John Peltier

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I'm a freelance travel & documentary photographer and also a photography educator. I teach practical photography lessons both in-person and online, focusing on the big-picture aspects of photography rather than gear. I'm lucky to call Lake Tahoe home, volunteer on two alpine search & rescue teams, and am a USAF F-15E combat vet. Disrespectful comments will be removed and the user banned - let's be civil to one another. No, that's not a violation of the First Amendment. Online Photography Courses: www.peltierphotocourses.com ----- Photography Portfolio: www.johnpeltierphotography.com ----- Blog: www.jmpeltier.com/

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The Exposure Triangle Finally Explained in a Way That Makes Sense (for Beginners)

The Exposure Triangle Finally Explained in a Way That Makes Sense (for Beginners) John Peltier

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The Easy Way to Find Hyperfocal Distance (No Math, No Tables)

The Easy Way to Find Hyperfocal Distance (No Math, No Tables) John Peltier

7.2K views - 1 week ago

How to Lock Focus and Exposure Separately on Fujifilm

How to Lock Focus and Exposure Separately on Fujifilm John Peltier

2.2K views - 2 weeks ago

Nikon Z Flexible Program Not Working? Here's Why

Nikon Z Flexible Program Not Working? Here's Why John Peltier

969 views - 4 weeks ago

Fujifilm X-E5 Classic Display Setup (Plus One Quirk the Manual Doesn't Cover)

Fujifilm X-E5 Classic Display Setup (Plus One Quirk the Manual Doesn't Cover) John Peltier

2.1K views - 1 month ago

How to Set Up the Fujifilm Front Command Dial (and Fix the Problems)

How to Set Up the Fujifilm Front Command Dial (and Fix the Problems) John Peltier

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Fujifilm X-T30 III Custom Controls & C1–C7 Presets (Fast Setup Guide)

Fujifilm X-T30 III Custom Controls & C1–C7 Presets (Fast Setup Guide) John Peltier

5.3K views - 3 months ago

Fujifilm X-T30 III Focus Made Simple (Autofocus & Manual Focus)

Fujifilm X-T30 III Focus Made Simple (Autofocus & Manual Focus) John Peltier

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Fujifilm X-T30 III Image Quality Settings: Initial Setup for New Owners

Fujifilm X-T30 III Image Quality Settings: Initial Setup for New Owners John Peltier

13.8K views - 4 months ago

Fujifilm Travel Settings You Can Use Anywhere

Fujifilm Travel Settings You Can Use Anywhere John Peltier

12.5K views - 4 months ago

Fujifilm X-M5 Image Quality Initial Setup

Fujifilm X-M5 Image Quality Initial Setup John Peltier

862 views - 4 months ago

My Nikon Z Travel Setup: The Best Settings for Any Trip

My Nikon Z Travel Setup: The Best Settings for Any Trip John Peltier

3.8K views - 5 months ago

Fujifilm X-M5 Custom Controls & Settings: Set Up Your Camera Your Way

Fujifilm X-M5 Custom Controls & Settings: Set Up Your Camera Your Way John Peltier

1.9K views - 5 months ago

Fujifilm X-E5 Image Quality Basic Settings

Fujifilm X-E5 Image Quality Basic Settings John Peltier

2.7K views - 5 months ago

Fujifilm X-M5 Focus Tools & Techniques: Master Autofocus & Manual Focus

Fujifilm X-M5 Focus Tools & Techniques: Master Autofocus & Manual Focus John Peltier

3.2K views - 5 months ago

Nikon Zf Firmware 3.00: It’s More Than Film Grain

Nikon Zf Firmware 3.00: It’s More Than Film Grain John Peltier

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Fujifilm X-T30 II Focus Tutorial - How to Use AF, MF, and Tracking Modes

Fujifilm X-T30 II Focus Tutorial - How to Use AF, MF, and Tracking Modes John Peltier

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Best Fujifilm X-E5 Accessories - Small Upgrades, Big Difference

Best Fujifilm X-E5 Accessories - Small Upgrades, Big Difference John Peltier

14.4K views - 6 months ago

Vlog Mode on the Fujifilm X-M5 - Not Just for Vloggers!

