by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 9, 2014 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Filters, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses
Once again it’s that time of year when we’re looking for special for gifts for friends and family. If you’re lucky, they’ve asked you for a list of things you’d like. Or maybe you’re just tired of buying for others and want to treat yourself to something...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 12, 2014 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Intermediate, Light, People
The last few months I’ve had a number of assignments I haven’t had time to write about, so here’s a story about the first of them. This shoot was for a local company, Brookside Optical. Leon, the owner, called and asked if I could shoot a series of eyeglass frames...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 19, 2013 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate, Light
Last month I had a call from the London Times to ask if I could help with an assignment in Kansas City. They were profiling a local political figure, and wanted me to meet their reporter and provide pictures. The time and price worked for me, so I said, “sure, give me...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 12, 2013 | Camera Gear, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate, Light, People
This week the musical “Wicked,” started a three-week run in Kansas City. And that resulted in a phone call to me, and a late night photo shoot. The call was from a PR person working with the production, and she wanted to know if I could help them make a special...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 18, 2013 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Intermediate, Light, Technology
While most of what I do these days is teaching, I still shoot some assignment work around Kansas City. Last week I had a job for the New York Daily News, and thought I’d write about what went into that. The News wanted me to work with a reporter on a follow-up story...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 19, 2013 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Intermediate, Travel
I love it when I find a new gadget that’s inexpensive ($25) and fits a need perfectly. That’s just what I found when I learned about the TekCharger. Let’s face it, without power, our devices are useless. That’s why everybody buys extended batteries for cell...
