The Curious Engineer

Photography Life

2007–2015

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2015 162

December 2015

  1. Still Experimenting, Learning and Having Fun After 100,000 Images
  2. End Of Year Thoughts
  3. Long Exposure Photography with an Advanced Compact Camera
  4. Drone Photography Tutorial
  5. Jack Dykinga Interview: From Pulitzer-Winner to Landscape Photography Legend
  6. CX to DX: Bad User Experience
  7. Street Photography Techniques
  8. Read These Books and Become a Better Photographer
  9. PC vs Mac for Photography
  10. Are Polarizing, ND and UV Filters Useless?
  11. The Importance of Choosing Clients Well
  12. Canon G5 X User Experience

November 2015

  1. Christina’s Lights
  2. The Hidden Benefits of Panorama Photography
  3. How to Choose and Prepare for a Photography Tour
  4. JPEG Compression Levels in Photoshop and Lightroom
  5. How to Significantly Reduce Your Backup Needs
  6. How to Avoid and Reduce Noise
  7. Introduction to Video Shooting Gear
  8. Adobe’s Poor Handling of RAW Files
  9. Leading The Eye
  10. Fall Highlights in Niagara
  11. Best Outdoor Camera Bag
  12. Which Nikon DSLR is The Best and Why
  13. The Fallacy Of Talent

October 2015

  1. In The Company Of Deer
  2. Beyond The Obvious Shot
  3. Autumn Encouragement
  4. Sony A7R II Uncompressed RAW with Adobe DNG Converter
  5. How Was This Picture Made #02: The Answer
  6. How Was This Picture Made #03: The Answer
  7. Movo Extension Tube Fun with Nikon 1
  8. How Was This Picture Made #03?
  9. How To Recover Your Photos From LED Lighting Artifacts
  10. Don’t Be a Guinea Pig
  11. Recommended Sony A7R II Settings
  12. How Was This Picture Made #02?

September 2015

  1. How Focal Length Affects What (and How) You See
  2. How Was This Picture Made #01: The Answer
  3. Microsoft Surface Pro as a Travel Companion
  4. How to Plan a Wildlife Trip to Alaska
  5. In The Company Of Seals
  6. How Was This Picture Made #01?
  7. Photographing Cars
  8. Shooting In The Rain
  9. Dealing with Damaged RAW Files
  10. The Myth of the Rule of Thirds

August 2015

  1. A Transitional DSLR with EVF Capability?
  2. Does Focal Length Distort Subjects?
  3. Attitudes To Noise
  4. Zenfolio vs SmugMug
  5. Nikon 1 J5: A Bit of a Game Changer?
  6. Is Nikon’s New 500mm FL Too Sharp?
  7. Using Scale in Landscape Photography
  8. Thoughts on Usage Rates, Depreciation and Cash Flow
  9. Super Telephoto Wildlife Photography – The Good and the Bad
  10. Why I No Longer Convert RAW Files to DNG
  11. Sony A7R II Hot Pixel Issue
  12. How to Photograph Jokulsarlon
  13. Nikon F vs Canon EF – What’s the Difference?

July 2015

  1. How to Upgrade to Windows 10
  2. Travel Photography in Myanmar – a Photo Essay
  3. Wildlife Photography with a Short Telephoto Lens
  4. Taking Good Photos in Bad Light
  5. Long Exposures In The City
  6. HDR Panoramic Photography Tutorial
  7. Smartphone Photography Tips
  8. Goodbye D800, Hello GH4!
  9. How to Process Infrared Photographs
  10. Debunking The Mirrorless Hype
  11. Drone Photography in Iceland
  12. Photographing in Iceland

June 2015

  1. How to Create an HDR Panorama in Lightroom
  2. Sunday Stunts with the Olympus OM-D EM-5
  3. Sony A7R II Use Considerations
  4. Cropping Images of Birds-in-flight with the Rule of Thirds
  5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Low vs High Resolution Cameras
  6. Focal Length in Reverse Lens Macro Technique
  7. How to Incorporate People into Your Photographs
  8. What’s In My Bag: Thomas Stirr
  9. What to Photograph in Jordan
  10. Photographing a Blackbird Chasing a Hawk
  11. Beginning Photography Equipment
  12. Macro Photography Lighting Tutorial
  13. Photographing Hummingbirds in Flight Without Using Flash

