by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 18, 2020 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Wildlife
I’ve always said I pity people who like to do bird photography. Their goal is to get close to small critters that don’t want them close, which requires patience and a long lens. It’s a real challenge. I’ve never been much of a birder before, but now, well… COVID. I...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 4, 2020 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel
Photography has always been a balm for me. Picking up a camera and creating something interesting is not just a creative release, but a tonic for stress. And like most of us, I’ve needed that more than ever these past five months. That’s why I’ve started taking photo...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 2, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, Night Photography, Printing
After four trips (and over a thousand miles driving) to dark sky country in the Flint Hills of Kansas, I’m finished shooting the comet Neowise. Three of the four trips resulted in some very nice photos. After posting some of those and writing about the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 19, 2020 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography
By now I assume that anyone into photography knows about comet Neowise, and many have tried to get photos of it. Count me in that second group. And while eventually I was successful, that didn’t happen right away. That’s why I try to plan for failure. Like many, my...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 12, 2020 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Editing, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Wildlife, Workshops
If you enjoy photographing wildlife, like I do, one of the best places to practice is at your local zoo. And these days, with COVID and social distancing, open areas at zoos can be a relatively safe way to get out (but keep your mask handy!). However, zoos can often...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 24, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Education, Exposure, Focus, History, Intermediate, People, Workshops
I had a call from a friend’s son recently asking if I’d be willing to give him some advice. He enjoys taking pictures and wanted to ask me about pursuing a career in photography. I’ve heard that question many, many times during my career. And over the years, my answer...
