by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 30, 2013 | Beginner, Composition, Exposure, Filters, Intermediate, Light
As tempting as it is to live somewhere with warm weather year-round, I always worry I’d miss the change of seasons. And never is that more apparent to me than in the fall. The change of color is one of my favorite times, and I always try to get out and shoot pictures....
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 26, 2013 | Beginner, Composition, Intermediate, Light, Workshops
Occasionally I host small hands-on photography workshops here in Kansas City. In the past I’ve done them at Powell Gardens, but a couple of weeks ago I led one at the Kansas City zoo. Zoos are great locations for photo outings, so I booked a room and had nine people...
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,...