May 2015

  1. Photographing Cormorants in Flight with Nikon 1
  2. 14-bit vs 12-bit RAW – Can You Tell The Difference?
  3. A Practical Approach to Landscape Photography on Vacation
  4. Waterfalls of New England
  5. What is Reciprocal Rule in Photography?
  6. Tips on Photographing Hand-Held with Telephoto Lenses
  7. How to Blend Multiple Exposures of Cityscapes
  8. Death Valley in Infrared
  9. Photographing the Milky Way in the Cederberg
  10. Sensor Size, Perspective and Depth of Field

April 2015

  1. Balance in Photography
  2. IBIS High Resolution Mode – Amazing Technology
  3. Art, Not Furniture
  4. San Francisco at Night
  5. Six Tips for Better Photographs of Plants
  6. Exposing to the Right Explained
  7. How to Fix Light Leaks in Long Exposure Photography
  8. Crocodilia and more at Alligator Adventure
  9. Dumbing Down the D7200 – What Nikon Doesn’t Get About Wildlife Photography
  10. Zeiss Loxia 35mm and 50mm – Superb Performers
  11. Does Fuji Cheat with its Sensors?
  12. A Ribitting Morning
  13. Visualization: The Hunt for the Light
  14. High Magnification Macro Photography on a Budget
  15. Brookgreen Gardens: A Photo Essay
  16. The Truth in Photography
  17. Gorilla Photography Tips
  18. How to Edit Videos in Photoshop
  19. On Shooting Yourself…in Street Photography
  20. Using Fog to Create Surreal River Images
  21. Travel Photography Tips
  22. What does a 24-2000mm zoom range actually look like?
  23. Photographing Brown Pelicans with Tamron 150-600mm VC

March 2015

  1. Construction of a Photograph: The Process of Visualization
  2. Waterfall Photography Tips
  3. Photographing The Eiffel Tower at Night
  4. DX to FX – Upgrading from D7000 to D800E
  5. Long Exposure Photography Tips
  6. My First Time at the Race Track
  7. Arizona and Utah: Big Memories with a Tiny Sensor
  8. Fuji 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS WR Initial Impressions
  9. Best and Worst Sony FE Lenses for A7 Cameras
  10. Photo Essay: Caparaó National Park
  11. The Choice of “Presence” in Street Photography
  12. Leica and the Alternative
  13. Using DxO Smart Lighting
  14. Birds in Flight with Nikon 1 V3
  15. Using Telephoto Lenses for Landscape Photography
  16. Photographing the Milky Way – A Detailed Guide
  17. The Versatility of Prime Lenses
  18. Astrophotography Tutorial
  19. Nikon 1 V3 Initial Impressions and Sample Images

February 2015

  1. Sigma 150-600mm Sport Goes on a Safari
  2. Shooting Hand-Held with the Sigma 150-600mm Sport
  3. Shooting with Lady Luck
  4. Don’t Be a Gear Junkie
  5. Why 16 Megapixels, When I Could Have 50?
  6. How Much Resolution Do You Really Need?
  7. Camera Resolution Explained
  8. Stitching Images with Microsoft ICE
  9. The Promise Of Exposure
  10. Shooting Hand-Held Video with Nikon 1 CX 70-300mm
  11. Resolving To Resist Resolution
  12. Tips for Photographing Small Lizards
  13. Photographing Heron in Cuba
  14. Camera Modulara: The Perfect Camera That Does Not (Yet) Exist

January 2015

  1. The Perks of Switching Camera Systems
  2. Recommended Canon 7D Mark II Settings
  3. Recommended Nikon D7100 Settings
  4. Why Bother Shooting RAW If You Are Culling JPEGs?
  5. Going to Antarctica
  6. Exposure Stops in Photography – A Beginner’s Guide
  7. Professional Development: A Different “Rule of Thirds”
  8. Underexposure vs Overexposure – A Beginner’s Guide
  9. How to Use a Tripod
  10. What is Crop Factor?
  11. Preparing for a Safari Trip to Africa

2014 168

December 2014

  1. Saturation or Vibrance?
  2. Concert Photography Tips
  3. Camera Maintenance: Is Proactive Maintenance Worth It?
  4. Nikon TC-14E III vs TC-14E II Performance Comparison
  5. Creating a Family Legacy for the Holiday Season
  6. On Comparing Cameras and Sensors
  7. High-Contrast B&W With Lightroom
  8. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Banding and Calibration
  9. The Lume Cube and Why You Want It
  10. How to Work With The Groom
  11. Photographing Captive Reptiles

