Reed Hoffmann’s Photography Blog
Assignment – Choreography
How to Pack for a Photo Trip
Anatomy of a Portrait Photo Assignment
Finding a Personal Photo Project
Shooting Fireworks
Yard Work
I used to think cutting grass was fun. Maybe it was because dad bought a riding mower and that was the closest thing I had to a car then. But for the last thirty years, it’s just been a chore. So when I opened the garage to cut the grass a couple of days ago, […]
Nikon D7100 a Sports Camera?
Bigger Pixels means Better Quality
We all know numbers can be misleading. That’s one reason people usually think the more pixels a camera has, the better its pictures. But that’s not necessarily true. Lots of things affect the quality of pictures, including the design of the sensor, the data processing that happens in the camera, whether there’s compression and how […]
Better Instant Photos
In the past, when we talked about instant photos, we were talking about Polaroids. Today we mean pictures shot with a cell phone and shared instantly. But I just got some nifty (and inexpensive) adapters that let me share better pictures than anyone’s going to get with any cell phone. Cell phone cameras have some […]
Visit to the Zoo
Zoos are great places, particularly for photographers. Anytime I’m visiting a city and have time, I try to visit the zoo. Earlier this week, I dropped by ours here in Kansas City, to shoot some examples I need for upcoming workshops. It can be a challenge if crowded, but I’ll talk about that in a […]