believed I was alone when it came to my love of tripods. I mean, don't get me wrong, I use them for nearly every…
How I Got The Shot – Costa Rica Squirrel Monkeys
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be back in Costa Rica running our May workshops. (Yeah!) So, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that visions of rainforests…
7 More Of The Best Nikon Tricks Ever
First some backstory. About 10 months ago, I created a video called The 7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever. This video has become my most popular upload with nearly 1 million…
How I Got The Shot – Storm Warning
It was a dark and stormy night. There I did it. I know it’s painfully cliché but I’ve always wanted to start an article with that old line. Although, in…
How I Got The Shot – Pouncing Coyotes
I love pouncing coyotes! And I don't think I'm alone - these airborne coyote shots are by far some of the most popular images on the site. They also generate…
Photographing Birds At The Beach – 10 Easy Tips
As a nature photographer, I must admit that when someone mentions going to the beach I frequently don't have the same seaside scenario in my mind as they do. For…
Taking Terns
When my D850 review came out, I received more than a few nice comments about the tern photos in that video - frequently followed by questions asking how I captured…
Reading And Understanding Histograms In Photography
Want to know one of the secrets to perfect exposure? One word: Histograms Sure, it sounds a little intimidating at first, like something your high school math teacher…
Waterfall Photography In Eight Easy Steps
It’s 5:00AM and my obnoxious alarm shatters the silence, bringing an abrupt end to my slumber and jarring me out of bed. As my synapses reluctantly begin to fire, I notice…
Wildlife Photography – How To Get Close
“Don’t Do Scary Stuff” People often wonder how I get so close to the wildlife I photograph and my #1 response is simply: “I don’t do scary stuff!” I know,…
Long Lens Tripod Technique
It can be a real source of frustration. You get this fancy new telephoto lens, hang it off the front of your camera and are more than a little disappointed…
10 Amazing Wildlife Photography Tips
Stop! I know, I know, you're ready to go photograph some wildlife. However, before you march out into the field check out the ten tips below! In this rapid, quick-fire…
Can A Compass Help You Get Better Photos?
OK, I know what you’re thinking, but no, this isn’s some article about heroically bushwhacking your way to a remote location for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph. (One of those will probably…
Lens Diffraction In Photography
Thanks for stopping by! This tip is all about lens diffraction in photography – as you probably guessed from the title :) The video discusses not only what diffraction is,…
Manual Mode With Auto ISO
Did you know your Nikon camera has a “hidden” exposure mode? Sure, we’re all familiar with Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual – but there’s one that’s left off…
Getting Rid Of Lens Flare
Want to get rid of and eliminate lens flare? Well, in this video I'll show you a technique you can use to easily eliminate flare, even if you're pointing directly…
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