When Nikon added firmware 2.0 for the Z9, an incredible camera just got even better. One feature they added is called Pre-Release Capture. What is this? With this feature you are able to buffer images with the back button (or shutter) pressed halfway down. Basically the camera is recording images on the buffer, but it Read More
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Alaska Covers
Alaska is our second home…Cree and I lived there for over a decade, and we continue to make numerous trips each year for assignments and workshops. Last summer we had a fantastic shoot for the Mat-Su visitor bureau. One day on the shoot we loaded up a helicopter with models and flew into very remote Read More
Black Friday Deals
Today is the day to shop! Just about everyone is having some kind of sale. Nikon is going all out….most of their mirrorless cameras and lenses are on sale with significant discounts…and great deals on DSLR too! Roberts Camera has 10 percent off tripods and more. Singhray is giving gift cards out when you purchase Read More
How to Photograph Hummingbirds Live at Nikon
Nikon just published an article I produced for them last summer…How to Photograph Hummingbirds. I was so excited when I got this assignment, it coincided perfectly with a hummingbird workshop we ran in Madera Canyon last summer. I did a couple of different trips to produce enough images for the story, especially the flash photographs. Read More
Nikon Learn and Explore Improve Creativity
I just finished an article for Nikon, and they have published it at Nikon Learn and Explore, a fantastic resource for all things photography. If you have not visited this website (doesn’t matter what brand of camera you use), you should check out the volumes to tips, techniques and creative ideas at this site…hundreds of Read More
My 1000th blog post!
I have always enjoyed teaching photography and sharing tips with fellow photographers. My blog has been a big part of reaching photographers. Each month I get thousands of visitors, and lots of great questions via email. These questions often prompt another blog post, and many of the stories I have written for photography magazines started Read More
Outdoor Conference this month!
Just one last reminder now that we are into May. On May 18-19 I will be presenting a talk on photographing the adventure lifestyle at the KelbyOne Outdoor Photography Conference. I created this presentation to highlights tips and techniques all outdoor photographers can use to create better photos. Creative new camera techniques, ways to improve Read More
Kelby One Outdoor Photography Online Conference
I’m super excited to announce I’ll be a part of the Kelby One Outdoor Photography Conference this May 18-19. This conference will feature 18 instructors covering a wide variety of topics. Just imagine hearing from some of the best in their areas of expertise…all virtually from the comfort of your home. Topics include adventure sports, Read More
How many megapixels do you really need?
We get this question a lot. Should I get the 24MP or 45MP new camera? One criteria that is often mentioned is how big of a print you can make from your native file size. This is especially of interest to those who print at home. Some photographers have ink jet printers that make 17×22″ Read More
Holiday discounts!
It’s the beginning of the holiday shopping season, and there are some great deals going on right now. First, LensRentals is having 30% off sales on rentals. This is the perfect time to try out a long telephoto on those backyard birds. When your safari happens this summer, you will know if you want to Read More