by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 26, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Photoshop
On Sunday, December 15th, Kansas City was hit with a heavy snowstorm. At the same time, the Kansas City Chiefs were playing the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. I was shooting the game for the Associated Press, and since then people have asked me what it was like....
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 17, 2019 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Holidays, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography
Tis the season, and for me, that means the season to get out and photograph some holiday light displays. Almost any camera will do for the basic photos, but if you want to make something special, then read on for a few advanced tips. While you don’t HAVE to use...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 12, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People
I like making pictures and enjoy photographing people, so when I get the occasional request to do a senior photo shoot I try to say yes. Having just finished one, I thought I’d write about what I consider the key pieces that go into making a shoot like that...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 29, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
Disney touts their theme parks as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” After leading my second workshop to Bhutan, I’m going to once again pronounce it, “The Friendliest Place on Earth.” Most people’s response when you tell them you’re going to Bhutan is, “Where?” This tiny...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 10, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Intermediate, Lenses
Sunday night I was on the sidelines shooting the NFL game between the Chiefs and Colts. By the time the game started, though, I was already halfway through my day’s work. Here’s what goes into covering a pro football photography assignment for a major wire service....
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 1, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
Having spent many years in upstate New York, I came to love the Adirondack Mountains. Nestled among those mountains are rich forests, iconic streams and scenic lakes. The only way to improve that scenery would be to add a seashore, which is what makes Acadia National...
