Reed Hoffmann’s Photography Blog
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 […]
Shooting Baseball
I’ve covered professional sports for over thirty years now, and have no hesitation when someone asks me which one’s the hardest. Baseball, hands down. Earlier this week I was assigned to cover three Kansas City Royals games for The Associated Press. Here’s a run-down of what’s involved when doing that, and why it’s such a […]
Portable Power
I love it when I find a new gadget that’s inexpensive ($25) and fits a need perfectly. That’s just what I found when I learned about the TekCharger. Let’s face it, without power, our devices are useless. That’s why everybody buys extended batteries for cell phones. The more we want to stay connected, the less […]
Storage Solutions
Meetup Photo Groups
Shooting Basketball
Night Photography
Shooting Manual
Embrace Bad Weather
I recently wrote about choosing to shoot black and white in Yosemite as a change of pace. One reason that worked so well was because the weather was made for black and white – rainy and heavily overcast. Which brings me to the subject of today’s story – weather. Photographers know that bad weather can […]