by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 29, 2018 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Computers, Editing, Intermediate, Photoshop, Technology
Personally, I’m a fan of shallow depth of field because it helps keep the viewer’s attention where I want it. There are times, though, where I’d like as much sharpness throughout the entire image as possible. And that’s more challenging because greater depth of field...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 17, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Flash, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, People
(updated February 6, 2019)Recently I wrote about my experiences with the new Nikon Z7 after teaching a landscape workshop in the Southwest. This time I’ll talk about how it handled action for me, having just returned from a week of shooting skiing in Colorado. For...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 3, 2018 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Flash, Holidays, Intermediate, Light, People
I admit, more often than not I don’t shoot pictures at family get-togethers. I’d like to blame that on the fact that since I do photography as a job, I like to leave it behind for family times. More likely, I’m just lazy. But with our daughter coming home for...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 20, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Technology, Travel
I’ve had a Nikon Z7 for a few weeks now, and will start off by saying I’m really impressed with it. Aside from the Coolpix line, Nikon had only dabbled in mirrorless cameras with the V and J-series a few years ago. As a long-time Nikon School instructor, I can’t tell...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 15, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Education, Filters, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
The American southwest is one of my all-time favorite places. Sweeping vistas, canyons, desert and mind-boggling rock formations make for natural subjects. No wonder it’s such a popular destination for people from around the world. That’s why I’ve just finished...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 5, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
It’s hard to beat the wildlife in the Galapagos islands, but that’s not the only reason I love taking groups down there. Ecuador itself is a fascinating country, with welcoming people and beautiful countryside. To make the most of the trip, we spend some time at the...