November 2014

  1. A Stranger in a Strange Land
  2. Sensor Crop Factors and Equivalence
  3. How Taking a Step Back Adds Story to Photography
  4. David and Goliath Visit Bird Kingdom
  5. Film Considerations for Landscape Photography
  6. Adobe’s Software Bloating, Performance Issues and Bugs
  7. Autumn Magic in Acadia National Park
  8. Photographing Horse Polo
  9. How to Properly Resize Images for Facebook
  10. How to Make Facebook Show Images in Links
  11. Photographing Butterflies With the 1 Nikon CX 70-300
  12. Insights From a Nikon 1 User
  13. Negative Space in Photography
  14. Explore the Edges
  15. A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Mirrorless Camera
  16. Sample Bird Images Using 1 Nikon CX 70-300 Lens
  17. A Shot At Fireworks
  18. Turn Your Photo into An Artwork
  19. The Sin, the Evil, the Horror of Direct Sunlight

October 2014

  1. The Magic of “7” in Composition
  2. Confessions of a Photo Sinner
  3. Introduction to Black and White Nature Photography
  4. Photowalk Revisited
  5. Improving Eye Flow by Creating Corner Exits
  6. Central Composition is Brilliant
  7. Why Do You Enjoy Photography?
  8. Improve Your Photography
  9. Creating and Using Leading Lines
  10. The Importance of Straightening The Horizon and Aligning Lines
  11. Using Foreground Elements to Create Added Depth
  12. How to Make Simple Perspective Adjustments Using DxO ViewPoint 2
  13. Recommended Nikon D750 Settings
  14. Autumn Images at Letchworth State Park
  15. Street Photography in Greece
  16. Photographing High School Lacrosse
  17. Images of Greece
  18. A Week With X-E2: Thoughts on EVF
  19. Top Photography Mistakes to Avoid
  20. Nikon D750 for Wildlife and Landscape Photography

September 2014

  1. Classic Low-Contrast B&W With Lightroom
  2. That Classic Vintage Look
  3. Let’s Talk About Professionals
  4. Nikon 200-400mm With and Without Filters
  5. The Nikon D810 Visits Jackson & Yellowstone National Park
  6. Nikon D750 Buffer Capacity
  7. What is a Decentered Lens?
  8. Post-processing Difficult Images
  9. Photographing Aircraft in Flight with the Tamron 150-600mm Lens
  10. How to Make Autofocus Work in Extremely Low Light
  11. Photographing American High School Football
  12. Photographing High School Volleyball

August 2014

  1. The Matter of Obsolescence
  2. Recommended Nikon D810 Settings
  3. Nikon D4s vs D810 vs D600 for Wildlife Photography
  4. High School Sports Photography Tips
  5. Photographing Waterfalls with Nikon 1 Cameras
  6. Is YouTube for You?
  7. Shooting with a 35mm Prime on APS-C
  8. Nikon Group-Area AF Mode
  9. How I Stepped in Front of the Line to Get my Tamron 150-600mm
  10. Sideline Photography Tips
  11. My One Night Stand with the Tamron 150-600mm
  12. Thomas Leveritt: How the Sun Sees You
  13. The Versatility of a 50mm Prime
  14. Moon – Waning Gibbous
  15. The Benefits of Photo Walks
  16. Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art Sharpness and Bokeh Comparison
  17. Keeping The DSLR Handy
  18. Recommended Sony A6000 Settings
  19. When Things Go Wrong…
  20. sRAW Noise vs Down-Sampling

July 2014

  1. 6 Simple and Useful Tricks for Nikon DSLRs
  2. Camera for Family Needs – Which Way to Go?
  3. Why I Love the Nikon E Series (AKA Really Cheap) Lenses
  4. Used Full-Frame Cameras – Which Ones are Worth It?
  5. Nikon vs Canon Dynamic Range
  6. Ted Kozak’s Photographic Stories
  7. Bird Photography with Sigma 150-500mm OS
  8. Sony Lens Abbreviations
  9. Choosing Black And White
  10. How to Properly Calibrate Dell U2413 / U2713H / U3014 Monitors
  11. Recommended Canon 6D Settings
  12. Let’s Share Some Photography
  13. The Weston Dream
  14. Photographing Stately And Historical Buildings
  15. Is it Worth Buying a Large Format Printer?
  16. What is a 30 Bit Photography Workflow?
  17. 5 Tools You Might Not Be Using in Lightroom
  18. How to Get Accurate Fuji Colors in Lightroom
  19. How to Photograph Engagement Sessions – Planning
  20. How to Get Accurate Sony Colors in Lightroom
  21. How to Photograph Cathedrals
  22. Which To Upgrade? Gear Or Skill?

