by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 1, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Editing, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People
In mid-July I covered a national sports competition in Minnesota for Disabled Sports USA as part of the volunteer work I do for them. There’s a lot that goes into shooting a big multi-sport event like this, so here’s a break-down of how I did it. Everything starts...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 8, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Focus, Intermediate, Light, People, Workshops
When I started leading workshops 20 years ago, I had almost no experience working with models and found it very intimidating. Since then, though, I’ve learned a lot and really come to enjoy these opportunities. Here’s some of what I’ve learned, with...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 18, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Filters, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
Last August after moving my son to LA, I took some time driving back to Kansas City to scout areas I thought would make for a good photography workshop. That scouting paid off with a great trip early this June, when I returned with six clients for four days of fun and...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 7, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Wildlife
I’ve led many photography trips to Africa, and for wildlife, it’s hard to beat the Serengeti. It’s relatively easy to get to, safe, good lodges and teeming with animals. But a few years ago, I started to hear more about Namibia, and what appealed to me was what it had...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 28, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Intermediate, People, Technology
Late last Wednesday night, May 22, a tornado tore through parts of Jefferson City, MO. The next morning at 8:30 my phone rang, “Are you available for a news job today?” That’s how I ended up photographing the destruction that tornado left in its wake. When I moved to...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 14, 2019 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Workshops
I teach a lot of workshops, and often they involve some night photography. There are few things you need to know, and do, if you want to be successful. Here are the most important ones: 1 – Know your tripod. You should be able to set up and take down your tripod in...
