by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 26, 2017 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
For many, the biggest news from Nikon this spring was the announcement of the D7500. I’ve been a big fan of the D7XXX-series (D7000, D7100, D7200) cameras for a long time now. Nikon always manages to pack a lot of great features into that small-body, budget-priced...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 15, 2017 | Beginner, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
I’ve just returned from leading a workshop to Russia and Estonia, and had one particular experience where I thought, “Wow, smart photographer.” Despite Communism’s opposition to religion and the confiscation of religious property, they didn’t destroy what was there....
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 12, 2017 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Editing, Intermediate, Photoshop
I’ve just finished the second critique of submitted photos. To view it, simply click on the image below. You can make the video play full screen, where it will be easier to see the edits I do, by clicking the icon in the lower right (between the...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 30, 2017 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Flash, Holidays, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel
If you’re into photography, then you know how hard it can be to try to do any serious photography when on a family vacation. When I was full-time newspaper photographer, I’d take a little point-and-shoot on family vacations. Trying to make good pictures was my job,...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 8, 2017 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Editing, Intermediate, Photoshop
Good news – I’ve just finished the first critique I promised of submitted photos. You can view it by clicking “Read more,” then the screen after that. If you’d like to submit photos for a future video critique, simply follow the directions in...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 25, 2017 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Intermediate, Light, Travel, Workshops
Five national parks in five days. That sounds pretty ambitious if you’re just trying to check them off a list, but what if you’re trying to make pictures? Is that even possible? That was our challenge on a recent workshop I helped teach for Mentor Series. As usual,...
