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...
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 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 | Sep 3, 2019 | Beginner, Composition, Exposure, Filters, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Workshops
What if you could combine the hardwood forests, lakes and mountains of New York’s Adirondacks with the rugged coast of Maine, plus some European history? That, in a nutshell, is the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, which was the setting for the photography workshop I...
