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

How to Sell Used Photo Gear

Jeff Wignall | June 15, 2020

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

Summer Photo Fun

Jeff Wignall | June 10, 2019

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

Gadgets for Better Cell-Phone Photos

Gadgets for Better Cell-Phone Photos

Jeff Wignall | January 9, 2019

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

Your Family Photo Albums Might Be Ruining the Photos

Jeff Wignall | January 7, 2019

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

Street Photography 101: How to Photograph Strangers

Street Photography 101: How to Photograph Strangers

Jeff Wignall | October 31, 2018

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

How to Shoot Perfect Silhouette Photos

Jeff Wignall | September 27, 2018

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

How to Take Mind-Blowing Photos of Carnivals

Jeff Wignall | July 30, 2018

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

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

Jeff Wignall | July 11, 2018

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

The Best Online Photography Courses

Jeff Wignall | June 13, 2018

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

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

Jeff Wignall | June 6, 2018

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

The Best Waterproof and Weather-Resistant Cameras

Jeff Wignall | March 19, 2018

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

How to Photograph Beautiful Sunsets

Jeff Wignall | February 20, 2018

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

Jeff Wignall | November 30, 2017

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

How to Take Great Portrait Photos

How to Take Great Portrait Photos

Jeff Wignall | November 6, 2017

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

How to Shoot Great Close-Up Photos of Nature

How to Shoot Great Close-Up Photos of Nature

Jeff Wignall | June 28, 2017

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