Reed Hoffmann’s Photography Blog
Street Photography
I’ve just returned from leading two trips to Cuba, and the street photography there is amazing. To be honest, though, I have mixed feelings about street photography. I’m all for it when it’s done in a way that’s courteous to the subject or says something about...
Cuba Photography Workshop
The bucket list of every photographer I know has Cuba near the top. Last week I returned from my first trip there, and it definitely it lived up to its expectations. Two years ago I began planning a photography workshop in Cuba. My friends at adventure travel company...
Secrets of Autofocus Part 2 – Back-button Focus
Aside from understanding what the different focus modes on your camera do, the single best thing you can do to improve your use of autofocus is what’s often referred to as “back-button focus.” Here’s why… Back in the early 90s, when decent autofocus was in its...
My Kansas City Chiefs Season Recap
With the Chiefs playing in the Super Bowl next weekend, I thought this would be a good time to do a recap of some of my favorite photos from this season. While travel kept me away from the early games, beginning in late October I managed to shoot the last five of...
Annual Photography Maintenance Program
I hope your new year is off to a good start, and that means off to a good start photographically as well. Here are a few tips for an annual photography maintenance program: Every photographer’s workflow should include taking care of certain things each January. Here’s...
Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 Settings
I’ve been using Nikon’s Z 7 and Z 6 cameras for over a year now, and for the most part have been very happy with them. Here's why, and the camera settings I've used that work best for me. (if you want to see images, most of what I've posted to Instagram the past year...
Using the Nikon D850 and Z 7 for Football
In my two decades of teaching photography, I’ve enjoyed pushing the limits of cameras. Which is why at the Chiefs/Chargers game last weekend I decided to use two cameras made more for commercial or landscape photographers, not the sports-specific cameras the rest of...
Shooting Football in the Snow
On Sunday, December 15th, Kansas City was hit with a heavy snowstorm. At the same time, the Kansas City Chiefs were playing the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. I was shooting the game for the Associated Press, and since then people have asked me what it was like....
Holiday Lights Photography
Tis the season, and for me, that means the season to get out and photograph some holiday light displays. Almost any camera will do for the basic photos, but if you want to make something special, then read on for a few advanced tips. While you don’t HAVE to use...
When Plans Fail
I’m a big fan of the motto, “Be Prepared,” so try to plan my shoots as much as possible to avoid surprises. Sometimes, though, things don’t go according to my plans, which is why being able to adapt on the fly is an important skill to have as a photographer. And...