by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 18, 2020 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Wildlife
I’ve always said I pity people who like to do bird photography. Their goal is to get close to small critters that don’t want them close, which requires patience and a long lens. It’s a real challenge. I’ve never been much of a birder before, but now, well… COVID. I...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 4, 2020 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel
Photography has always been a balm for me. Picking up a camera and creating something interesting is not just a creative release, but a tonic for stress. And like most of us, I’ve needed that more than ever these past five months. That’s why I’ve started taking photo...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 19, 2020 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography
By now I assume that anyone into photography knows about comet Neowise, and many have tried to get photos of it. Count me in that second group. And while eventually I was successful, that didn’t happen right away. That’s why I try to plan for failure. Like many, my...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 12, 2020 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Editing, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Wildlife, Workshops
If you enjoy photographing wildlife, like I do, one of the best places to practice is at your local zoo. And these days, with COVID and social distancing, open areas at zoos can be a relatively safe way to get out (but keep your mask handy!). However, zoos can often...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 4, 2020 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Sports, Wildlife
I’ve been shooting digital for over twenty years, starting with a 1.3-megapixel camera that cost $15,000. For those first ten years, every camera I used had a sensor smaller than a piece of 35-millimeter film (what is now referred to as “full frame”). But even after I...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 14, 2020 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses, Light
These days we’re all trying to come up with new photo ideas to do around home, but how many of you have thought, ”Hey, I’ll freeze some flowers in water?” That’s a new one for me, but fortunately I know someone here who does that, and she’s happy to share her...
