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 | Mar 1, 2011 | Action, Advanced, Flash, Intermediate
Every now and then I set up our living room as a studio for doing some portraits. And each time I do that, my dogs think they should be the subjects. It’s true. Whenever I get out the light stands and hang the backdrop, the dogs make a beeline for it and plop down....
by Reed Hoffmann | May 19, 2010 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Intermediate
For some time now I’ve looked at flash extenders as something I might want to add to my photo kit. They magnify the beam of light your flash puts out, giving it more “reach.” So before leaving for the Galapagos, I bought one. I knew that on this trip...