Reed Hoffmann’s Photography Blog
Tundra Buggies and Polar Bears: Oh My!
Did we really need to spend four days in tundra buggies, photographing polar bears outside Churchill, Manitoba, with temperatures in the 20s and windchills below zero? Well, as I often say: It depends. In November, when I helped Mark Comon lead a Creative Photo...
Serengeti Photo Safari
I’ve been lucky enough to lead photo safaris to several African countries, including Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. But the one I return to over and over is Tanzania. Why? If your goal is to see an incredible number of animals in the wild (not a “reserve”), then...
My One “Must-have” Wildlife Photography Accessory
This is one accessory I can’t live without while doing wildlife photography: my 1.4x teleconverter. It takes my already impressively long 180-600mm lens and gives me an extra 240mm of focal length. I can now shoot at 840mm! In wildlife photography, you can’t always...
Unique Photo Trip
Ask most people where Newfoundland is, and they likely won’t know, which probably doesn’t matter. But if that person’s a photographer, then that’s a shame. Because as I learned this past June, Newfoundland is a great place for a photo trip. For several years now I’ve...
Easter eggs in photography
In the computer world, “Easter eggs” aren’t colorfully painted eggs – they’re surprises hidden inside software, often a game. But “Easter egg” is also a term I sometimes use when talking about photography. The human eye is quick to find the unusual, or unique....
Exciting new trips, plus openings
I’ve got some great new photo trips to share, plus there’s still space available on two later this year. As always, you can find dates and details on most of the trips by checking my “New Workshops” page: Moab in late October, 2025. Several spaces still open....
What does a pro photographer take on vacation?
Over decades as a professional photographer, I’ve developed all kinds of neck, shoulder and back pain from carrying pro gear. And while I’ve found ways to cut back on how much I carry, taking that kind of kit with me on vacation doesn’t sound like vacation. On...
Savannah Photo Trip
I don’t always listen to my wife like I should. She’d been telling me for years I should lead a photo trip to Savannah, GA, but it wasn’t until 2024 that I finally did. Partnering with my old friend and Nikon School co-instructor Bill Durrence (who’s lived...
Iceland Winter Photography Trip
For most people, say “Let’s go to Iceland in the winter,” and they’ll think you’re nuts. Photographers, of course, aren’t most people. For them, the possibility of rain, wind and clouds is outweighed by the opportunity for some incredible photos. So when my group of...
Chile – an Incredible Photo Trip
In December I added a new country to the list of favorite places where I’ve led photo trips – Chile. From the highest, driest desert on Earth to the breathtaking mountains of the Patagonia region, Chile offers an incredible variety of opportunities for photographers....