Vlog Mode on the Fujifilm X-M5 - Not Just for Vloggers! John Peltier

2.6K views - 6 months ago

FAA Part 107 Chart Question Tutorial - 2025 Update

FAA Part 107 Chart Question Tutorial - 2025 Update John Peltier

12.1K views - 6 months ago

How to Organize & Protect Your Photos (Before It’s Too Late!)

How to Organize & Protect Your Photos (Before It’s Too Late!) John Peltier

4.9K views - 6 months ago

Master Your Fujifilm X-E5: Custom Buttons & C1–C7 Settings

Master Your Fujifilm X-E5: Custom Buttons & C1–C7 Settings John Peltier

7K views - 6 months ago

Tired of Fujifilm Settings Changing Themselves? Fix It with This Trick!

Tired of Fujifilm Settings Changing Themselves? Fix It with This Trick! John Peltier

2.7K views - 6 months ago

Nikon Z6III Subject Tracking Guide

Nikon Z6III Subject Tracking Guide John Peltier

24.1K views - 7 months ago

The X-E5 Got It Right: Custom Film Recipes Are Back

The X-E5 Got It Right: Custom Film Recipes Are Back John Peltier

14.1K views - 7 months ago

Fujifilm X-E5 Focus Guide: Autofocus & Manual Tools

Fujifilm X-E5 Focus Guide: Autofocus & Manual Tools John Peltier

25.7K views - 7 months ago

Editing vs Processing: The Key to Better Photography

Editing vs Processing: The Key to Better Photography John Peltier

833 views - 8 months ago

Nikon Z6III Display Tips & Customizations: Make Your Camera Work for You

Nikon Z6III Display Tips & Customizations: Make Your Camera Work for You John Peltier

7.1K views - 8 months ago

Velvia vs Astia – Fujifilm Film Simulations for Nature & Portraits

Velvia vs Astia – Fujifilm Film Simulations for Nature & Portraits John Peltier

5.1K views - 8 months ago

Nikon Back-Button Focus Setup - It Will Change the Way You Shoot

Nikon Back-Button Focus Setup - It Will Change the Way You Shoot John Peltier

27.2K views - 8 months ago

Fujifilm Nostalgic Neg vs Classic Neg: Which One Tells Your Story?

Fujifilm Nostalgic Neg vs Classic Neg: Which One Tells Your Story? John Peltier

6.2K views - 8 months ago

Master Every Focus Mode on the Fujifilm X-S20

Master Every Focus Mode on the Fujifilm X-S20 John Peltier

7K views - 9 months ago

How to Geotag Photos in Lightroom Classic Using a GPS App

How to Geotag Photos in Lightroom Classic Using a GPS App John Peltier

2.2K views - 9 months ago

Nikon Z6III Setup & Network Menus Walkthrough

Nikon Z6III Setup & Network Menus Walkthrough John Peltier

4.6K views - 9 months ago

Go Beyond Auto White Balance on Your Nikon

Go Beyond Auto White Balance on Your Nikon John Peltier

5.3K views - 9 months ago

Fujifilm X-T30 II Customization - Custom Settings & Controls

Fujifilm X-T30 II Customization - Custom Settings & Controls John Peltier

4.2K views - 9 months ago

Night Flying Rules for Part 107 Pilots (PLUS 13 Night Questions & My Favorite Beacon!)

Night Flying Rules for Part 107 Pilots (PLUS 13 Night Questions & My Favorite Beacon!) John Peltier

2.5K views - 9 months ago

Customize Your Nikon Z5II Exposure Settings for Easier Shooting

Customize Your Nikon Z5II Exposure Settings for Easier Shooting John Peltier

5.8K views - 9 months ago

Classic Chrome vs Classic Neg: Which Fujifilm Look Tells Your Story Best?

