by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 14, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Technology
I’ve been using Nikon’s Z 7 and Z 6 cameras for over a year now, and for the most part have been very happy with them. Here’s why, and the camera settings I’ve used that work best for me. (if you want to see images, most of what I’ve posted to...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 2, 2020 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Intermediate, Technology
In my two decades of teaching photography, I’ve enjoyed pushing the limits of cameras. Which is why at the Chiefs/Chargers game last weekend I decided to use two cameras made more for commercial or landscape photographers, not the sports-specific cameras the rest of...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 26, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Photoshop
On Sunday, December 15th, Kansas City was hit with a heavy snowstorm. At the same time, the Kansas City Chiefs were playing the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. I was shooting the game for the Associated Press, and since then people have asked me what it was like....
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 3, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, History, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
In September of 2020 I’ll return to Peru for my seventh time, once again taking people on a photography adventure to this fascinating South American country. I still have a few spots open for this trip of a lifetime, and here are five reasons you should hurry...
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...
