by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 7, 2016 | Advanced, Beginner, Education, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
This April I’m returning to Peru, which is an exceptional trip and there are still a few spots open. Having led workshops there a few times, I’ve found that while people come for Machu Picchu and the Incan ruins (which are as spectacular as you’ve heard), they find...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 27, 2015 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
In 2001, when I was new to leading photography workshops, I was invited to take a group to India. It was beautiful but exhausting. The sights, smells, colors and sounds were overwhelming. Last month I took a group to India again, for the Mentor Series, and this time...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 14, 2015 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Video
Bad weather can make good pictures. Which is about the only reason I was at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday afternoon. For the second home game in a row, we had constant rain. What a pain. On the plus side, the light was nice and soft, meaning no contrast problems or faces...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 1, 2015 | Advanced, Color Management, Editing, Intermediate, Photoshop, Printing
An old friend once told me, “It’s not a picture until you can hold it in your hands.” There’s some truth to that. Having a physical print to touch, to be able to change its angle to the light, move it closer and further from your eyes – there’s something special about...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 15, 2015 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
In June I got a call asking if I was available to teach photography on an Arctic cruise in July. And since I’d already be there, could I stay and do a second cruise? While my calendar’s been pretty full this year, July was the one month that was wide open. So,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 30, 2015 | Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
If you follow my Facebook page, then you know I’ve just returned from leading a photo safari to Africa. That marks my eighth wildlife workshop trip to Africa, and the sixth to Tanzania and the Serengeti. When people hear how many times I’ve been there, they inevitably...