June 2014

  1. sRAW Format Explained
  2. 24 Things You Need to Know About the New Nikon D810
  3. Attempting Fine Art Style B+W Landscapes
  4. How to Photograph Food with a Camera Phone
  5. Up Close and Personal at the Zoo with the Nikon 1 V2
  6. Photographing Cormorants with the Tamron 150-600mm VC
  7. Reflections On Wildlife Photography
  8. Challenging Yourself to Improve
  9. Birds in Flight with the Tamron 150-600mm Lens
  10. How to Focus Stack Images
  11. Capturing Action with a Micro Four Thirds Camera
  12. How to Photograph Interior Domes of Popular Landmarks
  13. Wildlife Photography as a Career

May 2014

  1. Micro Four Thirds vs DSLR Camera Considerations
  2. D800 vs D4s For Wildlife in Low Light & Long Lenses
  3. How to Photograph a Rainbow
  4. Macro Image Comparison: Nikon D800 vs Nikon 1 V2
  5. How to Photograph Clouds
  6. Capturing Birds in Flight with a Nikon 1 V2 and FT-1 Adapter
  7. Christchurch: The re-building of a City

April 2014

  1. Depth of Field Comparison Between Nikon FX and CX sensors
  2. Telephoto Setup with Nikon 1 V2, FT-1 and Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
  3. Not All Lens Filters Are The Same
  4. Why Zeiss Does Not Make Autofocus DSLR Lenses
  5. The Question of 18-300mm Lenses, Part Deux
  6. Mosaiculture – Capturing Images at Large Public Venues
  7. Why You Should Only Buy from Authorized Dealers
  8. Shooting Flowers and Foliage with Telephoto Lenses
  9. Fuji X-T1 Preview and Image Samples
  10. The Question of 18-300mm Lenses
  11. How Shooting Video Led to Me Selling All My Nikon DX Gear

March 2014

  1. Understanding Lens Flare
  2. Nikon High ISO Comparison using D600, D800E, Df, D4 and D4s
  3. Camera System Comparison
  4. Nikon D4s vs D4 High ISO Comparison
  5. A Few Thoughts on Brand Loyalty
  6. Nikon D4s and 800mm f/5.6E Field Test
  7. Recommended Nikon D800 / D800E Settings

February 2014

  1. Recommended Nikon D600 / D610 Settings
  2. Shooting with Natural Light
  3. Nikon 35mm f/1.8G Sample Images
  4. Open and Closed Composition: Assignment Discussion
  5. NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E Sample Shots – Field Test
  6. Check your Composition with Lightroom
  7. Using Nikon DX Lenses on FX Cameras
  8. How to Organize Photos in Lightroom
  9. Nikon 1 V2 at the Auto Show
  10. How to Use a DSLR to Shoot High Quality Videos
  11. Composition in Photography: Assignment Discussion
  12. How to Deal with Post-Processing Pains
  13. Sigma Lens Abbreviations
  14. Best Focal Length to Get Into Wildlife Photography
  15. New Zealand – A Photographer’s Dream

January 2014

  1. How to Deal with Light Frequency Issue
  2. Raptor Photography Tips
  3. Cobras, Cameras, Cures and Karma
  4. Library Module Overview: Image Review and Toolbar
  5. Hand-holding Large Lenses vs Using a Gimbal Head
  6. Lightroom Loupe View Options
  7. Lightroom Grid View Options
  8. Arca-Swiss Quick Release System Explained
  9. Popular Lens Combinations for Wedding Photography
  10. Adobe’s Silent Exposure Compensation
  11. Camera Pollution

2013 86

December 2013

  1. How to Use the Sensor Gel Stick
  2. Lightroom Interface Customization Tips
  3. The Riddle of Intermediate ISO Settings
  4. How to Email Photographs in Lightroom
  5. Sony A7 vs Nikon D600 ISO Performance
  6. Lightroom Library Module Overview: the Navigation Panel
  7. Do You Have Insurance for Photography Equipment?
  8. Interpreting Fine Art Photography
  9. Yosemite Valley in Autumn

