by Reed Hoffmann | May 21, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, Night Photography, Workshops
I’ve tried a number of things to scratch my photography itch during this shut down, from archiving old family photos to freezing flowers. But my favorite thing so far has been to head out in the evening, visit a now-empty local park and do some night photography and...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 16, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
It was nearly a year ago that I saw a prototype of the Peak Design Travel Tripod. Right away, I thought, “I’ve got to get one of those.” Not because I needed a tripod (I already have several) but because it was going to be the right tool for certain jobs. When I took...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 5, 2020 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Exposure, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Travel, Workshops
At the beginning of February I received a Nikon Z 50, and since then have used it for two workshops in Cuba, a short trip to San Diego and two NCAA basketball games. For a camera aimed at the more basic end of the market, it has the quality and performance to...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 29, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Intermediate, Light, People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
Most years, in January or February I try to post a story about some of my favorite photos from the previous year. But this year I was so busy then that I never got around to it, and thought, “oh well.” Now, though, I have time on my hands, so here goes. Part of the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 15, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Composition, Intermediate, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
I’ve just returned from leading two trips to Cuba, and the street photography there is amazing. To be honest, though, I have mixed feelings about street photography. I’m all for it when it’s done in a way that’s courteous to the subject or says something about...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 1, 2020 | Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate, People, Travel, Workshops
The bucket list of every photographer I know has Cuba near the top. Last week I returned from my first trip there, and it definitely it lived up to its expectations. Two years ago I began planning a photography workshop in Cuba. My friends at adventure travel company...
