by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 14, 2013 | Beginner, Composition, Intermediate, Light
One of the cardinal rules of photography is to always have a camera with you. That’s obvious – without a camera, you’re not going to make any pictures. But I think there’s an even more important rule for when you have that camera – be ready for the unexpected. It’s...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 5, 2013 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Filters, Intermediate, Light, Travel
Most people like those photos that show moving water as a cottony blur, and I’m often asked how that’s done. On our recent vacation to Colorado we hiked past several streams which gave me a chance to make some photos that demonstrate how to get that look. To begin,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 22, 2013 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Editing, Intermediate, Lenses, Technology
Last week I covered a preseason game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. My first experience with NFL football came in the summer of 1980. I had just started working for a newspaper in Rochester, NY, and my boss asked if I wanted to cover the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 15, 2013 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Travel
I’ve never been a big fan of point-and-shoot cameras. But that may be changing. I’ve been using SLRs for over 40 years now, and quite frankly, I’m spoiled. What I’m used to is a camera that does what I want when I want, and gives me great quality in the process. Sure,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 27, 2013 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Travel
People often ask me how to pack for photo trips, which can be a real challenge for photographers these days. Airlines have gotten stricter about both checked and carry-on bags. Traveling internationally, you may find the rules going are different than the rules coming...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 11, 2013 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People
If you don’t work as a photographer full-time, it can be a challenge finding reasons to shoot pictures. And if you don’t shoot pictures, you’re not going to get better. Finding a personal project is one great way to get you making pictures. I recently helped a friend...
