Nikon's Tips for Great Graduation Day Photos
by Nikon Ambassadors Dixie Dixon and Lindsay Silverman Get as close as possible. This will be easier the smaller the graduating class....
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Cindy Ellis
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
Photographing Indoor School Events: Plays, Graduation, Ceremonies
Before you even start, make sure you have a fully charged battery and possibly consider buying backup battery, Is there plenty of space...
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Cindy Ellis
- Mar 17, 2022
- 2 min
Photographing Rainbows
Find a Rainbow. Rainbows need water droplets and the bright sun. Ideal locations: waterfall, fountain, sun/rain. Composition Include at...
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Cindy Ellis
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
Photographing Jack-o-Laterns
When carving pumpkins, the bigger the mouth and eyes the better. We want to maximize the amount of light coming from these openings. Cut...
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Cindy Ellis
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
Sports Photography Tips
Choose your spot. Get as close as you can. Know your sport. For instance know where the red zone is, and position yourself to get great...
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Cindy Ellis
- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
Night Sky Photography 101 (no HDR stacking)
Turn your camera to Manual Exposure Mode (M) Use Manual Focus set to infinity or icon of mountain. Tripod is strongly suggested. When...
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Cindy Ellis
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Backing Up Mac is Really Easy
Backing up your Mac is really easy using Time Machine. It is free. All you need a large portal hard drive or USB. You can even set a...
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Cindy Ellis
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
Histograms 101
Histograms are graphs. In photography and video the histogram is a graph of the tonal ranges of our image. Each image has its own graph....
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Cindy Ellis
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
Better Food Photography
One of my favorite food quotes is "laughter is the brightest when food is the best." When we are at the dinner table or preparing food...
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Cindy Ellis
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Taking Photos in the Snow
BATTERIES. If you do not have an extra battery for your camera, winter is probably the best time for this investment. The cold weather...
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Cindy Ellis
- Dec 12, 2020
- 1 min
PHOTOGRAPHING HOLIDAY LIGHTS
THE MANUAL APPROACH Set your camera to M for manual exposure. Set your focus mode to manual focus. Set your shutter speed to 1/15 second....
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Cindy Ellis
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
Family Photo Tips--The Group Shot
Take Charge You are the boss so take charge. Put the important people in the center like the grandparents in family holiday photos. Put...
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Cindy Ellis
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Photographing Leaves
What is fall without photos of leaves? Piles of leaves, single leaf, leaves as a foreground, leaves as background. Here a few photo...
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Cindy Ellis
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
Creating Ghost Images using Long Exposure
Tools of the trade Shutter Release (remote shutter) Camera with manual or shutter priority setting Willing participate (the ghost)...
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Cindy Ellis
- Oct 20, 2020
- 2 min
Shadows: Drama, Texture and Hidden Identity
Shadows play an important role in photography but can be detrimental to the photo as well. Using shadows well in a photo can add drama,...
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Cindy Ellis
- Oct 3, 2020
- 4 min
Bird Photography
As with all wildlife photography, patience and time are key for successful bird photography. Know the habits and habitat. Visit the...
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Cindy Ellis
- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
Photographing Insects and Bugs
· When and Where do I find bugs? Bugs like warm weather. When cooler like in the morning and evening, bugs move slower and may be easier...
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Cindy Ellis
- Sep 19, 2020
- 3 min
Flower Photography 101
· Use Tripod. The closer you are to a subject the steadier you must hold the camera. Camera shake may cause your photos to be blurry. To...
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Cindy Ellis
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
Choosing the Right Tripod
First of all why do I need a tripod anyway? Tripod Benefits Low Light/Low Shutter Speeds: A tripod allows you to obtain a sharper image...
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Cindy Ellis
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
Fireworks Photography Tips
A corded remote with shutter lock will be the best option. Prior to the firework event, make sure you know how to operate your camera in...
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