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Finding Balance in Life and Photography

Explore the philosophy of photography with Tom de Waart. As a pilot, photographer, and adventurer, Tom has found balance is the most important factor in life and photography. Read on to be inspired by his travels and to learn more about his techniques.

Moments of Reflection

A long, reflective walk through the woods is sometimes all it takes for our worries to disappear. This month, German photographer Nora Gorlitz describes her practice of capturing dreamlike landscapes in nature, illustrating the power of photography to preserve a moment in time forever.

A Perspective On Patterns

Javan Ng may photograph familiar scenes, but his unlikely angles and motif-like visuals bring something extra to the table.

Inside Out

Elliot Lee gives interiors and exteriors the minimalist touch.

Pretty In Pastel

Garrett Yee finds brilliant hues wherever he wanders. Traversing the world with his significant other, together they are living in a technicolour dream.

Beyond The Cherry Blossoms

When Nicolas Wauters first came to Tokyo, it was to explore the city’s gaming culture. However, it was not the video games, but the city itself that got under his skin in a way he never expected. In this article, the photographer shares his fascination of the capital city of Japan.

Risk versus Reward

Ray Collins shoots in a “studio” that has the potential to overpower him. Working with ocean photography is always a risk versus reward. The Australian photographer shares his fascination of the almighty sea.

A World of Discovery

Explore the unknown and be inspired by Jon Dickson as he shares his perspective on the nature of photography.

Dream Catcher

Go on a journey with Dr Bhuminan Piyathasanan as he reaches out and achieves one of his lifelong dreams.

Lights, Shadows and Landscapes

Kelvin Chan travels to Iceland to capture breathtaking shots of its enchanting landscapes. Read about his simple tips on taking the perfect panorama.

Embracing the World

Carrying the awe for nature and fascination for photography, Matt Macdonald wanders to forests, cities, rivers and deserts, embracing every face of the world and looking for more to explore.

AIMING WIDE WITH IGOR TITOV

Igor Titov recounts his journey into photography from a simple hobby to full time career, as he dissects the method of wide-angle photography.

Shooting HDR with Hsiao-Tsa Chung

Hsiao-Tsa Chung recounts his inspiring journey into professional photography and deconstructs the vivid technique of HDR imaging.

Living On The Road

With goals to capture images that tell a tale along his journey, Mohsin Abrar also uses photography to share his creative side and make lasting connections with his viewers.

Wonders of the Island

Tânia Araújo’s traverses a diverse world with great intentions. She captures life as it unfolds in its many forms, from island living to the depths of the sea.

Taking the Road Less Travelled

In the business of making memories, Ali Awais has many a tale to tell, memories to recount.

When Morning Beckons and Adventures Await

Having discovered the joy of photography two years ago, Phongthorn Poolruang recounts how far he has his great journeys over a short period of time.

A Journey Written In Light

Ading Attamimi follows the light across city and continents, not only transforming his worldview but also fuelling his fire for photography.

A Citizen Of The World

Dedicating a large portion of his life to travel, Joffray Duda’s love for photography came naturally with his adventures.

THE INS AND OUTS OF SHOOTING STOP MOTION

With both wedding shoots and personal works, Alex aims to simply reflect his own experiences in the photographer he captures. He believes documenting an experience, a journey or an event, he believes this is the only way to be brought back into it, to truly feel it all over again.

THE HIMALAYAS MOVING THROUGH TIME

Anurag Jetley gives a master class in time-lapse videos and photography. Battling through the harsh weathers that exist in the Himalayas.

The Bare Minimal

Wilson Lee seeks out minimal landscapes with precision and a Zen state of mind.

Conveying The Visual

Urban photographer Merlin Kafka, takes compelling photos as Asian trails and aerial views become dominant elements in his photography.

From Where He Stands

Hong Kong Based Andrew Yang finds havens of green in the metropolis. He adventures uphill to gain vast vantage points over the city.

Along the Isles

Landscape photographer Allan Salas’ deep-seated fascination for photography has empowered him to explore all realms of land, enabling him to discover dynamic sceneries.

Adrift in Vietnam

Eugenio Frasca reportage style has taken him worldwide, but it’s Vietnam that he has always had a great fascination with. His series unveils the incredible beauty and diversity it houses in its people and places.

