In the fast-paced world of photography, efficiency is critical, primarily when culling your images. With countless photos taken during a shoot, quickly
Creating a Custom Keyword List for Nonprofits: Enhancing Photo Metadata
For nonprofits, compelling storytelling is not just about the images themselves but also about making those images easy to find, share, and
Why Nonprofits Need Professional Communicators: The Key to Effective Storytelling and Long-Term Donor Engagement
During the pandemic, Stanley set up and interviewed Chiropractor Dr. Charlie Weiss of Holcomb Bridge Chiropractic in Rowell, Georgia. Nonprofits often struggle
A Journey in Storytelling: Hannah Strayer’s Mission to Togo and Beyond
Capturing the journey of resilience and growth: Hannah Strayer interviews Samweli Chacha in front of the home he built through hard work
Behind the Scenes: Creating a Powerful Video for the Tanzania Missionary Team
Alicia Sparkman and Jordan Timpy sit down with missionary Brittany James and Mama Daniel for the first time, sharing a meal and
Sewing Threads of Hope – A Journey of Faith
Raysham, hard at work on her sewing machine, is part of the SIFA Program that empowers women to become successful business owners,
The Power of Natural Gifts and the Limits of Learning
When we think about developing skills, we often believe that with enough hard work and practice, anyone can master anything. While effort
Ten Years of Growth: Lessons from Storytellers Abroad in Tanzania
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since our first Storytellers Abroad workshop in Lisbon, Portugal. This week, we find
Syncing Time: Why Your Camera Needs a Little Help
In our connected world, smartphones do a remarkable job of keeping time. They sync to the correct time and adjust automatically to
How to Translate and Create English Captions from a Swahili Interview Using AI Tools
If you’ve ever needed to translate and create captions from a Swahili interview—or any other language not natively supported in Adobe Premiere—you’ll
The Power of Context in Don Rutledge’s Photography & Steven Spielberg’s movies.
Martin Luther King, Jr. funeral. [photo by Don Rutledge] When I reflect on what set my mentor, Don Rutledge, apart from other
Navigating the Nuances of Personality as a Business Owner and Entrepreneur
Photo by: Robin Rayne One of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner and entrepreneur is recognizing that while your
Hook Your Audience with Powerful Visuals
Cowboy is trying his best to pull himself back upon the horse during the bucking competition of the Panaewa Stampede Rodeo at
Captivating Audiences: The Art of Storytelling for Your Business or Nonprofit
On May 20, 2013, a tornado of the highest category EF5 hit the small town of Moore in the American state of Oklahoma.
Photographing in the Dark: A Challenging but Rewarding Experience
[NIKON Z 9, NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 25600, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 170)] I recently
Speaking to a Camera Club: Insights from a Professional Photographer
Stanley is speaking to the YWAM School of Photography in Kona, Hawaii. Photo by Dennis Fahringer When asked to speak to a