by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 22, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
Wouldn’t it be nice to get away from most of the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID for a week or two? That’s what I just did, though I doubt most people would think of it that way. After three years of planning – and a year’s postponement – I left early this...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 29, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Sports
As a young newspaper photographer who enjoyed shooting sports, one of my dreams was to work an Olympics. Over the years, though, as I got to know photographers who did, my interest waned. Long days, difficult venues, massive crowding. While it was great to be involved...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 3, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Composition, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, People
Like most photographers, I love wide aperture (“fast”) lenses for their ability to turn a distracting background into a beautifully out-of-focus blob. But that shallow focus can also make it hard to keep the subject sharp. If you’re within ten feet, an inch or two...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 25, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, People, Sports, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
I doubt that many of us will look back fondly on 2020, with lives turned upside down due to COVID. Despite having to cancel over a half-dozen workshops, I count myself lucky. My wife and I, our kids and extended family, have been able to stay healthy and avoid...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 24, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Education, Exposure, Focus, History, Intermediate, People, Workshops
I had a call from a friend’s son recently asking if I’d be willing to give him some advice. He enjoys taking pictures and wanted to ask me about pursuing a career in photography. I’ve heard that question many, many times during my career. And over the years, my answer...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 5, 2020 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Workshops
At the beginning of February I received a Nikon Z 50, and since then have used it for two workshops in Cuba, a short trip to San Diego and two NCAA basketball games. For a camera aimed at the more basic end of the market, it has the quality and performance to...