by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 30, 2012 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Focus, Intermediate
Recently I went to one of my nephew’s track meets to shoot some photos of him competing in pole vault. Not only did that give me a chance to get some nice photos of Jeffrey, but it let me work on some good/bad examples of different photo techniques. And that, of...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 2, 2011 | Action, Advanced, Computers
Most of the time photographers tether their camera to the computer for instant feedback during a studio shoot. In my case, it was so I could deliver photos faster.I’ve connected my camera to the computer a few times over the years, usually so a client could see...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 1, 2011 | Action, Advanced, Flash, Intermediate
Every now and then I set up our living room as a studio for doing some portraits. And each time I do that, my dogs think they should be the subjects. It’s true. Whenever I get out the light stands and hang the backdrop, the dogs make a beeline for it and plop down....
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 26, 2010 | Action, Advanced, Focus, Intermediate
One of the first things I look to when picking up a new camera is the menus. Body styles and button placements don’t change all that much, so there are few “WOW” moments on the outside of new models. Inside though, in the settings and menus, is where...
