by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 5, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
It’s hard to beat the wildlife in the Galapagos islands, but that’s not the only reason I love taking groups down there. Ecuador itself is a fascinating country, with welcoming people and beautiful countryside. To make the most of the trip, we spend some time at the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 9, 2018 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Filters, History, Intermediate, Light, Travel, Workshops
There are few things more beautiful in the fall than the changing color. So if you live in a part of the world where that happens, now’s the time to start planning where and how to make those pictures. I was leading a workshop up in Quebec last week, so got a head...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 30, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
This August I helped move my son from Kansas City to UCLA. A mere 1416 miles. Since it was less expensive to rent a car for two weeks and return it to KC instead of a one week rental and drop it in LA, I chose the cheaper option. Which meant I’d have a long drive...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 20, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Travel, Workshops
Iceland has gotten a reputation as a “must go” place for photographers, for good reason. Glaciers, geysers, waterfalls, icebergs, mountains, ocean, horses, whales and puffins, it’s truly a visual paradise. We had a great itinerary for the first Iceland photography...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 12, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, Light, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
In late June I led my seventh trip to the Serengeti in east Africa to photograph wildlife. People ask me, “Don’t you get bored returning to the same place again and again?” And of course, my answer is “No.” While we go to the same areas, the animals, and their...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 6, 2018 | Beginner, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
I’m fortunate to lead photo trips to all kinds of interesting places. And I’ve learned that even if we’re going somewhere especially for the scenery, or the wildlife, taking time to photograph the people can be equally rewarding. I was reminded of that during my trips...
