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...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 21, 2018 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
This spring, due to some unusual scheduling, I led my fifth and six trips to Peru. The first, in March, included my second visit to the Peruvian Amazon. It’s a unique ecosystem, teeming with life, which would seem to make it a great place for photographers. However,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 24, 2018 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Travel, Workshops
One of the great things about living in such a large country as ours is the wide variety of environments. And that’s a huge advantage if you’re a photographer. From seashores to mountains, deserts to rainforests, you can find almost any ecosystem in the...
