by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 21, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
The American Southwest has some of the most unique landscapes to be found in our country, which explains why it’s such a draw for photographers. Combine that with dark nights, good weather and easy access in the off-season, and you’ll understand why I’ve just finished...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 12, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People
I like making pictures and enjoy photographing people, so when I get the occasional request to do a senior photo shoot I try to say yes. Having just finished one, I thought I’d write about what I consider the key pieces that go into making a shoot like that...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 29, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
Disney touts their theme parks as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” After leading my second workshop to Bhutan, I’m going to once again pronounce it, “The Friendliest Place on Earth.” Most people’s response when you tell them you’re going to Bhutan is, “Where?” This tiny...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 10, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Intermediate, Lenses
Sunday night I was on the sidelines shooting the NFL game between the Chiefs and Colts. By the time the game started, though, I was already halfway through my day’s work. Here’s what goes into covering a pro football photography assignment for a major wire service....
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 1, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
Having spent many years in upstate New York, I came to love the Adirondack Mountains. Nestled among those mountains are rich forests, iconic streams and scenic lakes. The only way to improve that scenery would be to add a seashore, which is what makes Acadia National...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 15, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
Alaska is famous for its wilderness and wildlife. Last week I took a group of nine there for a photography adventure, and the state certainly lived up to its reputation. We started and finished in Anchorage, and about half of us flew in a day early and wanted to do...
