by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 18, 2014 | Action, Camera Gear, Composition, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses, People
Seven years ago, thanks to a generous grant from Microsoft, I began a project to help Disabled Sports USA build a photo and video library from their events. DSUSA is an organization that helps disabled people become active in sports and is run by a...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 9, 2014 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Filters, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses
Once again it’s that time of year when we’re looking for special for gifts for friends and family. If you’re lucky, they’ve asked you for a list of things you’d like. Or maybe you’re just tired of buying for others and want to treat yourself to something...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 13, 2014 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, History, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel
If it seems like photography’s always changing, you’re right. It’s been doing that from the beginning, over 150 years ago. I was reminded of this recently when reading a story about improvements in mirrorless cameras. While interesting, it’s not as big a deal as some...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 22, 2014 | Advanced, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light
In case you missed the hoopla, we were treated to a “Super Moon” on July 12. But never fear, you’re going to have another chance to see one, or better yet, shoot it on August 10. A Super Moon is when the moon is full at the same time it’s closest to the earth. It...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 10, 2014 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel
I’m in New York City a couple of times a year. After the terrorist attacks in 2001 people would often ask if I ever visited Ground Zero. The answer was no. I didn’t want to. As a newspaper photographer, the assignments I dreaded most were those that involved...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 16, 2014 | Action, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses
With spring upon us, now’s a great time to talk outdoor action photography. Sports in particular are fun to shoot because you never know what might happen, and what picture might result. Of all the sports to shoot, I think baseball’s the most difficult because there’s...
