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Local Nonprofit Steps Up for Roswell’s Heroes

by Stanley LearySeptember 14, 2026September 14, 2026

If you loved ’80s British synth-pop, this is the band you need to see live

by Stanley LearySeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Rethinking My External SSD Workflow (Why My “Old” SSDs Still Have Plenty Left in Them)

by Stanley LearySeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Photo Mechanic Plus Is Gone. What Could Be Next?

by Stanley LearySeptember 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Local Nonprofit Steps Up for Roswell’s Heroes

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

If you loved ’80s British synth-pop, this is the band you need to see live

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Rethinking My External SSD Workflow (Why My “Old” SSDs Still Have Plenty Left in Them)

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Photo Mechanic Plus Is Gone. What Could Be Next?

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026
Local Nonprofit Steps Up for Roswell’s Heroes

Local Nonprofit Steps Up for Roswell’s Heroes

by Stanley LearySeptember 14, 2026September 14, 2026

ROSWELL, Ga. — When a Roswell firefighter's family found themselves sleeping in hospital waiting rooms after his son was badly hurt in a bicycle accident, a local nonprofit stepped in to cover their hotel bills…

If you loved ’80s British synth-pop, this is the band you need to see live

If you loved ’80s British synth-pop, this is the band you need to see live

by Stanley LearySeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — If British synth-pop and new wave ever crossed your life — through MTV, a John Hughes movie or a Cameron Crowe soundtrack somewhere in the 1980s and into the '90s — LIPS…

Rethinking My External SSD Workflow (Why My “Old” SSDs Still Have Plenty Left in Them)

Rethinking My External SSD Workflow (Why My “Old” SSDs Still Have Plenty Left in Them)

by Stanley LearySeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

For the past several years, my workflow has been built around a stack of SanDisk, Crucial & Samsung T7 portable SSDs — 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB. I bought them because they were fast, small enough…

Photo Mechanic Plus Is Gone. What Could Be Next?

Photo Mechanic Plus Is Gone. What Could Be Next?

by Stanley LearySeptember 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Photo Mechanic Plus Is Discontinued. Here's Why I'm Not Switching — Yet. If you've built your workflow around Photo Mechanic Plus, you need to hear this: Camera Bits has pulled it from sale. The catalog…

You Can’t Control the Subject: What Wildlife and Sports Photography Teach Us About Odds

You Can’t Control the Subject: What Wildlife and Sports Photography Teach Us About Odds

by Stanley LearySeptember 6, 2026September 6, 2026

Baylor Bears running back DAWSON PENDERGRASS (35) runs with the football against the Auburn Tigers during the Aflac Kickoff Game, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Every photograph is a negotiation between…

Why I’ve Shot Nikon Since 1982 (And Why It Was Never Really About the Camera)

Why I’ve Shot Nikon Since 1982 (And Why It Was Never Really About the Camera)

by Stanley LearySeptember 4, 2026September 4, 2026

In 1982, I traded my Pentax K1000 and ME Super for my first Nikon FM2. I've stayed with Nikon ever since, and I've never regretted the decision. Looking back, I realize the camera brand was…

One Shoot, Three Jobs: Why Not Every Video Belongs in the Same Place

One Shoot, Three Jobs: Why Not Every Video Belongs in the Same Place

by Stanley LearySeptember 1, 2026September 1, 2026

A follow-up to "Why Your Great Product Idea Is Stuck in Your Head (And What to Do About It)" In that last post, I wrote about the invisible skill stack that keeps business owners from…

Why Your Great Product Idea Is Stuck in Your Head (And What to Do About It)

Why Your Great Product Idea Is Stuck in Your Head (And What to Do About It)

by Stanley LearyAugust 30, 2026August 30, 2026

You built something people need. Maybe it's a product that solves a real problem—but there's a catch: people won't buy it or use it well until they actually see how it works. You know a…

The Discipline of Fewer Photos

The Discipline of Fewer Photos

by Stanley LearyAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Police Chief JAMES W. CONROY and Fire Chief PABEL TROCHE stand during the presentation of the colors at Roswell’s 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony at City Hall, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The annual service honored the victims…

Why My Clients Get Better Photos, Faster — Even Though I Use AI Every Day

Why My Clients Get Better Photos, Faster — Even Though I Use AI Every Day

by Stanley LearyAugust 25, 2026August 25, 2026

If you're deciding who to hire for your next shoot, here's the short version: I use AI extensively to work faster and deliver a more polished product — but I don't let it change the…

Why I Upgrade My Computer More Than My Camera (And What That Means for You)

Why I Upgrade My Computer More Than My Camera (And What That Means for You)

by Stanley LearyAugust 25, 2026August 25, 2026

For years I assumed my camera would be the gear that aged out first. New sensors, faster autofocus, better low-light performance — surely that's where the pressure to upgrade would come from. It turns out…

Why Every Photographer Needs a Backup Computer That Can Actually Run Your Software

Why Every Photographer Needs a Backup Computer That Can Actually Run Your Software

by Stanley LearyAugust 23, 2026August 25, 2026

For years, I've followed a simple rule: always have two MacBook Pros. One is my primary workhorse, the other sits ready as backup. It's the same instinct that leads me to carry two camera bodies…

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