by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 11, 2026 | Exposure, Night Photography
Honestly, at this stage of my career I don’t pay much attention to photography competitions. But when I read that VSCO was seeking submissions to feature one photographer in every state, that piqued my interest. Night photography is one of my passions, so...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 20, 2026 | Composition, Exposure, Landscape, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
I’m often asked, “Of all the places you’ve photographed, what’s your favorite?” That’s a hard question to answer because some places are great for wildlife photography, others for interesting people and culture and still others for incredible landscapes. If...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 2, 2026 | Landscape, Night Photography, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
Mention Savannah, Georgia, and for most people that conjures visions of stately old homes and historic squares full of massive oak trees dripping Spanish moss. And that’s an accurate description. But it doesn’t do justice to everything else the city and its...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 5, 2026 | Camera Gear, Night Photography, Travel, Weather
I’m always happy when a small thing that doesn’t cost much can make a big difference, or just make me more comfortable. I was reminded of that recently when I bought a new, tiny flashlight. That made me realize I have a few favorite photography accessories...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 18, 2026 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Night Photography
When is blur a problem if you’re using a tripod? When the subject is moving. And that’s what the earth is doing as it spins through space. So if you do a long enough time exposure that includes stars, then those stars are going to blur, creating streaks instead...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 11, 2026 | Action, Landscape, Night Photography, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
When a photographer hears “Africa,” they naturally think wildlife. That’s true for parts of the continent, but it’s a big continent! Northern Africa, like Egypt and Morocco, are much more about culture, people and landscape. But as you move south, out of...
