Blog | Joel Nisleit

Sep 28, 20126 min read

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,...

Sep 12, 20124 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...

May 21, 20122 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...

May 14, 20124 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...

Apr 20, 20122 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...

Apr 14, 20121 min read

Get $25 off any Wedding or Engagement With This Code!

http://www.joelnisleitphotography.com/blog/2012/4/get-25-off-any-wedding-or-engagement-with-this-code Present the following code and...

Apr 13, 20122 min read

How to Use a Snoot (Powersnoot) to Control and Sculpt Light

A single spotlight on your subject can be very dramatic, highlighting the model but not affecting the background. But you need a special...

Apr 7, 20121 min read

Joel Nisleit Photographer Transferring Blog to WordPress

Welcome everyone. Joel Nisleit Photography is transferring its blog to WordPress, but I've been specializing in wedding photography for...