November 2013

  1. Guide to Photographic Photo Paper
  2. A Fifty for Creativity
  3. The Red Dot Flare Issue
  4. How to Photograph Wedding Details
  5. Portrait Photography Tips

October 2013

  1. Documentary Photography in Conflict Zones
  2. Fuji X-Trans Flare / Ghosting Issue
  3. Fujifilm Lens Abbreviations
  4. Canon Lens Abbreviations
  5. The Potential Impact of Sony’s Full-Frame Mirrorless System on DSLRs
  6. How to Fix Panorama Merging Errors
  7. How to Get Accurate Canon Colors in Lightroom
  8. How to Get Accurate Nikon Colors in Lightroom
  9. What is Vignetting?

September 2013

  1. The Oldest and the Most Annoying Lightroom Bug
  2. Rocky Mountain High – Canadian Style – Part II

August 2013

  1. Do Filters Affect the Resolution of Lenses?
  2. Basic Image Backup Tips for Beginners
  3. Using Filename Template Editor in Lightroom
  4. 3 Post-Processing Tips to Improve Your Workflow
  5. Proof that Image Stabilization Should First be Stabilized
  6. Open and Closed Composition
  7. What is Lens Distortion?

July 2013

  1. What is an Extension Tube?
  2. The Art of Composing Photos
  3. Extend Your DSLR with a Mirrorless Camera
  4. What Makes Exotic Lenses So Special?
  5. Why Are Some Lenses So Expensive?
  6. Adventures of Traveling Cars by Kim Leuenberger
  7. Lightroom Lens Corrections Explained
  8. How to Use Instagram for Your Photography Business
  9. Interview with a Fine Art Photographer Oleg Oprisco
  10. Photographing Cemeteries and Exploring Their Beauty
  11. Image Management in Lightroom
  12. How to Deal With Harsh, Midday Lighting
  13. How to Import Photographs in Lightroom
  14. What is Metadata in Photography?

June 2013

  1. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Q&A Session
  2. Tips on Photographing Food Outdoors
  3. Lightroom Modules Explained
  4. Introduction to Image Cropping
  5. Lightroom Catalogs Explained
  6. What is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?
  7. How to Photograph Family Portraits
  8. Time Saving Tips for Wedding Photographers
  9. Hiring a Second Shooter for Wedding Photography
  10. Best Nikon Lenses For Food Photography
  11. Canon vs Nikon Telephoto Lenses
  12. Most-Used Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts
  13. How to Photograph High School Seniors
  14. Basic Post-Processing Workflow in Lightroom
  15. Lightroom vs Photoshop Elements
  16. Nikon D7100 Infrared Conversion
  17. How to Use a Reflector
  18. Interview with Kelli Lyn
  19. Food Photography Tips: Introduction
  20. How to Plan a Photo Shoot

May 2013

  1. Adobe Creative Cloud Fail
  2. Why I Shoot Film as a Wedding Photographer

April 2013

  1. Photoshop vs Photoshop Elements
  2. Third Party Lens Manufacturers are On The Rise
  3. Using a Bean Bag for Wildlife Photography
  4. How to Read MTF Charts
  5. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G for Wedding Photography
  6. DX or FX for Sports and Wildlife Photography
  7. Wedding Photography Tips: Synchronize Your Cameras
  8. Could Compact Camera Systems Replace DSLRs?

March 2013

  1. Post-Processing Portraits in Lightroom
  2. Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G vs 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D

February 2013

  1. Understanding Histograms in Photography
  2. Winter Photography Tips
  3. How to Use External Editors in Lightroom
  4. How to Add Film Grain in Lightroom
  5. Nikon 70-200mm f/4G vs f/2.8G
  6. How to Tether Your Camera in Lightroom

January 2013

  1. How to Use Virtual Copies in Lightroom
  2. What is Field Curvature?

2012 73

December 2012

  1. Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR – Incredible!
  2. Street Photography Tips for Beginners
  3. How to Build an Affordable Photo Studio
  4. How to Use a Monopod
  5. What Went Wrong with Nikon 1 V1?

