by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 7, 2019 | Action, Advanced, Composition, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
In December a message popped up on my phone that resulted in me spending January in the Antarctic. One Ocean Expeditions runs trips to the Antarctic in winter (it’s summer down there) and the Arctic in summer, and I’d taught photography on one of their ships in the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 7, 2019 | Action, Beginner, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
As a photographer, when I’m presented with poor light, I know I’ll have to be more careful in how I use my exposure controls: ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Which ones and how depends on what I’m trying to shoot. If there’s action, I’ll open the aperture and raise...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 31, 2019 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
I’ve been a big fan of light painting since I first learned about it nearly twenty years ago. But last summer I was introduced to a new style that I’ve come to love: low level lighting. Here’s why… Light painting is when you use an artificial light source, at night or...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 27, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
If you’re looking for a very unique trip to a place few people have visited, then join me in Bhutan next fall. I’ve still got a few openings left for this fantastic photography workshop, which includes a day in Bangkok. You can view the whole itinerary...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 20, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Technology, Travel
I’ve had a Nikon Z7 for a few weeks now, and will start off by saying I’m really impressed with it. Aside from the Coolpix line, Nikon had only dabbled in mirrorless cameras with the V and J-series a few years ago. As a long-time Nikon School instructor, I can’t tell...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 15, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Education, Filters, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
The American southwest is one of my all-time favorite places. Sweeping vistas, canyons, desert and mind-boggling rock formations make for natural subjects. No wonder it’s such a popular destination for people from around the world. That’s why I’ve just finished...
