by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 13, 2021 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Night Photography, Travel
Want to get the sharpest photos possible? First you need a good lens, then good technique. And, if you’re using a slow shutter speed, a tripod is a must. Since much of my work the last twenty years has involved travel, I’ve found a couple of great lightweight tripods...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 9, 2021 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Night Photography, Workshops
With a forecast for clearing skies late last week, I made a last-minute decision Thursday afternoon to drive out to the Flint Hills of Kansas. It’s the nearest “dark sky” territory to me, and my primary goal was to scout for a night photography workshop I’m leading...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 16, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife
Every spring, 80% of the world’s sandhill crane population ends up just five hours away from me. At its peak, about a million cranes find their way to the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska during their migration north. So last week I did my own two-day migration...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 25, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, People, Sports, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
I doubt that many of us will look back fondly on 2020, with lives turned upside down due to COVID. Despite having to cancel over a half-dozen workshops, I count myself lucky. My wife and I, our kids and extended family, have been able to stay healthy and avoid...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 9, 2021 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate
Looking for a fun way to while away a few hours this winter? Why not use your photography skills to make some cool water droplet photos? You’ll need a little patience, but the pay-off is well worth it. Below is a short tutorial on the process. Here’s all you...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 14, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate, Light, Technology
With winter here, those of us who live in cold weather climates may find ourselves looking to do more indoor photography, and perhaps using flash. In which case understanding the difference between front-curtain, slow and rear-curtain sync is important. That word...