November 2012

  1. How to Use Prime Lenses in Low-Light Environments
  2. How to Enhance Landscape Photos in Lightroom
  3. Which Nikon Prime Lens to Buy First?
  4. Prime vs Zoom Lenses – A Beginner’s Guide
  5. Focus and Recompose Technique
  6. How to Eliminate Background Distractions in Photographs
  7. Nikon D600 and D610 for Sports Photography
  8. How to Geotag Photographs in Lightroom
  9. Efficient Lightroom Workflow for High-Resolution Images

October 2012

  1. How to Use the Spot Removal Tool in Lightroom
  2. Submit your Photos to Photography Competitions
  3. How to Buy Used DSLR Cameras
  4. Emily Fagan on our Landscape Photography Workshop
  5. Nikon 1 V1 vs V2
  6. To What Lengths Will You Go to Get “The Shot”?
  7. Lens Calibration Explained
  8. What is a Mirrorless Camera?
  9. Nikon D600 / D610 for Sports and Wildlife Photography
  10. Mountain Photography Tips

September 2012

  1. Ryan Brenizer Talks About His Panorama Method
  2. Nikon D600 and D610 Limitations
  3. Why DX has no Future
  4. Advanced Photography Technique: Brenizer Method Panorama

August 2012

  1. Nature Photography Tips
  2. Rocky Mountain High – Canadian Style
  3. Interview with Norman Koren of Imatest
  4. How to Manage Presets in Lightroom
  5. Nikon DSLR Firmware Recommendations
  6. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G vs f/1.4G

July 2012

  1. Why Shoot Film?
  2. The Internet’s Influence On Photography
  3. How Phase Detection Autofocus Works
  4. The Question of Leica
  5. How to Quickly Test Your DSLR for Autofocus Issues

June 2012

  1. Why Use Fisheye Lenses?
  2. Use Nikon Lenses on Canon DSLRs
  3. Maximizing Dynamic Range

May 2012

  1. Fixing Partly Underexposed Images in Photoshop
  2. The Future of Digital Cameras
  3. The Best Post-Processing Tool
  4. Selective Color Correction in Lightroom and Photoshop
  5. Lightroom Dodging and Burning Tutorial
  6. Sharing Lightroom Catalog with Multiple Computers

April 2012

  1. Pinterest – Copyright Infringement Made Cool?
  2. Nikon vs Canon vs Fuji in a Studio
  3. Confessions of a Deer Hunter
  4. Is Nikon D700 Obsolete?
  5. How to Use the Tone Curve Panel in Lightroom

March 2012

  1. Know Your Rights as a Photographer!
  2. Branding and Customization in Lightroom
  3. How to Use the Basic Panel in Lightroom
  4. How to Effectively Sell Your Photo Gear on eBay
  5. Nikon D4 vs D3s vs D3 ISO Performance Comparison
  6. The Significance of Depth, Background and Color in Storytelling
  7. Diseases That Plague Photographers
  8. Tips on Photographing Wedding Formals and Group Portraits
  9. Introduction to Infrared Photography
  10. Don’t Get Stuck with Your Gear – Pursue Your Passion

February 2012

  1. How to Convert Portraits to B&W with Lightroom
  2. Lens Stabilization vs In-camera Stabilization
  3. Taekwondo Photography Tips

January 2012

  1. Why Sensor Dust is More Visible at Small Apertures
  2. Best Nikon Lenses for Wildlife Photography (2026)
  3. How to Properly Resize Images in Photoshop
  4. Why Downsampling an Image Reduces Noise
  5. Benefits of a High Resolution Sensor
  6. What is a Low-Pass Filter?
  7. Have Fun While Working

2011 26

December 2011

  1. Best Nikon Lenses for Landscape Photography (2026)

November 2011

  1. Must-Have Filters for Landscape Photography
  2. What is Chromatic Aberration?
  3. What is Focus Shift?

October 2011

  1. Photoshop vs Lightroom: What You Need to Know (2026)
  2. What is Spherical Aberration?

September 2011

  1. Cloud Storage for Photographers
  2. Camera Lens Filters Explained

August 2011

  1. Nikon Quality Control Issues
  2. Dead vs Stuck vs Hot Pixels

June 2011

  1. Beware of Buying Gear From Unauthorized Sellers

May 2011

  1. Shooting a Wedding with an Entry-Level DSLR
  2. Portrait Editing: Before and After

April 2011

  1. How to Remove Dust From Nikon 24-70mm Lens
  2. How to Clean SLR Camera Lenses
  3. The Effect of Dust on Lens Bokeh
  4. What To Do With Dust Inside Lens
  5. Nikon AE-L / AF-L Button
  6. How Much is Too Much?

