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Podcast: Podcast Photographer David Graham has made multiple trips to Ukraine to document the people and realities of a country at war. In our full conversation, David discusses military checkpoints, personal safety, earning trust, protecting his photographs, and recognizing when getting the shot simply isn’t worth the risk. He also explains how wedding photography unexpectedly

Your Nikon Z camera may be capable of far more than you realize—you just have to find the features Nikon buried in the menus. Download my FREE Nikon Z Menu Shortcut Guide: https://www.shutterspeakacademy.com/nikon-z-menu-shortcut-guide In this video, I’ll show you seven genuinely useful Nikon Z features that many photographers overlook. These aren’t gimmicks or obscure settings

Apple may have accidentally revealed Nikon’s next camera. For a short time, an unannounced Nikon Z70 appeared on Apple’s official list of authorized ProRes and ProRes RAW products. After the listing attracted attention, the Z70 mysteriously disappeared. Was it a simple database error, a product listed before its announcement or our strongest evidence yet that

Packing camera gear for Alaska sounds simple—until every lens in the cabinet starts making a case for coming along. In this video, I’m narrowing the setup down to what I think will actually be useful for wildlife, distant landscapes, walking around town, unpredictable weather, and long days on the move. I’ll also explain what I’m

Luminar Neo is disappearing—but the software is not. Get Luminar here: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/313067/3890235/3255 Coupon Codes: shutterspeak OR shutterspeak10 ( Pick the one that saves you the most money.) Skylum is simplifying the name to Luminar and introducing an upgraded interface designed to keep more attention on the photograph. In this video, I explain what the change

Nikon has lost an important patent battle against Viltrox in China, but the headline does not tell the whole story. Subscribe to Nikon News Day Tuesday, my free weekly Nikon newsletter covering cameras, lenses, firmware, industry news, and more: https://shspk.com/news Listen to the new Your Camera Is Not the Problem podcast: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: YouTube:

Go deeper with the Nikon Flash Masterclass: https://shspk.com/FlashMC Exposure compensation for flash can be confusing because one small Nikon setting changes whether your adjustment affects the entire image or just the ambient background. In this video, I explain Nikon Custom Setting e3, Exposure Compensation for Flash, and show the difference between Entire Frame and Background

I went into the Neewer Z2 Pro expecting it to be the smaller, cheaper version of the Z3R… and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s so interesting. Nikon Z Boot Camp: https://www.shutterspeakacademy.com/shutter-speak-academy-boot-camp-september-2026 Save 15% on Boot Camp for a limited time with code: SAVE15 Neewer Z3R: https://amzn.to/4vvtpUv Neewer Z2Pro: https://amzn.to/4gCSLMC The Z3R was a flash I

If practical Nikon Z tips like this are helpful, consider joining my Nikon Z Boot Camp. Nikon Z Boot Camp is a live, eight-week course where we cover camera setup, autofocus, exposure, flash, Nikon Z features, and much more. Because the classes are live, you can ask questions and get help with your own camera.

Technology moves fast. Every year we\’re told we need the latest camera, the newest autofocus system, or more megapixels. But after seeing Toy Story 5, I was reminded that photography has never really been about the camera. Inspired by one unforgettable scene in the movie, I dusted off my old Nikon D40—a camera that\’s nearly