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Nikon Diffuser vs. Gary Fong Lightsphere Lighting Tests
Updated 2014: It's been two years and my excitement over Gary Fong's Lightsphere has completely worn off. After enough use and testing,...

Joel Nisleit
Sep 28, 20126 min read
Photographing South Dakota Badlands
A vacation for me isn't like a vacation for everyone else. While most people think of theme parks, beaches, resorts, and lounging, I'm thinking about how I can capture the best images of the nature I love so much. In this series I share how I photographed my recent vacation to South Dakota. This isn't meant to be a complete guide to SD or how to photograph it, rather a look at my personal experiences, what I learned, and how you can bring home images more exciting than cooki

Joel Nisleit
Sep 12, 20124 min read
Horicon Photographer Joel Nisleit on the Benefits of Environmental Portraiture
It's been said creating a studio wherever you are is the new trend. I don't know if that's true, but it feels like it, especially with...

Joel Nisleit
May 21, 20122 min read
Chevy Volt, Electric Cars Not Ready Yet
The Chevy Volt. The commercials make it sound like owning one is really exciting and makes a great case on saving gas. You could be...

Joel Nisleit
May 14, 20124 min read
Use In-camera Enhancements to Boost Image Quality Instantly
How do you get colors to pop, intricate details to sing, and an image with real punch? Photoshop isn't always the answer. And it's not...

Joel Nisleit
Apr 20, 20122 min read


How to Use a Flash Snoot to Control and Sculpt Light
A flash snoot lets you decide exactly where light is allowed to exist. Learn how to isolate subjects, eliminate backgrounds, and create dramatic images using simple, intentional light control.

Joel Nisleit
Apr 13, 20123 min read
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