Classic Chrome vs Classic Neg: Which Fujifilm Look Tells Your Story Best? John Peltier

12.6K views - 9 months ago

How to Focus with the Fujifilm X-T5 | AF Modes, Face Detection & Manual Focus Explained

How to Focus with the Fujifilm X-T5 | AF Modes, Face Detection & Manual Focus Explained John Peltier

8.1K views - 10 months ago

When People "Ruin" Your Shot: A Documentary Photographer’s Reality Check

When People "Ruin" Your Shot: A Documentary Photographer’s Reality Check John Peltier

692 views - 10 months ago

Nikon Z5II Subject Tracking & 3D Autofocus

Nikon Z5II Subject Tracking & 3D Autofocus John Peltier

22.5K views - 10 months ago

Nikon Focus Tips: Prevent AF from Jumping to the Wrong Subject

Nikon Focus Tips: Prevent AF from Jumping to the Wrong Subject John Peltier

4.7K views - 10 months ago

Customize Your Fujifilm GFX Controls (GFX50SII, GFX100S, GFX100II)

Customize Your Fujifilm GFX Controls (GFX50SII, GFX100S, GFX100II) John Peltier

2.2K views - 10 months ago

How to Read METARs and TAFs for the FAA Remote Pilot Drone Exam

How to Read METARs and TAFs for the FAA Remote Pilot Drone Exam John Peltier

1.2K views - 10 months ago

How to Customize your Nikon Z5II (Controls, Displays, User Settings)

How to Customize your Nikon Z5II (Controls, Displays, User Settings) John Peltier

6.9K views - 10 months ago

Fujifilm's Tone Curve Explained (2025 Update) — Better JPEGs & Film Recipes

Fujifilm's Tone Curve Explained (2025 Update) — Better JPEGs & Film Recipes John Peltier

12.8K views - 11 months ago

Fujifilm X100VI Custom Controls & Custom Settings

Fujifilm X100VI Custom Controls & Custom Settings John Peltier

7.6K views - 11 months ago

Nikon vs. Fujifilm Focus Systems: Everything You Need to Know

Nikon vs. Fujifilm Focus Systems: Everything You Need to Know John Peltier

2.2K views - 11 months ago

Nikon Z5II: Setup & Network Menus Walkthrough

Nikon Z5II: Setup & Network Menus Walkthrough John Peltier

10.5K views - 11 months ago

How to Set Custom User Settings on Your Nikon Z Camera

How to Set Custom User Settings on Your Nikon Z Camera John Peltier

8.7K views - 11 months ago

Mastering Focus on the Fujifilm X-T50 | AF Modes, Face Detection & Manual Focus Tools

Mastering Focus on the Fujifilm X-T50 | AF Modes, Face Detection & Manual Focus Tools John Peltier

18.6K views - 11 months ago

How to Clean Your Mirrorless Camera Sensor (and Keep It Clean!) | Step-by-Step Guide

How to Clean Your Mirrorless Camera Sensor (and Keep It Clean!) | Step-by-Step Guide John Peltier

11.9K views - 11 months ago

Z50II Setup & Network Menus Made Simple - Free Course Preview

Z50II Setup & Network Menus Made Simple - Free Course Preview John Peltier

12.9K views - 11 months ago

What is Nikon's Focus Point Persistence?

What is Nikon's Focus Point Persistence? John Peltier

1.6K views - 11 months ago

Kneecapped By The Fear Of High ISO (And What To Do About It)

Kneecapped By The Fear Of High ISO (And What To Do About It) John Peltier

649 views - 1 year ago

Fujifilm X100VI Focus Tools & Techniques

Fujifilm X100VI Focus Tools & Techniques John Peltier

26.3K views - 1 year ago

You're Lazy If You Don't Use Photoshop?

You're Lazy If You Don't Use Photoshop? John Peltier

669 views - 1 year ago

Nikon Zf Firmware 2.00 - BIG UPDATE!

Nikon Zf Firmware 2.00 - BIG UPDATE! John Peltier

10.2K views - 1 year ago

Fujifilm X-T50 Programming Custom Settings & Controls

Fujifilm X-T50 Programming Custom Settings & Controls John Peltier

5.3K views - 1 year ago