by Reed Hoffmann | May 28, 2024 | People, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
If you’re looking for an African adventure that’s a lot more than just a wildlife safari, then Namibia’s for you. I’ve led about a dozen trips to Tanzania and the Serengeti over the past 20 years because I haven’t found a better place to see large numbers of...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 16, 2024 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Weather
After I posted photos from Saturday’s Chiefs/Dolphins sub-zero NFL playoff game, I received a lot of messages. Some were from people asking how I was able to stay warm, and the rest were from photographers who all asked the same question: “How did you keep your hands...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 22, 2023 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Infrared, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography, Travel, Wildlife
One of the first photo trips I ran on my own was along the California coast, back in 2016. Having taught Nikon Schools in the Bay area for over ten years, I’d had opportunities to explore the coast south of there with a friend who lives nearby, and found it offered...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 26, 2023 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Night Photography, Technology, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
The answer is simple. Size, weight and use. When the Nikon Z 9 was announced, I was disappointed that size-wise, it followed in the footsteps of Nikon’s flagship DSLR cameras – big body with large grip and battery. I had hoped they’d make it more the size of the Z 6/7...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 27, 2023 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Lenses, Sports, Wildlife
When Nikon announced the new Z 400mm f/2.8 TC lens, lots of people asked if I was going to buy one. My answer? “No way, I’d be crazy to spend $14,000 on one lens.” So I guess I’m crazy, because now I have one. Here’s what happened that changed my mind. I owned Nikon’s...
