by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 31, 2019 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
I’ve been a big fan of light painting since I first learned about it nearly twenty years ago. But last summer I was introduced to a new style that I’ve come to love: low level lighting. Here’s why… Light painting is when you use an artificial light source, at night or...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 17, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Flash, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, People
(updated February 6, 2019)Recently I wrote about my experiences with the new Nikon Z7 after teaching a landscape workshop in the Southwest. This time I’ll talk about how it handled action for me, having just returned from a week of shooting skiing in Colorado. For...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 15, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Education, Filters, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
The American southwest is one of my all-time favorite places. Sweeping vistas, canyons, desert and mind-boggling rock formations make for natural subjects. No wonder it’s such a popular destination for people from around the world. That’s why I’ve just finished...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 5, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
It’s hard to beat the wildlife in the Galapagos islands, but that’s not the only reason I love taking groups down there. Ecuador itself is a fascinating country, with welcoming people and beautiful countryside. To make the most of the trip, we spend some time at the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 30, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
This August I helped move my son from Kansas City to UCLA. A mere 1416 miles. Since it was less expensive to rent a car for two weeks and return it to KC instead of a one week rental and drop it in LA, I chose the cheaper option. Which meant I’d have a long drive...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 20, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Travel, Workshops
Iceland has gotten a reputation as a “must go” place for photographers, for good reason. Glaciers, geysers, waterfalls, icebergs, mountains, ocean, horses, whales and puffins, it’s truly a visual paradise. We had a great itinerary for the first Iceland photography...