March 2011

  1. How to Smoothen Skin and Get Rid of Blemishes in Photoshop
  2. How to Wet Clean Your DSLR Sensor in Less Than 5 Minutes
  3. Things to Do After Buying a New Lens

February 2011

  1. How to Create a Photography Blog
  2. How to Create a Diptych in Photoshop
  3. How to Take Black and White Pictures

January 2011

  1. What is a Photography Workflow?

2010 56

December 2010

  1. Indoor Portraits with a Christmas Tree in the Background
  2. Indoors Flash Photography – Off-Camera Flash
  3. Infrared vs Radio vs Hybrid Flash
  4. Flash Photography Example: Hello Gorgeous!
  5. Indoors Flash Photography with Nikon Speedlights
  6. Flash for Nikon DSLRs
  7. Nikon Commander Mode
  8. How to Get the Best Out of Your Pop-up Flash

November 2010

  1. What Lens Do You Use the Most?
  2. Best Time to Photograph Maroon Bells
  3. Landscape Photography Guide
  4. Nikon D90 SDXC Compatibility
  5. Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX vs 50mm f/1.4G
  6. Equivalent Focal Length and Field of View

October 2010

  1. Nikon vs Canon vs Sony in 2026
  2. How to Clean DSLR Sensor and Keep Your Camera Gear Clean

August 2010

  1. How to Find Your Camera’s Shutter Count on Any Camera
  2. How to Fix Blank Images in Lightroom
  3. Telephoto Lens Focal Length Comparison
  4. How to Properly Sharpen Images in Lightroom

July 2010

  1. How to Enlarge Photographs for Printing
  2. How to Spot Dust on Your DSLR Sensor
  3. Raptor Photography Techniques
  4. Bokeh on Point and Shoot Cameras
  5. How to Recover Deleted Photos from Memory Cards
  6. Photo Noise Reduction Tutorial

June 2010

  1. Florida Birding Near Orlando
  2. How to View DNG Thumbnails in Windows
  3. Lightroom Process Version Explained
  4. Nikon DSLR Error Messages
  5. How to Fix Blinking “Err” Error on Nikon DSLR Cameras

May 2010

  1. Panoramic Photography Tutorial
  2. HDR Photography Tutorial

April 2010

  1. How to Photograph Waterfalls
  2. How to Choose and Buy a Tripod
  3. How to Change Aperture on Nikon D3000 and D5000

March 2010

  1. Nikon Lens Abbreviations
  2. How to Make the Sky Blue in Lightroom
  3. Nikon DX vs FX – What You Need to Know
  4. Nikon D700/D3 vs D3s High ISO Noise Comparison
  5. How to Photograph Corporate Portraits
  6. Landscape Photography Post-Processing Tutorial in Lightroom

February 2010

  1. Must-Have Digital Camera Accessories
  2. Is Your Browser Color-Managed?
  3. How to Submit Photos to Foodgawker
  4. How to Obtain Maximum Bokeh
  5. Corporate Photography Tips

January 2010

  1. Where to Buy a Camera
  2. How to Whiten Teeth in Photoshop
  3. How to Brighten Eyes in Photoshop
  4. DNG vs RAW – Which One is Better and Why
  5. How to Properly Organize Your Photos
  6. Nikon 50mm AF-S vs AF-D
  7. Understanding ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture – A Beginner’s Guide
  8. How to Photograph Children
  9. What is the Meaning of Wide Open in Photography?

2009 10

December 2009

  1. What is Bokeh and How It Affects Your Images
  2. DSLR vs Point and Shoot Camera
  3. How to Change Aperture on Nikon D80 and D90
  4. How to Change Aperture on Nikon D40, D40x and D60

November 2009

  1. How to Add Frames to Photos in Photoshop
  2. How to Photograph Textures
  3. How to Take Good Pictures
  4. What is a DSLR (Digital SLR) Camera?

October 2009

  1. Hawk Eating a Mouse

August 2009

  1. How to Photograph Birds

2008 3

December 2008

  1. Nikon D300 vs D90 High ISO Noise Comparison

October 2008

  1. How to Buy a DSLR Camera – DSLR Purchase Guide

January 2008

  1. Focal Length Comparison on Nikon DX (1.5 Crop Factor) Cameras

2007 1

December 2007

  1. Nikon Lens Bokeh Performance

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