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How to Verify Your Wedding Vendors' Pictures

April 24, 2017 - Even though as a Wisconsin wedding photographer I believe in showing a good portfolio, I advocate to all couples that a...
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Milwaukee Brides, Are You a Prisoner of Your Own Wedding?

January 06, 2017 - I love it when brides who've been there come out and trash their own pre-wedding thinking, especially when it comes to a...
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Top 5 Outdoor Fond du Lac Wedding Ceremony Venues

August 05, 2015 - Finding a beautiful outdoor wedding venue in the Fond du Lac area or anywhere can be challenging, but I've discovered a...
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The Top Pinterest Mistake Modern Brides Make

June 21, 2015 - If you want to save time and get more for your money, you need to avoid this one Pinterest mistake millions of brides ma...
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5 Tips for the Best Wedding Preparation Photos

June 10, 2015 - 1. Preparation coverage is valuable because it helps tell a complete story of your day and will include some of the most...
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Avoid Wedding Schedule Nightmares

May 27, 2015 - Having the time for the photos you want is easy if your photographer works with you before the wedding to make sure the...
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Wisconsin Wedding Photographer Joel Nisleit Featured in 'Local Leben' Magazine

February 09, 2015 - As a former photojournalist, I've had my images in print so many times it took a while for it to sink in that my feature...
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Abstract Photographs of Glass and Leaf

August 26, 2014 - In trying to keep up with all of my self-imposed photographic obligations, I made some abstract works for the local came...
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Jeff & Stephanie Engagement Lakeside Park

April 14, 2014 - A few highlights from the engagement session of my wonderful clients Jeff and Stephanie at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac.
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Three Ways to Instantly Get Exact Exposure

March 31, 2014 - As exact exposure remains a struggle for many hobbyists when it doesn't need to, it occurs to me that a few quick rules...
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Why Photography Is so Easy to Do yet Difficult to Master

February 17, 2014 - Photography has an inherent false ease of entry. Without understanding anything, you can pick up a camera and make a pic...
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Winter Snow Texture Study

January 10, 2014 - This is one of maybe a dozen shots I took at sunset in Horicon January 7, 2013. Nothing fancy and not much editing. Just...
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Top 5 DSLR Myths and Sales Pitches Debunked

January 06, 2014 - Combating myths in photography is an ongoing challenge, as marketing and misguided perceptions have created illusions so...
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Testing the Sunny 16 Rule: Does It Really Work?

January 02, 2014 - I'm starting the new year going back to the basics of photography -- the "sunny 16 rule" to be specific. If you don't k...
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Are UV or Skylight Filters Worth It?

November 25, 2013 - The UV filter: a sales staple of every camera store for decades, but is it also a complete waste of money? Everyone who...
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How to Buy a New DSLR Camera Body, Or the Best DSLR for Beginners

November 24, 2013 - Buying your first DSLR is exciting if you're ready to take your photography to the next level. A DSLR represents the pin...
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Doug Gordon Workshop Chicago Review

October 22, 2013 - This is one of the most exciting blog posts I'll get to make as I got to meet one of my favorite photographers, Doug Gor...
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New Self Portrait and Explanation of Technique

September 25, 2013 - I needed a new portrait to enhance the brand image I'm trying to create for my business, and in the process I thought I'...
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Johvanna + Anthony's Milwaukee Art Museum Engagement Photography

August 27, 2013 - Wow! I want to thank Johvanna and Anthony so much for choosing me to photograph their engagement session! Now they have...
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Shooting the Rev3 Triathlon in Wisconsin Dells

August 13, 2013 - On Sunday, August 11, I shot finisher portraits for the Rev3 triathlon in Wisconsin Dells. The Rev3 is designed to compe...
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Hiking and Photographing Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park

August 09, 2013 - One of the best things to do in Glacier National Park is the Hidden Lake trail, which leads 1.5 miles into the wildernes...
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Photographing and Preserving the Moulton Barns in Grand Teton National Park

August 02, 2013 - After photographing the Moulton barns in Grand Teton National Park this July, I became fascinated with these iconic piec...
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It's Coming... New Image of Tetons and Snake River

August 01, 2013 - I'm saving the best for last, which is why I'm unveiling my newest image of the Tetons and Snake River one slice at a ti...
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It's OK to Stand Where Ansel Adams Stood

July 29, 2013 - When photographing some of the most iconic landscapes this July in the Tetons, I was excited with what I was able to ach...
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How to Get Amazing Fireworks Photographs

July 08, 2013 - Fireworks photography is one of the themes just about every photographer tries to shoot. But beginners struggle because...
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The Differences Between Professional and Hobbyist Photographers

July 02, 2013 - So many beginners ask, with numerous variations, one basic question: Why aren't my pictures as good? First of all, don'...
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Beaver Dam Wedding Shoot

June 18, 2013 - It turned out to be a great day last Saturday as I shot a wedding at the Chapel of the Archangels in Beaver Dam and the...
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Professional Photography Secrets

June 17, 2013 - Are you frustrated with photography? Is your camera acting more like a slot machine than a creative storytelling tool? P...
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Wedding Shoot at Camelot Golf Club

June 10, 2013 - I shot a beautiful wedding at Camelot Golf Club in Lomira on June 8, and we had perfect weather. This time I shot the wh...
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Saturday Wedding -- Helping

June 03, 2013 - On June 1 I went to work helping out a local photographer shoot one of her weddings in Mayville. My main job was to cove...
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Why Professional Photographers Will Remain Relevant as Camera Technology Leaps Ahead

May 20, 2013 - Cameras are advancing so rapidly, you're now able to get clean images at ISOs that a couple of decades ago would've been...
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Judging the Edgar G. Mueller Photo Contest

May 01, 2013 - I love photography and being involved in as much of it as I can, so judging the Edgar G. Mueller photo contest for the L...
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Doing Visual Push-Ups on a Photo Walk Around Horicon

April 15, 2013 - Taking great images, being a photographer, becomes easier with practice in the sense that the more practiced you are, th...
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An Exercise in Metering and Dynamic Range

December 27, 2012 - Image: Nikon D200, Nikkor 24-85 f/3.5 lens at 24mm, ISO 200, 1/60 @ f/9, AWB, hand-held A recent trip after a snow stor...
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How Bob Ross Can Improve Your Photography

December 15, 2012 - Bob Ross -- you know, the guy who showed us how to paint happy little trees -- is a good guy to have live on your DVR. H...
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How to Freeze Motion With Flash

June 01, 2012 - Seeing something that moves very fast frozen in a brief moment of time will always be fascinating. It's like peering int...
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Use a Snoot (Powersnoot) to Control and Sculpt Light

April 19, 2012 - A single spotlight on your subject can be very dramatic, highlighting the model but not affecting the background. But yo...
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Joel Nisleit Launches Horicon Photography Business

April 04, 2012 - Welcome everyone. Joel Nisleit Photography is just getting started on Zenfolio, but I'm not just getting started in phot...
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