by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 8, 2022 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Filters, Intermediate, Light, Night Photography
I thought I’d take a few minutes to expand on the photo (above) that I posted to Facebook and Instagram a couple days ago from a short road trip to central Kansas. I’m always on the lookout for new places to photograph near me, and keep a list of locations...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 24, 2022 | Action, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Wildlife
As a photographer, I always took pity on those who wanted to do bird photography. Their subjects are usually small, fast and don’t want anyone near them. Which means you need a camera with excellent autofocus and fast frame rate ($$), plus a long telephoto lens ($$)....
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 3, 2022 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Sports, Technology
One of the many things I enjoy about photography is that it’s always challenging me to evolve and adapt. Evolution is a fact, whether you believe in facts or not. And just like nature, photographers should always be looking to evolve and adapt. Getting set in your...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 20, 2022 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, History, Intermediate, Technology
When I received my Nikon Z 9 in late December, I was a bit anxious. Would it live up to the hype? Was it going to be the camera that Nikon had promised (and many Nikon users had been waiting for)? Right away that first day my concerns were put to rest, and over the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 8, 2022 | Beginner, Education, Intermediate, Workshops
I’m offering three online classes this winter (if there’s enough interest) and have a few spots still available for my two spring workshops to Georgia and the Palouse. Online Classes Each class is taught over three weeks, one night each week, 1.5 hrs each night. I...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 6, 2022 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Intermediate, Lenses, Photoshop, Sports, Technology, Wildlife
In all my years in photography, I don’t think any camera has had as much buzz leading up to its release as the Nikon Z 9. There were many reasons for that, both good and bad, but now that the camera’s here, does it live up to the hype? After one week of using it, I...
