by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 14, 2011 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, People
As someone who loves taking pictures, I try to have a camera whenever possible. It’s not always convenient to carry an SLR, though, and point-and-shoots can be disappointing. So I was happy to hear that Nikon was entering the “small camera with larger...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 20, 2011 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, People
One of my favorite accessories when doing flash photography is a VALS – Voice Activated Light Stand. In other words, a person you can direct to put a light where you need it. Recently my wife Sharon played this role for me, and is just one of the many reasons I...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 2, 2011 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Education, Intermediate, People, Travel
Earlier this month I was able to attend the New England Camera Clubs Council annual conference, in Amherst, MA. I’d heard good things about it for years, and was pleased to find it lived up to its reputation. If you have a chance, you should really try to...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 16, 2011 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Light, People
When you’re lucky, everything goes right during a shoot. Subject, location, exposure and equipment all work together for you. But without good light, none of the rest matters. I recently had an assignment to photograph Aldon Smith. A native of Kansas City, Aldon went...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 11, 2010 | Advanced, Intermediate, People, Travel
This past week I had the opportunity to climb Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro with an amazing group of people. Three disabled U.S. Army veterans who’ve lost legs in combat. It was an experience I’ll never forget. For the last nine months I’ve been helping Disabled Sports USA...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 16, 2010 | People
Last fall I began photographing the Wounded Warriors Disabled Sports project for Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA). I’ve done a couple now, and each one’s been an uplifting experience. Last weekend I was in New York City for another, and this may have been the...
