by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 27, 2012 | Advanced, Computers, Intermediate, Travel
There’s a lot of talk about 2012 being the year of the ultraportable computer, and that’s good news for us photographers. Two years ago I had an assignment to follow a group of disabled vets climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. I needed to be able to download, check my...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 7, 2011 | Advanced, Composition, Exposure, Holidays, Intermediate, Light
Every holiday season the Country Club plaza in Kansas City is decorated in lights. It’s a beautiful scene, and well worth the visit if you’re in town. Light displays like this are a lot of fun to photograph, if you know a few simple tips to get the photos...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 25, 2011 | Advanced, Computers, Editing, Intermediate, Printing
My wife Sharon had her 50th birthday this past weekend and celebrated with a big party. One of my gifts was a poster of photos of her over those fifty years, which was a big hit at the party. This can be pretty easy, if you just follow a few simple steps. The hardest...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 14, 2011 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, People
As someone who loves taking pictures, I try to have a camera whenever possible. It’s not always convenient to carry an SLR, though, and point-and-shoots can be disappointing. So I was happy to hear that Nikon was entering the “small camera with larger...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 2, 2011 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, Travel
My wife and I just returned from a vacation to Italy (yes, it was wonderful).The second night there, Sharon was tired and went to bed early, so I decided to take a walk. And was reminded once again that skill is important in photography, but luck can be even better. I...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 20, 2011 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, People
One of my favorite accessories when doing flash photography is a VALS – Voice Activated Light Stand. In other words, a person you can direct to put a light where you need it. Recently my wife Sharon played this role for me, and is just one of the many reasons I...
