by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 26, 2010 | Action, Advanced, Focus, Intermediate
One of the first things I look to when picking up a new camera is the menus. Body styles and button placements don’t change all that much, so there are few “WOW” moments on the outside of new models. Inside though, in the settings and menus, is where...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 10, 2010 | Advanced, Color Management, Computers, Editing, Intermediate
One of the challenges of color management the past few years has been the brightness of LCD monitors. Most people like them bright and contrasty, and the manufacturers have heard their wishes and complied. For those of us serious about color management, that’s...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 18, 2010 | Beginner, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Travel
I’ve always been one to shoot a lot of pictures. Maybe I’m insecure, or just love hearing that click. Lately I’ve been shooting more than ever, and that’s changing my workflow. My rule has always been, “shoot enough to make sure you’ve got the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 8, 2010 | Beginner, Filters, Intermediate
If you live in a place where the seasons change, then odds are the trees are giving you a colorful show right now. If that’s the case, be sure and take your polarizer when you head out to shoot pictures. I was reminded of this last weekend while in St. Paul to...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 27, 2010 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife
Over the course of the last few weeks I’ve taught a couple of workshops, and found myself reminding my students of the limitations of photography. And the bottom line is that one thing we have to learn as photographers is how to live with failure 🙂 When trying...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 8, 2010 | Advanced, Computers, Intermediate, Travel
We’re lucky to live in a time when we have lots of choices. Of course that makes for lots of decisions, which can get complicated. I need different computers for different uses, and have spent the last few years working through some of those options. I already...