Catching The Wave

Bringing forth new landscapes to our eyes, the ocean for Kalle Lundholm is a moment-to-moment presence. He adapts to the ocean environment, turning a challenging situation into his own picturesque advantage.

Transcending Appeal

Virginia-based photographer William Toti has a deep appreciation for nature. He reveals photographic art in everyday landscapes, generating a range of emotions for his audience, a legacy he hope will live long after he has left this earth.

Defying Gravity

Takahiro Bessho is a master at capturing hard to get moments. He embarks on apprehending vital components to where his imagination is injected onto real photos. Giving his viewers a sensation of depth, he creates his own golden hour through his dimension of imagery.

Vertigo Horizons

Travel enthusiast and Hong Kong-based photographer Peter Stewart has a deep passion for architectural photography, often finding himself taking the most vibrant photos of cityscapes.

Thrill Seeking

Mike Mezeul II captures jaw-dropping scenes from nature. From super storms to the crimson moon, he shares his best and most exciting moments.

The Fun in the Physical

Tristan Shu captures the sprawling landscapes and high-octane sports in action.

Morphism

Li Shen explores morphism, the seamless mapping of one object into another whilst preserving its structure.

To Paint with Pictures

Scott McCook transforms Mother Nature into a painterly motif. Pointing his camera down towards earth from his plane, he scouts for abstract nature that is alive with colour.

Humble Beginnings

New photographer on the block Carroll Apeiz journeys to Guilin, China, for his first ever photography series.

Photography, My Great Escape

A friend once made an interesting remark while observing me shoot. As I set up my camera and prepared to take the shot, he said in an offhand tone, “Actually, I don’t understand why people bother with photography. For me, I just store the image in my mind.”

The Magic of Film

Fashion photographer Olya Olenic veers away from the luxury world and goes back to basics with her Nikon L35AF, rediscovering her love for film.

Wild islands of the Galápagos: Evolution of life and my visual journey

I have always been inspired by change. Much like how life has evolved on the Galápagos archipelago, so has my experience with photography as a hobby, having progressed from film to owning my Nikon D90. Constantly on the lookout for new and thrilling photography experiences, my passion and wanderlust have brought me to this remote biological reserve off the coast of Ecuador with one goal in mind: To photograph a land, virtually untouched by mankind.

Taking Aim – An adventure through Bhutan with the Nikon D4s

A story of tradition and legacy sparking modern day success, “Taking Aim” was shot exclusively on the D4S by Nikon ambassadors Scott Woodward and Michael Rogers. The story follows a young Bhutanese girl, travelling the roads of her ancestors to deliver traditional yak butter tea to her father.

Photography with a Purpose

With a passion for humanity, Weerapong creates beautiful works of nature, meant to inspire the good in all of us.

Beauty in the Breakdown

Reginald Van de Velde uses photography to remember what the world has forgotten – places, stories and memories that were once held dearly but now have now regressed or have chosen to be forsaken.

A Journey to Perfection

Follow Nikon Professional Photographer Scott Woodward as he heads to Bhutan to push the limits of the Nikon D4S, putting its all-weather build, high ISO and high-speed continuous shooting functions to the test.

Sam Garcia: Making Great Photos with a COOLPIX Digital Camera

Sam Garcia is a Nikon professional markets technical representative and a former instructor at the Nikon School of Photography as well as a faculty member of the Eddie Adams Workshop and a frequent lecturer at photo education seminars and workshops. He is, in short, one of Nikon's go-to guys when it comes to professional photography.

Photo Ops in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a great city for making photographs. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been a resident for years, there is plenty to whet your photographic appetite. We asked photographer Bob Krist to share his favorite photogenic spots in the ‘City of Love.’

Shooting The Curl

It started with a photograph. It almost always does.

Why Fast Lenses Make All the Difference

"Great lenses pay off when the going gets tough," Jim Richardson tells us. Of course, "tough" can be a relative term.

Photo Ops in NYC

New York City is a spectacular city for making photographs. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been a life long resident, there is an abundance of photographic opportunities to fill a day—or more—of shooting. We asked photographer Bob Krist to share his favorite photogenic spots in the ‘Big Apple.’

Cloud City

In a time where our very own technology can feel unfamiliar, the future is unfolding at a rate we can barely comprehend. With sci-fi being the muse of many, Daniel Cheong finds himself sitting atop metropolis landscapes such as Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore, aiming his lens from all angles and revealing the vertical metal works piercing our skies.