by Reed Hoffmann | May 28, 2011 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Computers, Exposure, Intermediate
All of us live with things we’d rather not think about. Whether earthquakes, hurricanes, floods or snowstorms, it’s easier to just hope they don’t happen. Where I live it’s tornadoes, and we saw this past week we really do have to think about...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 14, 2011 | Beginner, Exposure, Flash
This past weekend I was in Dallas teaching Nikon School. One of my resolutions for the new year was to try to get out and shoot in as many cities I visit as possible. Heading into Dallas I knew the weather would be good, and we’d be in a location not far from...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 18, 2010 | Beginner, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Travel
I’ve always been one to shoot a lot of pictures. Maybe I’m insecure, or just love hearing that click. Lately I’ve been shooting more than ever, and that’s changing my workflow. My rule has always been, “shoot enough to make sure you’ve got the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 22, 2010 | Advanced, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate
As I’ve written before, I’ve been playing with some of the HDR (High Dynamic Range) software for the last year or so, and enjoying it. More and more, though I’m preferring finished photos that don’t look like HDR images. I’ll explain. HDR...