Jeff Wignall

Jeff Wignall is a photographer and writer who has written more than 15 books about photography. He is a contributing editor with Pro Photo Daily and Motion Arts Pro Daily and a former “Camera” ­columnist for The New York Times. JeffWignall.com

How to Sell Used Photo Gear
Photography

How to Sell Used Photo Gear

Get top dollar for used cameras and other photo equipment you no longer want by using the right sites and including the right information.

Summer Photo Fun
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Summer Photo Fun

Improve your photo skills this summer with still life and twilight photography.

Gadgets for Better Cell-Phone Photos
Photography

Gadgets for Better Cell-Phone Photos

Cell-phone cameras can take good photos, but a few accessories can help you take great ones. Choosing which gadgets to…

Your Family Photo Albums Might Be Ruining the Photos
Photography

Your Family Photo Albums Might Be Ruining the Photos

Keep your irreplaceable family photos from deteriorating by storing them in the right kind of archival albums.

Street Photography 101: How to Photograph Strangers
Photography

Street Photography 101: How to Photograph Strangers

You can open up a new world of photography by photographing strangers, and you can do it almost anywhere. Here are the tricks of the trade.

How to Shoot Perfect Silhouette Photos
Photography

How to Shoot Perfect Silhouette Photos

Taking bold silhouette photos, in which the subject is cast in black or dark colors, are surprisingly easy, even on a smartphone. Here's how.

How to Take Mind-Blowing Photos of Carnivals
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How to Take Mind-Blowing Photos of Carnivals

Carnivals are festivals of bright lights. Here's how to take amazing photos—whether you have a sophisticated camera or a smartphone.

Shoot the Moon! How to Take Breathtaking Landscape Photos Featuring the Moon
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Shoot the Moon! How to Take Breathtaking Landscape Photos Featuring the Moon

Including the moon in a photo can turn a mundane shot into a masterpiece. To do it right, master the "moon illusion."

The Best Online Photography Courses
Photography

The Best Online Photography Courses

A great way to improve your photography skill at your own pace is through an online class. Here are some of the best.

How Anyone Can Take Great Bird Photos—Even in Your Own Backyard
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How Anyone Can Take Great Bird Photos—Even in Your Own Backyard

Wildlife photography is as close as your own backyard—birds. Here's how to take great wild bird photos.

The Best Waterproof and Weather-Resistant Cameras
Photography

The Best Waterproof and Weather-Resistant Cameras

You don’t have to spend a lot to get a great camera you won’t be afraid to take outside.

How to Photograph Beautiful Sunsets
Photography

How to Photograph Beautiful Sunsets

You can get spectacular sunset and sunrise photos with any camera, even a cellphone, if you know how.

How to Take Adorable Pet Photos
Pets

How to Take Adorable Pet Photos

How to get winning shots of dogs, cats and other pets.

How to Take Great Portrait Photos
Photography

How to Take Great Portrait Photos

Tips that will add both visual and emotional impact to your people photos.

How to Shoot Great Close-Up Photos of Nature
Photography

How to Shoot Great Close-Up Photos of Nature

Close-up photos give us a window on a tiny, beautiful world that is all around us. Flowers, insects, morning dew,…

Photo Vacations Let You Learn from Great Photographers
Photography

Photo Vacations Let You Learn from Great Photographers

Photo workshop vacations are becoming an increasingly popular way to experience interesting places and events while expanding your photography skills.…

How To Shoot Great Winter Photos
Photography

How To Shoot Great Winter Photos

Your smartphone camera can do a great job capturing winter scenes whether it’s the kids digging out the car or…

How to Take Amazing Graduation Photos
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How to Take Amazing Graduation Photos

Photos of a graduation ceremony are likely to be among your most treasured possessions. How to take great ones… • Use…

How to Create a Visual Home Inventory
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How to Create a Visual Home Inventory

As your insurance company will tell you, having a comprehensive visual record of your home’s contents in the event of…

Bottom Line’s Shopping Guide: Best Digital Cameras
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Bottom Line’s Shopping Guide: Best Digital Cameras

Many people rely on their smartphones or tablets for taking photos and videos. But there are many good reasons to…