by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 7, 2017 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Computers, Editing, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses
I’ve always enjoyed photographing sports. Each one requires knowledge to anticipate where the key action, or moments, might happen. Some, like golf, are physically demanding (no golf carts for photographers!), Baseball is all about fast reaction and timing. And a big...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 7, 2016 | Action, Archiving, Beginner, Camera Gear, Flash, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light
One of the biggest challenges facing photographers is finding new and different ways to make pictures. That’s especially true when shooting something you’ve shot before. Which means it’s time to think through your options. For the last eight years...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 7, 2016 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
“Rhino!” That was the shout that electrified everyone in our truck. In six trips to the Serengeti, I had yet to see that most iconic, and most endangered, animal there. Although we weren’t close, it was a magical moment. And that’s what I tell everyone...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 17, 2016 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses
Most people think that shooting a NASCAR race is all about loud cars running round a track. But the race is only part of that event. There are three other things happening that are as important, and often make better pictures: the preparations for the race, the people...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 15, 2016 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses
Ref’s butts. That’s what we spend a lot of time looking at, and cursing, when photographing basketball. Despite that, it’s always been one of my favorite sports to shoot. Nearly constant action, just ten players, only a few officials to get in the way,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 2, 2016 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Technology
Having lots of menu choices and switches on our cameras today is both good and bad. It’s great to have options, but can be difficult to figure them out. Nowhere is that more apparent than with autofocus. Over the last six months I’ve had several shoots with time to...
