by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 3, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, History, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
In September of 2020 I’ll return to Peru for my seventh time, once again taking people on a photography adventure to this fascinating South American country. I still have a few spots open for this trip of a lifetime, and here are five reasons you should hurry...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 12, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Flash, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People
I like making pictures and enjoy photographing people, so when I get the occasional request to do a senior photo shoot I try to say yes. Having just finished one, I thought I’d write about what I consider the key pieces that go into making a shoot like that...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 29, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
Disney touts their theme parks as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” After leading my second workshop to Bhutan, I’m going to once again pronounce it, “The Friendliest Place on Earth.” Most people’s response when you tell them you’re going to Bhutan is, “Where?” This tiny...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 1, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Editing, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People
In mid-July I covered a national sports competition in Minnesota for Disabled Sports USA as part of the volunteer work I do for them. There’s a lot that goes into shooting a big multi-sport event like this, so here’s a break-down of how I did it. Everything starts...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 8, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Focus, Intermediate, Light, People, Workshops
When I started leading workshops 20 years ago, I had almost no experience working with models and found it very intimidating. Since then, though, I’ve learned a lot and really come to enjoy these opportunities. Here’s some of what I’ve learned, with...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 7, 2019 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Wildlife
I’ve led many photography trips to Africa, and for wildlife, it’s hard to beat the Serengeti. It’s relatively easy to get to, safe, good lodges and teeming with animals. But a few years ago, I started to hear more about Namibia, and what appealed to me was what it had...
