by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 8, 2022 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Filters, Intermediate, Light, Night Photography
I thought I’d take a few minutes to expand on the photo (above) that I posted to Facebook and Instagram a couple days ago from a short road trip to central Kansas. I’m always on the lookout for new places to photograph near me, and keep a list of locations...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 21, 2021 | Beginner, Composition, Flash, Intermediate, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
It’s been a busy few months. In August I spent nearly two weeks in Tanzania leading a safari workshop (the Serengeti, returning in 2023). September I was up in South Dakota running a workshop there. Early October it was Maine for another workshop (Acadia), then after...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 10, 2021 | Advanced, Composition, Exposure, Infrared, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
Most people might not think of South Dakota as a great location for photography, but they’d be wrong. If you visit the right places, at the right time of year, it offers lots of wonderful photo opportunities. In June I drove there to scout locations for a workshop,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 17, 2021 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Filters, Infrared, Intermediate, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
Remember that line in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, “One ring to rule them all?” How about one camera to do it all? That was my hope when I had a camera converted for infrared photography earlier this year. You might ask, “How’s that worked out?” Great! Over the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 2, 2021 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography
The phrase “Big Boy” might make you think of hamburgers. But in certain parts of the country, especially since 2019, it means something very different. The largest steam locomotives in the world were also called “Big Boy,” and 25 were built for the Union Pacific...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 13, 2021 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Night Photography, Travel
Want to get the sharpest photos possible? First you need a good lens, then good technique. And, if you’re using a slow shutter speed, a tripod is a must. Since much of my work the last twenty years has involved travel, I’ve found a couple of great lightweight tripods...
