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Best of Nikonians 2021 exhibition
The Best of Nikonians 2021 Virtual Exhibition has opened its doors. We welcome you in to walk around and to discover 65 artworks produced by the finalists and the winners. Read more...
Macro photography with Mike Moats
Mike Moats webinar covers how to make your macro art stand out and take it to a higher level. Why one image works better than another, finding character in nature, and two subject compositions. Read more...
Travel Photography With The Image Doctors
Everything you need to know before you go on your next trip. The Image Doctors have a lot of tips & tricks for travel photography, including checklists. Read more...
Improve Your Wildlife Images
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
How to get an action shot of an animal that is pleasing to the viewer: A sharp image and especially, the animal's eye. Read more...
Webinar with Mark Cruz on Nikon Z9
Nikon Z9 webinar with Mark Cruz from Nikon USA, with Q&A Read more...
Webinar with Steve Perry
Wildlife Action Photography webinar with Steve Perry Read more...
Webinar with Ron Rosenstock
Fine Art Photography in Black & White. Ron speaks about the three main ingredients: Attention, intention and awareness - being present to the moment, feeling the balance of the image before you make the exposure and also being open to unexpected gifts. Read more...
Webinar with Kristi Odom
Animals have a different way of showing and expressing emotion. How do you take an emotion and make it two dimensional? How do you get people to connect and feel when they look at an image? Read more...
Improving an Image Using all Available Tools
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
I am constantly amazed at how software can improve an image I’ve taken. To me, it’s like magic and it reminds me of when I took college classes to learn how to develop film images. Read more...
Learning to Compose (3): Reimagining
Martin Turner (Martin Turner)
When you see something, your eye responds to it. This is purely biological. The eye responds to dark and light, to red and green, and to blue and yellow. Without you thinking about it, your eye flicks around, building up an image of what you see. Read more...
Webinar with Mike Mezeul
Have you ever wanted to know how to take a photo of a developing thunderstorm? Mike Mezeul has made those photos, and will share his images, tips, and tricks for sky, storm and lightning photography. Read more...
Black & White Film Revival – I. Film Selection
David Goldstein (dagoldst)
After noticing an unsuspected surge in the use of Black & White film, mostly from the younger generations, David Goldstein retook his interest in it. His love for this media was rekindled and invites you to try it out. What film to choose is next. Read more...
Webinar with Dave Black
Showcasing Dave’s career images & backstories in sports and lighting. He shares a lot about the creative process as a pro photographer and his experience with various Nikon equipment. Read more...
Webinar with Rick Hulbert
Join us for our ninth webinar held 14-JUL-2021 07:00 PM EDT, this time with photographer and architect Rick Hulbert. Rick's program will be on architecture and cityscape photography. Read more...
Hall of Fame
The Nikonians "Hall of Fame" exhibition showcases the top winners of all Nikonians Contests ever held. We welcome you in to walk around and to discover inspiring artworks. Read more...
Webinar: The Art of Bird Photography
Join us in our webinar "The Art of Bird Photography" with Arthur Morris, held 15-JUN-2021 4:00 PM EDT. Read more...
Easy Editing Techniques with Photoshop – Part II
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
In the first article of this two-part series I talked about using Photoshop tools to clean up your image in order to take it to the next level as an art piece. Read more...
Webinar with Julieanne Kost
Improve your photography workflow with tips and tricks using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. With accomplished photographer and Adobe Pro, Julieanne Kost. Read more...
Learning Nikon Studio NX
Webinar with Nikon Ambassador Vincent Versace showing us how to use Nikon Studio NX to get the most out of our workflows. Read more...
Easy Editing Techniques with Photoshop – Part I
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
Taking an image to the next level can be accomplished in many ways, one of which is some additional editing in Photoshop or a similar program Read more...
Webinar with Vincent Versace
Join us for our fifth webinar which was held 8th of April 2021, 7:00 PM EDT, this time with award winning photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens Vincent Versace. Vincent's program was The Future of a Career in Photography: Consider Arc Welding Read more...
Webinar Best of Nikonians 2020
David Summers (dm1dave)
Webinar with the winners of The Best of Nikonians Annual Photo Contest 2020. We get to know winners, their photography and have the chance to ask questions. Read more...
The Importance of Vision
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
One of the best indicators for success, using that as a broad term, in artistic or creative digital (or film) photography is the ability to visualize. How do you go about that? Here is hopefully some inspiration! Read more...
