The Basics of Car Camping for Photographers (and Others!)

Done right, car camping can give you incredible flexibility when you travel. Imagine waking up to see the sunrise over a beautiful lake in the middle of nowhere, while having full amenities like power, hot meals, and your choice of camera gear. You can travel hundreds of miles in a day affordably, without worrying about booking hotels or campsite reservations – or even having concrete plans at all. For a landscape photographer like me, it can be a dream come true.
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Photography News: Nikon Superzoom Rumor, Memory Card Deals

If you noticed any significant mood swings in a positive direction this week, it may have been because March 20th was the International Day of Happiness. Still, I preferred to leave nothing to chance – I traveled for a few days from a country ranked 18th in happiness to one ranked 14th. I can totally feel the change. Here you can see where your country stands in the happiness scale. Not so good? Well, hopefully the latest photography news will bring you some joy.
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Nikon Picture Controls Explained: Which One to Choose?

Nikon Picture Controls are the fundamental way in which Nikon photographers choose the colors, contrast, and “look” of a photo – that is, if you shoot JPEG. If you shoot RAW, maybe you’ve never given Picture Controls a second thought! But this could be a mistake. Here’s what you need to know.
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A Day in the Life of a Landscape Photographer

I’ve just published a new video on YouTube called “A Day in the Life of a Landscape Photographer.” This video has been a long time coming; it’s our first in over two years! And it’s paired with the announcement of a major giveaway that I’ll be doing later this year. You can watch the video below.
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Nikon Shooting Menu Banks Explained

In this article, I will explain how to set up Nikon’s shooting menu banks so that you can incorporate them into your photography workflow. What are shooting menu banks for, and how can they make your work faster and more enjoyable? Today, I’ll answer those questions and more.
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