Reed Hoffmann’s Photography Blog
Classic Kansas City Scenes
Recently I began a personal project to shoot the iconic scenes around Kansas City. I’ve lived here for nearly fourteen years, but most of my local photography has been assignment work. My opportunities to go out and make “pretty” pictures, which I really enjoy, have happened while I’ve been on the road teaching workshops. At home my responsibilities to my family – dogs, kids, house, food, etc. – usually trumped any ability to go and play. But things change.
How to Shoot Blurry Water
Most people like those photos that show moving water as a cottony blur, and I’m often asked how that’s done. On our recent vacation to Colorado we hiked past several streams which gave me a chance to make some photos that demonstrate how to get that look. To begin, let’s think about what needs to […]
Assignment – NFL Game
Point and Shoots Have their Place
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, […]