Webinar with Tony Sweet
Webinar with nature photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens Tony Sweet. Read more...
Checklist for buying a used camera
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
The ultimate checklist - what to look for before you buy used camera gear. This is based upon the experience of many seasoned amateur and pro photographers in the community, gathered over many years. Read more...
Nikonians Spreadsheets for Custom Settings
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
At Nikonians we have Configuration sheets (often Excel) for Nikon cameras, with popular menu settings for various shooting scenarios. Read more...
Wildlife Field Experience
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
Our members, advanced amateur photographers and professionals, have a lot to share from the field being out capturing wildlife photographs. Learn tips & tricks on nature photography in these field reports. Read more...
How to shoot the Moon
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
Want to take great photographs of the moon? This lunar photography guide should come in handy. Read more...
Mastering the Nikon Z6ii/Z7ii
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
Mastering the Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new Z6 II or Z7 II camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. Read more...
Mastering the Nikon D780
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment. Read more...
Nikonians Webinars
The Nikonians Webinars with interviews, tips & tricks, how-to's and lots more on photography and Nikon. Read more...
3rd party products at Nikonians
We have many non-nikon articles and reviews, aka 3rd party vendor information, here at Nikonians. Enjoy! Read more...
All Nikon Cameras
There are many of Nikon product articles, reviews and guides at Nikonians. This is an overview to get you started, including links to the body specific discussions, webinars and FAQs. Read more...
Nikon D800/D810/D850 resources
David Summers (dm1dave)
The Nikon D800-series resources page with important topics, links to manuals & firmware. Read more...
Webinar with Marsel van Oosten
Webinar with award winning nature photographer and Nikonian Marsel van Oosten, including video recording of the webinar. Read more...
Focus tracking with lock on
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
How does the focus tracking with lock-on work? Explanation based upon the Nikon D800 series. Read more...
Anything on Adobe
FAQs, help and great links on anything pertaining to Adobe Lightroom photography workflow. Photoshop, postprocessing and other software from Adobe. Read more...
Nikon Z6 & Z7 resources with tips, tricks and help
The Nikon Z series reviews and resources by Nikonians and by other key resource sites on the net. All you ever wanted to know about Nikons mirrorless camera system (and more). Read more...
Great photography links on the web
Throughout our 20+ years of existence we have amassed an enormous amount of knowledge here at Nikonians. The web provides great resources on Nikon and photo knowledge, so here are our top handpicked sites & pages, the ones we have come to love over the years. Enjoy! Read more...
The “Intimate Landscape”
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
Are you a fan of the “intimate landscape” image? Is this more than a close-up shot? If so, what is it? Read more...
Webinar Nikon Z6ii & Z7ii
Learn about the new Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii with Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg in our webinar. Available as video. Read more...
Things to Consider if You’re Having Focus Issues
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
Recently I was talking to a friend who was having trouble getting sharp focus with her Nikon D3000. She was unclear if it was her, the camera, or maybe her computer. Read more...
Learning to Compose (2): Review
Martin Turner (Martin Turner)
If you want to learn to compose, review. This series of articles is not giving you rules for composition to use right now, but methods to learn how to be better at composition. Read more...
The Many Ways to Keyword in LrC
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
There are a variety of software processing programs that allow someone to use keywords as a way to find an image. As an LrC user I find that the keyword function allows me to find just about any image in seconds. Read more...
On Assignment (7): Shooting from the Air
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
Photographing from an airplane or helicopter poses numerous challenges, both technical and creative. And the composition is always in flux. Read more...
Using the Lightroom Book Module - Part 2
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
Part 1 of this article covered the basics of getting started with the LrC Book Module. Part 2 presents additional information on using the module. Read more...
On Assignment (6): Photographing People
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
The keys to successfully photographing people? Respect, Enthusiasm and Fun. In that order. Read more...
Using the Lightroom Book Module - Part 1
Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
How to use the Adobe Lightroom book module to create your own, good looking photo books. Part 1 of 2. Read more...
On Assignment (5): Making a Photograph
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
This is the fifth article in Matt Bradley’s “On Assignment” series. We visit Arkansas, India and Canada where he reminds us that sometimes it takes a little creative brainstorming — or just plain work — to “make” a photograph. Read more...
On Assignment (4): Go Where the Light Is
Matt Bradley (mbradley)
When you’re out with your camera - hot to capture a great image, but nothing seems to click (so to speak) - go find the best light and make a photograph happen there. Read more...
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