Tag Archives: techniques

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Taking Terns

December 18, 2017 by Steve Perry | 87 Comments

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 them. So, I thought I’d try something new and put together a short article all about “how I got the shot.” …

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Reading And Understanding Histograms In Photography

June 14, 2017 by Steve Perry | 19 Comments
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 would force on your tired brain first thing Monday morning, but I promise, it’s way easier than it sounds. Plus,
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Waterfall Photography In Eight Easy Steps

May 18, 2017 by Steve Perry | 22 Comments

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 the pitter-patter of raindrops as they dance upon the top of my camper.

A grin starts to draw across my …

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Wildlife Photography – How To Get Close

August 4, 2016 by Steve Perry | 5 Comments

“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, you were probably hoping for some covert, “super secret” stalking technique or perhaps a revolutionary piece of gear that masks …

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Long Lens Tripod Technique

May 13, 2016 by Steve Perry | 8 Comments

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 with the not-so-sharp results. So, you do a little digging and discover that maybe a tripod is what you need …

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10 Amazing Wildlife Photography Tips

September 14, 2015 by Steve Perry | 0 Comments

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 video, I’ll go quickly go over ten tips that can help every wildlife photographer. Sure, you probably already do some …

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Can A Compass Help You Get Better Photos?

August 15, 2015 by Steve Perry | 6 Comments

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 be coming in the future!)

So, how can a compass help you snare better images? Simple – by helping you …

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Lens Diffraction In Photography

February 11, 2015 by Steve Perry | 8 Comments

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, but also how it can affect your photography. In addition, I’ve put a TON of examples in plus I answer …

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Manual Mode With Auto ISO

December 17, 2014 by Steve Perry | 34 Comments

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 of the list – and that’s Manual Mode with Auto ISO.

Basically, this setup allows you to adjust your F/stop …

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Getting Rid Of Lens Flare

December 2, 2014 by Steve Perry | 0 Comments

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 at the sun. If you’re ready to banish lens flare from your photos, you’ll love this odd little trick.

The …

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